8 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip builder site.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to San Francisco. May in San Francisco sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Bakersfield.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, get engrossed in the history at Kern County Museum, and then examine the collection at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bakersfield sightseeing planning website.

You can drive from San Francisco to Bakersfield in 4.5 hours. In May, Bakersfield is a bit warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 85°F and lows of 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): trek along Boca Negra Canyon, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Albuquerque day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bakersfield to Albuquerque takes 12 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bakersfield to Albuquerque. In May, Albuquerque is a bit cooler than Bakersfield - with highs of 77°F and lows of 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): make a trip to Beale Street, then get engrossed in the history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and finally steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Memphis itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Albuquerque to Memphis takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Albuquerque in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Memphis, with lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): have some family-friendly fun at Kingmakers Board Game Parlour, then see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Joseph Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Memphis to Columbus takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Columbus due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Memphis in May; daily highs in Columbus reach 74°F and lows reach 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Harrisburg.

Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): examine the collection at Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, then don't miss a visit to Harrisburg Holocaust Monument, then catch some excitement at Outside The Box Escape Room, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Harrisburg travel planning tool.

Getting from Columbus to Harrisburg by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Harrisburg, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): see the interesting displays at 9/11 Memorial and then take in the pleasant sights at Central Park. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of the Transfiguration, then go for a walk through Times Square, then make a trip to Empire State Building, and finally go for a walk through The High Line.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

You can drive from Harrisburg to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in New York City are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to fly back home.