24 days in United States Itinerary

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.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri): meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Seattle day trip tool .

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Seattle is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -12 hour difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Abu Dhabi in August: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 31°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Exploratorium and Japanese Tea Garden. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, explore and take pictures at AT&T Park, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and get curious at California Academy of Sciences.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip builder website .

Fly from Seattle to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Seattle in August, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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, trails, scenic drive, wildlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Panorama Trail, admire all the interesting features of Tioga Pass, and make a trip to Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park sightseeing planning app .

Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Kids will enjoy Hayden Valley and Mount Washburn. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, hike along Artist Point, witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, and identify plant and animal life at Lehardy's Rapids.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park tour itinerary maker website .

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 24°C and lows about 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel to Gatlinburg.

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like River Rafting & Tubing and 5 Rivers Adventures. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork, take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, cool off at Dollywood, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg holiday maker website .

You can do a combination of car, flight, and taxi from Yellowstone National Park to Gatlinburg in 9.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, shuttle, flight, and taxi; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Gatlinburg. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Gatlinburg: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom Park. Pack the 16th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Pack the 18th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Orlando tour itinerary planning tool .

Do a combination of taxi and flight from Gatlinburg to Orlando in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Gatlinburg in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Orlando, with lows of 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Attractions like Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Empire State Building, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and go for a walk through The High Line.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the New York City route planning tool .

You can fly from Orlando to New York City in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Orlando in August; daily highs in New York City reach 34°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.