59 days in United States Itinerary

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.

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Baltimore to Washington DC is an approximately 1-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Richmond.

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

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Drive from Washington DC to Richmond in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Richmond are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Lexington.

Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington boasts a thriving economy resting largely on its thoroughbred racehorse industry.

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You can fly from Richmond to Lexington in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Lexington are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. You'll set off for Indianapolis on the 25th (Tue).

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.

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You can drive from Lexington to Indianapolis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in September, and nighttime lows around 59°F. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Chicago.

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

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You can drive from Indianapolis to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in September, and nighttime lows around 61°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Tue) before leaving for Minneapolis.

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Minneapolis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Chicago in October; daily highs in Minneapolis reach 60°F and lows reach 43°F. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Pierre.

Pierre is the capital of the state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. To find more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Pierre trip itinerary planner .

Traveling by car from Minneapolis to Pierre takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Minneapolis in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 38°F in Pierre. You will leave for Keystone on the 7th (Sun).

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.

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Traveling by car from Pierre to Keystone takes 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Pierre to Keystone is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Pierre, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Keystone, ranging from highs of 57°F to lows of 34°F. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Boulder.

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.

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Traveling by combination of taxi, flight, and bus from Keystone to Boulder takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Keystone in October, expect Boulder to be somewhat warmer, temps between 66°F and 41°F. On the 11th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

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Getting from Boulder to Colorado Springs by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. In October, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

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Fly from Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Colorado Springs in October since evenings lows in Salt Lake City dip to 46°F. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Carson City.

Carson City, officially the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, is an independent city and the capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Carson City day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Salt Lake City to Carson City. The time zone difference when traveling from Salt Lake City to Carson City is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Salt Lake City in October, plan for little chillier nights in Carson City, with lows around 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Carson City to Portland. Traveling from Carson City in October, expect a bit warmer with lows of 49°F in Portland. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sun) before leaving for Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

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Traveling by flight from Portland to Seattle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Tue) before leaving for Salem.

Salem is the capital of the U.S. To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Salem trip planner .

Traveling by car from Seattle to Salem takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In October in Salem, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 46°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Wed) before leaving for San Francisco.

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

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Getting from Salem to San Francisco by combination of train and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, flight, and subway; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Salem in October: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 73°F and lows are around 56°F. You'll set off for Los Angeles on the 27th (Sat).

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

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Do a combination of flight and train from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, flight, and train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in October; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 82°F and lows reach 62°F. You will leave for San Diego on the 31st (Wed).

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 64°F. On the 31st (Wed), you'll travel to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Phoenix trip app .

Fly from San Diego to Phoenix in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from San Diego in October, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Phoenix: temperatures range from 91°F by day to 67°F at night. On the 3rd (Sat), you're off toSanta Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

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Fly from Phoenix to Santa Fe in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Phoenix in November, expect Santa Fe to be cooler, temps between 54°F and 29°F. On the 5th (Mon), you'll travel to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.

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Getting from Santa Fe to Oklahoma City by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Santa Fe in November, expect Oklahoma City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 62°F and 40°F. You will leave for Nashville on the 7th (Wed).

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

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Traveling by flight from Oklahoma City to Nashville takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 40°F. On the 10th (Sat), you're off toAsheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Asheville is known for wineries, nightlife, museums, parks, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Downtown Asheville Art District.

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Getting from Nashville to Asheville by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Nashville to Asheville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. On the 14th (Wed), you'll travel to Richmond.

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You can drive from Asheville to Richmond in 6.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. You'll set off for home on the 15th (Thu).