45 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and explore the galleries of SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

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Darwin, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll gain 17.5 hours traveling from Darwin to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Darwin in July; daily highs in San Francisco reach 26°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, trek along North Dome, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from San Francisco in July, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

On the 10th (Wed), find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Los Angeles, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at Mingei International Museum, walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, and see the world from above with Air Tours.

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Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: highs in San Diego hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 16th (Tue), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, explore and take pictures at East Rim Drive, and take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be little chillier, around 13°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Take a break from New York City with a short trip to Bronx Zoo in Bronx, about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: go for a walk through Central Park, walk around The High Line, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to New York City in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to New York City is 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 26°C in New York City. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, and ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol.

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Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly to Empire.

Empire is a village in Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): trek along Empire Bluff Trail, then trek along Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, then stop by The Cottage Book Shop, and finally cruise along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Keep things going the next day: trek along Pyramid Point Trail and then contemplate the long history of Fishtown.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Empire in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Washington DC in July: high temperatures in Empire hover around 28°C and lows are around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Swiftcurrent Falls, take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road, stroll through Iceberg Lake Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls.

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Fly from Empire to Glacier National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Empire to Glacier National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Empire in July, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Glacier National Park: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Spend the 2nd (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. The adventure continues: hike along Cascade Canyon Trail, take some stellar pictures from Snake River Overlook, take a memorable drive along Signal Mountain Summit Road, and stroll through Jenny Lake Trail.

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You can fly from Glacier National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Glacier National Park in August: high temperatures in Grand Teton National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Uncle Tom's Trail.

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Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 24°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Gillette.

Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gillette: Sheridan (King's Saddlery and Museum & Bighorn National Forest), Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (in Spearfish) and Devils Tower (Tower Trail, Devils Tower National Monument, &more). There's lots more to do: grab your bike and head to Campbell County Convention & Visitors Bureau, browse for treasures at Frontier Auto Museum, learn about winemaking at Belle Joli Winery Tasting Room, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Broken Boot Gold Mine.

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Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Gillette in 7.5 hours. In August, Gillette is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 34°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.