50 days in United States & Niagara Falls Itinerary

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 22nd (Tue): shop like a local with Third Street Promenade, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, take a stroll through Montana Avenue, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive, and finally stop by Edelweiss Chocolates.

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Perth, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 24-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Los Angeles, you'll gain 16 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Perth - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Fremont Street Experience. The Mob Museum and Clark County Heritage Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Head to The Strip and The Forum Shops at Caesarsfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, browse the different shops at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and examine the collection at The Neon Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in August, with highs in Las Vegas at 45°C and lows at 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bright Angel Point and Yavapai Geology Museum. Appreciate the collections at Tusayan Museum and Bright Angel History Room. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll through Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, and take in a show at Hopi House.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be cooler, temps between 31°C and 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Nashville.

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

Head to Gallery 202 and Smith Creek Moonshinefor some retail therapy. Get a sense of the local culture at Lotz House Museum and Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nashville: Franklin (Carnton, Franklin Glassblowing Studio, &more). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, admire the striking features of Nashville Parthenon, and take an in-depth tour of The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Nashville in 10.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Nashville: highs are around 37°C and lows about 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.

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

The Art Institute of Chicago and Ernest Hemingway Birthplace are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum of Science and Industry and Cantigny Park will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Chicago's surroundings by going to South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more), Baha'i House of Worship (in Wilmette) and Riverwalk Lot (in Naperville). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, don't miss a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fourth Presbyterian Church, and admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

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You can fly from Nashville to Chicago in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Nashville in September: highs in Chicago hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel to Niagara Falls.

Indisputably one of the world's most impressive natural sights, Niagara Falls straddle the United States/Canada border, marking the spot at which a thundering river plunges over a major escarpment.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take a memorable tour with Tours, see the interesting displays at St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3, take in the exciting artwork at Irene MacKenzie at On the Lake Watercolours, then view the masterpieces at Edward Spera Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at The Niagara Image Gallery, and finally get to know the fascinating history of White Water Walk.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Niagara Falls takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Chicago in September, Niagara Falls is little chillier at night with lows of 15°C. You will leave for Boston on the 8th (Fri).

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

Do your shopping at Newbury Street and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Let the collections at Heritage Museums & Gardens and Newport Car Museum capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Boston: Mast Cove Gallery (in Kennebunkport), Marginal Way Walkway (in Ogunquit) and Newport (The Elms, The Breakers, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of Louisburg Square, and take an in-depth tour of Plimoth Patuxet Museums.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Niagara Falls to Boston in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In September in Boston, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Head to DM Weil Gallery and Norwood Museumfor some retail therapy. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like 9/11 Memorial and American Museum of Natural History. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (in Hyde Park), Meadowbrook Farm Market (in Wappingers Falls) and Hudson Beach Glass (in Beacon). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and admire the masterpieces at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

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You can fly from Boston to New York City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Boston in September, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a 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.

Head to Rittenhouse Square and Kitchen Kettle Villagefor plenty of shopping. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Eastern State Penitentiary will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Philadelphia side-trips: Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford), Atlantic City (Atlantic City Boardwalk & The Quarter at Tropicana) and Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, admire the striking features of City Hall Visitor Center, and appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center.

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Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to take a train 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.

Get some cultural insight at National Air and Space Museum and Washington National Cathedral. Gettysburg National Military Park and Little Round Top will appeal to history buffs. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Baltimore (Loring Cornish Gallery & Fell's Point), Maryland Federation of Art (in Annapolis) and Gettysburg (George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Artworks, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, and get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

On the 29th (Fri), settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, learn about all things military at Patriots Point, then contemplate the long history of Nathaniel Russell House, then stroll around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Charleston City Market. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, then steep yourself in history at Boone Hall Plantation, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Charleston in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. September in Charleston sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to St. Augustine.

St. Head to The Mall at Millenia and Art Downtown SoGlo Gallery and Brunswick Actors' Theatrefor plenty of shopping. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near St. Augustine: The Museum of Seminole County History (in Sanford), Timothy's Gallery (in Winter Park) and Orlando (St. James Catholic Cathedral, Universal Orlando Resort, &more). There's still lots to do: brush up on your military savvy at Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum, steep yourself in history at Old Jail Museum, visit a coastal fixture at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., and see the interesting displays at The Ximenez-Fatio House.

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You can drive from Charleston to St. Augustine in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charleston in October, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in St. Augustine. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Lowe Art Museum, then browse the different shops at Dolphin Mall, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Sawgrass Mills. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sun): view the masterpieces at Peter Tunney Experience, explore the world behind art at Wynwood Walls, make a trip to Bayside Marketplace, examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, then wander the streets of Ocean Drive, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District.

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You can drive from St. Augustine to Miami in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from St. Augustine in October; daily highs in Miami reach 36°C and lows reach 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.