Take an epic trip across America from sea to shining sea on a 24-day adventure to experience a treasure trove of iconic U.S. destinations. This epic vacation begins in the Big Apple, exciting New York City, featuring the sights of Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and more in the city that never sleeps. Explore the birthplace of Independence-Philadelphia-and visit the nation s capital in Washington DC to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Ford s Theater (site of Lincoln s assassination). Stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill, then have time to visit some of the many world-class (and free) Smithsonian museums. Travel through Williamsport, home of Little League Baseball, and cross the Rainbow Bridge to Canada and magnificent Niagara Falls for an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that takes you up close to the thundering falls! Cross the farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to arrive in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan to explore the fascinating Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to learn the history of the American automobile and other innovations. Continue to the Windy City of Chicago on Lake Michigan, with time to admire the iconic architecture, stroll along the Magnificent Mile, visit the Art Institute of Chicago or sink your teeth into an authentic Chicago style deep-dish pizza! Visit Minneapolis, Minnesota- Land of 10,000 Lakes and home to the country s largest shopping mall-the Mall of America. Roll through the farmlands of South Dakota, home of the Sioux Indian Nation and visit Badlands National Park, a dramatic landscape of steep canyons and towering rock spires carved by wind and water amid vast grasslands. In the Black Hills of South Dakota, visit Mount Rushmore, a massive granite monument to four iconic American presidents. Cross legendary cattle ranchlands and the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, Wyoming-home of Buffalo Bill-en route to Yellowstone National Park, America s first national park. Take in stunning views of the Lower Falls at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, see the spectacular wilderness, the abundant wildlife, and the amazing thermal features, including famous Old Faithful geyser. Visit the Wild West town of Jackson at the foot of the Grand Tetons, then continue to Salt Lake City, Utah. Travel to breathtaking Bryce Canyon National Park with its unique colorful pinnacles called hoodoos and Zion National Park, with its dramatic landscape of steep sandstone canyons, high cliffs and mesas. See one of the Natural Wonders of the World at Arizona s Grand Canyon National Park with awe-inspiring views from the canyon rim. Then travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for an exciting visit to the Strip -lined with bright lights, extravagant hotels, and casinos. Try your luck at blackjack or the slot machines, shop, or see a show. A drive through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains takes you to Los Angeles, California for sightseeing that includes Hollywood and Beverly Hills with free time in to explore The City of Angels. From New York to L.A., and the historic frontiers in between, this affordable U.S. vacation is a once in a lifetime adventure!
