14 days in United States Itinerary

Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): get a sense of history and politics at North Dakota State Capitol Building.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bismarck trip maker website.

Minneapolis to Bismarck is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Bismarck when traveling from Minneapolis in July, with lows around 58°F. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Sun) before leaving for Malta.

Malta is a city in, and the county seat of, Phillips County, Montana, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Malta trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bismarck to Malta takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. You'll set off for East Glacier Park on the 29th (Mon).

East Glacier Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Glacier County, Montana, United States. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): look for gifts at Lodgepole Gallery and Tipi Village and then see the interesting displays at Museum of the Plains Indian.

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our East Glacier Park attractions planner.

Getting from Malta to East Glacier Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and flight. On the 30th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to West Glacier.

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. To see maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the West Glacier vacation builder app.

Traveling by car from East Glacier Park to West Glacier takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. July in West Glacier sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 49°F at night. On the 31st (Wed), you'll travel to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): explore the activities along Earthquake Lake.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our West Yellowstone trip maker site.

You can drive from West Glacier to West Yellowstone in 7 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from West Glacier in July, things will get slightly colder in West Yellowstone: highs are around 77°F and lows about 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Cody.

A genuine cowboy city, Cody is famous for its nightly rodeos and its proximity to the protected wilderness areas of the world's first national park, now designated as one of the country's World Heritage Sites.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Cody online holiday planner.

Getting from West Yellowstone to Cody by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from West Yellowstone in July, with highs in Cody at 83°F and lows at 58°F. On the 1st (Thu), you're off to Rapid City.

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Prairie Berry Winery and Broken Boot Gold Mine. Get out of town with these interesting Rapid City side-trips: Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse), Badlands National Park (Yellow Mounds Overlook, Loop Road, &more) and Miner Brewing Company (in Hill City). The adventure continues: get your game on at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak, do a tasting at Firehouse Wine Cellars, and contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Rapid City road trip planner.

You can drive from Cody to Rapid City in 7 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Rapid City can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. On the 9th (Fri), you'll travel back home.