23 days in United States Itinerary

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, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol.

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Melbourne, Australia to Washington DC is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to Washington DC, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in August, with highs in Washington DC at 36°C and lows at 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can fly to New York City.

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: walk around Central Park, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

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You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly 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, take in the natural beauty of Daisy Geyser, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washburn, and contemplate the waterfront views at Morning Glory Pool.

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Fly from New York City to Yellowstone National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. When traveling from New York City in August, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 24°C, while nights are colder with lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

On the 12th (Sat), get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook and then take in the dramatic natural features at Grinnell Glacier. Keep things going the next day: trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, then take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and then admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, with highs in Glacier National Park at 33°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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 14th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel, and then see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.

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Getting from Glacier National Park to Seattle by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to Seattle, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Glacier National Park in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Seattle, with lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) 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: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, hike along Tuolumne Meadows, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Seattle in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 7°C in Yosemite National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then go for a walk through Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Coit Tower, go for a walk through Lombard Street, then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, and finally walk around Golden Gate Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in August: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.