49 days in United States Itinerary

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Venture out of the city with trips to North Carolina Zoo (in Asheboro), Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (in Hendersonville) and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock). And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Falls Park on the Reedy, join the crowd at Zmax Dragway, have fun and explore at Discovery Place Science, and examine the collection at International Civil Rights Center & Museum.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Charlotte tour planner.

Frankfurt, Germany to Charlotte is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Frankfurt to Charlotte. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Frankfurt in April, with highs in Charlotte at 26°C and lows at 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rodanthe.

Rodanthe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. On the 29th (Sat), take a leisurely stroll along Rodanthe Pier and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Rodanthe day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Charlotte to Rodanthe takes 6 hours. In April in Rodanthe, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Hatteras Island.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hatteras Island trip site.

Traveling by car from Rodanthe to Hatteras Island takes an hour. Traveling from Rodanthe in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Hatteras Island, with lows of 14°C. On the 29th (Sat), you'll travel to Ocracoke.

Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): view the masterpieces at Over the Moon, enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, then look for all kinds of wild species at Ocracoke Pony Pens, and finally identify plant and animal life at Springers Point. Keep things going the next day: stroll the grounds of British Cemetery and then kick back and relax at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Ocracoke planner.

You can ride a ferry from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow time for travel to Charlotte.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charlotte: Mount Airy (Old City Jail & The Andy Griffith Museum) and JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain). See even more of Charlotte: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, bet on your favorite at Charlotte Motor Speedway, admire the natural beauty at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, and explore the world behind art at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Charlotte tour itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ocracoke to Charlotte takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and flight; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Ocracoke in May, Charlotte is a bit cooler at night with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 6th (Sat), shop like a local with The Strip, enjoy breathtaking views from Stratosphere Tower, and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas holiday planner.

You can fly from Charlotte to Las Vegas in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Charlotte in May, with highs in Las Vegas at 36°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Mojave.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): trek along Mojave Trail.

To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Mojave visit planner.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Mojave takes 3.5 hours. In May, Mojave is slightly colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Joshua Tree National Park is known for nature, trails, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the views at Hidden Valley Nature Trail, hike along Ryan Mountain, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cap Rock at Joshua Tree, and explore the striking landscape at Skull Rock.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Mojave to Joshua Tree National Park takes 3.5 hours. In May in Joshua Tree National Park, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kingman.

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Historic Route 66 Museum, then make a trip to Cool Springs Station, then stroll around Metcalf Park, and finally see the interesting displays at Kingman Army Air Field Museum.

To see photos and tourist information, read Kingman sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Joshua Tree National Park to Kingman takes 4 hours. Traveling from Joshua Tree National Park to Kingman, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in May since evenings lows in Kingman dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Sedona trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Kingman to Sedona in 3 hours. When traveling from Kingman in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Sedona: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 14°C at night. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 12th (Fri).

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 12th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Bright Angel Trail.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park journey planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Sedona in May, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be much colder, around 0°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, then explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, and finally take in breathtaking views at The Chains.

You can plan Page trip in no time by asking Klarna Trips to help create your itinerary.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May: highs in Page hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 14th (Sun), get outside with Outdoor Activities and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Muley Point Overlook, then see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum., and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Monument Valley trip planner.

You can drive from Page to Monument Valley in 2.5 hours. In May, Monument Valley is slightly colder than Page - with highs of 27°C and lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

On the 16th (Tue), take in the exciting artwork at Tom Till Gallery, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Arches National Park, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Fiend, and finally see Off-Road Tours.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Moab trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Moab takes 3 hours. May in Moab sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Fruita Schoolhouse, don't miss a visit to Fremont Petroglyphs, then steep yourself in history at Gifford Homestead, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Goosenecks Overlook.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Capitol Reef National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3 hours. Traveling from Moab in May, expect Capitol Reef National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 20°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, then take some stellar pictures from Sunrise Point, and finally get great views at Fairyland Point. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Rim Trail, then stroll through Queen's Garden Trail, then stroll through Sunset Point, and finally hike along Navajo Loop Trail.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Bryce Canyon National Park trip site.

You can drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. In May in Bryce Canyon National Park, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Observation Point, then hike along Angel's Landing, and then admire all the interesting features of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Zion National Park road trip planner.

Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May: high temperatures in Zion National Park hover around 28°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Las Vegas.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Zion National Park in May, you will find days in Las Vegas are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are much hotter (20°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): get great views at Dante's View, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, then cruise along Artist's Drive, then explore the activities along Badwater Basin, and finally explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Las Vegas in May, with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): trek along Mariposa Grove, then contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, and finally take some stellar pictures from Valley View. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park route maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Death Valley National Park in May: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at de Young Museum, walk around Golden Gate Park, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and finally go for a walk through Lombard Street.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our San Francisco online travel route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Monterey trip planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Monterey takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

On the 29th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Hearst Castle, take some stellar pictures from Ragged Point Overlook, then stop by Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and finally kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our San Simeon road trip planner.

Getting from Monterey to San Simeon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Monterey in May, expect nights in San Simeon to be about the same, around 10°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Barbara: Camarillo Premium Outlets (in Camarillo), Sunstone Winery (in Santa Ynez) and Ventura (Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat & Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path). There's lots more to do: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, observe the fascinating underwater world at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, take a leisurely stroll along Stearns Wharf, and get to know the resident critters at Santa Barbara Zoo.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Santa Barbara travel website.

Traveling by car from San Simeon to Santa Barbara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Simeon in May, expect nights in Santa Barbara to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are little chillier, around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, cruise along Mulholland Drive, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Will Rogers Memorial Park.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles vacation planner.

Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Santa Barbara - with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Mon) before leaving for home.