22 days in United States Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Walt Disney Concert Hall. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Salt Creek Beach (in Dana Point), San Clemente (San Clemente Coastal Trail & San Clemente Pier) and Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, examine the collection at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park.

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Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.

San Francisco Bay has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Legion of Honor, hike along Lands End, then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at San Francisco Bay.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in May, with highs in San Francisco at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to fly to Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, take an in-depth tour of The Ranch at Furnace Creek, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon, then steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Salt Creek Interpretive Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: take in breathtaking views at Mosaic Canyon, explore the striking landscape at The Devil's Speedway, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, and finally take some stellar pictures from Dante's View.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Death Valley National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Death Valley National Park: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Yosemite, Tunnel View and Yosemite Falls. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, and explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, plan for slightly colder days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 21°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, get great views at Yaki Point, examine the collection at Kolb Studio, get great views at Lookout Studio, then stroll through Hermit Trail, and finally take some stellar pictures from Powell Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): hike along Bright Angel Trail.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Food Tours and Shelby American Inc. Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson, about 32 minutes away. There's much more to do: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, see the interesting displays at Pinball Hall of Fame, take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and have fun at Chapel of the Flowers.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Step off the beaten path and head to Greenwich Village and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). There's much more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, stroll around The High Line, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

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Fly from Las Vegas to New York City in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to New York City is 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in May; daily highs in New York City reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.