41 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States sightseeing planner
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Fallon
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South Lake Tahoe
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Sacramento
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St. Helena
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San Francisco
— 7 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 8 nights
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Santa Cruz
— 3 nights
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Monterey
— 5 nights
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Fallon — 5 nights
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Fallon is a city in Churchill County, Nevada, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fallon: Lover's Lock Plaza (in Lovelock), Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary (in Imlay) and Fort Churchill State Historic Park (in Silver Springs). And it doesn't end there: explore and take pictures at Loneliest Highway in America (Hwy. 50), identify plant and animal life at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, see the interesting displays at Churchill County Museum & Archives, and contemplate the long history of Grimes Point Archaeological Area.
To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fallon road trip planning tool.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Fallon. In May, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fallon road trip planning tool.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Fallon. In May, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 4 nights
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High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.Change things up with these side-trips from South Lake Tahoe: Reno (National Automobile Museum & Casino at Silver Legacy Resort) and Nevada State Museum (in Carson City). There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Wine Tours From Tahoe, take a memorable drive along Inspiration Point Vista, hike along Mt. Tallac Trail, and get engrossed in the history at Tallac Historic Site.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read South Lake Tahoe road trip site.
Explore your travel options from Fallon to South Lake Tahoe with the Route module. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Fallon in May, with highs in South Lake Tahoe at 63°F and lows at 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sacramento.
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Sacramento — 4 nights
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River City
The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.Go for a jaunt from Sacramento to Lotus to see River Rafting & Tubing about 54 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Capitol Park, explore the world behind art at Crocker Art Museum, and admire the natural beauty at California State Capitol Museum.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Sacramento road trip planning tool.
You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from South Lake Tahoe in May, with highs in Sacramento at 81°F and lows at 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to drive to St. Helena.
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St. Helena — 3 nights
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The Heart Of Napa Valley
The city of St.On the 20th (Fri), learn about winemaking at Prager Winery & Port Works, learn about winemaking at V. Sattui Winery, and then learn about winemaking at VGS Chateau Potelle. On the 21st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.
For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read St. Helena online day trip planner.
You can drive from Sacramento to St. Helena in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Sacramento in May, things will get a bit cooler in St. Helena: highs are around 76°F and lows about 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 7 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley) and Oakland California Temple (in Oakland). There's much more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get a taste of the local shopping with Ferry Building Marketplace, admire the masterpieces at Asian Art Museum, and see the interesting displays at Exploratorium.
For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco itinerary builder.
Getting from St. Helena to San Francisco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Traveling from St. Helena in May, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 53°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 8 nights
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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.On the 1st (Wed), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, hike along Mariposa Grove, and tour the pleasant surroundings at May Lake Trailhead.
To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park tour itinerary maker tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from San Francisco in May since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 34°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz — 3 nights
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Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Cruz: LJB Farms (in San Martin) and Big Basin Redwoods State Park (in Boulder Creek). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, cruise along West Cliff Drive, find something for the whole family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Cruz trip itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Santa Cruz. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Santa Cruz: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Monterey.
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Monterey — 5 nights
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Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Step out of Monterey with an excursion to Pfeiffer State Beach in Big Sur--about 1 hour away. There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and sample some tasty brews at Monterey Bay Food Tours.
For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel planning app.
Getting from Santa Cruz to Monterey by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Monterey are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F.
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For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Monterey travel planning app.
Getting from Santa Cruz to Monterey by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Monterey are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F.
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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.
Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
