45 days in United States Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Step out of the city life by going to Alpental Ski Area and Alki Beach. Get some cultural insight at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to LeMay - America's Car Museum in Tacoma--about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, walk around Kerry Park, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bruce Lee Grave Site, and stroll through Discovery Park.

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Glasgow, UK to Seattle is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Glasgow to Seattle. January in Seattle sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to fly to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): steep yourself in history at George C. Marshall House, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Officers' Row, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of World of Speed Motorsports Museum, shop like a local with Live Laugh Love Art, then take in nature's colorful creations at Hoyt Arboretum, and finally learn about winemaking at Erath Vineyards Winery.

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You can drive from Seattle to Portland in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): see the interesting displays at de Young Museum and then admire the natural beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Alcatraz Island, visit a coastal fixture at Fort Point, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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You can drive from Portland to San Francisco in 10 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in January, things will get a bit warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 17°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Valley View, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark. Keep things going the next day: sample the tasty concoctions at Southgate Brewing Company, then get engrossed in the history at Mariposa Museum and History Center, and then relax and rejuvenate at Ascent Spa.

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Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from San Francisco in January, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 7°C by day to -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Los Angeles.

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

Get some cultural insight at The Getty Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Appreciate the collections at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum and Skirball Cultural Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Newport Beach (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Newport Beach). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and catch a movie at TCL Chinese Theatres.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles. In January, Los Angeles is much hotter than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can 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.

On the 21st (Sat), admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio and then take a stroll through The LINQ Promenade.

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Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in January, with highs in Las Vegas at 17°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon, see the interesting displays at Yavapai Geology Museum, then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, and finally examine the collection at Kolb Studio.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Old Gardiner Road, relax and rejuvenate at Boiling River, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around -5°C, while lows dip to -20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Keystone.

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): delve into the lush surroundings at Black Hills National Forest and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Hills. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): hike along Presidential Trail, view the masterpieces at Dahl's Chainsaw Art, and then look for gifts at Goodtyme Photo.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Keystone by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in January, things will get a bit warmer in Keystone: highs are around 3°C and lows about -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Roswell.

Famed as the site of a purported UFO crash in 1947, the Roswell of today offers much more than alien research opportunities.

On the 27th (Fri), see the interesting displays at International UFO Museum and Research Center, then identify plant and animal life at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and then take a memorable drive along Pecos River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Downtown Historic District, then look for gifts at Rustic Essentials Soap Company, then take an in-depth tour of Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico - BY APPOINTMENT 24 HOURS AHEAD, and finally do a tasting at Pecos Flavors Winery.

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You can fly from Keystone to Roswell in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Keystone in January, with highs in Roswell at 15°C and lows at -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

On the 30th (Mon), stop by Sawyer Yards, look for all kinds of wild species at Waugh Drive Bat Colony, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Lakewood Church, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden.

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Getting from Roswell to Houston by car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Roswell to Houston is 1 hour. When traveling from Roswell in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Houston, with highs around 20°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Garden District and St. Louis Cathedral. Step out of the city life by going to Tours by Isabelle and Ultimate Swamp Adventures. Get out of town with these interesting New Orleans side-trips: Whitney Plantation (in Wallace) and Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site (in Vacherie). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA, examine the collection at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Old New Orleans Rum Distillery, and savor the flavors at The Sazerac House.

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You can drive from Houston to New Orleans in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in January, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, then take an in-depth tour of Tennessee State Museum, and finally take an in-depth tour of Cooter’s Museum and Store Nashville. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Marathon Village, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery, then explore the world behind art at Frist Art Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Patsy Cline Museum.

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Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Nashville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in February, plan for cooler nights in Nashville, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sheffield.

Sheffield is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Shoals metropolitan area. Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Helen Keller Birthplace, then contemplate the long history of Fame Recording Studios, and then snap pictures at Old Railroad Bridge.

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Traveling by car from Nashville to Sheffield takes 2.5 hours. February in Sheffield sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): stroll the grounds of Elmwood Cemetery, then see the interesting displays at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, then examine the collection at Metal Museum, and finally explore the galleries of Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center. On the 8th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Sun Studio and then steep yourself in history at Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum.

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Drive from Sheffield to Memphis in 3 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

On the 9th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Lincoln Park Conservatory, wander the streets of Lincoln Park, then explore the activities along Chicago River, then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fourth Presbyterian Church.

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Traveling by car from Memphis to Chicago takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Memphis in February, things will get little chillier in Chicago: highs are around 2°C and lows about -7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Washington DC.

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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial, examine the collection at National Postal Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and finally admire the masterpieces at Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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You can drive from Chicago to Washington DC in 11 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Chicago in February; daily highs in Washington DC reach 10°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Philadelphia.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Mercer Museum, see the interesting displays at Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, and then contemplate the long history of Fonthill Castle. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, take in nature's colorful creations at Morris Arboretum, then get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Independence Mall.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and St. Paul's Chapel. Let the collections at New York Public Library and Tenement Museum capture your imagination. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, walk around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and wander the streets of SoHo.

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You can drive from Philadelphia to New York City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in New York City are 9°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Popular historic sites such as Otis House and King's Chapel are in your itinerary. Museum of Fine Arts and Old State House will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Boston with an excursion to Nantasket Beach in Hull--about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a stroll through North End, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Church, stop by Back Bay, and see the interesting displays at The Mapparium.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Boston takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in February, with highs in Boston at 4°C and lows at -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.