59 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, and take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco online day trip planner.

Auckland, New Zealand to San Francisco is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 20 hours traveling from Auckland to San Francisco. Traveling from Auckland in June, you will find days in San Francisco are somewhat warmer (25°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, trek along Tuolumne Meadows, stroll through Four Mile Trail, and admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park online tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Step out of Las Vegas to go to Boulder City and see Hoover Dam, which is approximately 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and shop like a local with The Strip.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip builder tool.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, things will get much hotter in Las Vegas: highs are around 47°C and lows about 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 16th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, admire all the interesting features of East Rim Drive, take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, and trek along Rim Trail.

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Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be much colder, temps between 34°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Colorado Springs takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Colorado Springs, with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

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 landmark architecture of Washington National Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Washington DC trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Colorado Springs to Washington DC takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Colorado Springs to Washington DC is 2 hours. Traveling from Colorado Springs in July, Washington DC is a bit warmer at night with lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wander the streets of Times Square, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our New York City day trip tool.

Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in New York City are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

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, don't miss a visit to Millennium Park, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Chicago trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Chicago takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Chicago. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in July since evenings lows in Chicago dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Spend the 1st (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. Spend the 31st (Mon) exploring nature at Amphitheater Lake. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Taggart Lake, admire the sheer force of Hidden Falls, stroll through Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Inspiration Point.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Teton National Park tour itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Grand Teton National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be much colder in Grand Teton National Park, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Yellowstone National Park.

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

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 Grand Geyser, get impressive views of Mud Volcano, and trek along Pelican Creek Trail.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park online day trip planner.

You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. In August, Yellowstone National Park is little chillier than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

On the 12th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, then explore the activities along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, then take in the exciting artwork at Glasshouse Studio, and finally see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Seattle trip site.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Seattle: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): get your bearings at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, then observe the fascinating underwater world at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Tue): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Juneau trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Seattle to Juneau in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Juneau due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Seattle in August, with highs in Juneau at 20°C and lows at 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): admire the majestic nature at Kachemak Bay State Park. On the 17th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Homer planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Juneau to Homer takes 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Make the 19th (Sat) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, steep yourself in history at Oscar Anderson House Museum, trek along Kincaid Park, and tour in style with a train tour.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Anchorage trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Homer to Anchorage by car takes about 4.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Anchorage are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to fly back home.