15 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States holiday builder
Start: Brisbane
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
— 1 night
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
Drive
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Bus to Los Angeles, Fly to Brisbane
End: Brisbane
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. On the next day, see a show at Walt Disney Concert Hall, then get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, then explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles road trip tool.
Brisbane, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Los Angeles is minus 18 hours. May in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.On the 16th (Tue), take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the striking features of Reliance Building, then walk around Millennium Park, then take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and finally ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium and then get curious at Museum of Science and Industry.
For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Chicago visit planner.
Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 2 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 13°C in Chicago. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 1 night
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): hike along Bright Angel Trail. Keep things going the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, trek along Rim Trail, and then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio.
Plan trip to Grand Canyon National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Grand Canyon National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Chicago in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time 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.Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Wapama Falls, get great views at Valley View, get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, and take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome.
To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park tour builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. May in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 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.On the 25th (Thu), take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, and then steep yourself in history at General Sherman Tree. On the 26th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in breathtaking views at Kings Canyon National Park, then Head underground at Boyden Cavern, and then hike along Mt. Whitney.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park travel itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.
