53 days in United States Itinerary

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, get to know the resident critters at Alaska Zoo, look for all kinds of wild species at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and steep yourself in history at Oscar Anderson House Museum.

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Melbourne, Australia to Anchorage is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 19 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in July: high temperatures in Anchorage hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly to Juneau.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Tracy Arm Fjord.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Juneau trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Anchorage to Juneau takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Anchorage, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Juneau, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally make a trip to Space Needle. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel, then take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company.

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Traveling by flight from Juneau to Seattle takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Juneau to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Juneau in July, expect Seattle to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

On the 21st (Fri), hike the day away at Highline Trail. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Iceberg Lake Trail, appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden Wall, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Josephine, and admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Glacier National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Glacier National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Seattle in July, you will find days in Glacier National Park are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are a bit cooler (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

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, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and stroll through The High Line.

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Fly from Glacier National Park to New York City in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Glacier National Park to New York City is 2 hours. Traveling from Glacier National Park in July, New York City is much warmer at night with lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly to Washington DC.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and ponder the world of politics at White House.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

On the 2nd (Wed), get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. On the next day, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium, ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, then stroll around Millennium Park, and finally admire the striking features of Reliance Building.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Chicago online route planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. August in Chicago sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washburn, and contemplate the waterfront views at Morning Glory Pool.

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Getting from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in August, you will find days in Yellowstone National Park are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are colder (3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 11th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, trek along Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, and admire all the interesting features of East Rim Drive.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park online visit planner.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 9.5 hours. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.

On the 16th (Wed), see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, try to win big at New York New York Casino, then meet the residents at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, and finally try to win big at Mandalay Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, expect Las Vegas to be much warmer, temps between 45°C and 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly to Los Angeles.

Pack the 18th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 19th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in August; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to 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 natural features at Glacier Point, get great views at Half Dome, hike along Lembert Dome, and take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, expect much colder with lows of 7°C in Yosemite National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, walk around Crissy Field, and visit Fisherman's Wharf.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read San Francisco online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in San Francisco to be a bit warmer, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. On the 30th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.