42 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States planner
Start: Sydney
Fly to Toronto, Train to Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls
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New York City
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Chicago
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Las Vegas
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San Diego
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Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Drive to Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
— 6 nights
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Los Angeles
— 6 nights
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 6 nights
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End: Sydney
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Niagara Falls — 3 nights
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Honeymoon Capital of the World
The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Niagara Falls: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Buffalo) and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna). There's much more to do: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, admire the majestic nature at Whirlpool State Park, admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, and admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls.
For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls trip planning tool.
Sydney, Australia to Niagara Falls is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -15 hour difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.
Side Trips
Buffalo, Old Fort Niagara, Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Find places to stay Sep 27 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
New York City — 7 nights
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Big Apple
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: go for a walk through Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and take a stroll through Times Square.
For maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our New York City trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Niagara Falls to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in New York City. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Chicago.
Find places to stay Sep 30 — Oct 7:
Chicago — 3 nights
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then stroll around Millennium Park, then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Chicago trip builder website.
You can fly from New York City to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Chicago. In October, Chicago is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
Find places to stay Oct 7 — 10:
Highlights from your trip
Las Vegas — 4 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.When in Las Vegas, make a side trip to see Hoover Dam in Boulder City, approximately Boulder City away. There's lots more to do: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, and immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas day trip app.
Getting from Chicago to Las Vegas by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. In October, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Chicago - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to fly to San Diego.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 10 — 14:
Highlights from your trip
San Diego — 3 nights
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America's Finest City
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.Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, about 32 minutes away. There's much more to do: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at San Diego Air & Space Museum, let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, and steep yourself in history at Cabrillo National Monument.
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read San Diego trip maker website.
Getting from Las Vegas to San Diego by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
Side Trip
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Half Dome. On the next day, get great views at Washburn Point, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally cruise along Tioga Pass.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Diego to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Diego, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
Find places to stay Oct 17 — 19:
Highlights from your trip
San Francisco — 6 nights
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City by the Bay
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: contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, admire the masterpieces at Asian Art Museum, visit Fisherman's Wharf, and examine the collection at Exploratorium.
To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read San Francisco route builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 19 — 25:
Highlights from your trip
Los Angeles — 6 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park) and 26-Mile Bike Path (in Santa Monica). Pack the 27th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, tour the pleasant surroundings at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and admire the striking features of Bradbury Building.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip maker.
Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in October, with highs in Los Angeles at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly to Honolulu.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Oct 25 — 31:
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Honolulu, Oahu — 6 nights
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Big Pineapple
In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.Change things up with a short trip to Kailua Beach Park in Kailua (about 32 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, stroll through Diamond Head State Monument, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and explore the galleries of Hawaii State Art Museum.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Honolulu day trip site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Honolulu by flight takes about 7 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Honolulu, with lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 31 — Nov 6:
Highlights from your trip
United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
Hawaii travel guide
The Aloha State
An archipelago of hundreds of volcanic islands located in a geological hot spot in the middle of Pacific, Hawaii offers diverse natural scenery and a warm tropical climate. The six major islands open to tourism draw visitors with their sun-drenched public beaches and craggy natural trails. Thanks to their mid-Pacific location, the islands boast a vibrant native culture influenced by both North America and Asia. You can spend your vacation basking in the modern comforts of the big hotels, but to experience the true spirit of these islands, remember that real Hawaiians live outdoors. Encounter nature by surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking, or join a guided tour across the ancient lava flows to the top of Hawaii's rugged volcanic peaks.
