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.

Escape the urban bustle at Speed Boats Tours and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal.

For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the 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. While traveling from Washington DC, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 69°F to lows of 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Fountain Paint Pot. And it doesn't end there: witness a stunning natural landmark at Beehive Geyser, look for all kinds of wild species at Firehole Canyon Drive, contemplate the geological forces at Monument Geyser Basin, and hike along Purple Mountain Trail.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park online travel planner.

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 (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in May, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be much colder, around 27°F, while days are little chillier, around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car to Stanley.

Stanley is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Stanley sightseeing planner.

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. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Stanley, with highs around 61°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) 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.

Get outdoors at Wapama Falls and Taft Point. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Nevada Falls Loop, tour the pleasant surroundings at Panorama Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and admire the engineering at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park sightseeing planner.

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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Stanley to Yosemite National Park. In May, daytime highs in Yosemite National Park are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Alcatraz Island and Fishing Charters & Tours. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, get great views at Twin Peaks, get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, and walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 71°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow 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.

Visiting Bright Angel Trail and Rim Trail will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, trek along Tonto Trail, and see Bar 10 Ranch.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip builder tool.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, bus, and shuttle. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 85°F, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Moab.

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

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Double Arch and then explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Moab trip itinerary tool.

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 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Get outdoors at Roaring Fork and Newfound Gap Road. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, hike along Alum Cave Trail, admire the striking features of Noah Bud Ogle Cabin, and stroll through Charlies Bunion.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park online tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Moab to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and subway. Traveling from Moab to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Moab, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ranging from highs of 86°F to lows of 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.