-
Day 1: Disneyland, California
45 minutes (35 miles) from Downtown LA
Magic, thrills, excitement
-
Day 2: Grand Canyon, Arizona
7 hours (400 miles) from Anaheim
Breathtaking views, hiking
-
Day 3: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico
6 hours (390 miles) from Grand Canyon
Majestic balloons flying
-
Day 4: Nashville, Tennessee
18 hours (1272 miles) from Albuquerque
Live music capital
-
Day 5: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
2.5 hours (170 miles) from Nashville
Cave, history, nature
-
Day 6: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
4 hours (220 miles) from Mammoth Cave
Scenic drives, wildlife
-
Day 7: Charleston, South Carolina
4.5 hours (275 miles) from Great Smoky Mountains
History, beaches, charm
-
Day 8: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
6 hours (400 miles) from Charleston
Space, science, innovation
-
Day 9: Disney World, Florida
1 hour (50 miles) from Kennedy Space Center
Entertainment, characters, magic
-
Day 10: New Orleans, Louisiana
8 hours (550 miles) from Disney World
Music, food, culture
-
Day 11: San Antonio River Walk, Texas
7 hours (510 miles) from New Orleans
Boat rides, restaurants
-
Day 12: Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming
19 hours (1300 miles) from San Antonio
Mountains, wildlife, lakes
-
Day 13: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
1 hour (60 miles) from Grand Tetons
Geysers, hot springs, bears
-
Day 14: Glacier National Park, Montana
8 hours (440 miles) from Yellowstone
Scenic drives, hiking
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Washington D.C. to see the National Mall and Smithsonian museums. If you have less time, consider skipping one of the national parks and spending more time in other cities. Also, be sure to book accommodations in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.