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 lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Empire State Building, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line, and examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial.

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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 a bit cooler 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 21st (Thu) 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.

Visiting Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and S Rim Trail will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Fountain Paint Pot, explore the striking landscape at Natural Bridge Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, and trek along North Rim Trail.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Yellowstone National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in May, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, around 27°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Stanley.

Stanley is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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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, you will find days in Stanley are a bit warmer (61°F), and nights are about the same (29°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Sentinel Dome and Mariposa Grove. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Nevada Falls Loop, get great views at Valley View, stroll through Panorama Trail, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA.

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Getting from Stanley to Yosemite National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 10 hours. Other options: 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 your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Alcatraz Island and Fishing Charters & Tours. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, hike along San Francisco Bay Trail, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and get great views at Twin Peaks.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 71°F to lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Bright Angel Trail and Rim Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio, trek along South Kaibab Trail, and take a memorable drive along East Rim Drive.

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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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 85°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to 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 11th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch and then take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Moab in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June, expect Moab to be a bit warmer, temps between 95°F and 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) 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.

Get outdoors at Roaring Fork and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, trek along Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, and admire all the interesting features of Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking.

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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. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. 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 16th (Tue) so you can fly back home.