14 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary maker
Start: Manchester
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San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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Death Valley National Park
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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End: Manchester
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Visit Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station) and Gracianna Winery (in Healdsburg). There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through Chinatown, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Anchor Brewing Company.
To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip builder.
Manchester, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Manchester in May, expect San Francisco to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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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.Take a break from the city and head to Sentinel Dome and Mariposa Grove. Get some historical perspective at Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, stroll through Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park attractions planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from San Francisco in May since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 3 nights
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A Land of Giants
With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.Get outdoors at Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Grant Grove. There's much more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon National Park, don't miss a visit to General Sherman Tree, and stroll through Congress Trail.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. In June, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 40°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, then cruise along Artist's Drive, and finally explore the activities along Badwater Basin.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June, with lows around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Spring Mountains Visitor Center, and then try to win big at New York New York Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Mob Museum, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and then get to know the fascinating history of The Strip.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip itinerary maker tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
