8 days in United States Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House.

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Washington to Washington DC is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Washington in September, Washington DC is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sat): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to San Francisco takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, San Francisco is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser and then take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. Traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Yellowstone National Park: temperatures range from 60°F by day to 33°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the striking features of Empire State Building, stroll around The High Line, and make a trip to Rockefeller Center.

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You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to New York City in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive back home.