26 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel planner
Start: Nuremberg
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
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Carmel
— 3 nights
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
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Zion National Park
— 3 nights
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Bryce Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
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Moab
— 3 nights
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Denver
— 4 nights
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End: Nuremberg
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
On the 30th (Sat), take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, then visit a coastal fixture at Fort Point, and finally step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco online day trip planner.
Nuremberg, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Nuremberg to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nuremberg in September, with highs in San Francisco at 28°C and lows at 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Yosemite National Park.
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To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco online day trip planner.
Nuremberg, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Nuremberg to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nuremberg in September, with highs in San Francisco at 28°C and lows at 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Glacier Point and Bridalveil Fall. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Yosemite, Tunnel View and Vernal Fall. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, stroll through North Dome, and look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles.
To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are colder with lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are colder with lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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A Land of Giants
Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): trek along General Grant Tree Trail, admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls, and then stroll through Zumwalt Meadow Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kings Canyon National Park, make a trip to General Sherman Tree, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail.
For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip site.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in October: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Carmel.
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For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park day trip site.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in October: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Carmel.
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Carmel — 3 nights
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Visiting Point Lobos and Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard. Explore Carmel's surroundings by going to Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, &more).
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Carmel trip itinerary planning site.
Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Carmel with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, expect nights in Carmel to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Las Vegas.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Carmel trip itinerary planning site.
Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Carmel with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in October, expect nights in Carmel to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 2 nights
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Sin City
On the 11th (Wed), make a trip to The Strip, then see the interesting displays at Shelby American Inc, and then take an in-depth tour of Titanic. Keep things going the next day: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, wander the streets of The LINQ Promenade, and then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio.
To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas online travel route planner.
Traveling by flight from Carmel to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in October: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 32°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas online travel route planner.
Traveling by flight from Carmel to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in October: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 32°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park — 3 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Zion National Park and Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Angel's Landing and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. And it doesn't end there: take a memorable drive along Zion Shuttle, trek along Watchman Trail, and don't miss a visit to Observation Point.
Make your Zion National Park itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Make your Zion National Park itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Mon), take in the dramatic natural features at Wall Street, stroll through Sunset Point, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo/Queens Garden Loop. On your second day here, look for gifts at Ruby's Inn, then take in the dramatic natural features at Bryce Amphitheatre, then hike along Rim Trail, and finally take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Bryce Canyon National Park using our trip planner.
Getting from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in October, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Moab.
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Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Bryce Canyon National Park using our trip planner.
Getting from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in October, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Moab.
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Moab — 3 nights
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Red Desert
Step off the beaten path and head to Dead Horse Point State Park and Mesa Arch. Get in touch with nature at Delicate Arch and Island in the Sky. Step out of Moab to go to Arches National Park and see Fiery Furnace, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Balanced Rock Trail, grab your bike and head to Bike Fiend, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and take in the dramatic natural features at Corona Arch.
To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Moab online sightseeing planner.
Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October, with highs in Moab at 25°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Moab online sightseeing planner.
Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October, with highs in Moab at 25°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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On the 21st (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mosca Pass Trail and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at High Dune Trail.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve tour planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Moab to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Moab in October, expect Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Denver.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve tour planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Moab to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Moab in October, expect Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Denver.
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Denver — 4 nights
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Mile-High City
Get outdoors at Flatirons and Estes Park Guided Tours. Discover out-of-the-way places like Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and The International Church of Cannabis. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denver: Peak to Peak Scenic Byway (in Estes Park) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Lookout Mountain, view the masterpieces at Denver Botanic Gardens, and explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Denver planning site.
You can drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Denver in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in October since evenings lows in Denver dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Denver planning site.
You can drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Denver in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in October since evenings lows in Denver dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to 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.
