14-Day Family-Friendly USA Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Disneyland, California
    45 minutes (35 miles) from Downtown LA

    Magic, thrills, excitement

  2. Day 2: Grand Canyon, Arizona
    7 hours (400 miles) from Anaheim

    Breathtaking views, hiking

  3. Day 3: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico
    6 hours (390 miles) from Grand Canyon

    Majestic balloons flying

  4. Day 4: Nashville, Tennessee
    18 hours (1272 miles) from Albuquerque

    Live music capital

  5. Day 5: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
    2.5 hours (170 miles) from Nashville

    Cave, history, nature

  6. Day 6: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
    4 hours (220 miles) from Mammoth Cave

    Scenic drives, wildlife

  7. Day 7: Charleston, South Carolina
    4.5 hours (275 miles) from Great Smoky Mountains

    History, beaches, charm

  8. Day 8: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
    6 hours (400 miles) from Charleston

    Space, science, innovation

  9. Day 9: Disney World, Florida
    1 hour (50 miles) from Kennedy Space Center

    Entertainment, characters, magic

  10. Day 10: New Orleans, Louisiana
    8 hours (550 miles) from Disney World

    Music, food, culture

  11. Day 11: San Antonio River Walk, Texas
    7 hours (510 miles) from New Orleans

    Boat rides, restaurants

  12. Day 12: Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming
    19 hours (1300 miles) from San Antonio

    Mountains, wildlife, lakes

  13. Day 13: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
    1 hour (60 miles) from Grand Tetons

    Geysers, hot springs, bears

  14. Day 14: Glacier National Park, Montana
    8 hours (440 miles) from Yellowstone

    Scenic drives, hiking

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Disneyland (1 day, $149/adult, $144/child)
  • Grand Canyon National Park (1 day, $35 per car)
  • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (1 day, $10/person)
  • Nashville (2 days, $25/person for Grand Ole Opry tour)
  • Mammoth Cave National Park (1 day, $8/person)
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (1 day, free)
  • Charleston (2 days, free)
  • Kennedy Space Center (1 day, $57/person)
  • Disney World (1.5 days, $109-159/adult, $104-154/child)
  • New Orleans (2 days, $29/person for Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour)
  • San Antonio River Walk (1 day, free)
  • Grand Tetons National Park (2 days, $35/person for annual parks pass)
  • Yellowstone National Park (2 days, $35/person for annual parks pass)
  • Glacier National Park (1.5 days, $35/person for annual parks pass)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $1436-1566/adult, $1376-1506/child

Useful Tips

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.

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