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Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Hollywood Walk of Fame and Travel Town. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Marina Beach and Grand Central Market. The adventure continues: stroll around Lake Hollywood Park.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. In February, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

You'll explore and learn at Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah and Titanic. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Counts Kustoms and Shelby American Inc. It doesn't end there: examine the collection at Pinball Hall of Fame and see American Adventure Tours.

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Getting from Los Angeles to Las Vegas by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Las Vegas can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to San Francisco.

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

Golden Gate Bridge and de Young Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Relax by the water at Mavericks and Stinson Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor, and get engrossed in the history at Tenderloin Museum.

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Getting from Las Vegas to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Traveling from Las Vegas in March, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 21°C. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Las Vegas.

Appreciate the collections at The Mob Museum and Bodies The Exhibition. Popular historic sites such as St. George Temple and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Las Vegas Temple are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Vegas: Willow Beach (in Fort Mohave), Nelson Ghost Town (in Nelson) and St. George (St. George Tabernacle & St. George Historic Downtown). Enjoy Las Vegas some more: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum, try to win big at Palazzo Resort Casino, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

On the 20th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, then look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, and finally examine the collection at Kolb Studio. On the 21st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Yavapai Geology Museum, explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and then admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in March: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 16°C, while lows dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

On the 22nd (Wed), immerse yourself in nature at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, don't miss a visit to New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, then get engrossed in the history at New Mexico Holocaust Museum & Gellert Center for Education, and finally take an in-depth tour of New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, Albuquerque. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): explore the ancient world of Coronado Historic Site, examine the collection at J&R Vintage Auto Museum, and then stroll through The Stables at Tamaya.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Albuquerque takes 8 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in March: high temperatures in Albuquerque hover around 22°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can fly to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

On the 24th (Fri), explore the world behind art at Meadows Museum, admire the masterpieces at Crow Collection of Asian Art, then explore the galleries of Nasher Sculpture Center, and finally stop by Dallas Arts District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Frontiers of Flight Museum, see the interesting displays at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and then stop by Bishop Arts District.

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Drive from Albuquerque to Dallas in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Albuquerque to Dallas. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Dallas when traveling from Albuquerque in March, with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.

Get some cultural insight at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and Bricktown. Appreciate the collections at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Oklahoma City side-trips: Legends Lobby at the Barry Switzer Center (in Norman) and Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum (in Guthrie). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, get curious at Science Museum Oklahoma, visit Plaza District, and take an in-depth tour of Oklahoma History Center.

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You can drive from Dallas to Oklahoma City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Dallas in March: high temperatures in Oklahoma City hover around 21°C and lows are around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to San Diego.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, then kick back and relax at Pacific Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Coronado Beach.

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Fly from Oklahoma City to San Diego in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Oklahoma City to San Diego is minus 2 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Oklahoma City in April since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Hollywood Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, then see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and finally explore the world behind art at The Broad. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then engage your brain at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus.