39 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States trip maker
Start: Pune
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New York City
— 5 nights
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Washington DC
— 2 nights
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Key West
— 5 nights
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Everglades National Park
— 1 night
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Chicago
— 3 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 4 nights
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End: Pune
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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.Do some cultural sightseeing at 9/11 Memorial and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your inner history buff will appreciate St. Patrick's Cathedral and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. The adventure continues: go for a walk through Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, stroll around Central Park, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.
To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our New York City road trip app.
Pune, India to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -10.5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 2 nights
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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.On the 30th (Fri), learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then contemplate the long history of Georgetown University, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and finally take an in-depth tour of National Portrait Gallery.
To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Washington DC trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. December in Washington DC sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Key West.
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Key West — 5 nights
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Conch Republic
Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.Visiting Bahia Honda State Park and Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory will get you outdoors. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at 7 Artists & Friends Key West and Guild Hall Gallery. Go for a jaunt from Key West to Little Torch Key to see SpaTerre at Little Palm Island Resort about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, browse the exhibits of Truman Little White House, view the masterpieces at Alan S. Maltz Gallery, and take in nature's colorful creations at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.
To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Key West road trip website.
You can fly from Washington DC to Key West in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Washington DC in December, things will get much hotter in Key West: highs are around 30°C and lows about 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Everglades National Park.
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Everglades National Park — 1 night
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Largest Subtropical Wilderness in the United States
A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center and then look for all kinds of wild species at Anhinga Trail.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Everglades National Park online route planner.
You can fly from Key West to Everglades National Park in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Everglades National Park are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.You'll explore and learn at The Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Cultural Center. Get some cultural insight at Museum of Science and Industry and Ernest Hemingway Birthplace. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Fourth Presbyterian Church, and admire the striking features of Reliance Building.
To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Everglades National Park to Chicago in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Everglades National Park to Chicago. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Everglades National Park in January; daily highs in Chicago reach 0°C and lows reach -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 3 nights
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon Village and Grand Canyon South Rim. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Rim Trail, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest.
For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip maker.
Do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Grand Canyon National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in January, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are somewhat warmer (7°C), and nights are about the same (-11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel 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.Get a sense of the local culture at The Strip and The Neon Museum. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at Caesars Palace, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Las Vegas trip itinerary builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January, expect nights in Las Vegas to be much warmer, around 5°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 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.On the 16th (Mon), make a trip to Montana Avenue, wander the streets of Rodeo Drive, stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, then admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, and finally wander the streets of Angelino Heights Historic Area. On the next day, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, look for gifts at Bergamot Station, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then get a taste of the local shopping with Two Rodeo Drive, and finally examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum.
To see where to stay and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in January, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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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.Get outdoors at Badger Pass Ski Area and Half Dome. Do some cultural sightseeing at Yosemite Museum Gallery and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, and get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.
To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park online visit planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in January, with highs in Yosemite National Park at 7°C and lows at -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 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.For shopping fun, head to Mumm Napa or City Lights Booksellers. Popular historic sites such as Alcatraz Island and Filbert Street Stairs are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Cosentino Winery (in Yountville) and VGS Chateau Potelle (in St. Helena). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, take a stroll through Chinatown, and get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco holiday builder.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 4 nights
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Big Pineapple
In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.Step out of the city life by going to Kailua Beach Park and Waikiki Beach. USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Pupukea (Banzai Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park, &more) and Sunset Beach Park (in Haleiwa). There's much more to do: go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Honolulu online travel planner.
Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in January, things will get warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 32°C and lows about 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly 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.
Florida travel guide
The Sunshine State
The “Sunshine State,” Florida became a favorite winter destination for the affluent crowd over a century ago. Today, the state attracts visitors from around the world with its golden beaches and modern theme parks. You can spend your entire vacation enjoying the state's highly developed seaside areas, but remember that some of Florida's best-kept secrets are in secluded locations. Visit the big cities and their comfortable resorts offering top-notch dining and nightlife, but leave some time to see the peninsula's swampy landscape, filled with wild creatures and native plants. Farther away from the tourist-packed urban areas, the untamed wetlands of Florida offer a selection of things to do, such as kayaking, boat rides, and numerous other outdoor activities.
California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
