14 days in United States Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip and then admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas driving holiday site .

Brisbane, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Brisbane to Las Vegas, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in June; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 46°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 2nd (Tue), stroll through Bright Angel Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along South Kaibab Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online attractions planner .

Do a combination of car and flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

On the 4th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Washington DC travel route planner.

Traveling by combination of bus, flight, and train from Grand Canyon National Park to Washington DC takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Washington DC is 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June, plan for warmer nights in Washington DC, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Central Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Times Square, and examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the New York City online trip itinerary maker .

You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Washington DC, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): trek along Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and then admire the sheer force of Chilnualna Falls. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and finally explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip planning site .

You can do a combination of bus, flight, and car from New York City to Yosemite National Park in 11.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Yosemite National Park. Expect much colder evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from New York City in June, with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Golden Gate Park. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get curious at Exploratorium, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then play a few rounds at Lincoln Park.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco holiday planner.

Drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, flight, and subway. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in June: highs in San Francisco hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.