31 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, stop by Times Square, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

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Montreal, Canada to New York City is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. May in New York City sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough 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: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the dramatic scenery at Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, stroll through S Rim Trail, and explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Yellowstone National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from New York City to Yellowstone National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from New York City in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 13°C, while nights are much colder with lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): take a stroll through Pike Place Market, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May: highs in Seattle hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, then stroll around Golden Gate Park, then don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street. On your second day here, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Traveling by flight from Seattle to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) 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, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Wapama Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, see human ingenuity at work at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Expect little chillier evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from San Francisco in May, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough 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.

On the 17th (Wed), try to win big at New York New York Casino, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally wander the streets of The Strip. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and then see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 36°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can 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 (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll through Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in May, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 0°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Get out of town with these interesting Baton Rouge side-trips: Lake Martin (in Breaux Bridge), Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle) and Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Whitney Plantation, get engrossed in the history at LSU Rural Life Museum, stroll around North Boulevard Town Square, and get a sense of history and politics at State Capitol Welcome Center.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Baton Rouge in 10.5 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May: highs in Baton Rouge hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can 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: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get a sense of history and politics at White House, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Getting from Baton Rouge to Washington DC by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Baton Rouge to Washington DC, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, Washington DC is a bit cooler than Baton Rouge - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.