10 days in Western US Itinerary

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

On the 7th (Fri), enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower and then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then wander the streets of Fisherman's Wharf, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.

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Reno to San Francisco is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reno in August, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (73°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take a stroll through Pike Place Market, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then don't miss a visit to Space Needle.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Seattle are a bit warmer (80°F), and nights are about the same (61°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, contemplate the waterfront views at Cistern Spring, look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Sulphur Caldron.

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You can fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Seattle in August, plan for little chillier days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 70°F, while nights are colder with lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

On the 13th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Grand Teton National Park, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, trails, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and trek along Panorama Trail.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Grand Teton National Park to Yosemite National Park in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. August in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.