15 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy Central Park and 9/11 Memorial. And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to New York City. June in New York City sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

Family-friendly places like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art will thrill your kids. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at National Zoological Park, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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You can take a train from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. While traveling from New York City, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Washington DC, ranging from highs of 86°F to lows of 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 2nd (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to San Francisco takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. In July, San Francisco is little chillier than Washington DC - with highs of 73°F and lows of 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) 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.

Kids will enjoy Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nevada Falls Loop, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, trek along Panorama Trail, and make a trip to Yosemite Village.

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Getting from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in July, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are somewhat warmer (83°F), and nights are little chillier (46°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): shop like a local with Pike Place Market, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seattle, with lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Beehive Geyser. There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washburn, hike along Observation Point Trail, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring.

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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 difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in July: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 39°F. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.