32 days in United States Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Alki Beach and Fishing Charters & Tours. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pike Place Market. There's much more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, deepen your understanding at University of Washington, view the masterpieces at Glasshouse Studio, and do a tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Seattle day trip site.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Boeing Field King County International Airport, McChord Air Force Base and Jefferson County International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Portland.

On the 2nd (Sat), admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, then shop like a local with Live Laugh Love Art, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cooper Mountain Nature Park, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Tabor Park.

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Traveling by car from Seattle to Portland takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In September in Portland, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Spokane.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): stop by Auntie's Bookstore, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John's Cathedral, then do a tasting at Barrister Winery, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Monroe Street Bridge, indulge your taste buds at Relish! Spokane Food and Wine Tours, and then steep yourself in history at Crosby House.

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Getting from Portland to Spokane by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in September, expect little chillier with lows of 11°C in Spokane. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

On the 5th (Tue), take in the natural beauty of Aurum Geyser, take in the natural beauty of Blue Star Spring, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, then take in the natural beauty of Sapphire Pool, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Biscuit Basin. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Gibbon Falls, witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, and finally admire the sheer force of Mystic Falls Trail.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Spokane to Yellowstone National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Spokane to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. In September, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Spokane - with highs of 18°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Grand Teton National Park.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Menor's Ferry Historical Trail.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Grand Teton National Park, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Denver.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The International Church of Cannabis and Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Butterfly Pavilion and Flagstaff Mountain. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denver: Eldorado Canyon State Park (in Eldorado Springs) and Eldorado Canyon (in Boulder). There's lots more to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and see the interesting displays at National Ballpark Museum.

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Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Denver in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September: high temperatures in Denver hover around 30°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Mesa Verde National Park.

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Getting from Denver to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and taxi. Traveling from Denver in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Mesa Verde National Park, with lows around 8°C. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 11th (Mon).

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio, get great views at Lookout Studio, explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon, then walk around Indian Garden, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mesa Verde National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in September, plan for slightly colder days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the shuttle to St. George.

Get in touch with nature at Riverside Walk and Temple of Sinawava Trail. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Brigham Young Winter Home Historical Site and Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs. Step out of St. George with an excursion to Pa'rus Trail in Zion National Park--about 1h 10 min away.

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Traveling by shuttle from Grand Canyon National Park to St. George takes 11 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, you will find days in St. George are somewhat warmer (37°C), and nights are warmer (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): examine the collection at Shelby American Inc, take an in-depth tour of Titanic, and then shop like a local with The Strip. On your second day here, explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Drive from St. George to Las Vegas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from St. George to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from St. George in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 25°C in Las Vegas. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

Get a sense of the local culture at Alcatraz Island and Grace Cathedral. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and San Francisco Bay. Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, admire the natural beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, look for all kinds of wild species at Marin Headlands, and browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Drive from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, expect San Francisco to be slightly colder, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to San Diego.

Cabrillo National Monument and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Point Loma and Coronado Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Diego: Moonlight State Beach (in Encinitas), Lions, Tigers & Bears (in Alpine) and Laguna Beach (Crystal Cove & Main Beach). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Coronado Island, wander the streets of Little Italy, kick back and relax at Pacific Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

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Getting from San Francisco to San Diego by car takes about 8 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Diego, with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.