26 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Frankfurt
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Las Vegas
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San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park
— 2 nights
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Zion National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Moab
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Arches National Park
— 2 nights
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Monument Valley
— 1 night
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Lake Powell
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Los Angeles
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Santa Barbara
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Monterey
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San Francisco
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Las Vegas — 1 night
Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas journey maker site.
Frankfurt, Germany to Las Vegas is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Frankfurt to Las Vegas is minus 9 hours. When traveling from Frankfurt in September, plan for much warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 39°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 25°C. You will leave for San Francisco on the 2nd (Sat).
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read San Francisco road trip app.
You can fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between 28°C and 17°C. On the 2nd (Sat), you're off to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights
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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.Keep things going the next day: explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, explore the striking landscape at Cloud's Rest, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls.
To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Expect cooler evenings in Yosemite National Park when traveling from San Francisco in September, with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park — 1 night
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Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.
To find traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Zion National Park trip builder website.
Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Zion National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Yosemite National Park to Zion National Park is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 34°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): stop by Ruby's Inn, then take in breathtaking views at Agua Canyon, then take in the dramatic natural features at Bryce Amphitheatre, and finally hike along Navajo Loop Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Thu): hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, then explore the stunning scenery at Ponderosa Canyon, then take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Three Wisemen.
To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park attractions planner.
Drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Zion National Park in September: high temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to Moab.
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Red Desert
The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Moab trip simple and quick.
You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in September, with highs in Moab at 34°C and lows at 15°C. On the 8th (Fri), you'll travel to Arches National Park.
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Arches National Park — 2 nights
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A Red Rock Wonderland
Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch, don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Double Arch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Pine Tree Arch, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Devils Garden Trailhead, then take in the dramatic natural features at Turret Arch, and finally stroll through Pine Tree Arch Trail.
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Arches National Park vacation app.
Traveling by car from Moab to Arches National Park takes an hour. In September, daily temperatures in Arches National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): admire all the interesting features of Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, see Off-Road Tours, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Wildcat Trail and then walk around Sandstone Tours.
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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Monument Valley takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Lake Powell.
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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Monument Valley takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Lake Powell.
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Lake Powell — 1 night
Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): trek along Rainbow Bridge Trail.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Lake Powell trip itinerary builder app.
Drive from Monument Valley to Lake Powell in 6 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Monument Valley in September since evenings lows in Lake Powell dip to 20°C. On the 12th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, then take some stellar pictures from Maricopa Point, and finally get great views at Powell Point.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park itinerary planning app.
Drive from Lake Powell to Grand Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. When traveling from Lake Powell in September, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to travel to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and then explore and take pictures at 26-Mile Bike Path. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.
To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Los Angeles route planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Los Angeles. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September: highs in Los Angeles hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
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The American Riviera
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): engage your brain at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, then identify plant and animal life at Douglas Family Preserve, and then see what you can catch with Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charter. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Carpinteria State Beach, then kick back and relax at Oxnard Beach Park, then walk around Serra Cross Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Butterfly Beach.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara trip maker.
Getting from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in September; daily highs in Santa Barbara reach 30°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): stroll around Dennis the Menace Park, grab your bike and head to Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally pause for some photo ops at The Cannery Row Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at McWay Falls, then kick back and relax at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Carmel River State Beach.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Monterey route planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Monterey takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in September, you will find days in Monterey are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Monterey takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in September, you will find days in Monterey are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 6 nights
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City by the Bay
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Marin Headlands and Lands End. When in San Francisco, make a side trip to see Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, approximately Mill Valley away. Enjoy San Francisco some more: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, walk around Presidio of San Francisco, examine the collection at Walt Disney Family Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island.
For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.
You can drive from Monterey to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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You can drive from Monterey to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
