24 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will enjoy Central Park and Top of the Rock. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center, snap pictures at Brooklyn Bridge, and appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial.

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Leeds, UK to New York City is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Leeds to New York City is minus 5 hours. Traveling from Leeds in August, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 34°C and lows about 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Children's Museum of Denver as well as Denver Graffiti Tour. Bring the kids along to The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures and 16th Street Mall. Next up on the itinerary: get a taste of the local shopping with Denver Botanic Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity United Methodist Church, and get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Denver takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Denver. Traveling from New York City in August, plan for little chillier nights in Denver, with lows around 17°C. On the 20th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): get interesting insight from Tours, then test the waters at a local thermal spa, and then hike along Hanging Lake Trail. On the next day, trek along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, stroll through The John Denver Sanctuary, then get a taste of the local shopping with Cooper Corner Gallery, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rocky Mountains.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Glenwood Springs online itinerary planner.

Drive from Denver to Glenwood Springs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Denver in August: highs in Glenwood Springs hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Landscape Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Tunnel Arch, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Arches National Park attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Glenwood Springs to Arches National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of train and car. While traveling from Glenwood Springs, expect much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Arches National Park, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Monument Valley takes 3.5 hours. In August, Monument Valley is slightly colder than Arches National Park - with highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take a memorable tour with Tours, explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, then take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, and finally have fun at Gunfighter Canyon.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Page day trip planner.

Drive from Monument Valley to Page in 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Monument Valley in August; daily highs in Page reach 39°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): get great views at Mather Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour and then trek along Rim Trail.

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You can drive from Page to Grand Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Page in August: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 31°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 45°C and lows reach 29°C. On the 27th (Fri), you'll travel to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

On the 27th (Fri), discover the magic at Downtown Disney District and then discover the magic at Disneyland Park.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Anaheim trip planner.

Getting from Las Vegas to Anaheim by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in August; daily highs in Anaheim reach 36°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kids will enjoy Universal Studios Hollywood and Santa Monica State Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Museum of Flying, &more) and Mulholland Drive (in Beverly Hills). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, go for a walk through 26-Mile Bike Path, and catch a live performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. August in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel back home.