60 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate USS Midway Museum and Griffith Observatory. Santa Monica Pier and Norton Simon Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Santa Monica (Ocean Avenue & Annenberg Community Beach House), The Getty Villa (in Malibu) and San Diego (Maritime Museum of San Diego & Mingei International Museum). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, get engrossed in the history at Autry Museum of the American West, browse the exhibits of Avila Adobe, and get curious at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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Perth, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Perth in August; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Exploratorium and Musee Mecanique. Get some historical perspective at Alcatraz Island and Oakland California Temple. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more) and Clos Pegase Winery (in Calistoga). There's much more to do: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in August, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough 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 cultural itinerary includes sights like The Strip and The National Atomic Testing Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Mob Museum and The Neon Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Clark County Heritage Museum (in Henderson) and Hoover Dam (in Boulder City). The adventure continues: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and try your luck at Casino at the MGM Grand.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Las Vegas are much warmer (45°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (29°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bright Angel Point and Tusayan Museum. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Moran Point, hike along Rim Trail, and stroll through North Kaibab Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 7°C. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 8th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Cragfont State Historic Site - Historic Castalian Springs, get engrossed in the history at Fiddlers Grove, then contemplate the long history of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Gallery 202, then steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, then browse the exhibits of Carter House, and finally see the interesting displays at RCA Studio B.

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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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Nashville. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Nashville: highs are around 34°C and lows about 19°C. On the 10th (Sun), you'll travel to Chicago.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate The Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Science and Industry. Cantigny Park and Pleasant Home will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: Historic Auto Attractions (in Roscoe), Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House (in Rockford) and Rotary Botanical Gardens (in Janesville). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, meet the residents at Lincoln Park Zoo, examine the collection at Oriental Institute Museum, and contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

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Traveling by flight from Nashville to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Nashville in September, expect nights in Chicago to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Visit White Water Walk and Niagara River Recreation Trail for their historical value. Step out of Niagara Falls to go to Hamilton and see Dundurn Castle, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls Canada, admire all the interesting features of Journey Behind the Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Butterfly Conservatory, and take in panoramic vistas at Skylon Tower.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Niagara Falls in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Niagara Falls is 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in September, Niagara Falls is a bit cooler at night with lows of 15°C. You'll set off for Boston on the 18th (Mon).

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Heritage Museums & Gardens and Edward Gorey House. Popular historic sites such as Atwood Museum and Marginal Way Walkway are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum (in Yarmouth Port), Plymouth (Plimoth Patuxet Museums & Plymouth Rock) and Sandwich Glass Museum (in Sandwich). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, contemplate the long history of Otis House, stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, and take an in-depth tour of Concord Museum.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Niagara Falls to Boston in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock.

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You can fly from Boston to New York City in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Boston in September since evenings lows in New York City dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Valley Forge National Historical Park and The Amish Farm and House. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Please Touch Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Old Windmill Farm (in Ronks), Pennypacker Mills (in Schwenksville) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art, get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, steep yourself in history at Franklin Court, and examine the collection at The Franklin Institute.

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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. In September, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can catch the 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 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Popular historic sites such as Washington National Cathedral and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and Gettysburg National Military Park (in Gettysburg). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, examine the collection at International Spy Museum, and get engrossed in the history at National Portrait Gallery.

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Traveling by train from Philadelphia to Washington DC takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can 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 8th (Sun), brush up on your military savvy at Patriots Point, take an in-depth tour of H.L. Hunley Submarine, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, steep yourself in history at Aiken-Rhett House, then steep yourself in history at Nathaniel Russell House, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Charleston takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in October; daily highs in Charleston reach 30°C and lows reach 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to St. Augustine.

St. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): admire the architecture and history at National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Shrine Our Lady of La Leche, visit a coastal fixture at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, then see the interesting displays at The Ximenez-Fatio House, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Charleston to St. Augustine takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charleston in October, St. Augustine is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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 11th (Wed), take a stroll through Collins Avenue, get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, then examine the collection at The Wolfsonian - Florida International University, then get a taste of the local shopping with Lincoln Road, and finally explore the engaging exhibits at Miami Children's Museum. On your second day here, wander the streets of Calle Ocho, take in nature's colorful creations at The Kampong, then examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Wynwood Walls, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Oleta River State Park.

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Traveling by car from St. Augustine to Miami takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from St. Augustine in October: high temperatures in Miami hover around 36°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Museum-lovers will get to explore Space Shuttle Atlantis and American Space Museum & Space Walk of Fame. Pack the 15th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 16th (Mon) at Discovery Cove. There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort.

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You can fly from Miami to Orlando in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Orlando, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 17th (Tue), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, learn about winemaking at Panama City Beach Winery, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then examine the collection at Selfie Museum PCB, and finally don't miss a visit to SkyWheel Panama City Beach.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Orlando to Panama City Beach in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Orlando in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 17°C in Panama City Beach. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.