59 days in United States Itinerary

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

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and make a trip to Grand Central Terminal.

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Paris, France to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): stroll around Washington Park, then take an in-depth tour of New York State Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at New York State Capitol.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Albany takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Albany, with lows of 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Niagara Falls: Buffalo (Canalside & Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park), The Strong National Museum of Play (in Rochester) and Veterans Memorial Park (in Webster). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls, admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, and try to win big at Hamburg Gaming.

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Traveling by flight from Albany to Niagara Falls takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Detroit.

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Get out of town with these interesting Detroit side-trips: Toledo (Toledo Zoo & Toledo Museum of Art) and Riverside Park (in Perrysburg). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, steep yourself in history at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, and explore the galleries of Greenfield Village.

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Fly from Niagara Falls to Detroit in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Detroit are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee boasts well-preserved historical districts with a rich European past and a strong beer-brewing tradition.

Milwaukee is known for museums, breweries & distilleries, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of St. Josaphat, sample the fine beverages at Great Lakes Distillery, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Michigan, and contemplate the long history of Pabst Mansion.

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Getting from Detroit to Milwaukee by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Milwaukee can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Chicago.

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

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile.

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Drive from Milwaukee to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Milwaukee in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Chicago, with highs around 17°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Springfield.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): ponder the world of politics at Old State Capitol, then steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, then look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, and finally look for gifts at Scheels. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a new perspective on nature at Illinois State Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, then don't miss a visit to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, and finally stroll around Union Square Park.

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Getting from Chicago to Springfield by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May in Springfield, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bowling Green.

Venture out of the city with trips to Moberly Rothwell Park (in Moberly), Mark Twain State Park (in Florida) and Curling Vine Winery (in New Florence).

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Springfield to Bowling Green. In May, daytime highs in Bowling Green are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Saint Louis.

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of free activities available by spending your holiday exploring the city's central neighborhoods, famous for their restored century-old red-brick buildings.

On the 10th (Wed), take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, then walk around Forest Park, and finally stroll around Tilles Park. On the 11th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at The Gateway Arch, then examine the collection at Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Saint Louis Zoo, and finally savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bowling Green to Saint Louis. May in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Go for a jaunt from Nashville to Franklin to see Leiper's Fork Distillery about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, see the interesting displays at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, and sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery.

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Getting from Saint Louis to Nashville by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Go for a jaunt from Memphis to Tunica to see Horseshoe Tunica about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, look for gifts at Lansky, contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and see the interesting displays at Graceland.

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Drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Homewood.

Homewood is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Majestic Caverns and then admire the natural beauty at Aldridge Gardens. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Alabama Goods, stroll through Oak Mountain State Park, then stroll the grounds of Alabama National Cemetery, and finally browse the different shops at Riverchase Galleria.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Memphis to Homewood. In May, daytime highs in Homewood are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Mobile.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Keep things going the next day: explore the galleries of The Fort of Colonial Mobile, learn about all things military at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, then get engrossed in the history at History Museum of Mobile, and finally take an in-depth tour of Mobile Police History Museum.

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Explore your travel options from Homewood to Mobile with the Route module. In May in Mobile, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, examine the collection at Backstreet Cultural Museum, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Audubon Aquarium.

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You can drive from Mobile to New Orleans in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mobile in May: highs in New Orleans hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Oak Alley Plantation, then take in nature's colorful creations at Houmas House and Gardens, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Mike the Tiger's Habitat. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Louisiana Memorial Plaza, get engrossed in the history at USS Kidd, then steep yourself in history at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, and finally steep yourself in history at Nottoway Plantation.

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Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in May, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Natchez.

Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. On the 31st (Wed), contemplate the long history of Stanton Hall, explore the different monuments and memorials at Natchez City Cemetery, then contemplate the long history of Longwood, and finally steep yourself in history at Rosalie Mansion. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Melrose.

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Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to Natchez takes 2 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Explore Lafayette's surroundings by going to Coushatta Casino Resort (in Kinder), Gator Chateau (in Jennings) and Lake Charles (L'Auberge Casino Resort & Golden Nugget Casino). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, stroll the grounds of Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and contemplate the long history of Acadian Village.

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Drive from Natchez to Lafayette in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can fly to Houston.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Houston: Galveston (The Strand, Moody Gardens, &more). There's lots more to do: engage your brain at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Houston Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Lafayette to Houston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Houston are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.