34 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 museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, go for a walk through The High Line, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and wander the streets of Times Square.

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Barcelona, Spain to New York City is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. June in New York City sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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 museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

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Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from New York City in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Washington DC: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) 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.

Take a break from Las Vegas with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City, about 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, don't miss a visit to The Strip, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Las Vegas takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, bus, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC to Las Vegas, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in June; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 46°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Go for a jaunt from Los Angeles to Anaheim to see Disneyland Park about 36 minutes away. Pack the 25th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, put a fun spin on your tour with Fantastic Race, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, expect nights in Los Angeles to be little chillier, around 19°C, while days are cooler, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) 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, trails, scenic drive, wildlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, get great views at Tunnel View, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and trek along Tuolumne Meadows.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for nature, museums, parks, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through SoMa, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and shop like a local with Exploratorium.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner .

You can drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, expect nights in San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are little chillier, around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally wander the streets of Pike Place Market. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Seattle Art Museum, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, and then admire all the interesting features of Safeco Field.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: highs in Seattle hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park--about 1h 25 min away. On the 8th (Mon), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Mount Washburn. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Butte Overlook, admire the sheer force of Kepler Cascades, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser.

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Do a combination of flight and car from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in July: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Chicago is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and see the interesting displays at The Field Museum.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July: highs in Chicago hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.