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, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building, and take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City visit planning site.

Dresden, Germany to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dresden to New York City due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Dresden in September; daily highs in New York City reach 31°C and lows reach 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House. On the 16th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, and finally appreciate the history behind Jefferson Memorial.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC day trip planning website.

Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. September in Washington DC sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

On the 17th (Sun), explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and then walk around Rocky River Reservation.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Cleveland road trip website.

Getting from Washington DC to Cleveland by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Washington DC in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cleveland: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to fly to Chicago.

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

On the 18th (Mon), take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, walk around Millennium Park, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, then don't miss a visit to Buckingham Fountain, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

To find reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Chicago day trip planning tool.

You can fly from Cleveland to Chicago in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Cleveland to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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, take a memorable drive along Firehole Lake Drive, and stroll through Lone Star Geyser.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park attractions planner.

You can fly from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in September, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be much colder, around 0°C, while days are little chillier, around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, then buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive, and finally walk around Beverly Gardens Park.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Los Angeles online travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (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.

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, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, and trek along Tuolumne Meadows.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park online trip maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are little chillier (27°C), and nights are much colder (3°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 28th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, stroll through Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online trip maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 17°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.

On the 30th (Sat), take a stroll through Pike Place Market, don't miss a visit to Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company.

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Fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Seattle sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.