58 days in United States Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Get some cultural insight at Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Pride Mountain Vineyards (in St. Helena), Safari West (in Santa Rosa) and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, stroll through Fort Funston National Park, and wander the streets of SoMa.

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the San Francisco trip itinerary builder .

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and subway; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Sydney to San Francisco, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Austin.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

On the 21st (Sat), play a few rounds at Hermann Park and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Cockrell Butterfly Center, then buy something for everyone on your list at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, and then admire all the interesting features of Minute Maid Park.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Houston driving holiday tool .

Fly from San Francisco to Houston in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in September; daily highs in Houston reach 38°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

French Quarter and Royal Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 24th (Tue) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Louis Cathedral, stop by Louisiana Music Factory, and get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our New Orleans online tour itinerary planner .

Getting from Austin to New Orleans by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Austin in September, plan for little chillier days in New Orleans, with highs around 33°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes World of Coca-Cola as well as Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On the 25th (Wed), examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola and then look for all kinds of wild species at Arabia Mountain. Keep things going the next day: admire all the interesting features of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Atlanta online attractions planner .

Fly from New Orleans to Atlanta in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive. Traveling from New Orleans to Atlanta, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Atlanta when traveling from New Orleans in September, with lows around 22°C. On the 26th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Get a sense of the local culture at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, see the vivid underwater world at Vandenberg Wreck, and tour the water at your own pace with Fun In The Sun Key West.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Key West trip website .

You can fly from Atlanta to Key West in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Key West, with lows around 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to catcht the bus to Marathon.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

For shopping fun, head to Aventura Mall or Sawgrass Mills. Get a sense of the local culture at Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. Step out of Miami with an excursion to Shark Valley in Everglades National Park--about 1h 05 min away. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District and kick back and relax at South Beach.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Miami vacation planner .

Traveling by flight from Key West to Miami takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. September in Miami sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to West Palm Beach.

With a warm climate and sandy stretches, it's no surprise that West Palm Beach is a popular vacation spot.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): browse the different shops at CityPlace and then look for all kinds of wild species at Lion Country Safari. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, then see the interesting displays at Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, then wander the streets of Worth Avenue, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

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Traveling by car from Miami to West Palm Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. October in West Palm Beach sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

For shopping fun, head to The Mall at Millenia or The LEGO Store Downtown Disney. Pack the 5th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 4th (Fri) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. There's more to do: try out the rides at Happily Ever After Fireworks and admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Orlando journey builder .

You can drive from West Palm Beach to Orlando in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Orlando are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Bahia Honda State Park, then look for gifts at Out of the Blue Gallery, and then identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of History of Diving Museum, then view the masterpieces at Old Road Gallery, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Indian Key State Historic Site, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Pablo Catholic Church.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Marathon trip itinerary planner .

You can drive from Orlando to Marathon in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Orlando in October, Marathon is a bit warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower and then take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls. On the next day, stop by Marilla Country Store, look for all kinds of wild species at Tifft Nature Preserve, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Lady of Victory Basilica.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls journey planner .

Traveling by combination of train, taxi, and flight from Orlando to Niagara Falls takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Orlando in October; daily highs in Niagara Falls reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Head to Brookline Booksmith and Faneuil Hall Marketplacefor some retail therapy. When in Boston, make a side trip to see Whitney and Thayer Woods in Hingham, approximately 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, look for all kinds of wild species at Blue Hills Reservation, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nahant Beach.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Boston holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Niagara Falls to Boston in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Granby.

Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. On the 14th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at White Memorial Conservation Center and then get some fabulous bargains at Lee Premium Outlets. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on nature at Springfield Museums and then do a tasting at Gouveia Vineyards.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Granby itinerary builder tool .

You can drive from Boston to Granby in 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Granby when traveling from Boston in October, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, don't miss a visit to Central Park, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our New York City day trip planning app .

Explore your travel options from Granby to New York City with the Route module. Traveling from Granby in October, expect a bit warmer with lows of 16°C in New York City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Head to Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Marketfor some retail therapy. Get a sense of the local culture at Society Hill and Independence Hall. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Philadelphia: Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (in Cape May Court House) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Old City Arts District, immerse yourself in nature at Fort Washington State Park, and admire all the interesting features of Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Philadelphia road trip planning website .

Traveling by bus from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the train to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

For shopping fun, head to Fell's Point or Politics and Prose. National Gallery of Art and Audubon Naturalist Society Woodend Sanctuary are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore (about 1 hour away). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, get a sense of history and politics at White House, browse the eclectic array of goods at Eastern Market, and appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Washington DC road trip planning tool .

Take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chicago: Little Red Schoolhouse (in Willow Springs), Red Oak Nature Center (in Batavia) and Willowbrook Wildlife Center (in Glen Ellyn). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and appreciate the history behind Cloud Gate.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Chicago online itinerary planner .

Fly from Washington DC to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in October, expect Chicago to be a bit cooler, temps between 21°C and 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Strip and The Mob Museum. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and Barneys New York. Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Bellagio Fountains, look for all kinds of wild species at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, try your luck at Paris Las Vegas, and take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas road trip planning app .

You can fly from Chicago to Las Vegas in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Chicago to Las Vegas, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in October, with highs in Las Vegas at 32°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Toroweap Point and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. For shopping fun, head to Canyon Village Marketplace or Hopi House. Spend the 3rd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 2nd (Sat), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, look for gifts at Tusayan General Store, contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest, and admire the landmark architecture of Lookout Studio.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park holiday tool .

You can do a combination of car and flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in November: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 14°C, while lows dip to -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Do your shopping at Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Third Street Promenade. Get some cultural insight at The Getty Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: stop by Amoeba Music, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, tour the pleasant surroundings at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Grove.

For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles itinerary planner.

You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in November, with highs in Los Angeles at 28°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.