16 days in United States Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Speed Boats Tours and General Grant National Memorial. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like St. Paul's Chapel and Governors Island National Monument. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bethel Gospel Assembly, see the interesting displays at The Jewish Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of 42nd Street.

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Miami to New York City is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, New York City is a bit cooler than Miami - with highs of 69°F and lows of 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): see the interesting displays at American Writers Museum, get a new perspective on nature at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and then kick back and relax at Oak Street Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art and then admire the sheer force of Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.

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You can fly from New York City to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Chicago is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): examine the collection at Kolb Studio, take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, contemplate the long history of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon. On the 7th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Maricopa Point, then get great views at Powell Point, and then surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Grand Canyon National Park in 10 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and shuttle. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows of 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Yosemite National Park.

Get in touch with nature at May Lake Trailhead and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Chilnualna Falls. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Cooks Meadow Loop, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, and look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Yosemite National Park are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

On the 12th (Fri), explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Golden Gate Promenade. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll the grounds of Mountain View Cemetery and then pause for some serene contemplation at Oakland California Temple.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Los Angeles California Temple. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Holocaust Museum LA and Autry Museum of the American West. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, get a taste of the local shopping with Annenberg Space for Photography, admire the landmark architecture of Bradbury Building, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in May, with highs in Los Angeles at 75°F and lows at 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.