59 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route planner
Start: Melbourne
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Los Angeles
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Santa Maria
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Watsonville
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San Francisco
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Willits
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Sacramento
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Three Rivers
— 3 nights
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Mojave
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Jerome
— 7 nights
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Tombstone
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Yuma
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San Diego
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Anaheim
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Los Angeles
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Kansas City
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Ozark
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Independence
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
— 1 day
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End: Melbourne
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
On the 6th (Wed), find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Melbourne to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Melbourne in September: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Maria.
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Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Melbourne to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Melbourne in September: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Maria.
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Santa Maria — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): trek along Los Flores Ranch Park, trek along Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, and then walk around Hans Christian Andersen Park. On your second day here, explore the engaging exhibits at Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, then see the interesting displays at Santa Maria Museum of Flight, and then take in the history at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Santa Maria online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Maria takes 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in September, with highs in Santa Maria at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Watsonville.
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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Maria takes 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in September, with highs in Santa Maria at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Watsonville.
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Watsonville — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): wander the wide-open spaces of Gizdich Ranch, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset State Beach, then identify plant and animal life at Elkhorn Slough Safari, and finally make a trip to The Shakespeare Society of America. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, try out the rides at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, then walk around Mount Madonna County Park, and finally look for gifts at Corralitos Market and Sausage Co.
For photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Watsonville trip builder site.
Explore your travel options from Santa Maria to Watsonville with the Route module. September in Watsonville sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. You will leave for San Francisco on the 12th (Tue).
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Explore your travel options from Santa Maria to Watsonville with the Route module. September in Watsonville sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. You will leave for San Francisco on the 12th (Tue).
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
Family-friendly places like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Park will thrill your kids. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, explore the activities along San Francisco Bay, and take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.
To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco vacation planner.
Drive from Watsonville to San Francisco in 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Willits.
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Drive from Watsonville to San Francisco in 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Willits.
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Willits — 3 nights
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You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Sea Glass Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Mendocino (Point Cabrillo Light Station & Mendocino Coast), Fort Bragg (Glass Beach & MacKerricher State Park) and Chandelier Drive-Through Tree (in Leggett).
To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Willits travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from San Francisco to Willits in 2.5 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Willits, with highs around 36°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Sacramento.
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To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Willits travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from San Francisco to Willits in 2.5 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Willits, with highs around 36°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Sacramento.
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Sacramento — 2 nights
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River City
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Sacramento Zoo and then walk around Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. On the 19th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Old Sacramento, then see the interesting displays at California State Railroad Museum, and then admire the natural beauty at California State Capitol Museum.
For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Sacramento trip maker tool.
Getting from Willits to Sacramento by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Willits in September, Sacramento is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can drive to Three Rivers.
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Getting from Willits to Sacramento by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Willits in September, Sacramento is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can drive to Three Rivers.
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Three Rivers — 3 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Three Rivers side-trips: Sequoia National Park (in Visalia) and Porterville (Zalud House, Trail of 100 Giants, &more).
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Drive from Sacramento to Three Rivers in 4 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Three Rivers can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Mojave.
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Drive from Sacramento to Three Rivers in 4 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Three Rivers can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Mojave.
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Mojave — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): trek along Mojave Trail.
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You can drive from Three Rivers to Mojave in 5 hours. Traveling from Three Rivers in September, Mojave is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Las Vegas.
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You can drive from Three Rivers to Mojave in 5 hours. Traveling from Three Rivers in September, Mojave is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
You've added Fremont Street Experience, Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat, and other attractions to your itinerary. Attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, take a stroll through The Strip, make a trip to Stratosphere Tower, and take in panoramic vistas at High Roller.
To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip maker website.
You can drive from Mojave to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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You can drive from Mojave to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): hike along Bright Angel Trail. Keep things going the next day: explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center.
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in September, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel to Jerome.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in September, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel to Jerome.
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Jerome — 7 nights
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Kids will appreciate attractions like Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Montezuma Castle National Monument. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jerome: Rimrock (Montezuma Well & V-Bar-V Heritage Site), Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) (in Village of Oak Creek) and Camp Verde (Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Fort Verde State Historic Park, &more).
For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Jerome trip builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Jerome. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, with highs in Jerome at 32°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Tombstone.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Jerome trip builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Jerome. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, with highs in Jerome at 32°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Tombstone.
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Tombstone — 3 nights
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Town Too Tough to Die
Bring the kids along to White Raven Trading Co. and O.K. Corral. There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Boothilll Graveyard, steep yourself in history at Historic Gleeson Jail, delve into the mystery of Bird Cage Theatre, and see the interesting displays at Gunfighter Hall of Fame.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Tombstone online tour planner.
Traveling by flight from Jerome to Tombstone takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Jerome in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Tombstone. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Yuma.
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For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Tombstone online tour planner.
Traveling by flight from Jerome to Tombstone takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Jerome in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Tombstone. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Yuma.
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Yuma — 1 night
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Drive from Tombstone to Yuma in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Tombstone in October, expect Yuma to be a bit warmer, temps between 39°C and 23°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to San Diego.
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Drive from Tombstone to Yuma in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Tombstone in October, expect Yuma to be a bit warmer, temps between 39°C and 23°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to San Diego.
San Diego — 7 nights
America's Finest City
For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read San Diego holiday planner.
You can drive from Yuma to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Yuma to San Diego is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Yuma in October: highs in San Diego hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. You'll set off for Anaheim on the 17th (Tue).
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You can drive from Yuma to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Yuma to San Diego is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Yuma in October: highs in San Diego hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. You'll set off for Anaheim on the 17th (Tue).
Anaheim — 3 nights
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Heart of Orange County
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Anaheim travel route planning app.
Drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in October, you will find days in Anaheim are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to Los Angeles.
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For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Anaheim travel route planning app.
Drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in October, you will find days in Anaheim are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
City of Angels
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll travel to Kansas City.
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You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll travel to Kansas City.
Kansas City — 1 night
City of Fountains
For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Kansas City tour itinerary maker site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Kansas City by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to Kansas City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect Kansas City to be little chillier, temps between 25°C and 12°C. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll travel to Ozark.
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Getting from Los Angeles to Kansas City by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to Kansas City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect Kansas City to be little chillier, temps between 25°C and 12°C. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll travel to Ozark.
Ozark — 5 nights
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Kids will enjoy Bonniebrook Historical Society and Kewpie Museum and Wild Animal Safari. Venture out of the city with trips to Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site (in Eminence) and Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum (in Mansfield).
For photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Ozark trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Kansas City to Ozark in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Independence.
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You can drive from Kansas City to Ozark in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Independence.
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Independence — 4 nights
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Kids will appreciate attractions like Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area and Cockrell Mercantile Company.
To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Independence online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ozark to Independence in 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Independence can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
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To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Independence online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ozark to Independence in 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Independence can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 day
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City of Angels
Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, then kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, then stroll through Santa Monica State Beach, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Third Street Promenade.
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Fly from Independence to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Independence to Los Angeles. Traveling from Independence in November, things will get a bit warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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Take the guesswork out of planning a Los Angeles vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
Fly from Independence to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Independence to Los Angeles. Traveling from Independence in November, things will get a bit warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
