17 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): wander the streets of Pike Place Market, take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle.

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Montreal, Canada to Seattle is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. In September, daytime highs in Seattle are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, trek along Lone Star Geyser, witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, and take a memorable drive along Firehole Lake Drive.

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Fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park. When traveling from Seattle in September, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yellowstone National Park: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton. On the next day, take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, then admire all the interesting features of Teton Park Road, then take in the pleasant sights at Potholes Turnout, and finally make a trip to Schwabacher Landing.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Teton National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, and step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

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Traveling by flight from Grand Teton National Park to San Francisco takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Teton National Park to San Francisco is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, and admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, Yosemite National Park is colder at night with lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): try your luck at New York New York Casino, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 25°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): trek along South Kaibab Trail, then take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Fri): surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra and then explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be cooler, around 7°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel back home.