56 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Zipline and Kapalua Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Kihei), Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia) and Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Napili Beach, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, take a stroll through Lahaina Front Street, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Maui Ocean Center.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Lahaina road trip tool.

Sydney, Australia to Lahaina is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Lahaina, you'll gain 20 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Lahaina, with highs around 35°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 27°C. On the 6th (Sat), you'll travel to Seward.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Alaska SeaLife Center. Next up on the itinerary: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, stroll through Exit Glacier, explore the activities along Resurrection Bay, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Getting from Lahaina to Seward by combination of flight and bus takes about 11 hours. The time zone changes from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Lahaina in September, with highs in Seward at 15°C and lows at 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Juneau.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tracy Arm Fjord and Helicopter Tours. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Juneau online trip builder.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Seward to Juneau in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to fly to Glacier National Park.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Going-to-the-Sun Road and Highline Trail. And it doesn't end there: admire the verdant scenery at Logan Pass, trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, explore the striking landscape at Grinnell Glacier, and stroll through Piegan Pass.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Glacier National Park road trip planner.

You can fly from Juneau to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Alaska Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 2 hours. While traveling from Juneau, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Glacier National Park, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Step off the beaten path and head to New York Public Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to New York City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Glacier National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cadillac Mountain and Photography Tours.

For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bar Harbor vacation planner.

You can fly from New York City to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New York City in September, things will get a bit cooler in Bar Harbor: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Arlington National Cemetery and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Korean War Veterans Memorial, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Bar Harbor to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bar Harbor in September, expect Washington DC to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can fly to Custer.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sylvan Lake and Wildlife Loop Road. Step out of Custer to go to Hot Springs and see The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, which is approximately 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, admire all the interesting features of Needles Highway, and explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Custer online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Custer takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Washington DC to Custer, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in October, expect nights in Custer to be cooler, around 1°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Take a break from Yellowstone National Park with a short trip to Horseback Riding Tours in Gardiner, about 5h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin, look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, and admire all the interesting features of Lamar Valley.

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You can fly from Custer to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Custer in October; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 9°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Moab.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. There's more to do: soar above the sights with a balloon tour and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

For maps and tourist information, use the Moab online tour planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Yellowstone National Park to Moab in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October, you will find days in Moab are much hotter (25°C), and nights are a bit warmer (6°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Yosemite National Park.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, and trek along Tuolumne Meadows.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park sightseeing planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Moab to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Moab to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Moab in October, expect Yosemite National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to San Francisco.

Step off the beaten path and head to San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.