25 days in United States Itinerary

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.

USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego will appeal to museum buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Coronado Beach and Pacific Beach. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Children's Pool, enjoy the sand and surf at Windansea Beach, and appreciate the history behind The Unconditional Surrender.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip planner.

Johannesburg, South Africa to San Diego is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Johannesburg to San Diego. In April, daytime highs in San Diego are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take a stroll through Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then admire the natural beauty at Washington Park Arboretum. Here are some ideas for day two: do a tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip itinerary builder website.

You can fly from San Diego to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in April, expect Seattle to be a bit cooler, temps between 19°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): brush up on your military savvy at John M. Browning Firearms Museum, then see the interesting displays at Utah State Railroad Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Church History Museum. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Land Cruiser Heritage Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at City Creek Canyon, then take an in-depth tour of Fort Douglas Military Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Assembly Hall.

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You can fly from Seattle to Salt Lake City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle to Salt Lake City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April in Salt Lake City, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Mines Museum of Earth Science, engage your brain at Butterfly Pavilion, then examine the collection at Forney Museum of Transportation, and finally admire the masterpieces at Denver Selfie Museum. Keep things going the next day: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, then see the interesting displays at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, and then browse the exhibits of Molly Brown House Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Salt Lake City to Denver takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Salt Lake City in April, Denver is little chillier at night with lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Austin.

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

Get some cultural insight at LBJ Presidential Library and Texas State Capitol. Take a break from the city and head to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Venture out of the city with trips to Fredericksburg (St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pioneer Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, brush up on your military savvy at Texas Military Forces Museum, learn the secrets of beer at Bike and Brew ATX, and view the masterpieces at Harry Ransom Center.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Austin attractions planner.

You can fly from Denver to Austin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Denver to Austin due to the time zone difference. In April, Austin is much hotter than Denver - with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Charlotte.

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

You'll explore and learn at NASCAR Hall of Fame and Historic Rosedale. Do some cultural sightseeing at Joe Gibbs Racing and Mint Museum Randolph. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, view the masterpieces at Foundation For The Carolinas, explore the engaging exhibits at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Muddy River Distillery.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Charlotte travel website.

Fly from Austin to Charlotte in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Austin in April: high temperatures in Charlotte hover around 26°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) 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.

On the 24th (Mon), ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, then grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail, then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally take a stroll through The Loop. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, identify plant and animal life at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, and then stroll through Busse Woods Trail System.

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You can fly from Charlotte to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Charlotte to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Charlotte in April, things will get a bit cooler in Chicago: highs are around 17°C and lows about 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, then see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, then examine the collection at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, and finally race across the water with a speed boat tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Frick Collection, then explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and then take a stroll through Greenwich Village.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to New York City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to New York City due to the time zone difference. April in New York City sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museum of Fine Arts and John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library. Museum-lovers will appreciate Lizzie Borden House and Old State House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Boston: Battleship Cove (in Fall River) and Providence Performing Arts Center (in Providence). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Buckman Tavern, admire the landmark architecture of Trinity Church, wander the streets of Back Bay, and see the interesting displays at Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

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You can fly from New York City to Boston in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from New York City in April: high temperatures in Boston hover around 15°C and lows are around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.