19 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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the New York City route planning site.

Auckland, New Zealand to New York City is an approximately 19-hour flight. Traveling from Auckland to New York City, you'll gain 17 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Auckland in August, expect nights in New York City to be a bit warmer, around 25°C, while days are warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can fly to Washington DC.

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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip maker.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow 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: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, explore the activities along Firehole River, and look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park sightseeing planner.

Getting from Washington DC to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Washington DC in September: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 18°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can fly 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.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Las Vegas in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 39°C and lows reach 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

On the 11th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then get great views at Washburn Point, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Yosemite National Park trip simple and quick.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Las Vegas in September, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then visit Fisherman's Wharf. Keep things going the next day: walk around Crissy Field, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then stroll around Golden Gate Park.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read San Francisco planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer evenings in San Francisco when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.