10 days in United States Itinerary
10 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary planner
Start: Detroit
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Midland
— Few hours
Fly to Rapid City Regional Airport, Drive to Badlands National Park
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Badlands National Park
— 1 night
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Keystone
— 2 nights
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Estes Park
— 2 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Maswik Lodge
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Bus to Flagstaff Amtrak, Fly to Denver
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Denver
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Detroit
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Midland is a city in the U.S. On the 7th (Fri), admire the natural beauty at Dow Gardens and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Midland City Forest.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Midland online road trip planner.
Detroit to Midland is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Traveling from Detroit in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 57°F in Midland. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Badlands National Park.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Midland online road trip planner.
Detroit to Midland is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Traveling from Detroit in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 57°F in Midland. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Badlands National Park.
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Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Yellow Mounds Overlook, take in the dramatic natural features at Conata Basin Overlook, explore the striking landscape of Panorama Point Overlook, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at White River Valley Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, and finally explore and take pictures at Loop Road.
To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Badlands National Park journey planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Midland to Badlands National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Midland to Badlands National Park. Traveling from Midland in August, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Keystone.
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Home Of Mount Rushmore
Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): go deep underground at Big Thunder Gold Mine, take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel, then explore the activities along Sylvan Lake, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: admire all the interesting features of Iron Mountain Road, admire all the interesting features of Wildlife Loop Road, and then go for a walk through Sunday Gulch Trail.
To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Keystone journey planner.
You can drive from Badlands National Park to Keystone in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Badlands National Park in August: high temperatures in Keystone hover around 77°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Estes Park.
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More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Many Parks Curve Overlook, take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road, then view the masterpieces at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, and finally see Off-Road Tours.
To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Estes Park journey builder website.
Traveling by flight from Keystone to Estes Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. When traveling from Keystone in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Estes Park: temperatures range from 89°F by day to 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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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 13th (Thu), take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along South Kaibab Trail and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park journey maker tool.
You can do a combination of flight and bus from Estes Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 9.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in August, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Denver.
Things to do in Grand Canyon National Park
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Mile-High City
Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Phoenix Gold Mine. On the next day, admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens and then look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver online travel route planner.
Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Denver by combination of bus and flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Denver when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, with lows around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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