58 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at White House, and pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC travel route planner.

Newark to Washington DC is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly to Key West.

Key West is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, identify plant and animal life at Vandenberg Wreck, get engrossed in the history at Truman Little White House, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Key West route website.

Fly from Washington DC to Key West in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Washington DC in May: high temperatures in Key West hover around 85°F and lows are around 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can fly to Tampa.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then kick back and relax at Clearwater Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Tampa trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Tampa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Key West in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Tampa, with lows of 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery, take in nature's colorful creations at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, and take a stroll through Downtown Nashville.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Nashville trip planner.

You can drive from Tampa to Nashville in 10.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Tampa to Nashville is minus 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Tampa in May, with highs in Nashville at 80°F and lows at 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Siloam Springs.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): take an exotic tour of Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari and then admire the majestic nature at Natural Falls State Park.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Siloam Springs online route maker.

You can drive from Nashville to Siloam Springs in 8.5 hours. In June in Siloam Springs, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Dallas.

Explore Dallas' surroundings by going to Fort Worth (Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery & Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, enjoy breathtaking views from Reunion Tower, and admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Dallas trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Siloam Springs to Dallas by car takes about 5.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Siloam Springs in June: high temperatures in Dallas hover around 92°F and lows are around 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 9th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Mather Point, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, and explore and take pictures at East Rim Drive.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park day trip website.

Getting from Dallas to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dallas to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Dallas in June: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 85°F, while lows dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.

On the 13th (Tue), take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Las Vegas road trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 103°F, while lows dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to fly to San Diego.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, and have fun at Balboa Park.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the San Diego online route planner.

Getting from Las Vegas to San Diego by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect much colder days and slightly colder nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) 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 Sentinel Dome, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cathedral Lake Trail, trek along Mariposa Grove, and admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary builder app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Diego to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Diego, expect a bit warmer days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 79°F to lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Yellowstone National Park.

Go for a jaunt from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park to see Grand Teton about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, get impressive views of Mud Volcano, contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake, and take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 18.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, shuttle, and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, expect Yellowstone National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 66°F and 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Rapid City.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rapid City: Wall Drug (in Wall), Badlands National Park (Loop Road & Badlands Wall) and Custer (Needles Eye Tunnel, Sylvan Lake, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Tower National Monument, get in on the family fun at Storybook Island, and examine the collection at South Dakota Air and Space Museum.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Rapid City itinerary planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Rapid City in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, expect nights in Rapid City to be much warmer, around 62°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 85°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, wander the streets of The Magnificent Mile, take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier, and ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Chicago day trip app.

You can fly from Rapid City to Chicago in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Rapid City to Chicago is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Mammoth Cave National Park.

On the 14th (Fri), get to know the resident critters at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, explore the fascinating underground world of Diamond Caverns, explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, and then hike along Fat Man's Misery.

For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Mammoth Cave National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Chicago to Mammoth Cave National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.