33 days in Yellowstone National Park, New York City & Washington DC Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): take in the natural beauty of West Thumb Geyser Basin, appreciate the extensive heritage of Uncle Tom's Trail, and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, witness a stunning natural landmark at Sapphire Pool, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Upper Geyser Basin.

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In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can fly to New York City.

On the 3rd (Thu), contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial and then take in the pleasant sights at Central Park. On the 4th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, then enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, and then race across the water with a speed boat tour.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to New York City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August: highs in New York City hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.

Change things up with these side-trips from Washington DC: Luray (Stony Man Mountain Overlook & Luray Caverns), Sandy Spring (The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring, Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes, &more) and Gettysburg (Equestrian Monument to Major General John Sedgwick, Gettysburg National Military Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C.