Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New York
After landing, head to your hotel to settle in and drop your bags. Times Square is next on the agenda with its neon lights and massive digital screens everywhere. If you're up for it, The Edge observation deck gives you great skyline views from way up above, so you can see the city spread out below you.
Optional Activities
- Visit The Edge observation deck with glass floor views
- Explore Times Square
Landmarks/POIs Times Square The Edge 
- Day 2
New York Exploration
Start early and catch the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise when it's quiet and beautiful. Grab bagels at Ess-a-Bagel after that. Take the free Staten Island Ferry to see the skyline and get close to the Statue of Liberty from the water. Stop by the 9/11 Memorial to pay respects, then wander through Greenwich Village checking out boutiques, vintage shops and the local cafes.
Optional Activities
- Brooklyn Bridge sunrise walk
- Breakfast at Ess-a-Bagel
- Staten Island Ferry ride
- 9/11 Memorial visit
- Greenwich Village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Brooklyn Bridge Statue of Liberty 9/11 Memorial Greenwich Village - Day 3
New York Culture & Parks
Breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner comes with singing waiters performing while you eat. After that, check the ticket counter for last-minute Broadway deals on musical tickets. Spend the afternoon relaxing in Central Park with a coffee and people-watching. Later, walk through Midtown Manhattan to see the iconic skyscrapers and grab some street food from the vendors.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner
- Broadway musical show
- Central Park exploration
- Empire State Building visit
- Flatiron Building visit
- Street food from food trucks
Landmarks/POIs Ellen's Stardust Diner Broadway Central Park Empire State Building Flatiron Building - Day 4
Los Angeles Arrival & Hollywood
Fly from New York to Los Angeles today. Once you check into your hotel, head out to Beverly Hills and drive Mulholland Drive for those scenic views. Visit the Walk of Fame and wander around looking at the stars on the sidewalk. End your day at Griffith Observatory where you can catch the sunset and see the Hollywood Sign from above.
Optional Activities
- Beverly Hills tour
- Mulholland Drive scenic drive
- Walk of Fame exploration
- Griffith Observatory visit for Hollywood Sign views
Landmarks/POIs Beverly Hills Mulholland Drive Walk of Fame Hollywood Sign Griffith Observatory 
- Day 5
Los Angeles Beaches
Santa Monica Pier is calling with its iconic Ferris wheel and roller coaster right over the ocean. Spend time there enjoying the views and the rides. From there, head to Venice Beach and the Ocean Front Walk to see street artists performing, check out Muscle Beach with its bodybuilders, and grab coffee at one of the many cafes lining the boardwalk.
Optional Activities
- Santa Monica Pier visit with Ferris wheel and roller coaster
- Venice Beach exploration
- Ocean Front Walk stroll
- Muscle Beach visit
- Street artist viewing
Landmarks/POIs Santa Monica Pier Venice Beach Ocean Front Walk Muscle Beach - Day 6
Los Angeles City & Culture
You can choose to spend the day at Venice Beach or Malibu Beach, or skip the beach and explore downtown Los Angeles instead. The Disney Concert Hall is worth seeing with its futuristic steel architecture. Then walk over to the historic Union Station, which you'll recognize from countless movies and TV shows filmed there.
Optional Activities
- Venice Beach or Malibu Beach visit
- Disney Concert Hall visit
- Union Station exploration
Landmarks/POIs Venice Beach Malibu Beach Disney Concert Hall Union Station - Day 7
Las Vegas Arrival
Fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas today. Check into your hotel and cool off at the pool for a bit. When evening comes around, go explore the Strip with all its extravagant themed hotels and bright lights. Get your photo at the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign, then catch free shows like the Bellagio fountains or Mirage fire show.
Optional Activities
- Pool time
- The Strip exploration
- Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign photo
- High Roller observation wheel visit
- Stratosphere Tower visit
- Bellagio fountain show
- Mirage fire show
Landmarks/POIs The Strip Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign High Roller Stratosphere Tower Bellagio Mirage 
- Day 8
Las Vegas Themed Hotels
Spend the day going through Las Vegas's famous themed hotels. The Venetian has canals running through it, the Luxor has an Egyptian pyramid theme, and Paris Las Vegas recreates the City of Light. Each one gives you something different. If you want something more retro, the Neon Museum has over 200 vintage neon signs with evening spotlighting that's pretty cool.
Optional Activities
- The Venetian canals exploration
- Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas
- Luxor ancient Egypt theme
- Neon Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs The Venetian Luxor Paris Las Vegas Neon Museum - Day 9
Las Vegas Leisure & Fremont Street
Hang out by the pool during the day with drinks and sunshine. In the evening, head to downtown Fremont Street to get a taste of old-school Vegas with retro neon signs at casinos like the Golden Gate and Golden Nugget. Free DJs and light shows start at 6 pm, so you'll have live entertainment while you walk around.
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Fremont Street exploration
- Golden Gate Casino visit
- Golden Nugget Casino visit
- Fremont Street evening entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Fremont Street Golden Gate Casino Golden Nugget Casino - Day 10
Miami Arrival & South Beach
Fly from Las Vegas to Miami today. Get to your hotel and check in, then head straight to South Beach. Ocean Drive has palm trees, Art Deco architecture, and a vibrant energy everywhere you look. Grab dinner at Naked Taco to celebrate arriving in this new city.
Optional Activities
- South Beach exploration
- Ocean Drive walk
- Dinner at Naked Taco
Landmarks/POIs South Beach Ocean Drive Naked Taco 
- Day 11
Miami Little Havana & Wynwood
Start your morning with Cuban breakfast at Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, ordering authentic Cubano sandwiches and cafe con leche. Walk along Calle Ocho to soak in the Cuban culture and local life. Later, go check out the Wynwood district with its colorful street murals, art galleries, and trendy craft breweries scattered throughout.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Versailles Restaurant
- Little Havana exploration
- Calle Ocho walk
- Wynwood murals and street art
- Wynwood art galleries
- Wynwood craft breweries and boutiques
Landmarks/POIs Versailles Restaurant Little Havana Calle Ocho Wynwood - Day 12
Miami Beaches & Bayside
You can choose between Bayside Marketplace with its live music and street food, or head to Miami Beach for white sand, palm trees and turquoise water. The colorful lifeguard towers make great photo spots if you go to the beach. Either way, just relax and take things at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Bayside Marketplace exploration
- Bayside live music
- Street food at Bayside
- Miami Beach relaxation
- Lifeguard Towers photography
Landmarks/POIs Bayside Marketplace Miami Beach Lifeguard Towers - Day 13
Departure from Miami
Use these final hours to finish up anything on your bucket list before heading to the airport. Take time to think back on everything you've done and the places you've seen across America.
- Day 14
Arrival at Home
Your plane lands and the trip wraps up. Collect your baggage and head home with all the memories from your American adventure.
