39 days in United States Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Bring the kids along to USS Arizona Memorial and Kailua Beach Park. Get out of town with these interesting Honolulu side-trips: Pupukea (Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument & Ehukai Beach Park) and Haleiwa (Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach Park). There's lots more to do: stroll through Waikiki Beach, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Honolulu road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Daniel K Inouye International Airport and Kahului Airport. In September in Honolulu, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the activities along San Francisco Bay and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the San Francisco trip planner.

Fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Honolulu to San Francisco is 2 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Honolulu in September; daily highs in San Francisco reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Bring the kids along to Half Dome and Glacier Point. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, and take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park travel route builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

On the 20th (Wed), steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and finally don't miss a visit to Lombard Street. Keep things going the next day: engage your brain at Exploratorium, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and finally don't miss a visit to Haight Street.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco travel route site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to 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.

Bring the kids along to Chihuly Garden and Glass and Olympic National Park. Take a break from Seattle with a short trip to Murhut Falls in Olympic National Park, about 1h 55 min away. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, stroll around Discovery Park, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and admire the natural beauty at Woodland Park and Rose Garden.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Seattle day trip planning site.

Fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Seattle are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Boston.

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

Kids will enjoy Dolphin & Whale Watching and Museum of Fine Arts. The adventure continues: stroll around Boston Public Garden, explore the galleries of New England Holocaust Memorial, get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Granary Burying Ground.

To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Boston vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Boston takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. In September, daytime highs in Boston are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Bring the kids along to Central Park and 9/11 Memorial. The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, take a stroll through Times Square, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, and see the interesting displays at New York Public Library.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by flight from Boston to New York City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in October, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 24°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Bring the kids along to Universal's Islands of Adventure and Discovery Cove. Have a day of magic on the 5th (Thu) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 10th (Tue) at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The adventure continues: make an unforgettable trip to Magic Kingdom Park, explore the galleries of Museum Of Illusions Orlando, find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip maker tool.

You can fly from New York City to Orlando in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, Orlando is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Bring the kids along to Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and The San Antonio River Walk. Change things up with these side-trips from San Antonio: Austin (Waterloo Records, Bullock Texas State History Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas, get to know the resident critters at San Antonio Zoo, and take in nature's colorful creations at San Antonio Botanical Garden.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the San Antonio online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to San Antonio takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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. Expect slightly colder evenings in San Antonio when traveling from Orlando in October, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Historic Lily pond, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles online sightseeing planner.

Fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Antonio to Los Angeles. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Antonio in October: highs in Los Angeles hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 19°C.