15 days in Western US Itinerary

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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Chihuly Garden and Glass and The Museum of Flight. Visiting Alki Beach and Boat Tours & Water Sports will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Seahurst Beach Park in Burien (about 34 minutes away). There's much more to do: pick up some local products at Pike Place Market, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, make a trip to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and look for gifts at Glasshouse Studio.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Seattle day trip planning tool.

New Delhi, India to Seattle is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. You'll gain 13.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in September, expect Seattle to be cooler, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can fly to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Aurum Geyser, take in the dramatic scenery at Mystic Falls Trail, witness a stunning natural landmark at Beehive Geyser, and explore the activities along Firehole River.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park sightseeing website.

Getting from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Seattle, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 18°C to lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, then kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, and finally examine the collection at The Getty Center.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. In September, Los Angeles is warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can 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.

Visiting Glacier Point and Vernal Fall will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, cruise along Tioga Pass, and don't miss a visit to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Los Angeles in September, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 27°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. On the next day, visit Chinatown, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read San Francisco online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can fly back home.