27 days in United States Itinerary

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 historical perspective at 9/11 Memorial and Federal Hall. Kids will enjoy Times Square and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, and wander the streets of Fifth Avenue.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City vacation maker.

Milan, Italy to New York City is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Milan to New York City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Milan in January: high temperatures in New York City hover around 5°C and lows are around -5°C. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Thu) before leaving for 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.

You'll explore and learn at National Air and Space Museum and The National Archives Museum. Get some cultural insight at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The adventure continues: stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and contemplate the long history of Old Town.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Washington DC sightseeing website.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, then wander the streets of Chinatown, and finally snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to San Francisco in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In January, San Francisco is somewhat warmer than Washington DC - with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to drive to El Portal.

El Portal is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. For photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the El Portal trip planner.

You can drive from San Francisco to El Portal in 3.5 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in January, El Portal is little chillier at night with lows of 2°C. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Tue) before leaving for 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.

On the 31st (Tue), get great views at Valley View, take in the dramatic natural features at El Capitan, don't miss a visit to Yosemite Village, then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, then contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Yosemite Valley Chapel.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park tour app.

Yosemite National Park is just a stone's throw from El Portal. While traveling from El Portal, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel to Bakersfield.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bakersfield online travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Bakersfield. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, you will find days in Bakersfield are somewhat warmer (19°C), and nights are much hotter (5°C). You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Wed) before leaving for Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): make a trip to Stovepipe Wells Village and then make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park online travel route planner.

Getting from Bakersfield to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Bakersfield in February, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to 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.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 8°C. On the 3rd (Fri), you're off to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): make a trip to Grand Canyon Village and then explore the stunning scenery at Hermit Road.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park holiday website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in February: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 11°C, while lows dip to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 4th (Sat), hit the best photo ops around with Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tours.

To see traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Page trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in February, things will get a bit warmer in Page: highs are around 15°C and lows about 1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Monument Valley tour builder website.

You can drive from Page to Monument Valley in 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Page in February; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 9°C and lows reach -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to Houston in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Monument Valley in February, things will get much hotter in Houston: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): look for gifts at Faulkner House Books, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, then brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Garden District. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the history at Chalmette National Historical Park, make a trip to Jackson Square, then see the interesting displays at 1850 House Museum and Store, and finally get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter.

To see ratings and other tourist information, go to the New Orleans trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Houston to New Orleans by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Houston in February: highs in New Orleans hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): find something for the whole family at Walt Disney World Resort.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Orlando travel planner.

You can fly from New Orleans to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from New Orleans in February: highs in Orlando hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Cape Canaveral on the 12th (Sun).

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): engage your brain at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Cape Canaveral journey planning site.

Getting from Orlando to Cape Canaveral by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

You'll get in some beach time at Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hollywood Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Art Deco Historic District and St Patrick Catholic Church. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Lincoln Road, buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Miami holiday maker app.

Traveling by car from Cape Canaveral to Miami takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cape Canaveral in February: high temperatures in Miami hover around 30°C and lows are around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to fly to New York City.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Central Park Zoo and then admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our New York City online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Miami to New York City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami in February, expect New York City to be colder, temps between 9°C and -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.