15 days in New York City & Rockies to Tetons Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and take in the pleasant sights at The High Line.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the New York City online travel route planner.

Birmingham, UK to New York City is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Birmingham in July, with highs in New York City at 35°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Jackson Hole is known for adventure, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Reel Deal Anglers, view the masterpieces at Mangelsen Images of Nature, identify plant and animal life at Laurance Rockefeller Preserve, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. John's Episcopal Church.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Jackson Hole route tool.

Fly from New York City to Jackson Hole in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Jackson Hole. When traveling from New York City in July, plan for slightly colder days in Jackson Hole, with highs around 30°C, while nights are colder with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dubois.

Dubois is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming. Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): see what you can catch with Wind River Flyfitter, get engrossed in the history at Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Dubois Badlands.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Dubois driving holiday planning website.

Traveling by car from Jackson Hole to Dubois takes 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Dubois can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Centennial.

Centennial is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albany County, Wyoming, United States. On the 14th (Fri), take in the exciting artwork at Country Junction, cruise along Snowy Range Scenic Byway, and then steep yourself in history at Nici Self Historical Museum.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Centennial trip planner.

Getting from Dubois to Centennial by car takes about 5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Centennial are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cheyenne.

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): gain insight at University of Wyoming Art Museum, contemplate the long history of Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, then delve into the lush surroundings at Medicine Bow National Forest, and finally look for gifts at Range Leather Co.. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, admire the natural beauty at Paul Smith Children's Village, then admire the striking features of Historic Governors' Mansion, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Lakeview Cemetery.

To see more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Cheyenne road trip planning app.

Drive from Centennial to Cheyenne in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Centennial in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Cheyenne, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.