18 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Bozeman
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Bellingham
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Seattle
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Portland
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Los Angeles
— 5 nights
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End: Bozeman
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Bellingham — 3 nights
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City of Subdued Excitement
Perched at the northern end of Washington's Pacific coast, the mid-sized city of Bellingham serves as an important stopover on the road between Seattle and Vancouver.Venture out of the city with trips to Anacortes (Mount Erie Park & Cap Sante Park), Mount Vernon (Schuh Farms & Pasek Cellars) and Heritage Flight Museum (in Burlington). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, hike along Whatcom Falls Park, stroll around Boulevard Park, and contemplate the waterfront views at Zuanich Point Park.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Bellingham online vacation builder.
Bozeman to Bellingham is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Bozeman in July: highs in Bellingham hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Seattle.
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Seattle — 5 nights
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Emerald City
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.Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, stroll through Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.
To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Seattle trip builder site.
You can drive from Bellingham to Seattle in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In July in Seattle, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Portland.
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Portland — 4 nights
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City of Roses
A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.Dedicate the 16th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: stop by Powell's City of Books, walk around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, hike along Wildwood Trail, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.
For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Portland trip itinerary website.
Getting from Seattle to Portland by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July in Portland, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 5 nights
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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.Venture out of the city with trips to Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 20th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, get in on the family fun at Pacific Park, and kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Los Angeles trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Portland to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
