18 days in United States Itinerary

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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
— 1 night
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 3 nights
Train to Williams, AR, Drive to Prescott
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Prescott
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Drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Fly to Tulsa International Airport, Drive to Disney
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Disney
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Chicago
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Orlando
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Washington DC
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Niagara Falls
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New York City
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San Francisco — 1 night

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planning website.

Mumbai, India to San Francisco is an approximately 22-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to San Francisco. When traveling from Mumbai in July, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Historic Sites · Parks · Neighborhoods · Nature

Los Angeles — 1 night

City of Angels

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.
On the 22nd (Sat), take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, then cruise along Mulholland Drive, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Los Angeles itinerary maker.

Getting from San Francisco to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in July; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Scenic Drive · Outdoors
Side Trips

Grand Canyon National Park — 3 nights

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.
On the 24th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center, take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point, and surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, Grand Canyon National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Prescott.
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Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Trails

Prescott — 1 night

Traditional Western attractions in Prescott include rodeos, wooden whiskey saloons, and quirky independent stores selling unique souvenirs.
Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Prescott Frontier Days, World's Oldest Rodeo.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Prescott tour builder website.

You can do a combination of train and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Prescott in 5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July: high temperatures in Prescott hover around 38°C and lows are around 20°C. On the 26th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Disney.
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Historic Sites

Disney — 1 night

Disney is a town in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Disney trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Prescott to Disney. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Prescott in July, Disney is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 24°C. On the 27th (Thu), you're off to Chicago.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Golf

Chicago — 2 nights

Windy City

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, then stroll around Millennium Park, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. Keep things going the next day: engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, get curious at Field Museum, and then ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Chicago day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Disney to Chicago takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Disney in July, you will find days in Chicago are slightly colder (33°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Orlando.
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Museums · Childrens Museums · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums

Orlando — 1 night

Theme Park Capital of the World

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.
Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

To see photos, maps, and tourist information, read Orlando vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Orlando. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Chicago in July: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 38°C and lows are around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 2 nights

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.
On the 31st (Mon), explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Washington DC are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Niagara Falls.
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Museums · Historic Sites

Niagara Falls — 1 night

Honeymoon Capital of the World

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.
On the 2nd (Wed), witness the site of a historic battle at Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, and then examine the collection at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls driving holiday tool.

You can fly from Washington DC to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Washington DC in August, things will get a bit cooler in Niagara Falls: highs are around 31°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to fly to New York City.
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Side Trips

New York City — 3 nights

Big Apple

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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To find out how to plan a trip to New York City, use our trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Niagara Falls to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in New York City, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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Arizona travel guide

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Canyons · Geologic Formations · Hiking Trails
The Grand Canyon State
Known as the "Grand Canyon State," Arizona boasts dense forests, deep gorges, sprawling national parks, and modern ski resorts. Native American reservations take up about a quarter of the state, housing several tribes and offering visitors a chance to discover the varied cultures of the country's indigenous population. A patchwork of diverse tourist attractions, Arizona features exclusive golf courses and upscale shops, as well as cactus-covered canyons and stretches of desolate desert straight out of old Westerns, perfect for a vacation far from the city bustle. Though the state still clings to its Old West flavor, its busy college towns packed with young students from around the world exude a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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