21 days in United States 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: stroll through Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read New York City route planner.

Dresden, Germany to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Dresden to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dresden in September, expect New York City to be a bit warmer, temps between 31°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow 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.

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, appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): stroll through South Kaibab Trail, then get great views at Grandview Point, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point. On the next day, head outdoors with Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra and then trek along Rim Trail.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online holiday planner.

Getting from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 11.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington DC in September: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): try to win big at Paris Las Vegas, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, then try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, and finally try to win big at Caesars Palace.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas tour itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, expect nights in Las Vegas to be much hotter, around 25°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, explore the striking landscape of Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, make a trip to Olmsted Point, and hike along Tuolumne Meadows.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Las Vegas in September, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to 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 24th (Sun): browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, San Francisco is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

On the 26th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Grand Teton.

For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Grand Teton National Park day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Grand Teton National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from San Francisco, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Grand Teton National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, get great views at Lookout Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Lone Star Geyser.

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You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. In September, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 18°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): shop like a local with Pike Place Market, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Seattle trip planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Seattle: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly back home.