23 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour planner
Start: Frankfurt
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Chicago
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Keokuk
— 6 nights
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Denver
— 1 night
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Arches National Park
— 1 night
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Monument Valley
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Tusayan
— 1 night
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Page
— 1 night
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Bryce Canyon National Park
— 1 night
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Zion National Park
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
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Death Valley National Park
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Los Angeles
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Santa Barbara
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Morro Bay
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Monterey
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Santa Cruz
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Yosemite National Park
— 1 night
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San Francisco
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, then admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain, and then take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.
To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Chicago tour planning tool.
Frankfurt, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Keokuk.
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Frankfurt, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Keokuk.
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Keokuk — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Keokuk: Hannibal (Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse, Mark Twain Cave and Cameron Cave, &more), Carthage Jail (in Carthage) and 9/11 Memorial (in Quincy).
To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Keokuk vacation builder tool.
Traveling by car from Chicago to Keokuk takes 4.5 hours. In May in Keokuk, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to drive to Denver.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Keokuk vacation builder tool.
Traveling by car from Chicago to Keokuk takes 4.5 hours. In May in Keokuk, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to drive to Denver.
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Denver — 1 night
Mile-High City
To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Denver visit planner.
You can drive from Keokuk to Denver in 12.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Keokuk to Denver. In May, Denver is slightly colder than Keokuk - with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. You'll set off for Arches National Park on the 26th (Fri).
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You can drive from Keokuk to Denver in 12.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Keokuk to Denver. In May, Denver is slightly colder than Keokuk - with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. You'll set off for Arches National Park on the 26th (Fri).
Arches National Park — 1 night
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A Red Rock Wonderland
On the 26th (Fri), take in the dramatic natural features at Fiery Furnace.
To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arches National Park journey planning tool.
Getting from Denver to Arches National Park by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Denver in May, expect Arches National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Sat) before leaving for Monument Valley.
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To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arches National Park journey planning tool.
Getting from Denver to Arches National Park by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Denver in May, expect Arches National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Sat) before leaving for Monument Valley.
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Getting from Arches National Park to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Arches National Park in May, Monument Valley is slightly colder at night with lows of 7°C. On the 27th (Sat), you're off to Tusayan.
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Getting from Arches National Park to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Arches National Park in May, Monument Valley is slightly colder at night with lows of 7°C. On the 27th (Sat), you're off to Tusayan.
Tusayan — 1 night
On the 28th (Sun), take an in-depth tour of Bright Angel History Room and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Tusayan tour itinerary builder.
Drive from Monument Valley to Tusayan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Monument Valley in May; daily highs in Tusayan reach 23°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Page.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Tusayan tour itinerary builder.
Drive from Monument Valley to Tusayan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Monument Valley in May; daily highs in Tusayan reach 23°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Page.
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Page — 1 night
Center of Canyon Country
Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.
To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Page tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tusayan to Page in 2.5 hours. Another option is to fly. While traveling from Tusayan, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Page, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Page tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tusayan to Page in 2.5 hours. Another option is to fly. While traveling from Tusayan, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Page, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 1 night
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On the 29th (Mon), take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point.
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Traveling by car from Page to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or drive. When traveling from Page in May, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Bryce Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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Traveling by car from Page to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or drive. When traveling from Page in May, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Bryce Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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On the 30th (Tue), trek along Angel's Landing.
To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Zion National Park road trip site.
You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May, with highs in Zion National Park at 28°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Zion National Park road trip site.
You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May, with highs in Zion National Park at 28°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 2 nights
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Sin City
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): take a stroll through The Strip, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas road trip planning website.
You can drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas. While traveling from Zion National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 20°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Death Valley National Park.
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To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas road trip planning website.
You can drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas. While traveling from Zion National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 20°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Death Valley National Park.
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Death Valley National Park trip builder site.
Drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, Death Valley National Park is slightly colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 43°C and lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Los Angeles.
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To see ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Death Valley National Park trip builder site.
Drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, Death Valley National Park is slightly colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 43°C and lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.
For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles travel planning tool.
Getting from Death Valley National Park to Los Angeles by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive. In June, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Death Valley National Park - with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for Santa Barbara.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles travel planning tool.
Getting from Death Valley National Park to Los Angeles by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive. In June, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Death Valley National Park - with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
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The American Riviera
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate the long history of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and then take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.
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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, things will get a bit cooler in Santa Barbara: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Sat) before leaving for Morro Bay.
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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, things will get a bit cooler in Santa Barbara: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Sat) before leaving for Morro Bay.
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Morro Bay — 1 night
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On the 3rd (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Morro Bay National Estuary and then explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Morro Bay trip planning site.
Getting from Santa Barbara to Morro Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Santa Barbara, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Morro Bay, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 13°C. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Monterey.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Morro Bay trip planning site.
Getting from Santa Barbara to Morro Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Santa Barbara, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Morro Bay, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 13°C. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive.
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Monterey itinerary planner.
You can drive from Morro Bay to Monterey in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Morro Bay in June: highs in Monterey hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Santa Cruz.
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For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Monterey itinerary planner.
You can drive from Morro Bay to Monterey in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Morro Bay in June: highs in Monterey hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Santa Cruz.
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): don't miss a visit to S.S. Palo Alto Concrete Ship and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
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Getting from Monterey to Santa Cruz by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Getting from Monterey to Santa Cruz by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Santa Cruz can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and finally admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls.
To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Santa Cruz to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Santa Cruz in June, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are slightly colder (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
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To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Santa Cruz to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Santa Cruz in June, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are slightly colder (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
On the 7th (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Thu): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then engage your brain at Exploratorium, and then contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien.
To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, you will find days in San Francisco are little chillier (25°C), and nights are a bit warmer (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, you will find days in San Francisco are little chillier (25°C), and nights are a bit warmer (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can fly 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.
