28 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Continental USA trip planner
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
Drive
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
Drive to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fly to Las Vegas
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
Drive
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 5 nights
Bus to Flagstaff Amtrak, Fly to New York City
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New York City
— 5 nights
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Washington DC
— 4 nights
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Key West
— 1 night
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Los Angeles
— 2 nights
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 2 nights
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San Francisco — 2 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, make a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace, steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the San Francisco travel route builder site.

Darwin, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 22-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17.5 hours traveling from Darwin to San Francisco. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Darwin in April; daily highs in San Francisco reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 nights

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 Half Dome, explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, and trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from San Francisco in April: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 17°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.
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Parks · Nature · Trails · Outdoors

Las Vegas — 2 nights

Sin City

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.
On the 9th (Sun), get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the masterpieces at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas tour builder website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, with highs in Las Vegas at 31°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 5 nights

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.
On the 14th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Lipan Point, hike along South Kaibab Trail, and admire the striking features of Lookout Studio.

Plan a Grand Canyon National Park trip in moments using our itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in April: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 19°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.
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New York City — 5 nights

Big Apple

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: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, stroll around The High Line, and don't miss a visit to Empire State Building.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to New York City in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April since evenings lows in New York City dip to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 4 nights

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: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and examine the collection at The National Archives Museum.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC tour itinerary app.

Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from New York City in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Washington DC: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Key West.
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Key West — 1 night

Conch Republic

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Fort East Martello Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Key West itinerary builder app.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Key West takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Washington DC in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Key West, with highs around 33°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights

City of Angels

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Will Rogers Memorial Park, examine the collection at The Getty Center, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, then admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles online route planner.

Getting from Key West to Los Angeles by flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Key West to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Key West in April: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 2 nights

Big Pineapple

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): browse the exhibits of USS Arizona Memorial, then go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, and then identify plant and animal life at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Honolulu journey builder website.

Getting from Los Angeles to Honolulu by flight takes about 7 hours. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in April, expect Honolulu to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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