19 days in United States Itinerary

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

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In July in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. You'll set off for Seattle on the 25th (Tue).

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.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has been added to your itinerary.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Architecture Center. On the 27th (Thu), admire the striking features of Reliance Building, walk around Milton Lee Olive Park, then laugh and play at Navy Pier, and finally stroll around Millennium Park. Keep things going the next day: take a spin around town with Chicago Architecture Center, take in panoramic vistas at 360 Chicago Observation Deck, then get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and finally catch a live event at Wrigley Field.

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You can fly from Seattle to Chicago in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Chicago when traveling from Seattle in July, with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to New York City.

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

You've now added Central Park Zoo to your itinerary. On the 29th (Sat), admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park and then get to know the resident critters at Central Park Zoo.

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Fly from Chicago to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Capitol Hill. Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and finally pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the world of politics at White House, appreciate the extensive heritage of Capitol Hill, then get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, and finally examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum.

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Getting from New York City to Washington DC by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can fly to Orlando.

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.

You've now added Walt Disney World Resort to your itinerary. On the 3rd (Thu), find something for the whole family at Walt Disney World Resort.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

On the 4th (Fri), brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter.

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Fly from Orlando to New Orleans in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Orlando in August, expect nights in New Orleans to be a bit warmer, around 32°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Orleans in August, plan for cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can 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.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Lombard Street.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 17°C.