9 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States route planner
Start: Independence
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New Orleans
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Mobile
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Fairhope
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Foley
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Gulf Shores
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Orange Beach
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End: Independence
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New Orleans — 2 nights
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The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, then learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: soothe aching muscles at The Sweat Social, appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter, stop by Faulkner House Books, then admire the striking features of St. Louis Cathedral, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.
For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip maker.
Independence to New Orleans is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Independence in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be warmer in New Orleans, with lows of 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Mobile.
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Mobile — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Mobile Police History Museum.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Mobile trip builder site.
Traveling by car from New Orleans to Mobile takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in May, you will find days in Mobile are a bit warmer (82°F), and nights are little chillier (65°F). You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Fairhope.
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For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Mobile trip builder site.
Traveling by car from New Orleans to Mobile takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in May, you will find days in Mobile are a bit warmer (82°F), and nights are little chillier (65°F). You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Fairhope.
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Fairhope — 2 nights
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Fairhope is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, on a sloping plateau, along the cliffs and shoreline of Mobile Bay. On the 3rd (Wed), don't miss a visit to Fairhope Avenue, then make a trip to Tolstoy Park, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fairhope Municipal Pier. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Weeks Bay Reserve, then play a few rounds at Lakewood Golf Club, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Confederate Rest Cemetery, and finally walk around Fairhoper's Community Park.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Fairhope vacation tool.
Fairhope is just a short distance from Mobile. In May, daytime highs in Fairhope are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Foley.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Fairhope vacation tool.
Fairhope is just a short distance from Mobile. In May, daytime highs in Fairhope are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Foley.
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Foley is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): shop like a local with Foley Art Center.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Foley trip builder.
Traveling by car from Fairhope to Foley takes an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Gulf Shores.
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For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Foley trip builder.
Traveling by car from Fairhope to Foley takes an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Gulf Shores.
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Gulf Shores — 2 nights
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Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. On the 5th (Fri), take in the exciting artwork at Pottery Central World Headquarters. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Veterans Memorial Park, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then see majestic marine mammals with Chase-N-Fins, and finally view the masterpieces at Blue Morning Gallery.
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Gulf Shores trip itinerary planning app.
Gulf Shores is just a stone's throw from Foley. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in May, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Orange Beach.
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For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Gulf Shores trip itinerary planning app.
Gulf Shores is just a stone's throw from Foley. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in May, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): race across the water with a speed boat tour.
To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Orange Beach trip planning site.
Orange Beach is just a stone's throw from Gulf Shores. May in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.
