28 days in United States Itinerary

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: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at National Zoological Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, and get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol.

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Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC is an approximately 4-hour car ride. In June, Washington DC is a bit warmer than Wilkes-Barre - with highs of 86°F and lows of 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

On the 23rd (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, hike along South Kaibab Trail, and cruise along East Rim Drive.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows of 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Keep things going the next day: try your luck at Casino At The Venetian, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and then make a trip to The Strip.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 103°F, while lows dip to 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel 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, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, trek along Tuolumne Meadows, walk around Mariposa Grove, and get great views at Half Dome.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, things will get much colder in Yosemite National Park: highs are around 79°F and lows about 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, and don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days in San Francisco, with highs around 73°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, trek along Inspiration Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at North Rim Trail, and identify plant and animal life at Mount Washburn.

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Getting from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in July, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Spend the 10th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. There's still lots to do: trek along Taggart Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cascade Canyon Trail, don't miss a visit to Schwabacher Landing, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, expect nights in Grand Teton National Park to be about the same, around 44°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow time for the flight 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Central Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Traveling by flight from Grand Teton National Park to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in July, you will find days in New York City are a bit warmer (86°F), and nights are much warmer (72°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.