47 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Empire State Building. 9/11 Memorial and New York Public Library will appeal to museum buffs. When in New York City, make a side trip to see Ocean Grove Beach in Ocean Grove, approximately Ocean Grove away. There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, wander the streets of Times Square, walk around The High Line, and don't miss a visit to Fifth Avenue.

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Sofia, Bulgaria to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. In January, daytime highs in New York City are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Boston.

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): shop like a local with Copley Square, stroll around Boston Public Garden, browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, then get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, and finally wander the streets of Newbury Street. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of North End, then stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Boston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sun) 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.

On the 8th (Sun), appreciate the extensive heritage of Capitol Hill, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of National Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and then stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Boston in January, with highs in Washington DC at 7°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): see what you can catch with Brookdog Fishing Co.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington DC in January: high temperatures in Niagara Falls hover around 0°C and lows are around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): hunt for treasures at West Side Market, examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then engage your brain at Great Lakes Science Center, and finally explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art. On the 13th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Historic Little Italy in Cleveland, then stroll the grounds of Lake View Cemetery, then examine the collection at A Christmas Story House, and finally examine the collection at International Women's Air & Space Museum.

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You can drive from Niagara Falls to Cleveland in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in January, and nighttime lows around -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly to Chicago.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): hike along Little Red Schoolhouse, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, enjoy the sand and surf at Oak Street Beach, then take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Marquette Building.

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Fly from Cleveland to Chicago in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In January, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Custer.

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.

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Getting from Chicago to Custer by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Chicago to Custer, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -11°C. You'll set off for Glacier National Park on the 16th (Mon).

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

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You can fly from Custer to Glacier National Park in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Custer in January, expect nights in Glacier National Park to be about the same, around -10°C, while days are little chillier, around 0°C. You will leave for Yellowstone National Park on the 18th (Wed).

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): witness a stunning natural landmark at Aurum Geyser, take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, then take in the natural beauty of Blue Star Spring, and finally hike along Observation Point Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Fri): witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, take in the natural beauty of Sapphire Pool, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Biscuit Basin.

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Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Glacier National Park in January, expect Yellowstone National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between -5°C and -20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Gaylor Lake, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally get great views at Washburn Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Ansel Adams Gallery, get great views at Valley View, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, then explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, and finally trek along Pohono Trail.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Yosemite National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, shuttle, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Yosemite National Park is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in January, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 7°C by day to -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to fly to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

On the 25th (Wed), go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ala Moana Center.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in 7 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from San Francisco in January, with highs in Honolulu at 32°C and lows at 22°C. On the 26th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, and finally wander the streets of Montana Avenue. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, then view the masterpieces at Annenberg Community Beach House, and finally kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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You can fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles in 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 2 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Honolulu in January, with highs in Los Angeles at 24°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

On the 29th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, then enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, and then shop like a local with Gaslamp Quarter. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, then view the masterpieces at Spanish Village Art Center, and then see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in San Diego are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow 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.

On the 31st (Tue), examine the collection at The Mob Museum, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and then shop like a local with The Strip. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Spring Mountains Visitor Center, and then examine the collection at The Neon Museum.

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Traveling by flight from San Diego to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Diego in January; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) 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 2nd (Thu), hike along Rim Trail, steep yourself in history at Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): look for gifts at Hopi House, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, then see Off-Road Tours, then see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio, and finally take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in February, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be much colder, around -9°C, while days are slightly colder, around 11°C. You will leave for Santa Fe on the 4th (Sat).

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Mama's Minerals, then steep yourself in history at Loretto Chapel, then view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, and finally make a trip to Canyon Road. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Santa Fe Plaza, take a tour by water with The Reel Life, and then identify plant and animal life at Southwest Safaris.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Santa Fe takes 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in February since evenings lows in Santa Fe dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

On the 7th (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Gardens, go for a walk through The San Antonio River Walk, then contemplate the long history of The Alamo, then examine the collection at The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of La Villita Historic Arts Village. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, then take a stroll through Southtown, then steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of King William Historic District.

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You can fly from Santa Fe to San Antonio in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Fe to San Antonio is 1 hour. While traveling from Santa Fe, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in San Antonio, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld make great kid-friendly stops. Head to The Mall at Millenia and International Drivefor some retail therapy. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure, tee off at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, make an unforgettable trip to Magic Kingdom Park, and buy something for everyone on your list at Disney Springs.

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Traveling by flight from San Antonio to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Antonio to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Antonio in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Orlando, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Boca Raton.

A paradise of palm trees and resorts, Boca Raton was once a hub of technological advancement.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Sports Immortals Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, then take a tour by water with Florida Airboat Rides, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Mizner Park. Keep things going the next day: stop by Worth Avenue, take an in-depth tour of Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, and then kick back and relax at Red Reef Park.

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Getting from Orlando to Boca Raton by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Boca Raton when traveling from Orlando in February, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

On the 15th (Wed), take a stroll through Ocean Drive, get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, then take a stroll through Lincoln Road, and finally take a stroll through Espanola Way. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, enjoy the sand and surf at Miami Beach & Boardwalk, then make a trip to Wynwood Walls, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum of Graffiti.

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You can drive from Boca Raton to Miami in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Miami can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.