61 days in United States Itinerary

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 2nd (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, cruise along East Rim Drive, get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail.

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Atlanta to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Atlanta in June, Grand Canyon National Park is cooler at night with lows of 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Step out of Las Vegas to go to Boulder City and see Hoover Dam, which is approximately 50 minutes away. There's much more 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 explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip builder website.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 103°F, while lows dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, about 36 minutes away. Pack the 11th (Tue) 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, make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Getting from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Las Vegas in June, plan for colder days in Los Angeles, with highs around 79°F, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along North Dome, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker site.

Explore your travel options from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, Yosemite National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, make a trip to Lombard Street, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 71°F by day to 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, tour in style with a train tour, get to know the resident critters at Alaska Zoo, and hike along Kincaid Park.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Anchorage in 6.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from San Francisco to Anchorage, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from San Francisco, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Anchorage, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

On the 28th (Fri), whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls and then take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Juneau trip planner.

You can fly from Anchorage to Juneau in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, daytime highs in Juneau are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge, take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ozette Loop Hike, and admire the sheer force of Bunch Creek Falls.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park itinerary builder site.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Juneau to Olympic National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone changes from Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

On the 3rd (Wed), make a trip to Space Needle, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and finally stroll around Woodland Park and Rose Garden. On the next day, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, then stroll around Waterfall Garden Park, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

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Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Seattle with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Olympic National Park in July, with highs in Seattle at 79°F and lows at 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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 breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, tour the pleasant surroundings at Purple Mountain Trail, trek along Inspiration Point, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Seattle in July: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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 12th (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. The adventure continues: trek along Taggart Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cascade Canyon Trail, admire the sheer force of Hidden Falls, and take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier View Turnout.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, expect nights in Grand Teton National Park to be about the same, around 44°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and then ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, then walk around Millennium Park, and finally explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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Fly from Grand Teton National Park to Chicago in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be much hotter in Chicago, with lows of 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, and take a stroll through Times Square.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our New York City attractions planner.

Fly from Chicago to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to New York City is 1 hour. July in New York City sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 72°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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, get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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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. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork, admire the sheer force of Spruce Flats Falls, take in the awesome beauty at Clingmans Dome, and hike along Grotto Falls Parking.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel back home.