30 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park. On the next day, enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower, then go for a walk through Lombard Street, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and finally take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip website.

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 18 hours traveling from Sydney to San Francisco. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) 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: take in the dramatic scenery at Wapama Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along May Lake Trailhead, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mariposa Grove.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip tool.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to Seattle.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Seattle day trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Seattle with the Route module. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow 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 breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin, explore the striking landscape of Lake Butte Overlook, and tour the pleasant surroundings at S Rim Trail.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Seattle in June, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Yellowstone National Park: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, walk around Millennium Park, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, then ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, and finally stroll around Milton Lee Olive Park.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Chicago online journey maker.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Chicago: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can 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: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Washington DC trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Chicago in June, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 24°C in Washington DC. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can fly 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: stroll through Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the New York City trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in June, expect nights in New York City to be about the same, around 21°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) 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 22nd (Thu), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary site.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from New York City to Grand Canyon National Park in 11.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from New York City to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder evenings in Grand Canyon National Park when traveling from New York City in June, with lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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 26th (Mon): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and then examine the collection at The Neon Museum. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 46°C to lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Las Vegas in June, plan for much colder days and little chillier nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.