60 days in United States Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Photography Tours and Gulliver's Gate. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park (in Barnegat Light), Duke Farms (in Hillsborough) and Cattus Island County Park (in Toms River). There's still lots to do: get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, see the interesting displays at The Morgan Library & Museum, admire the landmark architecture of The Oculus, and take in panoramic vistas at Trump Tower.

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London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. April in New York City sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Old Rag Mountain Hike and U.S. National Arboretum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like White Oak Canyon Trail and National Law Enforcement Museum. The adventure continues: deepen your knowledge of military history at Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I, appreciate the history behind Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, admire the landmark architecture of DAR Museum, and contemplate the long history of Anderson House.

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Getting from New York City to Washington DC by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from New York City in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Washington DC, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail and Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. Get outdoors at Alpaca Magic USA and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Orlando: West Orange Trail (in Apopka), Fishing Charters & Tours (in Kissimmee) and Withlacoochee State Trail (in Inverness). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Princess Place Preserve, delve into the lush surroundings at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, ponder the world of politics at City Hall, and admire the majestic nature at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.

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Getting from Washington DC to Orlando by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in April; daily highs in Orlando reach 34°C and lows reach 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Get outdoors at Kayaking & Canoeing and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Ultimate Swamp Adventures. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: Joseph T. Jones Statue (in Gulfport) and Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom). Next up on the itinerary: partake in some friendly competition at Escape My Room New Orleans, look for all kinds of wild species at Old River Road Plantation Adventure, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to New Orleans takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Orlando in April, plan for a bit cooler days in New Orleans, with highs around 25°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Hermit Trail and Inner Canyon. Step off the beaten path and head to Moran Point and Lipan Point. Step out of Grand Canyon National Park to go to Supai and see Mooney Falls, which is approximately 1h 05 min away. There's lots more to do: cruise along East Rim Drive, take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, examine the collection at Kolb Studio, and walk around Indian Garden.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park. While traveling from New Orleans, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Mount Charleston and Dig This. Take a break from the city and head to Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Vegas: Wolf Creek Golf Club (in Mesquite) and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (in Alamo). There's lots more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, get your game on at Apocalypse Vegas, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and have fun at Strip Gun Club.

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Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, you will find days in Las Vegas are somewhat warmer (31°C), and nights are much warmer (16°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lions, Tigers & Bears and Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological. Get in touch with nature at Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail and Shell Beach. Step out of San Diego to go to Oceanside and see Dolphin & Whale Watching, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, admire all the interesting features of Mission Beach Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Mission Bay Park, and head off the coast to Harbor and Shelter Islands.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to San Diego takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Step out of the city life by going to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hollywood Wax Museum and America Tropical Interpretive Center. Step out of Los Angeles to go to Santa Monica and see Santa Monica Mountains, which is approximately 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Ripley's Believe It or Not!, put a fun spin on your tour with Fantastic Race, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and don't miss a visit to Hollywood Bowl Overlook.

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Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Badger Pass Ski Area and Elizabeth Lake. Discover out-of-the-way places like Curry Village Ice Rink and Cathedral Beach Picnic Area. There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Hoffmann, hike along Mono Pass Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

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Do a combination of flight and car from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 21°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive 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 Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. Escape the urban bustle at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve. Change things up with a short trip to Lafayette Reservoir in Lafayette (about 36 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Tule Elk Preserve, walk around Crissy Field, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, and explore the striking landscape of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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Drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Visiting Old Gardiner Road and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Beryl Spring and Steamboat Geyser. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yellowstone National Park: String Lake (in Grand Teton National Park) and Two Top (in West Yellowstone). There's lots more to do: take in the natural beauty of Terrace Spring, hike along Artists’ Paintpots, explore and take pictures at Grand Loop Road, and take in the dramatic natural features at Gibbon Falls.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, shuttle, and car; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in May, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, around -3°C, while days are slightly colder, around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.