48 days in United States Itinerary
Kay Gregan
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Tulsa
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Springfield
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East Saint Louis
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Chicago
— 3 nights
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Niagara Falls
— 2 nights
Fly
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Bangor
— 2 nights
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Bar Harbor
— 3 nights
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Acadia National Park
— 2 nights
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New York City
— 6 nights
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Pittsburgh
— 6 nights
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Paintsville
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Ashland
— 2 nights
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Knoxville
— 2 nights
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Memphis
— 5 nights
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Tupelo
— 1 night
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Nashville
— 5 nights
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Tulsa — 2 nights
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Capital of Route 66
Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): steep yourself in history at The Cave House, then explore the world behind art at Gilcrease Museum, and then pause for some photo ops at The Golden Driller.
To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Tulsa trip itinerary planning app.
If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Tulsa International Airport, Will Rogers World Airport and Tinker Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Springfield.
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If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Tulsa International Airport, Will Rogers World Airport and Tinker Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Springfield.
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Springfield — 3 nights
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Step out of Springfield with an excursion to Seven Springs Winery in Linn Creek--about 1h 30 min away.
To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Springfield day trip website.
You can drive from Tulsa to Springfield in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In September in Springfield, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to East Saint Louis.
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You can drive from Tulsa to Springfield in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In September in Springfield, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to East Saint Louis.
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East Saint Louis — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): stroll around Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park.
For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the East Saint Louis trip maker website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Springfield to East Saint Louis. In September in East Saint Louis, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 17°C at night. On the 10th (Sun), you're off to Chicago.
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For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the East Saint Louis trip maker website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Springfield to East Saint Louis. In September in East Saint Louis, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 17°C at night. On the 10th (Sun), you're off to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights
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Windy City
Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, admire the striking features of Reliance Building, and take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile.
For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Chicago online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from East Saint Louis to Chicago by car takes about 4.5 hours. While traveling from East Saint Louis, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Chicago, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 19°C. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Niagara Falls.
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Getting from East Saint Louis to Chicago by car takes about 4.5 hours. While traveling from East Saint Louis, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Chicago, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 19°C. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls — 2 nights
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Honeymoon Capital of the World
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): Head underground at Cave of the Winds and then take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Fri): observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara and then pause for some photo ops at Tuscarora Heroes Monument.
To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls online day trip planner.
Fly from Chicago to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Niagara Falls. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Niagara Falls when traveling from Chicago in September, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bangor.
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To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls online day trip planner.
Fly from Chicago to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Niagara Falls. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Niagara Falls when traveling from Chicago in September, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bangor.
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Bangor — 2 nights
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Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, then go for a walk through Belfast Harborwalk, and then stroll through Passy Rail Trail.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Bangor trip planner.
Getting from Niagara Falls to Bangor by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. September in Bangor sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Bar Harbor.
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For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Bangor trip planner.
Getting from Niagara Falls to Bangor by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. September in Bangor sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Bar Harbor.
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Bar Harbor — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocean Path, stop by A Little Mad, then don't miss a visit to Land Bridge to Bar Island, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Shore Path. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Frenchman Bay, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bar Harbor day trip tool.
You can drive from Bangor to Bar Harbor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Bar Harbor are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Acadia National Park.
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You can drive from Bangor to Bar Harbor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Bar Harbor are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Acadia National Park.
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Acadia National Park — 2 nights
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First Eastern National Park
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): hike along Precipice Trail, then cruise along Park Loop Road, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cadillac Mountain. Keep things going the next day: trek along Gorham Mountain Trail, then explore the striking landscape at Thunder Hole, then take an in-depth tour of Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Jordan Pond Path Trailhead.
To find other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Acadia National Park trip planner.
Acadia National Park is very close to Bar Harbor. In September in Acadia National Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to New York City.
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Acadia National Park is very close to Bar Harbor. In September in Acadia National Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 6 nights
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Big Apple
New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.
To see photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read New York City journey planning site.
Getting from Acadia National Park to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Acadia National Park in September, things will get a bit warmer in New York City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Pittsburgh.
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Getting from Acadia National Park to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Acadia National Park in September, things will get a bit warmer in New York City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 6 nights
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City of Bridges
Get out of town with these interesting Pittsburgh side-trips: Fallingwater (in Mill Run), Ohiopyle State Park (in Ohiopyle) and Kings Covered Bridge (in Somerset). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Bicycle Heaven, steep yourself in history at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, get to know the resident critters at National Aviary, and learn more about the world around you at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Pittsburgh holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Pittsburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 16°C in Pittsburgh. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Paintsville.
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To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Pittsburgh holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Pittsburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 16°C in Pittsburgh. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Paintsville.
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Paintsville — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): examine the collection at U. S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum, take in the history at Middle Creek National Battlefield, then admire the majestic nature at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Loretta Lynn's Birthplace - Butcher Hollow. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Khribet el-Maqatir & a Journey through Biblical History, explore the different monuments and memorials at Dils Cemetery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery, and finally don't miss a visit to Hatfield and McCoy Historic Sites.
For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Paintsville trip maker site.
Explore your travel options from Pittsburgh to Paintsville with the Route module. October in Paintsville sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Ashland.
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For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Paintsville trip maker site.
Explore your travel options from Pittsburgh to Paintsville with the Route module. October in Paintsville sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Ashland.
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Ashland — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): look for gifts at Superhero Creamery and then walk around Central Park. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Heritage Farm Museum and Village, then stroll around Ritter Park, and then examine the collection at Highlands Museum and Discovery Center.
For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ashland online vacation planner.
You can drive from Paintsville to Ashland in 1.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Knoxville.
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For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ashland online vacation planner.
You can drive from Paintsville to Ashland in 1.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Knoxville.
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Knoxville — 2 nights
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Marble City
Start off your visit on the 8th (Sun): stroll around High Ground Park & River Bluff Wildlife Area, examine the collection at Titanic Museum Attraction, then sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, and finally do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of East Tennesse Historical Society, then make a trip to Market Square, then don't miss a visit to The Emporium Center for Arts and Crafts, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Knoxville National Cemetery.
You can plan Knoxville trip in no time by asking Klarna Trips to help create your itinerary.
Drive from Ashland to Knoxville in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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Drive from Ashland to Knoxville in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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Memphis — 5 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Change things up with a short trip to Johnny Cash House in Dyess (about 58 minutes away). There's much more to do: see Rockabilly Rides, see the interesting displays at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, take an in-depth tour of Edge Motor Museum, and explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Memphis driving holiday website.
You can fly from Knoxville to Memphis in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will leave for Tupelo on the 15th (Sun).
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For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Memphis driving holiday website.
You can fly from Knoxville to Memphis in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will leave for Tupelo on the 15th (Sun).
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Tupelo — 1 night
To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tupelo vacation planner.
You can drive from Memphis to Tupelo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Tupelo are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You'll set off for Nashville on the 16th (Mon).
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You can drive from Memphis to Tupelo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Tupelo are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You'll set off for Nashville on the 16th (Mon).
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Nashville — 5 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nashville: Franklin (Franklin Antique Mall & Gentry's Farm). Next up on the itinerary: see Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour, see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, and see a show at Grand Ole Opry.
To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Nashville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tupelo to Nashville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. October in Nashville sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night.
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To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Nashville trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tupelo to Nashville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. October in Nashville sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night.
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