30 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Speed Boats Tours and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. There's much more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

Washington DC to New York City is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in May, you will find days in New York City are little chillier (69°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Prismatic Spring. There's still lots to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Fountain Paint Pot, stroll through Observation Point Trail, admire the sheer force of Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, and explore the activities along Dragon's Mouth Springs.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park day trip app.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Yellowstone National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. When traveling from New York City in May, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 53°F, while nights are colder with lows around 27°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Stanley.

Stanley is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. On the 29th (Fri), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Stanley holiday planner.

You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Stanley in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, expect nights in Stanley to be about the same, around 29°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) 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.

Visiting Sentinel Dome and Wapama Falls will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Nevada Falls Loop, see human ingenuity at work at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park attractions planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Stanley to Yosemite National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Stanley to Yosemite National Park is minus 1 hour. In May in Yosemite National Park, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 34°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Get in touch with nature at Alcatraz Island and Fishing Charters & Tours. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, get great views at Twin Peaks, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and stroll around Golden Gate Park.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, you will find days in San Francisco are little chillier (71°F), and nights are somewhat warmer (55°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Get outdoors at Bright Angel Trail and Inner Canyon. The adventure continues: hike along Rim Trail, take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park tour itinerary planner.

Getting from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of subway, bus, and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be slightly colder, around 42°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 85°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

On the 12th (Fri), hike along Double Arch and then explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Moab attractions site.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Moab takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June, with highs in Moab at 95°F and lows at 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Escape the urban bustle at Roaring Fork and Mount LeConte. There's still lots to do: cruise along Newfound Gap Road, take in the dramatic scenery at Spruce Flats Falls, stroll through Alum Cave Trail, and hike along Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park tour itinerary site.

Getting from Moab to Great Smoky Mountains National Park by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Moab to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traveling from Moab in June, you will find days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are a bit cooler (86°F), and nights are about the same (66°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly back home.