30 days in United States Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): walk around Olympic Sculpture Park and then take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip itinerary planner.

Munich, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Munich to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Munich in August since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to ride a ferry to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Escape the urban bustle at Hurricane Ridge and Sol Duc Falls. Step out of Olympic National Park with an excursion to Rain Forest Nature Trail in Quinault--about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Rialto Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Crescent, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Olympus.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Seattle in August, expect Olympic National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier and then trek along Skyline Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Narada Falls, then appreciate the views at Paradise Valley, then hike along Paradise Loop, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary builder site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park. When traveling from Olympic National Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mount Rainier National Park: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 8th (Tue), delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, then trek along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, then cruise along Generals Hwy, and finally hike along Congress Trail.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary maker tool.

Fly from Mount Rainier National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August, expect Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 41°C and 20°C. You'll set off for Death Valley National Park on the 10th (Thu).

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

For photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Death Valley National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August since evenings lows in Death Valley National Park dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (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 Half Dome and Tuolumne Meadows. There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, and make a trip to Olmsted Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are little chillier (32°C), and nights are colder (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

On the 15th (Tue), kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the San Simeon road trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Simeon. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in August: high temperatures in San Simeon hover around 40°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to San Francisco.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Painted Ladies. There's much more to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, shop like a local with Union Square, and stroll around Golden Gate Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco vacation planner.

Traveling by car from San Simeon to San Francisco takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from San Simeon in August, plan for cooler days and about the same nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Whirlpool State Park has been added to your itinerary.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Niagara Falls day trip website.

Getting from San Francisco to Niagara Falls by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and train. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Niagara Falls is 3 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Niagara Falls, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Corning Museum of Glass has been added to your itinerary.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Watkins Glen trip itinerary builder app.

Drive from Niagara Falls to Watkins Glen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Watkins Glen. On the 23rd (Wed), you're off to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC online trip maker.

Getting from Watkins Glen to Washington DC by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Watkins Glen in August; daily highs in Washington DC reach 36°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can take a train to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Independence National Historical Park.

To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Philadelphia online travel route planner.

Getting from Washington DC to Philadelphia by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Wall Street as well as Fifth Avenue. The adventure continues: go for a walk through Central Park, walk around The High Line, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, and examine the collection at New York Public Library.

For reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City online vacation planner.

Getting from Philadelphia to New York City by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 29th (Tue), you'll travel back home.