30 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, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, stroll through The High Line, and snap pictures at Brooklyn Bridge.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City trip planner.

Nuremberg, Germany to New York City is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Nuremberg to New York City due to the time zone difference. In August, New York City is a bit warmer than Nuremberg - with highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) 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, ponder the world of politics at White House, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort.

Before you visit Orlando, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Washington DC to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (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 19th (Sat), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Yaki Point, hike along South Kaibab Trail, and head outdoors with Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary site.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Orlando to Grand Canyon National Park in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Orlando in August: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time 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, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, hike along Lembert Dome, and identify plant and animal life at North Dome.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, Yosemite National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) 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.

On the 25th (Fri), admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower, stroll around Golden Gate Park, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and finally make a trip to Lombard Street.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the San Francisco trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Grand Teton National Park day trip planning website.

You can fly from San Francisco to Grand Teton National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Grand Teton National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in August, expect little chillier with lows of 7°C in Grand Teton National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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: witness a stunning natural landmark at Upper Geyser Basin, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, admire the sheer force of Mystic Falls Trail, and explore the striking landscape at Natural Bridge Trail.

For reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip tool.

Getting from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) 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 2nd (Sat), hike the day away at Highline Trail. There's much more to do: stroll through Grinnell Glacier, trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and take some stellar pictures from Jackson Glacier Overlook.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Glacier National Park travel itinerary planner.

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. In September, Glacier National Park is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to fly 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 5th (Tue), examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally don't miss a visit to Space Needle.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Seattle online day trip planner.

Fly from Glacier National Park to Seattle in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Glacier National Park to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Glacier National Park in September since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.