60 days in United States Itinerary

Advertising itself as the place where the American West begins, Fort Worth stubbornly clings to its cowboy roots, making it a distinctly different town from most other urban centers of its size.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace.

For traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Fort Worth vacation planner.

Monrovia, Liberia to Fort Worth is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Monrovia to Fort Worth, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Monrovia in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Fort Worth, with highs around 42°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Fredericksburg.

The city of Fredericksburg was settled by German immigrants in the mid-19th century, and has managed to retain its distinctly German charm.

On the 24th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church, then admire the natural beauty at Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus, and then brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Pacific War.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Fredericksburg trip builder tool.

You can drive from Fort Worth to Fredericksburg in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Fredericksburg when traveling from Fort Worth in August, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Pack the 26th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at SeaWorld. There's lots more to do: shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, stroll around Friedrich Wilderness Park, and steep yourself in history at The Alamo.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Antonio day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Fredericksburg to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Fredericksburg in August, San Antonio is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Austin is known for museums, fun & games, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: have some family-friendly fun at The Escape Game Austin, explore the landscape on two wheels at Barton Creek Greenbelt, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park, and get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Austin trip builder website.

You can drive from San Antonio to Austin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 43°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time 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.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, walk around Audubon Park, and make a trip to Jackson Square.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read New Orleans day trip website.

Fly from Austin to New Orleans in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Austin in August, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 32°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Chicago.

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

Step out of Chicago with an excursion to Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen--about 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, and walk around Millennium Park.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Chicago route app.

Getting from New Orleans to Chicago by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from New Orleans in September, expect nights in Chicago to be colder, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to travel 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.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at National Zoological Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, and ponder the world of politics at White House.

To find more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Washington DC online travel planner.

Getting from Chicago to Washington DC by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Washington DC is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the train 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around Central Park, get great views at Top of the Rock, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the New York City trip site.

Traveling by train from Washington DC to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in New York City are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Have a day of magic on the 21st (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 25th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure, laugh and play at Discovery Cove, and discover the magic at Magic Kingdom Park.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Orlando takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Orlando at 37°C and lows at 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can 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.

Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City, about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip, try to win big at New York New York Casino, and immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to Las Vegas takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. In September, daily temperatures in Las Vegas can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel 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 Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 2nd (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: put a fun spin on your tour with Fantastic Race, admire the majestic nature at Topanga State Park, stroll the grounds of Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, and see where the action happens at Dodger Stadium.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles day trip tool.

Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in September, with highs in Los Angeles at 34°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Haleiwa (Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach Park) and Kailua (Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, walk around Kapiolani Regional Park, browse the different shops at Ala Moana Center, and go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Honolulu trip planner.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 8 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Honolulu is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, Honolulu is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, see where the action happens at Oracle Park, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and explore the striking landscape of Alcatraz Island.

To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip builder site.

Getting from Honolulu to San Francisco by flight takes about 8 hours. The time zone difference moving from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Honolulu in October: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.