31 days in United States Itinerary

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 1st (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight and then find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

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

Melbourne, Australia to Seattle is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Melbourne to Seattle due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Melbourne, expect warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow 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.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Iceberg Lake Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Swiftcurrent Falls, and take some stellar pictures from Jackson Glacier Overlook.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Glacier National Park road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Glacier National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Seattle in August, Glacier National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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: make a trip to Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, and see the interesting displays at New York Public Library.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our New York City trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Glacier National Park to New York City in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for warmer nights when traveling from Glacier National Park in August since evenings lows in New York City dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) 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, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, and ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Washington DC trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) 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: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Aurum Geyser, look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Yellowstone National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Washington DC in August, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 24°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time 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 20th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, trek along Rim Trail, surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 9.5 hours. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. On the 23rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, take some stellar pictures from Half Dome, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, and stroll through Lembert Dome.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park journey planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour 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 27th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: take in panoramic vistas at Coit Tower, take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, then get curious at Exploratorium, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To see more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our San Francisco day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. On the 30th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.