57 days in United States Itinerary

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

For maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In June, daytime highs in San Francisco are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 1st (Sat), you'll 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.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more). Pack the 1st (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire the natural beauty at Will Rogers Memorial Park, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary website.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip planner.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours, admire the striking features of Taliesin West, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Phoenix journey planning tool.

You can fly from San Diego to Phoenix in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from San Diego in July, you will find days in Phoenix are much hotter (48°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (34°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the stunning scenery at Walnut Canyon National Monument, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Slide Rock State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Oak Creek Canyon, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Flagstaff travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Phoenix to Flagstaff by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix in July, expect Flagstaff to be much colder, temps between 32°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City, about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

To find more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Las Vegas online road trip planner.

Getting from Flagstaff to Las Vegas by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Flagstaff to Las Vegas. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Flagstaff in July, with highs in Las Vegas at 47°C and lows at 32°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, stroll around Bryant Park, and then go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Ellis Island, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then admire the masterpieces at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

To find photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the New York City online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to New York City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in July: high temperatures in New York City hover around 35°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC holiday builder tool.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. July in Washington DC sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): cool off at Water Country USA. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Nelson House, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the history at Yorktown Battlefield, then make a trip to St. George Tucker House, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Williamsburg route planner.

You can drive from Washington DC to Williamsburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to fly to Charleston.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): hunt for treasures at Charleston City Market, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): walk around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, steep yourself in history at Fort Sumter National Monument, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally admire the natural beauty at Washington Square.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Charleston holiday builder tool.

You can fly from Williamsburg to Charleston in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): make a trip to Historic River Street, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then indulge your senses at Carolina Tasting Room. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): wander the streets of Savannah Historic District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Congregation Mickve Israel, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, then examine the collection at SCADstory, and finally walk around Forsyth Park.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Savannah tour planner.

Getting from Charleston to Savannah by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort. Keep things going the next day: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms and then find something for the whole family at SeaWorld.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Orlando trip builder site.

Drive from Savannah to Orlando in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll around Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Jacksonville trip planning tool.

You can drive from Orlando to Jacksonville in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July in Jacksonville, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For more things to do and tourist information, you can read our Asheville online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Jacksonville to Asheville in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Jacksonville in July, expect Asheville to be slightly colder, temps between 34°C and 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to drive 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 1st (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, see a show at Grand Ole Opry, then admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, and finally sample the fine beverages at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, then see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nashville trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Asheville to Nashville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Asheville, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Nashville, ranging from highs of 37°C to lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can fly to Saint Louis.

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of free activities available by spending your holiday exploring the city's central neighborhoods, famous for their restored century-old red-brick buildings.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, revel in the low prices at Herbaria, then take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, and finally take in panoramic vistas at The Gateway Arch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Saint Louis Zoo, then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and finally walk around Forest Park.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Saint Louis trip planner.

Fly from Nashville to Saint Louis in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) 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.

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, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, stroll around Millennium Park, and ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

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Getting from Saint Louis to Chicago by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In August in Chicago, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 8th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, then examine the collection at A Christmas Story House, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St John's Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Cleveland trip tool.

You can fly from Chicago to Cleveland in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Chicago to Cleveland, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August in Cleveland, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to New York City.

Explore New York City further: stroll through Central Park, take a leisurely stroll along Weehawken Recreation Pier, don't miss a visit to Empire State Building, and take in the pleasant sights at The High Line.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the New York City trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cleveland to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Boston.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Boston: Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester) and Marginal Way Walkway (in Ogunquit). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, stroll around Boston Public Garden, appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail, and take a stroll through North End.

For maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Boston online trip maker.

Getting from New York City to Boston by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Boston, with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can fly to Seattle.

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.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, stop by Glasshouse Studio, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Seattle road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Boston to Seattle takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Boston to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 18th (Fri) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, and take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Juneau trip builder app.

Getting from Seattle to Juneau by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Seattle in August, things will get a bit cooler in Juneau: highs are around 20°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

When in Anchorage, make a side trip to see Boat Tours & Water Sports in Whittier, approximately Whittier away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, tour in style with a train tour, and steep yourself in history at Alaska Native Heritage Center.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Anchorage tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Anchorage takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. August in Anchorage sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

On the 25th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Battery Spencer, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then go for a walk through Lombard Street.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco visit planner.

Getting from Anchorage to San Francisco by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Anchorage to San Francisco. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Anchorage in August; daily highs in San Francisco reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.