15 days in United States Itinerary

Known globally as the home of the country's largest independent film festival, Park City finds its roots as an old silver boomtown located on the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountains.

Bring the kids along to Backcountry Snowmobiling and Temple Square. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Park City: North Forty Escapes (in Oakley), Provo River Falls (in Kamas) and Salt Lake City (Salt Lake Temple & LDS Conference Center). And it doesn't end there: hit the slopes at Ski Butlers Park City, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the exciting artwork at Fatali Gallery, and stroll through Park City Mountain Resort.

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Dallas to Park City is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dallas to Park City. Traveling from Dallas in December, expect Park City to be cooler, temps between 35°F and 13°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Ketchum.

Ketchum is a city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, in the central part of the state. When in Ketchum, make a side trip to see Stanley Museum in Stanley, approximately Stanley away. There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Dollar Mountain, hit the slopes at Bald Mountain, get outside with Fly Sun Valley, and stroll the grounds of Ketchum Cemetery.

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Getting from Park City to Ketchum by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight. In December in Ketchum, expect temperatures between 31°F during the day and 15°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 26th (Sat), take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and then visit a coastal fixture at Tillamook Rock Light. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach, then take an in-depth tour of Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, then immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, and finally admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park.

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Explore your travel options from Ketchum to Cannon Beach with the Route module. Traveling from Ketchum to Cannon Beach, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ketchum in December, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 49°F by day to 37°F at night. On the 28th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Attractions like Chihuly Garden and Glass and The Museum of Flight make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Tacoma (Washington State History Museum & Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, take a leisurely stroll along Seattle Waterfront, browse the range of quality goods at Nordstrom, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium.

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Drive from Cannon Beach to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Seattle are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.