22 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States sightseeing planner
Start: Toronto
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 5 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
Fly
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Yellowstone National Park
— 6 nights
Fly
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New York City
— 3 nights
Fly to Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ferry to Toronto
End: Toronto
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Grand Canyon National Park — 5 nights
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Get outdoors at Grand Canyon South Rim and South Kaibab Trail. On the 10th (Thu), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: stroll through Rim Trail, take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, get great views at Grandview Point, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Bright Angel Point.
To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planning tool.
Toronto, Canada to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 11°C in Grand Canyon National Park. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights
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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.Get in touch with nature at Glacier Point and Lembert Dome. Next up on the itinerary: explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, trek along Mariposa Grove, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake.
To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning website.
Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, Yosemite National Park is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, then take a stroll through Chinatown, and finally browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco travel itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 6 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Get some historical perspective at Uncle Tom's Trail and S Rim Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Upper Geyser Basin. The adventure continues: take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin, identify plant and animal life at Firehole Canyon Drive, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Aurum Geyser.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary builder website.
You can fly from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder evenings in Yellowstone National Park when traveling from San Francisco in August, with lows around 3°C. On the 25th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to New York City.
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New York City — 3 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Get some historical perspective at 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, stroll around The High Line, and get great views at Top of the Rock.
To find where to stay and other tourist information, read New York City trip itinerary maker app.
You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to New York City in 7 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, expect nights in New York City to be warmer, around 25°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) 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.
