25 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, make a trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Paul's Chapel.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City travel planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to New York City is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Riyadh to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Riyadh in July, you will find days in New York City are cooler (35°C), and nights are a bit cooler (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC trip maker tool.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to Las Vegas in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC to Las Vegas, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in August, expect Las Vegas to be a bit warmer, temps between 45°C and 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for 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 7th (Sun), trek along Bright Angel Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Rim Trail.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, things will get colder in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow time for 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, get great views at Half Dome, make a trip to Olmsted Point, and hike along Tuolumne Meadows.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park visit planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, plan for little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow 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: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, steep yourself in history at Fort Point, and catch a live performance at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary tool.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in San Francisco to be a bit warmer, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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 16th (Tue): wander the streets of Pioneer Square, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then make a trip to Space Needle, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. On your second day here, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then stroll around Olympic Sculpture Park, and then observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Seattle trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park day trip planning website.

You can 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. Traveling from Seattle in August, you will find days in Yellowstone National Park are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are cooler (3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.