60 days in United States Itinerary

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

Visit Mission Dolores and Grace Cathedral for their historical value. Step off the beaten path and head to Anchor Brewing Company and Lafayette Reservoir. Step out of San Francisco to go to Oakland and see Oakland California Temple, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Perth, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Perth to San Francisco is minus 16 hours. Traveling from Perth in November, expect San Francisco to be slightly colder, temps between 20°C and 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Sacramento.

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

On the 11th (Thu), hike along Stevens Trail and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Cosumnes River Preserve and then contemplate the long history of Grand Island Mansion.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Sacramento in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Sacramento, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Ascent Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest, then identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and then take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sacramento to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Sacramento in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 14°C, while nights are much colder with lows around -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel to Fresno.

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

On the 15th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St George Greek Orthodox Church and then trek along Blossom Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your military savvy at Legion of Valor Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Johns Cathedral of Fresno, and then learn the secrets of beer at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Fresno. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Fresno, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden and Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Skirball Cultural Center and Autry Museum of the American West. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Planes of Fame Air Museum (in Chino) and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Chino Hills). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section), see the interesting displays at The Wende Museum of the Cold War, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Pasadena, and admire the masterpieces at Bhagavad-gita Diorama-Museum.

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You can fly from Fresno to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Fresno - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Chicago.

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

Appreciate the collections at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank and First Division Museum at Cantigny. American Writers Museum and Glessner House are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Chicago with a short trip to Naperville Historic District in Naperville, about 44 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Oriental Institute Museum, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Mexican Art, and admire the striking features of Tribune Tower.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In November, Chicago is cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Pittsburgh.

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Nationality Rooms and Allegheny Cemetery. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History will appeal to museum buffs. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Heinz Memorial Chapel, see the interesting displays at The Clemente Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Montour Trail - Bethel Park Branch.

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Getting from Chicago to Pittsburgh by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Pittsburgh due to the time zone difference. In November, daytime highs in Pittsburgh are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Get some cultural insight at World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and Dumbo. Step off the beaten path and head to Museum at Eldridge Street and St. Paul's Chapel. There's lots more to do: stroll through Union Square, admire the landmark architecture of The Oculus, get lost in a book at The Morgan Library & Museum, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Park Avenue.

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Traveling by flight from Pittsburgh to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, New York City is somewhat warmer than Pittsburgh - with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

Beth Sholom Synagogue and USS Becuna are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Dilworth Park and Comcast Experience. Next up on the itinerary: savor the flavors at City Brew Tours Philly, trek along Kelly Drive, take in the views from Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and sample the tasty concoctions at Yards Brewing Company.

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You can take a train from New York City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can take a train 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington National Cathedral and Capitol Hill. Get a sense of the local culture at Renwick Gallery and Museum of the Bible. Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art and Baltimore Museum of Art will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to B&O Ellicott City Station Museum (in Ellicott City) and Baltimore (B&O Railroad Museum & Geppi's Entertainment Museum). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at National Postal Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, steep yourself in history at Anderson House, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint John Paul II National Shrine.

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You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Washington DC are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Breman Museum and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Atlanta takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in December, expect nights in Atlanta to be about the same, around 6°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Columbus.

Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it is consolidated. Do some cultural sightseeing at Art In Motion Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Heritage Corner. Take a break from the city and head to Columbus Fall Line Trace and Southeastern Raptor Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbus: Auburn (Kreher Preserve & Nature Center & Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art), Warm Springs Winery (in Warm Springs) and Shorter Mansion (in Eufaula). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on nature at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, admire the natural beauty at Columbus Botanical Garden, explore the world behind art at Columbus Museum, and see the interesting displays at The Lunch Box Museum.

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Traveling by car from Atlanta to Columbus takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Columbus are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Immaculate Conception Church and Destrehan Plantation will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore and learn at The Historic New Orleans Collection and 1850 House Museum and Store. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Hermann-Grima House, see the world from above with Louisiana Tour Company, browse the exhibits of Gallier House, and get a taste of the local shopping with Jamie Hayes Gallery.

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Fly from Columbus to New Orleans in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Columbus to New Orleans. While traveling from Columbus, expect slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 16°C to lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery and then sample the tasty concoctions at Karbach Brewing. On the next day, brush up on your military savvy at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and then contemplate the long history of Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.

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Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Houston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New Orleans in January since evenings lows in Houston dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.