15 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour planner
Start: London
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New York City
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Washington DC
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Yellowstone National Park
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
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New York City — 3 nights
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Big Apple
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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, snap pictures at Brooklyn Bridge, and make a trip to Grand Central Terminal.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City trip maker website.
London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from London in September, things will get a bit warmer in New York City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 2 nights
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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 8th (Fri), admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Take a break from Yellowstone National Park with a short trip to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park, about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, trek along Lone Star Geyser, and get great views at Lookout Point.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Yellowstone National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. In September, Yellowstone National Park is cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 18°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 1 night
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally make a trip to Lombard Street.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner.
You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, expect nights in San Francisco to be warmer, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 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: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Expect cooler evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from San Francisco in September, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow 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.
