30 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 museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, get advice or help at Library of Congress, and ponder the world of politics at The Pentagon.

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Valletta, Malta to Washington DC is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Valletta to Washington DC due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in September, expect little chillier with lows of 21°C in Washington DC. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

On the 22nd (Tue), wander the streets of Lincoln Road and then enjoy some diversion at Lock & Load Miami.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Miami in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in September; daily highs in Miami reach 38°C and lows reach 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Traveling by flight from Miami to Las Vegas takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami to Las Vegas, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Las Vegas when traveling from Miami in September, with lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can go by car 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 27th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, trek along South Kaibab Trail, and stroll through Rim Trail.

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Getting from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are little chillier (28°C), and nights are much colder (7°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. Pack the 30th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

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Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, expect nights in Los Angeles to be much hotter, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to 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, trails, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: trek along Tuolumne Meadows, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, explore the striking landscape at El Capitan, and explore the activities along Tenaya Lake.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. When traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for slightly colder days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are cooler with lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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 nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, see where the action happens at Oracle Park, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco by car takes about 4 hours. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time 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.

On the 8th (Thu), meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

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Getting from San Francisco to Seattle by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from San Francisco in October, with highs in Seattle at 20°C and lows at 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel 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 historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Sulphur Caldron, explore the activities along Yellowstone Lake, and look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley.

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Getting from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Seattle, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 9°C to lows of -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel 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 museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and make a trip to 9/11 Memorial.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to New York City takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October, things will get much warmer in New York City: highs are around 24°C and lows about 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.