34 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route maker
Start: London
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San Francisco
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Sacramento
— 1 night
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Olympic Valley
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South Lake Tahoe
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Yosemite National Park
— 2 nights
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Mojave
— 1 night
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
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Zion National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Monument Valley
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Moab
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Mesa Verde National Park
— 1 night
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Navajo Dam
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Santa Fe
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Albuquerque
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Phoenix
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Flagstaff
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San Diego
— 2 nights
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Los Angeles
— 2 nights
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien.
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London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to San Francisco is minus 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You will leave for Sacramento on the 16th (Fri).
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London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to San Francisco is minus 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You will leave for Sacramento on the 16th (Fri).
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Sacramento — 1 night
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River City
On the 16th (Fri), see the interesting displays at California Automobile Museum, examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Capitol Park.
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Sacramento journey planner.
Getting from San Francisco to Sacramento by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Sacramento: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Olympic Valley.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Sacramento journey planner.
Getting from San Francisco to Sacramento by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Sacramento: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Olympic Valley.
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Gatekeeper's Museum and then cast your line with Matt Heron Fly Fishing.
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Olympic Valley trip itinerary app.
Getting from Sacramento to Olympic Valley by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Sacramento in June, expect nights in Olympic Valley to be cooler, around 2°C, while days are little chillier, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Olympic Valley trip itinerary app.
Getting from Sacramento to Olympic Valley by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Sacramento in June, expect nights in Olympic Valley to be cooler, around 2°C, while days are little chillier, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 2 nights
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For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our South Lake Tahoe online tour planner.
You can drive from Olympic Valley to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. June in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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You can drive from Olympic Valley to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. June in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Mon), take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.
To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park online route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. June in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park online route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. June in Yosemite National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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A Land of Giants
Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Kings Canyon National Park. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at General Sherman Tree, then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour planning app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. In June, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 40°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.
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To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour planning app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. In June, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 40°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, then take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, and finally make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.
To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park trip maker site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Mojave.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Death Valley National Park trip maker site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in June since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Mojave.
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Mojave — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): hike along Mojave Trail.
To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mojave route builder site.
Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Mojave takes 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Mojave can reach 42°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Las Vegas.
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To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mojave route builder site.
Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Mojave takes 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Mojave can reach 42°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas — 2 nights
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Sin City
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see Off-Road Tours, and then enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller. Keep things going the next day: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Mojave to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mojave in June: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 46°C and lows are around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Mojave to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mojave in June: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 46°C and lows are around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park — 2 nights
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On the 28th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, trek along Angel's Landing, and then take a memorable drive along Zion Shuttle.
For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip builder website.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in June: highs in Zion National Park hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip builder website.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in June: highs in Zion National Park hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): hike along Bright Angel Trail.
To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park day trip planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park in June, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be little chillier, temps between 34°C and 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Monument Valley.
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To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park day trip planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park in June, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be little chillier, temps between 34°C and 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.
For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Monument Valley journey builder tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect Monument Valley to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Moab.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Monument Valley journey builder tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect Monument Valley to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Moab.
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Moab — 1 night
Red Desert
On the 3rd (Mon), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Moab trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Moab takes 3 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in July, things will get a bit warmer in Moab: highs are around 42°C and lows about 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.
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To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Moab trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Moab takes 3 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in July, things will get a bit warmer in Moab: highs are around 42°C and lows about 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.
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Mesa Verde National Park — 1 night
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On the 4th (Tue), explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace, then contemplate the long history of Balcony House, then explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House, and finally stroll through Nordenskiold #16 Trail.
Planning Mesa Verde National Park trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
Getting from Moab to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Moab in July, with highs in Mesa Verde National Park at 38°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Navajo Dam.
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Planning Mesa Verde National Park trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
Getting from Moab to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Moab in July, with highs in Mesa Verde National Park at 38°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Navajo Dam.
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Navajo Dam — 1 night
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On the 5th (Wed), do a tasting at Wines of the San Juan and then immerse yourself in nature at Navajo Lake State Park (Pine).
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Navajo Dam driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Navajo Dam takes 2.5 hours. In July in Navajo Dam, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Santa Fe.
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To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Navajo Dam driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Navajo Dam takes 2.5 hours. In July in Navajo Dam, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 1 night
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City Different
Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel, then pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Santa Fe vacation planning tool.
Traveling by car from Navajo Dam to Santa Fe takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Navajo Dam in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Santa Fe. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Santa Fe vacation planning tool.
Traveling by car from Navajo Dam to Santa Fe takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Navajo Dam in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Santa Fe. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 1 night
Duke City
On the 7th (Fri), enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Albuquerque Old Town, then get curious at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, and finally look for gifts at The Candy Lady.
For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Albuquerque. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly to Phoenix.
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For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Albuquerque. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly to Phoenix.
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Phoenix — 2 nights
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On the 8th (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Desert Botanical Garden and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center. On the next day, get curious at Halle Heart Children's Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, then see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.
For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Phoenix road trip site.
Drive from Albuquerque to Phoenix in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Albuquerque in July, with highs in Phoenix at 48°C and lows at 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly to Flagstaff.
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For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Phoenix road trip site.
Drive from Albuquerque to Phoenix in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Albuquerque in July, with highs in Phoenix at 48°C and lows at 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly to Flagstaff.
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Flagstaff — 1 night
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City of Seven Wonders
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): see the sky in a new way at Lowell Observatory, then explore the stunning scenery at Walnut Canyon National Monument, then contemplate the geological forces at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Historic Brewing Company.
For ratings and tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff travel route builder.
Drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Phoenix in July, with highs in Flagstaff at 32°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly to San Diego.
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For ratings and tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff travel route builder.
Drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Phoenix in July, with highs in Flagstaff at 32°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly to San Diego.
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San Diego — 2 nights
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America's Finest City
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Cabrillo National Monument and then walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and then stroll around Balboa Park.
To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip itinerary maker app.
Drive from Flagstaff to San Diego in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Flagstaff in July since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip itinerary maker app.
Drive from Flagstaff to San Diego in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Flagstaff in July since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Pack the 13th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 14th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles itinerary site.
Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 33°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles itinerary site.
Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 33°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
Lake Tahoe (California) travel guide
Lake of the Sky
Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe draws visitors from both states and beyond to its shores. With an average of 300 sunny days annually, it's no surprise that the lake is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The blue-green waters beckon travelers for swimming, boating, windsurfing, or kayaking. The lake also has a number of walking trails for those who don't want to get wet. In the colder months, skiers take to the surrounding mountains. The south shore is the most developed side of the lake, with more things to do, while the west and north shores are generally more tranquil.
