29 days in United States Itinerary

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, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read New York City online visit planner.

Paris, France to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Paris in July, expect New York City to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

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: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, get lost in a book at Library of Congress, ponder the world of politics at White House, and get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Washington DC online tour itinerary planner.

Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): walk around Chimneys Picnic Area, take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alum Cave Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork and then admire the sheer force of Ramsey Cascades.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Great Smoky Mountains National Park day trip site.

You can fly from Washington DC to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) 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 31st (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, hike along Rim Trail, get great views at Yaki Point, and explore and take pictures at East Rim Drive.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow time for 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: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, hike along Mariposa Grove, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and get great views at Half Dome.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, then engage your brain at Exploratorium, and then shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco trip itinerary builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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 the natural beauty of Old Faithful, trek along Pelican Creek Trail, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn, and stroll through Storm Point Trail.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in August, Yellowstone National Park is cooler at night with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

On the 18th (Fri), hike the day away at Highline Trail. There's much more to do: hike along Iceberg Lake Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Piegan Pass, explore the striking landscape at Grinnell Glacier, and take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Glacier National Park itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August: high temperatures in Glacier National Park hover around 33°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel back home.