32 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.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, and kick back and relax at Alki Beach.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Seattle online trip maker.

Munich, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Munich to Seattle. Traveling from Munich in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Seattle, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge, take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park, explore the activities along Lake Crescent, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Olympus.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Seattle in August, with highs in Olympic National Park at 26°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Paradise Valley, then hike along Skyline Trail, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.

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Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Olympic National Park in August, expect nights in Mount Rainier National Park to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, don't miss a visit to General Sherman Tree, and hike along Congress Trail.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.

Getting from Mount Rainier National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August; daily highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park reach 41°C and lows reach 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Fri) before leaving for 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, don't miss a visit to Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.

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Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are much colder (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

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

On the 15th (Tue), make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works, take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then admire all the interesting features of Artist's Drive, and finally take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon. Keep things going the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Funeral Mountains, take some stellar pictures from Dante's View, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Keane Wonder Mine, and finally trek along Red Pass.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in August: highs in Death Valley National Park hover around 43°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Fresno.

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

On the 17th (Thu), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, make a trip to Old Town Clovis, then walk around Woodward Regional Park, then admire the natural beauty at Shinzen Japanese Garden, and finally sample some tasty brews at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company.

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Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Fresno takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Fresno can reach 43°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Crissy Field, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and take a stroll through Union Square.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Fresno to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Fresno in August, plan for much colder days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Mon) before leaving for 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.

On the 22nd (Tue), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium of Niagara, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, Head underground at Cave of the Winds, take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, and finally try your luck at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed): stroll the grounds of Forest Lawn, then admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then make a trip to Canalside, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Fly from San Francisco to Niagara Falls in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and train. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to Niagara Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in August, expect nights in Niagara Falls to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. On the 24th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass, then get engrossed in the history at Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, then sample the tasty concoctions at Lakewood Vineyards, and finally admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park.

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Traveling by car from Niagara Falls to Watkins Glen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and taxi; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Watkins Glen when traveling from Niagara Falls in August, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, then pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the world of politics at White House, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and finally appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial.

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Traveling by flight from Watkins Glen to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Watkins Glen in August, things will get a bit warmer in Washington DC: highs are around 36°C and lows about 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, wander the streets of Times Square, don't miss a visit to Empire State Building, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

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You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.