18 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take a stroll through Times Square, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our New York City road trip planner.

Gdansk, Poland to New York City is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Gdansk to New York City is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Gdansk in October; daily highs in New York City reach 24°C and lows reach 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier View Turnout, then cruise along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Grand Teton.

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You can fly from New York City to Grand Teton National Park in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from New York City in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Grand Teton National Park, with highs around 4°C, while nights are cooler with lows around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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 historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Star Spring, and head outdoors with Morning Glory Pool.

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You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. In November, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel 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, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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Fly from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, shuttle, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in November, expect San Francisco to be much hotter, temps between 20°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to 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, trails, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, and hike along Tuolumne Meadows.

To see maps and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park online attractions planner.

Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. While traveling from San Francisco, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 14°C to lows of -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy some diversion at Las Vegas Shooting Center, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, then enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, then try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, and finally examine the collection at The Mob Museum.

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Traveling by car from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in November, plan for a bit warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 23°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel back home.