24 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States trip planner
Start: Frankfurt
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Seattle
— 3 nights
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Forks
— 2 nights
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Astoria
— 2 nights
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Pacific City
— 1 night
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Coos Bay
— 1 night
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Crescent City
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Ashland
— 3 nights
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Crater Lake National Park
— 2 nights
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Chester
— 1 night
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South Lake Tahoe
— 2 nights
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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End: Frankfurt
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Seattle — 3 nights
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Emerald City
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.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Museum of Flight and Sky View Observatory. Museum-lovers will appreciate Chihuly Garden and Glass and LeMay - America's Car Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Tacoma (Chihuly Bridge of Glass & Museum of Glass). There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, take in nature's colorful creations at Washington Park Arboretum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bruce Lee Grave Site, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.
To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle trip itinerary builder website.
Frankfurt, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Frankfurt to Seattle is minus 9 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Forks.
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Forks — 2 nights
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Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. On the next day, stroll through Rialto Beach, examine the collection at Forks Timber Museum, then see the interesting displays at John's Beachcombing Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Third Beach, and finally stroll through First Beach.
For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Forks day trip planner.
You can drive from Seattle to Forks in 4 hours. Traveling from Seattle in September, expect little chillier with lows of 11°C in Forks. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Astoria.
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For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Forks day trip planner.
You can drive from Seattle to Forks in 4 hours. Traveling from Seattle in September, expect little chillier with lows of 11°C in Forks. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Astoria.
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Astoria — 2 nights
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Spirit of the Columbia
Astoria, named for famed fur trader John Jacob Astor, resides near the mouth of the Columbia River.On the 13th (Wed), admire the striking features of Museum of Whimsy. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Seaside Beach, see the interesting displays at Seaside Inverted Experience, take in the exciting artwork at Icefire Glassworks, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally contemplate the long history of Lewis & Clark Salt Works.
To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Astoria road trip planning tool.
You can drive from Forks to Astoria in 4 hours. September in Astoria sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Pacific City.
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Pacific City — 1 night
Pacific City is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Pacific City road trip site.
Getting from Astoria to Pacific City by car takes about 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Astoria to Pacific City is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. On the 16th (Sat), you're off to Coos Bay.
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Getting from Astoria to Pacific City by car takes about 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Astoria to Pacific City is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. On the 16th (Sat), you're off to Coos Bay.
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Coos Bay — 1 night
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Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. On the 16th (Sat), trek along South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, take an in-depth tour of Coos History Museum, examine the collection at Coos Art Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Bastendorff Beach, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Cape Arago Lighthouse.
For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Coos Bay road trip app.
Traveling by car from Pacific City to Coos Bay takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Pacific City to Coos Bay, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Crescent City.
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For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Coos Bay road trip app.
Traveling by car from Pacific City to Coos Bay takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Pacific City to Coos Bay, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Crescent City.
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Crescent City — 1 night
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Crescent City is the county seat and only incorporated city in Del Norte County, California. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): stroll through Enderts Beach, trek along Stout Grove, trek along Point St George Park, then cruise along Pebble Beach, and finally get engrossed in the history at Battery Point Lighthouse.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Crescent City day trip planner.
You can drive from Coos Bay to Crescent City in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can drive to Ashland.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Crescent City day trip planner.
You can drive from Coos Bay to Crescent City in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can drive to Ashland.
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Ashland — 3 nights
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Ashland is a city in Jackson County, in the State of Oregon. Crater Rock Museum and Bear Hotel Artworks Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Troon Vineyard. Change things up with these side-trips from Ashland: Jacksonville (Red Lily Vineyards & Jacksonville Cemetery), Caprice Vineyards (in Central Point) and Wooldridge Creek Winery (in Grants Pass). And it doesn't end there: indulge your senses at Main Street Adventure Tours, do a tasting at Dana Campbell Vineyards, look for gifts at Bloomsbury Books, and shop like a local with Gathering Glass Studio.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Ashland trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Crescent City to Ashland by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Crescent City in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ashland: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Crater Lake National Park.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Ashland trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Crescent City to Ashland by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Crescent City in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ashland: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Crater Lake National Park.
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Crater Lake National Park — 2 nights
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Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.On the 21st (Thu), hike along Sun Notch Trail, cruise along Rim Dr, then trek along Pinnacles Trail, then stroll through Garfield Peak, and finally stroll through Cleetwood Cove Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Annie Creek Canyon, hike along Castle Crest Wildflower Trail, trek along Union Creek Trail, then take a memorable drive along Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at National Creek Falls.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Crater Lake National Park tour planner.
Traveling by car from Ashland to Crater Lake National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Crater Lake National Park can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Chester.
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Chester — 1 night
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Chester is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Juniper Lake, explore the activities along Lake Almanor, and then look for gifts at Lassen Gift Company.
Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Chester trip simple and quick.
Traveling by car from Crater Lake National Park to Chester takes 5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Crater Lake National Park in September since evenings lows in Chester dip to 19°C. On the 24th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to South Lake Tahoe.
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Traveling by car from Crater Lake National Park to Chester takes 5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Crater Lake National Park in September since evenings lows in Chester dip to 19°C. On the 24th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 2 nights
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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.On the 24th (Sun), get a taste of the local shopping with Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery and then stroll through Nevada Beach Campground. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baldwin Beach, explore the activities along Fallen Leaf Lake, then stroll through Angora Lakes Climb, and finally stroll the grounds of Genoa Cemetery.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the South Lake Tahoe trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Chester to South Lake Tahoe takes 3.5 hours. When traveling from Chester in September, plan for a bit cooler days in South Lake Tahoe, with highs around 26°C, while nights are colder with lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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Genoa Cemetery, Fallen Leaf Lake, D.L. Bliss State Park, Angora Lakes Climb, Nevada Beach Campground
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ferry Building Marketplace and Mumm Napa. Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods National Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Healdsburg (Gary Farrell Winery, Gracianna Winery, &more), Balloon Rides (in Napa) and VJB Cellars (in Kenwood). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, contemplate the waterfront views at San Francisco Bay, take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden, and get a taste of the local shopping with Bay Street.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our San Francisco trip planner.
You can fly from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
