40 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Zurich
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
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Palm Springs
— 4 nights
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Joshua Tree National Park
— 2 nights
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Mojave
— 2 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 5 nights
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Page
— 3 nights
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Monument Valley
— 2 nights
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Zion National Park
— 3 nights
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Las Vegas
— 4 nights
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Bishop
— 1 night
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
— 2 nights
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End: Zurich
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Step out of the city life by going to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Santa Monica State Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Rodeo Drive. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, about 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: browse the collection at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and don't miss a visit to Walt Disney Concert Hall.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles driving holiday planning app.
Zurich, Switzerland to Los Angeles is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zurich in March, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 14°C, while days are much hotter, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.
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Zurich, Switzerland to Los Angeles is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zurich in March, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 14°C, while days are much hotter, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.
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Dolphin & Whale Watching, The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, Rodeo Drive, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
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Palm Springs — 4 nights
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Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get in touch with nature at Off-Road Tours and Indian Canyons. Venture out of the city with trips to Old Town Temecula (in Temecula), El Paseo Shopping District (in Palm Desert) and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (in Borrego Springs).
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Palm Springs road trip planning app.
You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.
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You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Joshua Tree National Park — 2 nights
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Keep things going the next day: trek along Lost Palms Oasis Trail, get engrossed in the history at General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, and then hike along Cottonwood Spring.
To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Joshua Tree National Park driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, Joshua Tree National Park is little chillier than Palm Springs - with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Mojave.
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Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, Joshua Tree National Park is little chillier than Palm Springs - with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Mojave.
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Mojave — 2 nights
On the 7th (Fri), hike along Mojave Trail.
To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Mojave trip planner.
Traveling by car from Joshua Tree National Park to Mojave takes 3.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Mojave are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Traveling by car from Joshua Tree National Park to Mojave takes 3.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Mojave are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 5 nights
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Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bright Angel History Room and Yavapai Geology Museum. Visiting Bright Angel Trail and South Kaibab Trail will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Desert View Watchtower, get great views at Mather Point, get a taste of the local shopping with Lookout Studio, and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Grand Canyon National Park journey planner.
You can drive from Mojave to Grand Canyon National Park in 6 hours. Traveling from Mojave to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Mojave, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of -3°C. On the 13th (Thu), you're off to Page.
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You can drive from Mojave to Grand Canyon National Park in 6 hours. Traveling from Mojave to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Mojave, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of -3°C. On the 13th (Thu), you're off to Page.
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Page — 3 nights
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Center of Canyon Country
Visiting Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Northern Arizona Guide Service. Step out of Page to go to Kanab and see Moqui Cave, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. It doesn't end there: stroll through Hanging Gardens Trail.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Page day trip planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, expect nights in Page to be much hotter, around 10°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Monument Valley.
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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, expect nights in Page to be much hotter, around 10°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 2 nights
Keep things going the next day: see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours and then see Off-Road Tours.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley online trip builder.
You can drive from Page to Monument Valley in 2.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Page in April: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 22°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Zion National Park.
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You can drive from Page to Monument Valley in 2.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Page in April: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 22°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park — 3 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Zion National Park and The Narrows. Get in touch with nature at Angel's Landing and Zion Shuttle. The adventure continues: cruise along Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.
To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Zion National Park driving holiday planning site.
Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Zion National Park takes 5.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Las Vegas.
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Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Zion National Park takes 5.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 4 nights
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Sin City
Your inner history buff will appreciate The Strip and Chloride, Arizona. Museum-lovers will get to explore Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah and The Neon Museum. When in Las Vegas, make a side trip to see Historic Route 66 Museum in Kingman, approximately Kingman away. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through The LINQ Promenade, examine the collection at Counts Kustoms, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
To find more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas online trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Zion National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zion National Park in April: highs in Las Vegas hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bishop.
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Getting from Zion National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zion National Park in April: highs in Las Vegas hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bishop.
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Bishop — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the landscape on two wheels at Buttermilk Rd and then hike along Bishop Pass Trail.
To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bishop holiday planner.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Bishop in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Bishop, with lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Yosemite National Park.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bishop holiday planner.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Bishop in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Bishop, with lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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Your inner history buff will appreciate Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Yosemite Valley Chapel. Explore hidden gems such as Sentinel Dome and Yosemite, Tunnel View. Spend the 29th (Sat) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at McGurk Meadow, take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, and explore the striking landscape of Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA.
To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip app.
Traveling by car from Bishop to Yosemite National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Bishop in April, with highs in Yosemite National Park at 17°C and lows at -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park road trip app.
Traveling by car from Bishop to Yosemite National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Bishop in April, with highs in Yosemite National Park at 17°C and lows at -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
Museum-lovers will appreciate California State Railroad Museum and Cable Car Museum. Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Venture out of the city with trips to Crocker Art Museum (in Sacramento) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). Dedicate the 4th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lands End, and examine the collection at Golden State Model Railroad Museum.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco online driving holiday planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco online driving holiday planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
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City of Angels
Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): examine the collection at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, then admire the masterpieces at The Broad, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles sightseeing planner.
Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in May, with highs in Los Angeles at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in May, with highs in Los Angeles at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.
