16 days in United States 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally don't miss a visit to Space Needle. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, pause for some photo ops at Fremont Troll, then get to know the resident critters at Woodland Park Zoo, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Seattle online trip planner .

Chandigarh, India to Seattle is an approximately 23-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -13 hour difference. In August, daytime highs in Seattle are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Exploratorium and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

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You can fly from Seattle to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Seattle in August: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Yosemite National Park.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): make a trip to Olmsted Point, hike along Tuolumne Meadows, and then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point. On the 8th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and finally trek along Panorama Trail.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are little chillier (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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Do a combination of car, flight, and bus from Yosemite National Park to Anaheim in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Anaheim, with highs around 36°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Pack the 11th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Getting from Anaheim to Orlando by flight takes about 10 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Anaheim to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Anaheim in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Orlando, with lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial, examine the collection at New York Public Library, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to New York City takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Orlando in August, with highs in New York City at 34°C and lows at 25°C. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.