17 days in United States Itinerary

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New York City
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Fort Collins
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Dallas
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New York City — 4 nights

Big Apple

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Speed Boats Tours and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Take a break from New York City with a short trip to Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, about 1h 50 min away. There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, stop by Dumbo, examine the collection at New York Public Library, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City itinerary planner.

Brussels, Belgium to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Brussels to New York City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Brussels in August: high temperatures in New York City hover around 34°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins — 7 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trail Ridge Road and New Belgium Brewing Company. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Emerald Lake Trail (in Rocky Mountain National Park), Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark) and Laramie (Medicine Bow National Forest & Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden, explore the activities along Cache La Poudre River, take an in-depth tour of Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, and don't miss a visit to Big Boy Steam Engine.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Fort Collins takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New York City to Fort Collins, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 15°C in Fort Collins. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Dallas.
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Dallas — 3 nights

Big D

Explore hidden gems such as The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and Southern Methodist University. Explore Dallas' surroundings by going to Fort Worth (Amon Carter Museum of American Art & Burger's Lake). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Frontiers of Flight Museum, admire the natural beauty at Nasher Sculpture Center, take a stroll through Dallas Arts District, and explore the world behind art at Crow Collection of Asian Art.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dallas day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Fort Collins to Dallas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Collins to Dallas, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Fort Collins in August, you will find days in Dallas are somewhat warmer (41°C), and nights are warmer (30°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Houston.
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Houston — 1 night

Bayou City

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, then stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, and then walk around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of The Strand, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall, and then deepen your understanding at Battleship Texas State Historic Site.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Houston vacation builder site.

Getting from Dallas to Houston by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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United States travel guide

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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.
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