19 days in United States Itinerary

Bristow is an unincorporated community of Prince William County in Northern Virginia about 30 miles from Washington, DC. In 2014, Bristow's postal area population was 29,346, a 287% increase since 2000; however, the Bristow community is formally included in the Linton Hall, Virginia census-designated place (CDP).Bristow is home to Jiffy Lube Live outdoor concert stage which was formerly known as the Nissan Pavilion.Bristow was voted "Best Place for Homeownership in Virginia" by the Nerd Wallet.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,910 people, 2,964 housing units, and 9,188 families residing in the town. To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bristow itinerary planner.

Philadelphia to Bristow is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 53°F. You will leave for Columbus on the 13th (Thu).

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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Columbus travel route website.

Explore your travel options from Bristow to Columbus with the Route module. In May in Columbus, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago trip planning app.

Getting from Columbus to Chicago by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Columbus to Chicago due to the time zone difference. In May in Chicago, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, cruise along Inspiration Point Vista, and then relax and rejuvenate at Lake Tahoe Yoga.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe planner.

Getting from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Chicago in May, with highs in South Lake Tahoe at 63°F and lows at 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) 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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Taft Point, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and then make a trip to Washburn Point. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then hike along Nevada Falls Loop, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip site.

Explore your travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. In May in Yosemite National Park, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge and then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco attractions planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to fly to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach and then kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Monica online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from San Francisco to Santa Monica in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In May in Santa Monica, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 58°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): meet the residents at San Diego Zoo.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip planner.

You can drive from Santa Monica to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. In May in San Diego, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) 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.

On the 23rd (Sun), get great views at Mather Point, then trek along South Kaibab Trail, then get great views at Grandview Point, and finally get great views at Lookout Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail and then explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Getting from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder nights when traveling from San Diego in May since evenings lows in Grand Canyon National Park dip to 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 26th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Zion National Park vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Zion National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, expect Zion National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 76°F and 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 27th (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Horseshoe Bend.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Page road trip app.

Drive from Zion National Park to Page in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Zion National Park in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 55°F in Page. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

To find reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Page to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve with the Route module. When traveling from Page in May, plan for little chillier days in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, with highs around 67°F, while nights are much colder with lows around 32°F. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the striking features of Downtown Presbyterian Church.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nashville journey maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Nashville. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Nashville. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in May, you will find days in Nashville are a bit warmer (80°F), and nights are much warmer (58°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll around Pullen Park.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Raleigh travel planner.

You can drive from Nashville to Raleigh in 9.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Nashville to Raleigh. In May, daily temperatures in Raleigh can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Chesterfield.

Chesterfield Court House is an unincorporated community that is the county seat of Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Pocahontas State Park.

Plan trip to Chesterfield with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Getting from Raleigh to Chesterfield by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. On the 31st (Mon), you'll travel to Bristow.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): experience rural life at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm and then witness the site of a historic battle at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Bristow trip website.

Explore your travel options from Chesterfield to Bristow with the Route module. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car back home.