Day 1 San FranciscoGet acquainted with America's postcard-perfect bay city. Arrive early and perhaps infiltrate the infamous Alcatraz prison. Days 2-3 Yosemite National ParkDiscover huge cliffs, sparkling waterfalls and iconic wildlife in Yosemite National Park. Day 4 Sierra NevadaPitch a tent among the towering mountains and racing streams that characterise the dramatic Sierra Nevada. Days 5-6 Death Valley/Las VegasTravel through desolate Death Valley on the way to the bright lights of 'Sin City'. Days 7-8 Grand CanyonDiscover one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, a dramatic fissure in the earth that is up to 1.6 km deep. With photo opportunities galore and the option of a scenic flight, the Grand Canyon is sure to leave a lasting impression. Day 9 Monument ValleyJourney through spectacular desert scenery to reach Monument Valley, part of the largest Indian Reservation in the US. Day 10 Mesa Verde National ParkSee the sombrero-shaped rock formation of Mexican Hat and travel to Mesa Verde, best known for its cliff dwellings. Day 11 Aztec Ruins National Monument/Santa FeExplore the sandstone pueblo of the Aztec Ruins National Monument before camping overnight in Santa Fe. Day 12 Carlsbad Caverns National ParkAs the sun sets, perhaps witness a noisy exodus of bats from one of the largest caverns in the world. Day 13 San AntonioWhy not choose to visit the Alamo, a reconstructed 18th-century fort. Day 14 HoustonSpend the morning exploring downtown San Antonio and the famous Alamo before setting up camp near Houston. Days 15-16 New OrleansStraddling the Mississippi, New Orleans is famous for its cuisine, architecture and as the birthplace of jazz. Explore the French Quarter, soaking up the lively atmosphere on Bourbon Street. Day 17 MemphisPerhaps visit Elvis Presley's Graceland in the 'Home of the Blues'. Day 18 NashvilleGet ready for some more music in the hard rocking city of Nashville. Day 19 Appalachian MountainsSpend a night camping in the dramatic surroundings of the Appalachian Mountains. Days 20-21 Washington DCAdmire DC's famous buildings, grand avenues and quiet parks. Day 22 New YorkVisit Philly, where Thomas Jefferson declared Independence in 1776, before ending the adventure in fast-paced New York.
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