61 days in United States Itinerary
61 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States Trip Planner
Start: London
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San Francisco
— 14 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 16 nights
Drive
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Phoenix
— 17 nights
Fly
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Chicago
— 12 nights
Fly
End: London
Thu, Sep 1 - Mon, Oct 31
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, see a show at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, and visit Fisherman's Wharf.
To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read San Francisco day trip tool.
London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from London in September, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. On the 15th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Step out of Grand Canyon National Park with an excursion to Havasu Falls in Supai--about 1h 5 min away. On the 17th (Sat), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, trek along Bright Angel Point, get great views at Hopi Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail.
To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park tour itinerary app.
You can do a combination of flight and bus from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park in 8.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car to Phoenix.
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Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Explore Phoenix's surroundings by going to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (in Coolidge), Scottsdale (Taliesin West, Hawaiian Experience Spa, &more) and St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (in Florence). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, relax and rejuvenate at Spa Avania, admire the masterpieces at Heard Museum, and explore the striking landscape at Hole in the Rock.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Phoenix visit planner.
Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Phoenix by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. In October, Phoenix is much hotter than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Chicago.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Phoenix visit planner.
Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Phoenix by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. In October, Phoenix is much hotter than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Chicago.
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Wolff's Flea Market (in Rosemont), Naperville (Riverwalk Lot & Adagio Teas) and Chicago Botanic Garden (in Glencoe). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and take in the waterfront at Navy Pier.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Chicago journey builder tool.
Getting from Phoenix to Chicago by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Phoenix to Chicago due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Phoenix in October, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Chicago: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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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.
