15 days in Western US Itinerary

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.

Seattle is known for museums, parks, and wineries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel, and don't miss a visit to Space Needle.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Seattle attractions planner.

Louisville to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Louisville in June, things will get a bit cooler in Seattle: highs are around 74°F and lows about 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Olympic Valley.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): stroll through Eagle Rock Hiking Trail, then trek along Five Lakes Creek Trailhead, and then cast your line with Matt Heron Fly Fishing.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Olympic Valley route planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Olympic Valley. Expect cooler evenings in Olympic Valley when traveling from Seattle in June, with lows around 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can go by car to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

Go for a jaunt from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City to see Hellman-Ehrman Mansion about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: indulge your taste buds at Wine Tours From Tahoe, steep yourself in history at Vikingsholm, stroll around Valhalla at Lake Tahoe, and relax in the rural setting at Tahoe Trout Farm.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe holiday builder website.

Traveling by car from Olympic Valley to South Lake Tahoe takes 1.5 hours. June in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and step aboard SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary site.

You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in July, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (73°F), and nights are a bit warmer (57°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): examine the collection at Maritime Museum of San Diego and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Diego tour planner.

Fly from San Francisco to San Diego in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in San Diego when traveling from San Francisco in July, with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 8th (Thu), don't miss a visit to The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip app.

You can fly from San Diego to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Las Vegas to be somewhat warmer, around 81°F, while days are much hotter, around 104°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.