56 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Step off the beaten path and head to Zipline and Haleakala Crater. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia), Maui Tropical Plantation (in Wailuku) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Kihei). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Napili Beach, wander the streets of Lahaina Front Street, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Lahaina trip builder app.

Sydney, Australia to Lahaina is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 20 hours traveling from Sydney to Lahaina. When traveling from Sydney in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lahaina, with highs around 35°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 27°C. On the 6th (Sat), you'll travel to Seward.

For most visitors to this part of the world, the wild part of Alaska starts at Seward, a small port city that takes advantage of the region's natural beauty.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Resurrection Bay. Go for a jaunt from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park to see Exit Glacier about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Lahaina to Seward in 11 hours. The time zone difference moving from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is 1 hour. In September, Seward is cooler than Lahaina - with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tracy Arm Fjord and Helicopter Tours. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Juneau online trip builder.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Seward to Juneau in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to fly to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass. On the 14th (Sun), hike the day away at Highline Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Grinnell Glacier, trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Piegan Pass.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Glacier National Park visit planner.

Getting from Juneau to Glacier National Park by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and car. Traveling from Juneau to Glacier National Park, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Juneau in September, you will find days in Glacier National Park are somewhat warmer (24°C), and nights are slightly colder (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Step off the beaten path and head to New York Public Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to New York City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Glacier National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Cadillac Mountain and Photography Tours. There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, cruise along Park Loop Road, make a trip to Land Bridge to Bar Island, and identify plant and animal life at Shore Path.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor trip planner.

Getting from New York City to Bar Harbor by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Bar Harbor at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Arlington National Cemetery and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Korean War Veterans Memorial, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Bar Harbor to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bar Harbor in September, expect Washington DC to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can fly to Custer.

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sylvan Lake and Iron Mountain Road. Explore Custer's surroundings by going to The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs (in Hot Springs) and Presidential Trail (in Keystone). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel, take a memorable drive along Wildlife Loop Road, immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, and explore and take pictures at Needles Highway.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Custer online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Custer takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Washington DC to Custer, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in October, expect nights in Custer to be cooler, around 1°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Take a break from Yellowstone National Park with a short trip to Horseback Riding Tours in Gardiner, about 1h 50 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin, look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, and admire all the interesting features of Lamar Valley.

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You can fly from Custer to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Custer in October; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 9°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. There's more to do: soar above the sights with a balloon tour and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

For maps and tourist information, use the Moab online tour planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Yellowstone National Park to Moab in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October, you will find days in Moab are much hotter (25°C), and nights are a bit warmer (6°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow time for 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glacier Point and Half Dome. Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, and trek along Tuolumne Meadows.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park sightseeing planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Moab to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Moab to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Moab in October, expect Yosemite National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to San Francisco Bay and Japanese Tea Garden. There's much more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, pause for some photo ops at Coit Tower, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, and walk around Golden Gate Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, expect nights in San Francisco to be much hotter, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 26°C. On the 25th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.