26 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at White House, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Washington DC online road trip planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Washington DC is an approximately 25-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Melbourne to Washington DC. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in August; daily highs in Washington DC reach 36°C and lows reach 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to fly to New York City.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and make a trip to Empire State Building.

To see traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the New York City itinerary planner.

Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. August in New York City sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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, identify plant and animal life at Hayden Valley, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pelican Creek Trail, and take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Yellowstone National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from New York City in August: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) 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: trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Piegan Pass, admire the sheer force of St.Mary Falls, and take in the dramatic natural features at Grinnell Glacier.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Glacier National Park travel planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August; daily highs in Glacier National Park reach 33°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to fly to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Seattle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Glacier National Park in August, Seattle is a bit warmer at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to 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, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, and explore the activities along Tenaya Lake.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park holiday maker app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Yosemite National Park. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Seattle in August since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower, then engage your brain at Exploratorium, and finally shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace.

Plan trip to San Francisco with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. On the 25th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.