18 days in United States Itinerary

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San Francisco
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Keystone
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Chicago
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Washington DC
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Boston
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San Francisco — 4 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
Change things up with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco trip builder website.

London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. In May, San Francisco is a bit warmer than London - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly to Keystone.
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Parks · Museums · Nature · Historic Sites
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Keystone — 2 nights

Home Of Mount Rushmore

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.
On the 31st (Wed), take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, then stroll through Presidential Trail, and finally explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. On the next day, find something for the whole family at Rushmore Tramway Adventures and then go for a walk through Breezy Point Picnic Area.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Keystone itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Keystone takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Keystone. In May, Keystone is slightly colder than San Francisco - with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights

Windy City

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.
Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, stroll through Millennium Park, ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, and get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago online vacation maker.

You can fly from Keystone to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Keystone to Chicago. In June, Chicago is somewhat warmer than Keystone - with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 5 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.
Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Gettysburg National Military Park (in Gettysburg) and Little Library (in Vienna). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Chicago to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in June, Washington DC is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to fly to Boston.
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Boston — 2 nights

Beantown

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.
On the 11th (Sun), take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, then take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Boston online itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Boston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, Boston is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide

4.6
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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South Dakota travel guide

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National Parks · Scenic Drive · Monuments
The State of Great Faces and Great Places
Famous for the cliffside monuments of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial, South Dakota is a land of Old West history, American Indian culture, and impressive natural wonders. Get to know the state's diverse and breathtaking landscape with a trip through Custer National Park, with a herd of 1,300 free-roaming bison, or by traversing the dramatic peaks of Badlands National Park near the Black Hills. Allow time in your itinerary to visit the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, for shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as a number of museums and historical attractions.
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