29 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States trip maker
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San Francisco
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Minneapolis
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Ely
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New York City
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Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco — 7 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Sonoma Coast State Beach. Let the collections at Exploratorium and Graton Gallery capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe (in Monterey), Half Moon Bay (Cowell Ranch State Beach & Dunes Beach) and Moss Landing (Moss Landing State Beach & Elkhorn Slough Safari). There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, explore the world behind art at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace Cathedral.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco visit planner.
Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Sydney in December, things will get colder in San Francisco: highs are around 17°C and lows about 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to fly to Minneapolis.
Side Trips
Half Moon Bay, Moss Landing, Marin Headlands, Sonoma Coast State Beach, Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe
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Minneapolis — 1 night
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The City of Lakes
Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.On the 25th (Mon), surround yourself with nature on Stone Arch Bridge, then hit the slopes at Central Park Ice Skating Trail, then look for gifts at General Store of Minnetonka, and finally browse the different shops at Rybicki Cheese.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Minneapolis itinerary planning website.
You can fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco to Minneapolis, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from San Francisco in December, with highs in Minneapolis at -2°C and lows at -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Ely.
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Ely — 2 nights
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Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): ski along the peaceful trails at Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails and then look for all kinds of wild species at White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures. On the next day, examine the collection at International Wolf Center and then trek along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ely trip builder tool.
You can fly from Minneapolis to Ely in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in December, with highs in Ely at -8°C and lows at -18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to New York City.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ely trip builder tool.
You can fly from Minneapolis to Ely in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in December, with highs in Ely at -8°C and lows at -18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to New York City.
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New York City — 6 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like 9/11 Memorial and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Kids will enjoy Times Square and Fifth Avenue. There's much more to do: make a trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.
To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read New York City online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Ely to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Ely to New York City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ely in December, things will get much hotter in New York City: highs are around 10°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 5 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Escape the urban bustle at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Strip and The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort. Explore Las Vegas' surroundings by going to Mouse's Tank (in Overton), Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum (in Boulder City) and Clark County Heritage Museum (in Henderson). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Mob Museum, feel the romance at Little Church of the West, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and engage your brain at Bodies The Exhibition.
For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Las Vegas takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. In January, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than New York City - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 7 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like La Jolla Cove and Santa Monica Mountains. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Santa Monica Bay and Santa Monica State Beach. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Disneyland Park (in Anaheim), Zuma Beach (in Malibu) and Spanish Village Art Center (in San Diego). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Getty Center, take a stroll through Rodeo Drive, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and shop like a local with Montana Avenue.
To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Las Vegas in January: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. On the 14th (Sun), you'll travel 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.
Minnesota travel guide
The Land of 10,000 Lakes
Deriving its name from the Dakota word for "land of sky-tinted water," Minnesota is a land of pristine lakes, pockets of dense green forests, and sprawling prairieland. Spend your vacation exploring the state's diverse landscape for endless outdoor activity and a chance to see some of the area's national monuments, or take a trip to the bustling St. Paul-Minneapolis area, a network of commerce and cultural attractions, including the famous Mall of America.
