52 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Central Park, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and wander the streets of Times Square.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the New York City travel planner.

Fort Lauderdale to New York City is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Fort Lauderdale in February; daily highs in New York City reach 46°F and lows reach 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) 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.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, &more) and 26-Mile Bike Path (in Santa Monica). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, get a taste of the local shopping with The Grove, and explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online route planner.

Fly from New York City to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Los Angeles. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from New York City in February, with highs in Los Angeles at 71°F and lows at 51°F. On the 17th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Chicago.

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

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, and learn more about the world around you at Field Museum.

To find maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago day trip planning app.

Fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in February: high temperatures in Chicago hover around 36°F and lows are around 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at Lone Star Flight Museum, then soothe aching muscles at Ilovekickboxing, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Houston Audubon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, then wander the streets of Sawyer Yards, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Houston attractions planner.

You can fly from Chicago to Houston in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Chicago in February, with highs in Houston at 69°F and lows at 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly 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.

Philadelphia is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Washington Square, and get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip planner.

Fly from Houston to Philadelphia in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to Philadelphia is 1 hour. In February, Philadelphia is cooler than Houston - with highs of 44°F and lows of 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Venture out of the city with trips to Shamrock Farms (in Stanfield), St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church (in Gilbert) and Scottsdale (Tom's Thumb Trailhead, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, &more). There's much more to do: see Off-Road Tours, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, get a dose of the wild on Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Phoenix tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Phoenix is minus 2 hours. In February, Phoenix is much warmer than Philadelphia - with highs of 74°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) 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.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, admire the architecture and history at Mission Concepcion, steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, and take an in-depth tour of Institute of Texan Cultures.

Plan trip to San Antonio with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Fly from Phoenix to San Antonio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to San Antonio, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Phoenix, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Antonio, ranging from highs of 76°F to lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Step out of San Diego to go to Encinitas and see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, examine the collection at San Diego Air & Space Museum, and step aboard Maritime Museum of San Diego.

For ratings and other tourist information, read San Diego day trip site.

You can fly from San Antonio to San Diego in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Antonio to San Diego is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Antonio in March: highs in San Diego hover around 69°F, while lows dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get your game on at Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony, and then admire the masterpieces at Kimbell Art Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, play a few rounds at Golf Center of Arlington, then relax and rejuvenate at I Love Kickboxing.com, and finally explore the engaging exhibits at Rainbow Vomit.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Dallas online route builder.

Traveling by flight from San Diego to Dallas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Diego to Dallas is 2 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Dallas when traveling from San Diego in March, with lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can fly to San Jose.

The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the San Jose tour itinerary maker site.

You can fly from Dallas to San Jose in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to San Jose is minus 2 hours. In March, daily temperatures in San Jose can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 15th (Wed), you're off to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Austin is known for sightseeing, fun & games, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pedal to the sights with Bike and Brew ATX, take in the exciting artwork at Harry Ransom Center, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park, and stroll around Mount Bonnell.

To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Austin day trip planning tool.

Fly from San Jose to Austin in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Jose to Austin is 2 hours. When traveling from San Jose in March, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Austin: temperatures range from 75°F by day to 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Jacksonville.

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jacksonville: Sunset Pier Park (in Atlantic Beach) and St. Augustine (Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine Wild Reserve, &more). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Jacksonville trip maker app.

You can fly from Austin to Jacksonville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Jacksonville is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in March, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Indianapolis.

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Indianapolis, sample the tasty concoctions at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co., then awaken your taste buds at Indy JoyRides, and finally look for gifts at Rocket Fizz. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Scottish Rite Cathedral, then examine the collection at Indiana Medical History Museum, then examine the collection at Indiana State Museum, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Indianapolis driving holiday app.

You can fly from Jacksonville to Indianapolis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jacksonville in March, expect nights in Indianapolis to be slightly colder, around 31°F, while days are colder, around 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip tool.

Getting from Indianapolis to San Francisco by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Indianapolis in March: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 65°F and lows are around 50°F. On the 28th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Museum of Catholic Art and History, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally wander the streets of Easton Town Center.

For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Columbus trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Columbus takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from San Francisco in March, with highs in Columbus at 49°F and lows at 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Charlotte.

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): sample the fine beverages at Doc Porter's Distillery, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Muddy River Distillery, then see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Charlotte itinerary planner.

Fly from Columbus to Charlotte in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Columbus in March: high temperatures in Charlotte hover around 63°F and lows are around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.