14 days in Wyoming & South Dakota Itinerary
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Start: Casper
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Grand Teton National Park
— 2 nights
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Yellowstone National Park
— 3 nights
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Cody
— 1 night
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Buffalo
— 1 night
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Spearfish
— 2 nights
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Badlands National Park
— 1 night
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Custer
— 2 nights
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Hot Springs
— 1 night
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End: Casper
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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Mountains of the Imagination
On the 5th (Mon), explore the activities along Leigh Lake and then trek along Jenny Lake Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the stunning scenery at Cascade Canyon, then trek along Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, and then cruise along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive.
To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Grand Teton National Park trip itinerary maker site.
Casper to Grand Teton National Park is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Casper in September, things will get slightly colder in Grand Teton National Park: highs are around 68°F and lows about 38°F. You'll set off for Yellowstone National Park on the 7th (Wed).
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Casper to Grand Teton National Park is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Casper in September, things will get slightly colder in Grand Teton National Park: highs are around 68°F and lows about 38°F. You'll set off for Yellowstone National Park on the 7th (Wed).
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Yellowstone National Park — 3 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Get in touch with nature at Grand Prismatic Spring and West Thumb Geyser Basin. Discover out-of-the-way places like Grand Loop Road and Fairy Falls. There's more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Natural Bridge Trail and witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. In September, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 60°F and lows of 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cody.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. In September, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 60°F and lows of 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cody.
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Cody — 1 night
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Preferred Gateway to Yellowstone
Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Old Trail Town, admire the sheer force of The Buffalo Bill Reservoir, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Paul Stock Nature Trail.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Cody day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Cody takes 2.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September; daily highs in Cody reach 70°F and lows reach 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Buffalo.
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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Cody takes 2.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September; daily highs in Cody reach 70°F and lows reach 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Buffalo.
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Buffalo — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): explore the activities along Lake DeSmet and then explore and take pictures at Crazy Woman Canyon.
To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Buffalo vacation maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cody to Buffalo. In September, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Spearfish.
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To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Buffalo vacation maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cody to Buffalo. In September, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Spearfish.
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Spearfish — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): take a memorable drive along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Spearfish trip itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Buffalo to Spearfish. Traveling from Buffalo to Spearfish, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Spearfish can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. On the 14th (Wed), you'll travel to Badlands National Park.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Spearfish trip itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Buffalo to Spearfish. Traveling from Buffalo to Spearfish, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Spearfish can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. On the 14th (Wed), you'll travel to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 1 night
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On the 14th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Conata Basin Overlook.
To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Badlands National Park tour site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Spearfish to Badlands National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Spearfish in September, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 49°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 81°F. On the 15th (Thu), you'll travel to Custer.
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To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Badlands National Park tour site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Spearfish to Badlands National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Spearfish in September, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 49°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 81°F. On the 15th (Thu), you'll travel to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at Black Elk Peak and then explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Mount Rushmore National Memorial, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, and then trek along Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail.
Before you visit Custer, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Badlands National Park in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Custer: temperatures range from 71°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Hot Springs.
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Before you visit Custer, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Badlands National Park in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Custer: temperatures range from 71°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Windcross Conservancy.
For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Hot Springs trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Custer to Hot Springs takes an hour. September in Hot Springs sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 45°F at night. You'll set off for home on the 18th (Sun).
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For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Hot Springs trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Custer to Hot Springs takes an hour. September in Hot Springs sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 45°F at night. You'll set off for home on the 18th (Sun).
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Wyoming travel guide
The Equality State
Still largely undiscovered by foreign tourism, Wyoming is anything but "the bunchgrass edge of the world," as a writer once called it. Though the state's geography includes mostly wide-open plains, swaths of high desert, and sweeping mountain ridges, it also contains many small towns filled with places to visit, such as historical buildings, museums, shops, and restaurants. A great place to discover the last vestiges of the Old West, Wyoming's tourist attractions include the country's first national park, Native American reservations, and a smattering of ghost towns from the early frontier days. As you travel across this "Cowboy State," remember that distances between towns can be vast, requiring more advance vacation planning than travel in more densely populated parts of the country.
South Dakota travel guide
The State of Great Faces and Great Places
Famous for the cliffside monuments of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial, South Dakota is a land of Old West history, American Indian culture, and impressive natural wonders. Get to know the state's diverse and breathtaking landscape with a trip through Custer National Park, with a herd of 1,300 free-roaming bison, or by traversing the dramatic peaks of Badlands National Park near the Black Hills. Allow time in your itinerary to visit the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, for shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as a number of museums and historical attractions.
