30 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey planner
Start: Zurich
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Seattle
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Olympic National Park
— 1 night
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Portland
— 2 nights
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Coos Bay
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Crater Lake National Park
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Redwood National Park
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San Francisco
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San Jose
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Yosemite National Park
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Las Vegas
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Grand Canyon National Park
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
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Seattle — 2 nights
Emerald City
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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Food Tours, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Bicycle Tours, and other attractions you added. On the 4th (Sun), learn about all things military at Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Woodland Park Zoo, pedal to the sights with Seattle Bicycle Tours, then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, then stroll around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and finally walk around Gas Works Park. On the 5th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Fremont, buy something for everyone on your list at Alderwood Mall, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Bruce Lee Grave Site.
To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Seattle trip itinerary planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Seattle is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Seattle. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 1 night
In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.Your day by day itinerary now includes Ruby Beach as well as Olympic National Park. On the 6th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Olympic Peninsula.
For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Olympic National Park planner.
Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. In August, Olympic National Park is a bit cooler than Seattle - with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Wed) before leaving for Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 2 nights

The star attraction of Mt.You've now added Skyline Trail to your itinerary. On the 7th (Wed), hike along Skyline Trail and then hike along Wonderland Trail. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls, explore the activities along Reflection Lakes, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Myrtle Falls.
To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Mount Rainier National Park day trip planning website.
Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Olympic National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Mount Rainier National Park, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Portland.
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Portland — 2 nights
City of Roses
A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.You've added Wine Tours & Tastings, Trillium Lake, Willamette Valley Fruit Company, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): experience rural life at Willamette Valley Fruit Company, explore the activities along Trillium Lake, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, look for gifts at EZ Orchards Fruit Market, then look for gifts at Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch, and finally engage your brain at Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, walk around Hyland Forest Park, and then visit Alberta Street.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Portland vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Portland. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Portland when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Coos Bay.
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Coos Bay — 2 nights
Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Your list of things to see and do now includes Oregon Coast Military Museum, Overleaf Spa, C & M Stables, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): experience rural life at Cranberry Sweets, learn about all things military at Oregon Coast Military Museum, take a pleasant ride with C & M Stables, cast your line with Betty Kay Charter, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coquille Point, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Bandon State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): hike along South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, then look for gifts at Cranberry Sweets, and then play a few rounds at Bandon Crossings Golf Course.
To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Coos Bay trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Portland to Coos Bay in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Portland in August, things will get a bit cooler in Coos Bay: highs are around 23°C and lows about 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Crater Lake National Park.
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To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Coos Bay trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Portland to Coos Bay in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Portland in August, things will get a bit cooler in Coos Bay: highs are around 23°C and lows about 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Crater Lake National Park.
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Crater Lake National Park — 2 nights

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.You've added Wizard Island, Garfield Peak, Oregon Outdoor Sports, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 14th (Wed), do a tasting at HillCrest Winery and Distillery, hike along John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead, head outdoors with Ridin' Dirty ATV Rentals, then get impressive views of Mount Scott, then hike along Garfield Peak, and finally step off the mainland to explore Wizard Island. On the 15th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Sun Notch Trail and then steep yourself in history at Fort Klamath Museum.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Crater Lake National Park online day trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Coos Bay to Crater Lake National Park. Traveling from Coos Bay in August, expect nights in Crater Lake National Park to be a bit warmer, around 18°C, while days are warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 2 nights

Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.Your day by day itinerary now includes Cape Blanco State Park. On the 16th (Fri), immerse yourself in nature at Cape Blanco State Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Enderts Beach, and then trek along Trillium Falls Hike.
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Redwood National Park trip planner.
Traveling by car from Crater Lake National Park to Redwood National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Crater Lake National Park, expect cooler days and slightly colder nights in Redwood National Park, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. On the 17th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 1 night

City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Oakland Museum of California, browse the fresh offerings at Monterey Market, get to know the fascinating history of Fourth Street, then don't miss a visit to Battery Spencer, and finally identify plant and animal life at The Marine Mammal Center.
To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Redwood National Park to San Francisco takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Redwood National Park in August; daily highs in San Francisco reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Jose.
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San Jose — 2 nights

Capital of Silicon Valley
The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.On the 19th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, then stroll through New Brighton State Beach, and then stroll through Capitola Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Cantor Arts Center and then admire the natural beauty at Filoli.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Jose journey planning tool.
You can drive from San Francisco to San Jose in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a subway. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in San Jose, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 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.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): make a trip to Pothole Dome, explore the striking landscape at Lembert Dome, and then trek along Panorama Trail.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Jose to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Jose in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 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.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): examine the collection at Pinball Hall of Fame. Keep things going the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Spring Mountains Visitor Center, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Forum Shops at Caesars, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, and finally take a stroll through The LINQ Promenade.
For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas online itinerary maker.
You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, you will find days in Las Vegas are a bit warmer (45°C), and nights are warmer (29°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Your day by day itinerary now includes Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park as well as Antelope Canyon. On the 25th (Sun), explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, explore the striking landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, get great views at Yaki Point, then see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio, then take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, and finally trek along Hermit Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, then admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and finally add some entertainment to your itinerary with Hopi House.
For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park journey builder tool.
Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, things will get much colder in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. On the 27th (Tue), you'll travel to San Diego.
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San Diego — 3 nights

America's Finest City
Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): stroll through Windansea Beach, appreciate the extensive heritage of Mission Beach Boardwalk, and then get some fabulous bargains at Las Americas Premium Outlets. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Mission San Luis Rey, examine the collection at Museum of Making Music, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Moonlight State Beach.
To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip site.
Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to San Diego takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to San Diego. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 23°C. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.Disneyland Park has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Americana at Brand. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Paramount Ranch, stroll through Greystone Mansion and Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Andrew Church.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip app.
You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.