32 days in United States Itinerary

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: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the striking features of Empire State Building, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, and stop by Times Square.

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Dresden, Germany to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dresden to New York City is minus 6 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Dresden in July, with highs in New York City at 35°C and lows at 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can 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: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly to Buena Vista.

The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. On the 17th (Mon), trek along Mineral Belt Trail and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Buena Vista in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Washington DC in July, expect nights in Buena Vista to be colder, around 11°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

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 19th (Wed), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, cruise along East Rim Drive, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and get great views at Yaki Point.

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Getting from Buena Vista to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, hike along North Dome, get great views at Half Dome, and take in the dramatic scenery at Chilnualna Falls.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 28th (Fri), head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be a bit warmer, around 16°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Go for a jaunt from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park to see Grand Teton about 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, explore the activities along Morning Glory Pool, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lake Butte Overlook.

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Fly from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in July, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

On the 4th (Fri), hike the day away at Highline Trail. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Iceberg Lake, take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls.

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You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, expect Glacier National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, then shop like a local with Pike Place Market, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, then walk around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, then contemplate the waterfront views at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel.

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Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Seattle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to Seattle, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Glacier National Park in August since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can fly back home.