22 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: London
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Redwood National Park
— 1 night
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Yellowstone National Park
— 4 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Bus to Flagstaff Amtrak, Fly to Durango
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Durango
— 1 night
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Monument Valley
— 1 night
Drive to Cortez, Fly to New York City
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New York City
— 3 nights
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Washington DC
— 4 nights
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take a stroll through Union Square and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace. Here are some ideas for day two: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.
To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip planning tool.
London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Redwood National Park.
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To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip planning tool.
London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 1 night
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For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Redwood National Park online itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Redwood National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: high temperatures in Redwood National Park hover around 20°C and lows are around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Redwood National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: high temperatures in Redwood National Park hover around 20°C and lows are around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Kids will enjoy Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Prismatic Spring. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Mount Washburn, take in the natural beauty of Sapphire Pool, contemplate the waterfront views at Morning Glory Pool, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Pelican Creek Trail.
To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park tour planner.
Drive from Redwood National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 19.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Redwood National Park to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Redwood National Park in August, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be a bit cooler, around 3°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park tour planner.
Drive from Redwood National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 19.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Redwood National Park to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Redwood National Park in August, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be a bit cooler, around 3°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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Kids will appreciate attractions like Bright Angel Trail and Navajo Point. There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, get great views at Lipan Point, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip builder site.
Do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 9.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, things will get a bit warmer in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. On the 12th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Durango.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip builder site.
Do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 9.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, things will get a bit warmer in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. On the 12th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Durango.
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Durango — 1 night
On the 13th (Tue), whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, shop like a local with Scenic Aperture Gallery, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Durango in 8 hours. In August, daytime highs in Durango are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Monument Valley.
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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Durango in 8 hours. In August, daytime highs in Durango are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): see Off-Road Tours and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.
To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Monument Valley trip planner.
Getting from Durango to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Durango in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Monument Valley. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.
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To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Monument Valley trip planner.
Getting from Durango to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Durango in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Monument Valley. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.
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New York City — 3 nights
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Big Apple
Bring the kids along to Central Park and 9/11 Memorial. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, take a stroll through Times Square, and admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building.
For photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our New York City trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to New York City in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Monument Valley to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Monument Valley in August, with lows around 25°C. On the 18th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Washington DC.
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For photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our New York City trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to New York City in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Monument Valley to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Monument Valley in August, with lows around 25°C. On the 18th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 4 nights
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You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at White House, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, and get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC tour planner.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC tour planner.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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.
