31 days in Continental USA Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Central Park, go for a walk through The High Line, take a stroll through Times Square, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from London to New York City, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from London in May, with highs in New York City at 24°C and lows at 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Washington DC.

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, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and appreciate the history behind Washington Monument.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. When traveling from New York City in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Washington DC, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the 12th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork, trek along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Cades Cove. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Clingmans Dome, then cruise along Newfound Gap Road, then appreciate the history behind Rockefeller Memorial, and finally walk around Chimneys Picnic Area.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Chicago.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the striking features of Reliance Building, walk around Millennium Park, admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, and finally admire the striking features of Chicago Board of Trade Building.

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Getting from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Chicago by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May, with highs in Chicago at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin, and contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Chicago in May, plan for little chillier days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 13°C, while nights are colder with lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 22nd (Thu), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, contemplate the long history of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 9.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 23°C and lows at 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

On the 23rd (Fri), explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and then examine the collection at The Neon Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

On the 25th (Sun), see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, walk around Beverly Gardens Park, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.

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Getting from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, expect Los Angeles to be slightly colder, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Half Dome.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Los Angeles in May, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. On the 31st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, then stroll around Golden Gate Park, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 13°C in San Francisco. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.

On the 1st (Sun), take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon): shop like a local with Pike Place Market and then see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.