61 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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New York City
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Washington DC
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Chicago
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Key West
— 5 nights
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New Orleans
— 4 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 7 nights
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Drive to Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Honolulu, Oahu
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Sitka
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Seattle
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Yellowstone National Park
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New York City — 5 nights

Big Apple

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Memorial. Visit Ellis Island and St. Patrick's Cathedral for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: walk around Central Park, take in the pleasant sights at The High Line, wander the streets of Times Square, and see the interesting displays at New York Public Library.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our New York City trip planner.

Edinburgh, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Edinburgh to New York City due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Edinburgh in May, with highs in New York City at 24°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 5 nights

Visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and National Mall for their historical value. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Gallery of Art and The National Archives Museum. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Washington DC tour planner.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from New York City in June, expect nights in Washington DC to be about the same, around 24°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Chicago.
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Chicago — 1 night

Windy City

On the 7th (Fri), admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, don't miss a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, then stop by Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Chicago road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Chicago takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Washington DC to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, Chicago is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 5 nights

A Wondrous Diversity of Life

Escape the urban bustle at Roaring Fork and Chimneys Picnic Area. The adventure continues: admire all the interesting features of Newfound Gap Road, trek along Alum Cave Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and take a memorable drive along Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Great Smoky Mountains National Park road trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Key West.
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Key West — 5 nights

Conch Republic

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Cemetery. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Fort Zachary Taylor. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Key West: Pigeon Key (in Marathon) and Bahia Honda State Park (in Big Pine Key). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, explore the gorgeous colors at Vandenberg Wreck, steep yourself in history at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, and take an in-depth tour of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Key West travel route tool.

Fly from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Key West in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June, Key West is a bit warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 4 nights

The Big Easy

Get outdoors at Happiness Bayou Tours and Chalmette National Historical Park. Get some historical perspective at Garden District and Jackson Square. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Ursuline Convent Museum, sample the fine beverages at The Sazerac House, and explore the world behind art at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our New Orleans online road trip planner.

You can fly from Key West to New Orleans in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Key West to New Orleans. While traveling from Key West, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 33°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 7 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Bright Angel Point and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Visiting Bright Angel Trail and Grand Canyon Village will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: trek along Rim Trail, take a memorable drive along East Rim Drive, take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park road trip planning app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park takes 10.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New Orleans in June, expect much colder with lows of 6°C in Grand Canyon National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 2 nights

Sin City

On the 29th (Sat), explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): wander the streets of The Strip, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and then examine the collection at The Neon Museum.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 46°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 6 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Get in touch with nature at Sentinel Dome and Wapama Falls. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mariposa Grove, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, and see human ingenuity at work at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

Planning Yosemite National Park trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in June, with highs in Yosemite National Park at 30°C and lows at 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights

City by the Bay

Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. Your inner history buff will appreciate Golden Gate Bridge and Grace Cathedral. Change things up with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley (about 52 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: engage your brain at Exploratorium, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and stop by Chinatown.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco online tour itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 2 nights

City of Angels

On the 10th (Wed), find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: see a show at Walt Disney Concert Hall, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles day trip site.

You can fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in July, with highs in Los Angeles at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 4 nights

Big Pineapple

Do some cultural sightseeing at USS Arizona Memorial and Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument. Your inner history buff will appreciate National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Iolani Palace. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Haleiwa (Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach Park, &more). It doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Waikiki Beach and go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Honolulu road trip website.

Fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 7 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Honolulu when traveling from Los Angeles in July, with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Sitka.
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Sitka — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, and then admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House.

To see where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Sitka online tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Honolulu to Sitka in 12 hours. Traveling from Honolulu to Sitka, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Honolulu in July, things will get much colder in Sitka: highs are around 19°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights

Emerald City

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, and finally take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, and then don't miss a visit to Pioneer Square.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Sitka to Seattle in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Sitka to Seattle is 1 hour. In July, Seattle is somewhat warmer than Sitka - with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 8 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

Fort Yellowstone Historic District and S Rim Trail will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin, witness a stunning natural landmark at Fountain Paint Pot, admire the sheer force of Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, and look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Loop Road.

To see ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park road trip app.

Fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Seattle in July, plan for little chillier days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 26°C, while nights are colder with lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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