12-Day USA City Experience Itinerary

1. Day 1: Santa Monica Pier
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Santa Monica

   Stroll by the beach, enjoy carnival games.

2. Day 2: The Getty Center
   20 minutes (6.8 miles) from Santa Monica Pier

   Explore art & architecture with stunning views.

3. Day 3: The Golden Gate Bridge
   30 minutes (8.7 miles) from downtown San Francisco

   Take a walk or bike ride overlooking SF Bay.

4. Day 4: Fisherman's Wharf
   10 minutes (2.0 miles) from The Golden Gate Bridge

   Try some fresh seafood and see the sea lions.

5. Day 5: Central Park
   30 minutes (8.2 miles) from Lower Manhattan

   Picnic, take a bike ride, and relax.

6. Day 6: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
   30 minutes (6.9 miles) from Central Park

   Take a ferry and learn about immigration history.

7. Day 7: Magnificent Mile
   25 minutes (7.8 miles) from Willis Tower

   Shop, dine, and see landmarks in Chicago.

8. Day 8: The Art Institute of Chicago
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Magnificent Mile

   Admire eclectic art and special exhibitions.

9. Day 9: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
   20 minutes (6.3 miles) from Lincoln Memorial

   See dinosaur bones and mummies up close.

10. Day 10: The White House
    5 minutes (1.1 miles) from The Smithsonian Nat'l Museum of Natural History

    Take a tour and see the President's residence.

11. Day 11: The Freedom Trail
    15 minutes (4.5 miles) from Back Bay

    Explore Boston's revolutionary past.

12. Day 12: Fenway Park
    20 minutes (4.4 miles) from The Freedom Trail

    Take a tour of America's oldest ballpark.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Santa Monica Pier (2 hours, free)
• The Getty Center (3 hours, free)
• The Golden Gate Bridge (2 hours, free)
• Fisherman's Wharf (3 hours, $$)
• Central Park (3 hours, free)
• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (5 hours, $$)
• Magnificent Mile (4 hours, $$$)
• The Art Institute of Chicago (3 hours, $$)
• The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2 hours, free)
• The White House (1 hour, free)
• The Freedom Trail (2 hours, free)
• Fenway Park (1 hour, $$)
• Total Estimated Costs $$$(USD)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting additional museums or attractions in each city. If you have less time, narrowing down to one or two activities per day will ensure you get the most out of your trip. Remember to check weather conditions for each destination and plan accordingly.