36 days in United States Itinerary

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Las Vegas
— 5 nights
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South Lake Tahoe
— 5 nights
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Truckee
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Napa
— 6 nights
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Fort Bragg
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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Los Angeles
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Las Vegas — 5 nights

Sin City

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.
Popular historic sites such as The Strip and Little Church of the West are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Mob Museum and The Neon Museum. Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Clark County Heritage Museum in Henderson, about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get engrossed in the history at Titanic, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and try to win big at New York New York Casino.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Las Vegas online tour itinerary planner.

Manchester, UK to Las Vegas is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Las Vegas is minus 8 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in September, with highs in Las Vegas at 39°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to South Lake Tahoe.
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Museums · Parks · Fun & Games · Shopping
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South Lake Tahoe — 5 nights

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.
Do some cultural sightseeing at Tallac Historic Site and Wine Tours From Tahoe. Your inner history buff will appreciate Vikingsholm and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, kick back and relax at Pope Beach, stroll through Kiva Beach, and hike along Rubicon Trail.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe trip planner.

Getting from Las Vegas to South Lake Tahoe by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in September; daily highs in South Lake Tahoe reach 26°C and lows reach 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Truckee.
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Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Wildlife
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Truckee — 3 nights

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum and Tahoe Maritime Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Matt Heron Fly Fishing and Five Lakes Creek Trailhead will get you outdoors. Step out of Truckee to go to Tahoe City and see Tahoe City Field Station, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: hike along Tompkins Memorial Trail, explore the landscape on two wheels at Truckee River Bike Trail, let the kids burn off some steam at Commons Beach Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at West End Beach.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Truckee day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in September, plan for little chillier nights in Truckee, with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly to Napa.
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Napa — 6 nights

America's Wine Country

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.
Hess Persson Estates and Sharpsteen Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Wine Tours & Tastings and Gracianna Winery. Venture out of the city with trips to Siduri Wines (in Santa Rosa), Dutton-Goldfield Winery (in Sebastopol) and Healdsburg (Stephen & Walker Winery & Sapphire Hill Winery). It doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards and identify plant and animal life at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve.

For where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Napa day trip planning site.

Fly from Truckee to Napa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Truckee in September; daily highs in Napa reach 32°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Bragg.
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Fort Bragg — 4 nights

Fort Bragg is a coastal city along State Route 1 in Mendocino County, California. Do some cultural sightseeing at Yorkville Cellars and Barra of Mendocino Winery. Get outdoors at Avenue of the Giants and Jug Handle State Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Fort Bragg side-trips: Hendy Woods State Park (in Boonville), Humboldt Redwoods State Park (in Weott) and Husch Vineyards (in Philo). And it doesn't end there: take a memorable drive along Mendocino Coast, kick back and relax at Noyo Headlands Park, stroll through Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, and examine the collection at Sea Glass Museum.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Bragg day trip app.

You can drive from Napa to Fort Bragg in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Napa in September, you will find days in Fort Bragg are a bit warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 5 nights

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 Point Reyes Safaris. Golden Gate Bridge and Union Square are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, learn about all things military at USS Pampanito, and steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco planning tool.

Traveling by car from Fort Bragg to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Bragg in October, expect nights in San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 7 nights

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.
Get outdoors at Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat and Santa Monica Mountains. You'll explore and learn at USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Annenberg Community Beach House (in Santa Monica), Malibu (The Getty Villa & Zuma Beach) and San Diego (San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Timken Museum of Art, &more). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Getty Center, explore the world behind art at Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and take a stroll through El Pueblo de Los Angeles.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide

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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.
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Lake Tahoe (California) travel guide

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Ski Areas · Zipline · State Parks
Lake of the Sky
Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe draws visitors from both states and beyond to its shores. With an average of 300 sunny days annually, it's no surprise that the lake is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The blue-green waters beckon travelers for swimming, boating, windsurfing, or kayaking. The lake also has a number of walking trails for those who don't want to get wet. In the colder months, skiers take to the surrounding mountains. The south shore is the most developed side of the lake, with more things to do, while the west and north shores are generally more tranquil.
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