60 days in New York City, Chicago & California 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: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and wander the streets of Times Square.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to New York City due to the time zone difference. In February, New York City is much colder than Rio de Janeiro - with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

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

Explore Chicago's surroundings by going to South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Chicago takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Chicago is minus 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New York City in March since evenings lows in Chicago dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to fly to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near South Lake Tahoe: Homewood Mountain Resort (in Homewood), Kings Beach (Kings Beach Miniature Golf & Old Brockway Golf Course) and Tahoe Cross Country (in Tahoe City). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, fly down the slopes at Adventure Mountain, see what you can catch with Matt Heron Fly Fishing, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Vikingsholm Hiking Trail.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe trip planner.

You can fly from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in March, you will find days in South Lake Tahoe are somewhat warmer (12°C), and nights are about the same (-3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, play a few rounds at Big Trees Golf Course, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and pause for some serene contemplation at Yosemite Valley Chapel.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park vacation builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. March in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel to Sonoma.

Set in the heart of one of the United States' most esteemed wine-producing regions, just 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma boasts colonial Mexican architecture, including a mission.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sonoma: Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station), Sharpsteen Museum (in Calistoga) and St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Dean & DeLuca, &more). There's lots more to do: bet on your favorite at Simraceway Performance Driving Center, learn about winemaking at Benziger Family Winery, don't miss a visit to Sonoma Barracks, and admire the masterpieces at Hess Persson Estates.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Sonoma trip itinerary app.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yosemite National Park in March; daily highs in Sonoma reach 20°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, engage your brain at Exploratorium, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and stroll around Golden Gate Park.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco day trip site.

Traveling by car from Sonoma to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from Sonoma in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Francisco, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to The Getty Villa (in Malibu), Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation (in Beverly Hills) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, cruise along Mulholland Drive, explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, and take a stroll through Montana Avenue.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles visit planning app.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Los Angeles, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to drive to San Diego.

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.

Step out of San Diego with an excursion to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas--about 32 minutes away. Spend the 17th (Wed) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, contemplate the long history of Cabrillo National Monument, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, and let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read San Diego trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April in San Diego, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.