52 days in United States Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and take a stroll through Times Square.

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Tirana, Albania to New York City is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Tirana to New York City due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Tirana in September, with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.

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, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, browse the collection at Library of Congress, and appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.

On the 18th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fourth Presbyterian Church, stroll around Milton Lee Olive Park, admire the striking features of Reliance Building, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, then stroll around Millennium Park, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, and finally ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, cruise along Firehole Lake Drive, and stroll through Mystic Falls Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Chicago in September: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 18°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Grand Teton National Park.

Spend the 26th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. Spend the 28th (Thu) exploring nature at Amphitheater Lake. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Teton Park Road, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, trek along Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, and admire the sheer force of Hidden Falls.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Teton National Park: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, trek along Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Hopi Point, and get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Grand Teton National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. When traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, shop like a local with The Strip, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, you will find days in Las Vegas are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are much hotter (18°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 12th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, shop like a local with Two Rodeo Drive, and admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. October in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel to 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, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, admire all the interesting features of Tioga Pass, and explore the activities along Tenaya Lake.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 22°C by day to -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, go for a walk through Lombard Street, shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in October: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls, explore the activities along Swiftcurrent Falls, take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and hike along Iceberg Lake Trail.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Glacier National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Glacier National Park. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: highs in Glacier National Park hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.

On the 27th (Fri), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, pick up some local products at Pike Place Market, then shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle. On the next day, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, see the interesting displays at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, then make a trip to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company.

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You can fly from Glacier National Park to Seattle in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to Seattle, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Glacier National Park in October: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.