60 days in United States Itinerary

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: Mulholland Drive (in Beverly Hills), Anaheim (Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Disneyland Park, &more) and Santa Monica (Bergamot Station & Santa Monica Pier Aquarium). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and find something for the whole family at Pacific Park.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Los Angeles is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, about 32 minutes away. Spend the 10th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument, stroll around Balboa Park, and step aboard Maritime Museum of San Diego.

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Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In April, daytime highs in San Diego are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Barbara: Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat (in Ventura), Carrizo Plain National Monument (in Maricopa) and Spas (in Ojai). The adventure continues: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, get engrossed in the history at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, make a trip to Chaucer's Bookstore, and steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara.

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You can fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in April, Santa Barbara is little chillier at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can drive to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Cruz side-trips: Carmel (China Cove and Gibson Beach & Point Lobos), Monterey (Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, &more) and Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge & Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard). There's much more to do: walk around Garland Ranch Regional Park, surround yourself with nature on Elkhorn Slough Safari, and learn about winemaking at Beauregard Vineyard.

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You can drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.

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

Change things up with a short trip to SIMRACEWAY PERFORMANCE DRIVING CENTER in Sonoma (about 52 minutes away). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and see the interesting displays at de Young Museum.

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Getting from Santa Cruz to San Francisco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. April in San Francisco sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Explore Reno's surroundings by going to Truckee (Truckee River Legacy Trail & Truckee Bike Park), Tahoe City (Tahoe Cross Country & Truckee River Bike Trail) and Jobs Peak (in South Lake Tahoe). There's still lots to do: indulge your senses at Wine Tours From Tahoe and see what you can catch with Matt Heron Fly Fishing.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Reno in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Reno, with lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum (in The Dalles), Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (in Hood River) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). And it doesn't end there: stop by Powell's City of Books, admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo, and admire the natural beauty at Hoyt Arboretum.

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You can fly from Reno to Portland in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Leavenworth.

Leavenworth is a city in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, then look for gifts at Schocolat, then tee off at Leavenworth Golf Course, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Alpine Spa at Icicle Village Resort.

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Traveling by car from Portland to Leavenworth takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in May, plan for little chillier nights in Leavenworth, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to drive 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.

Change things up with a short trip to ILovekickboxing in Kirkland (about 40 minutes away). There's lots more to do: view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, explore the world behind art at Seattle Art Museum, and get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle trip planner.

Getting from Leavenworth to Seattle by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Leavenworth in May, Seattle is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. On the 8th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Explore Santa Fe's surroundings by going to Jemez Mountains (in Jemez Springs) and Cochiti Pueblo (Canyon Trail & Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Absolute Nirvana Spa & Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, take in the pleasant sights at Keshi, and take in the exciting artwork at Nedra Matteucci Galleries.

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Traveling by flight from Seattle to Santa Fe takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect little chillier evenings in Santa Fe when traveling from Seattle in May, with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): make a trip to David Anthony Fine Art, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then examine the collection at Mabel Dodge Luhan Historic House, and finally look for gifts at Enchanted Circle Pottery.

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You can drive from Santa Fe to Taos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Santa Fe in May, with highs in Taos at 22°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at Yoga Simple and Sacred. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, then sample some tasty brews at Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals, and then get curious at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque.

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You can drive from Taos to Albuquerque in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Taos in May, with highs in Albuquerque at 29°C and lows at 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Tucson.

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Take a break from Tucson with a short trip to Double R Ranch in Benson, about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: take in the exciting artwork at Madaras Gallery, learn about all things military at Museum of the Horse Soldier, explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon, and take in the history at Mission San Xavier del Bac.

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Getting from Albuquerque to Tucson by combination of flight and shuttle takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Albuquerque in May: high temperatures in Tucson hover around 36°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can drive to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Phoenix: Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (in Scottsdale), Shamrock Farms (in Stanfield) and Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery (in Chandler). The adventure continues: get interesting insight from Tours, savor the flavors at Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum.

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You can drive from Tucson to Phoenix in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Tucson in May since evenings lows in Phoenix dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Prescott.

Traditional Western attractions in Prescott include rodeos, wooden whiskey saloons, and quirky independent stores selling unique souvenirs.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Prescott: Sedona (Broken Arrow Trail, Off-Road Tours, &more) and Arizona Copper Art Museum (in Clarkdale).

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Traveling by car from Phoenix to Prescott takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Phoenix in May: highs in Prescott hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Las Vegas side-trips: Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, and take a stroll through The Strip.

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You can drive from Prescott to Las Vegas in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Prescott to Las Vegas. Traveling from Prescott in May, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 36°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.