36 days in United States Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Garden of the Gods and Hidee Gold Mine. Venture out of the city with trips to Climbing Tours (in Colorado Springs), River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs) and Carousel of Happiness (in Nederland). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at National Ballpark Museum, explore the world behind art at Denver Selfie Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at The International Church of Cannabis.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Denver trip maker site.

Barcelona, Spain to Denver is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Denver when traveling from Barcelona in July, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Woodland Park.

The City of Woodland Park is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Teller County, Colorado, United States and is immediately west of El Paso County and the unincorporated community of Crystola. On the 18th (Tue), get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures, contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Park Lake, and then stroll around Red Rocks Group Campground. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, and then see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Woodland Park tour planning site.

You can drive from Denver to Woodland Park in 2 hours. Traveling from Denver in July, things will get slightly colder in Woodland Park: highs are around 32°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Buena Vista.

The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Buena Vista online trip planner.

Drive from Woodland Park to Buena Vista in 1.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Woodland Park in July since evenings lows in Buena Vista dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Dinosaur.

Dinosaur is a Statutory Town located in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): make a trip to Dinosaur National Monument, hike along Harper's Corner, and then explore the striking landscape at Echo Park/Sand Canyon Trail. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire all the interesting features of Yampa Bench Road and then hike along Jones Hole Trail.

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You can drive from Buena Vista to Dinosaur in 5 hours. Traveling from Buena Vista in July, expect Dinosaur to be somewhat warmer, temps between 38°C and 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Attractions like Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley make great kid-friendly stops. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Mount Washburn, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, take in breathtaking views at S Rim Trail, and trek along North Rim Trail.

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Drive from Dinosaur to Yellowstone National Park in 7.5 hours. When traveling from Dinosaur in July, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 26°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can fly to Seattle.

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 28th (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, then take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Seattle day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Seattle: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Bring the kids along to Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, admire the landmark architecture of Coit Tower, wander the streets of Chinatown, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco sightseeing tool.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Seattle in July: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, and make a trip to Olmsted Point.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 7°C. On the 6th (Sun), you're off to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Universal's Islands of Adventure and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Have a day of magic on the 7th (Mon) at Magic Kingdom Park. Have a day of magic on the 10th (Thu) at Walt Disney World Resort. There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Fly from Yosemite National Park to Orlando in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Yosemite National Park to Orlando due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Orlando, with highs around 39°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and ponder the world of politics at White House.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Orlando in August, things will get little chillier in Washington DC: highs are around 36°C and lows about 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Family-friendly places like Central Park and Bronx Zoo will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read New York City tour planner.

Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.