20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: San Francisco
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San Francisco
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Santa Cruz
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 1 night
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Overton
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 1 night
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Cedar City
— 1 night
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Great Basin National Park
— 2 nights
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Vernal
— 1 night
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Grand Teton National Park
— 2 nights
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Yellowstone National Park
— 3 nights
Fly
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Salt Lake City
End: Salt Lake City
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
You've now added Palace of Fine Arts Theatre to your itinerary. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lands End.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner.
If you are flying in from Serbia, 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 August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Santa Cruz.
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For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner.
If you are flying in from Serbia, 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 August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz — 2 nights
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You've now added Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises to your itinerary. Keep things going the next day: get up close to creatures of the deep with Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Capitola Beach, and then take a leisurely stroll along Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Cruz day trip planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Santa Cruz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Yosemite National Park.
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To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Cruz day trip planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Santa Cruz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Glacier Point and Valley View. There's more to do: explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest.
To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park road trip website.
You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Yosemite National Park in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Santa Cruz in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are slightly colder (7°C). On the 8th (Sun), you're off to Death Valley National Park.
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To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park road trip website.
You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Yosemite National Park in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Santa Cruz in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are slightly colder (7°C). On the 8th (Sun), you're off to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
On the 8th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point.
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Traveling by bus from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 43°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Mon) before leaving for Las Vegas.
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Traveling by bus from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 43°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Mon) before leaving for Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 1 night
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Sin City
On the 9th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Counts Kustoms and then take a stroll through The Strip.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas road trip app.
Getting from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 29°C in Las Vegas. On the 10th (Tue), you'll travel to Overton.
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To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas road trip app.
Getting from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 29°C in Las Vegas. On the 10th (Tue), you'll travel to Overton.
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Drive from Las Vegas to Overton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Overton, expect temperatures between 44°C during the day and 29°C at night. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Drive from Las Vegas to Overton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Overton, expect temperatures between 44°C during the day and 29°C at night. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Cape Royal as well as North Rim Visitor Center. On the 10th (Tue), explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center and then admire all the interesting features of Cape Royal.
For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary maker website.
Drive from Overton to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is cooler than Overton - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Cedar City.
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For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary maker website.
Drive from Overton to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is cooler than Overton - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Cedar City.
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Cedar City — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center as well as Kolob Canyons. On the 11th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center and then explore the stunning scenery at Kolob Canyons.
To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Cedar City online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Cedar City in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Cedar City, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 15°C. You will leave for Great Basin National Park on the 12th (Thu).
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To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Cedar City online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Cedar City in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Cedar City, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 15°C. You will leave for Great Basin National Park on the 12th (Thu).
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Great Basin National Park — 2 nights
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Wheeler Peak has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Lehman Caves. On your second day here, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Wheeler Peak.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cedar City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Great Basin National Park, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Vernal.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cedar City to Great Basin National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cedar City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Great Basin National Park, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Vernal.
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Vernal — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Dinosaur National Monument visitor center. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Dinosaur National Monument visitor center.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Basin National Park to Vernal. The time zone difference when traveling from Great Basin National Park to Vernal is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Vernal when traveling from Great Basin National Park in August, with lows around 15°C. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grand Teton National Park.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Basin National Park to Vernal. The time zone difference when traveling from Great Basin National Park to Vernal is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Vernal when traveling from Great Basin National Park in August, with lows around 15°C. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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Mountains of the Imagination
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Mon): take in breathtaking views at Cascade Canyon, admire the sheer force of Hidden Falls, and then explore the striking landscape at Inspiration Point.
For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Grand Teton National Park day trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Vernal to Grand Teton National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Vernal in August, expect Grand Teton National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Yellowstone National Park.
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For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Grand Teton National Park day trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Vernal to Grand Teton National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Vernal in August, expect Grand Teton National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 3 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Your list of things to see and do now includes Midway Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road, Mammoth Hot Springs, and other attractions. Get outdoors at Upper Geyser Basin and North Rim Trail.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly to Salt Lake City.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly to Salt Lake City.
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Crossroads of the West
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Salt Lake Temple.
To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Salt Lake City day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August; daily highs in Salt Lake City reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Salt Lake City day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August; daily highs in Salt Lake City reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.
