32 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Perth
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco
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Las Vegas
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Colorado Springs
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Lancaster
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Gettysburg
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Philadelphia
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New York City
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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.Venture out of the city with trips to 26-Mile Bike Path (in Santa Monica), Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park) and Balboa Park (in San Diego). Pack the 16th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, listen to music at Walt Disney Concert Hall, kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive.
For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip planner.
Perth, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 24-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Perth to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 34°C and lows about 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 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.San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, wander the streets of Union Square, and engage your brain at Exploratorium.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco online tour itinerary planner.
Fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 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.Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, see Off-Road Tours, shop like a local with The Strip, and examine the collection at The Mob Museum.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip itinerary app.
Fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 45°C to lows of 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 3 nights
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Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing) and Denver Botanic Gardens (in Denver). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, and take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.
For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Las Vegas to Colorado Springs in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Colorado Springs. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Colorado Springs, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly to Lancaster.
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Lancaster — 2 nights
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Red Rose City
The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): get in on the family fun at Dutch Wonderland, contemplate the long history of The Amish Farm and House, then get engrossed in the history at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and finally look for gifts at Kitchen Kettle Village. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Hershey Story Museum, don't miss a visit to Annex 24 Gallery, then see the interesting displays at Landis Valley Museum, and finally make a trip to Andy Smith, Artist.
To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Lancaster driving holiday website.
Getting from Colorado Springs to Lancaster by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Colorado Springs to Lancaster. Traveling from Colorado Springs in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Lancaster, with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gettysburg.
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Kitchen Kettle Village, The Hershey Story Museum, Andy Smith, Artist, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
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Gettysburg — 1 night
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Located near the memorial park marking the site of one of the largest Civil War battles, the town of Gettysburg sits in a landscape of rolling green hills with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.On the 4th (Mon), witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, then stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery, and then trot along with a tour on horseback.
For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Gettysburg road trip planner.
Getting from Lancaster to Gettysburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus. September in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 4 nights
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The City of Brotherly Love
Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.Change things up with these side-trips from Philadelphia: Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Wissahickon Valley Park, see the interesting displays at The Franklin Institute, admire the masterpieces at Rodin Museum, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market.
To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Philadelphia day trip app.
You can drive from Gettysburg to Philadelphia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Gettysburg in September, Philadelphia is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to New York City.
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New York City — 5 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.New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, and get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History.
To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our New York City road trip planner.
Take a train from Philadelphia to New York City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can 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.
Pennsylvania travel guide
The Keystone State
One of the country's 13 original founding states, Pennsylvania contains a balance of modern cities and fertile fields. A rich and varied state with a colorful history dating back to colonial times, it remains a worthy holiday destination with its well-preserved 19th-century battle sites and memorial parks. This diverse land is home to pristine forests and rugged mountain regions. For an urban experience, visit the state's university cities, offering numerous tourist attractions as well as thriving music, performance, art, and culinary scenes. The region's Amish country provides a weekend getaway in a picturesque setting of quaint towns surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland.
