15 days in United States Itinerary

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Denver
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Boulder
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Estes Park
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Scottsbluff
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Keystone
— 1 night
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Deadwood
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Billings
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Cody
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Yellowstone National Park
— 2 nights
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Grand Teton National Park
— 1 night
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Salt Lake City
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Moab
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Glenwood Springs
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Denver
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Denver

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.
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): see the interesting displays at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Denver itinerary planning app.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. In July in Denver, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 18°C at night. On the 31st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Boulder.
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Boulder — 1 night

Berkeley of the Rockies

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Boulder trip itinerary app.

Boulder is just a stone's throw from Denver. In July in Boulder, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 18°C at night. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 1 night

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.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show, Lily Lake Trailhead and Moraine Park Stables. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cub Lake Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Emerald Lake Trail, sample the tasty concoctions at Rock Cut Brewing Company, then take in the exciting artwork at Mountain Blown Glass, then examine the collection at Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum, and finally enjoy the dining and entertainment at Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show. Keep things going the next day: take a pleasant ride with Moraine Park Stables, then trek along Lily Lake Trailhead, and then get to know the fascinating history of Wild Basin Area.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Estes Park trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Boulder to Estes Park takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Scottsbluff.
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Scottsbluff — 1 night

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, in the western part of the state of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Scottsbluff trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Estes Park to Scottsbluff takes 4 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Keystone.
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Keystone — 1 night

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.
You've now added Mount Rushmore National Memorial to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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Traveling by car from Scottsbluff to Keystone takes 3.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Scottsbluff in August, with highs in Keystone at 29°C and lows at 12°C. On the 4th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Deadwood.
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Deadwood — 1 night

Deadwood is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. You've now added Historic Old Town to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): stroll the grounds of Black Hill National Cemetery, do a tasting at Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House, take an in-depth tour of Old Fort Meade Museum, then make a trip to Deadwood Model Train, then examine the collection at The Brothel Deadwood, and finally view the masterpieces at Scott Jacobs Studio.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Deadwood road trip planner.

Getting from Keystone to Deadwood by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Keystone to Deadwood. August in Deadwood sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Billings.
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Billings — 1 night

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Your day by day itinerary now includes Happy Pappy's Cowboy Cookout. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Western Heritage Center, look for all kinds of wild species at Four Dances Recreation Area, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sacrifice Cliff, then contemplate the long history of Yellowstone Kelly Interpretative Site, and finally enjoy the dining and entertainment at Happy Pappy's Cowboy Cookout.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Billings online tour itinerary maker.

You can drive from Deadwood to Billings in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Deadwood to Billings due to the time zone difference. August in Billings sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cody.
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Cody — 1 night

Preferred Gateway to Yellowstone

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.
Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): get a new perspective on nature at Draper Natural History Museum, admire the masterpieces at Whitney Western Art Museum, take an in-depth tour of Cody Heritage Museum, then look for gifts at Legends Bookstore, then take an in-depth tour of Historic Cody Mural and Museum, and finally stroll through Beartooth Basin.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cody trip planner.

Traveling by car from Billings to Cody takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Billings in August, you will find days in Cody are a bit cooler (30°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). On the 7th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 2 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.
Old West Dinner Cookout has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Monument Geyser Basin, take in the dramatic natural features at Beryl Spring, take in the dramatic scenery at Gibbon Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, then take in the natural beauty of Blue Star Spring, and finally take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser. Keep things going the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Aurum Geyser, take in the natural beauty of Sapphire Pool, then explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin, then take in the dramatic scenery at Mystic Falls Trail, and finally explore the activities along Firehole River.

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Getting from Cody to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Cody in August, things will get a bit cooler in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 24°C and lows about 3°C. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 1 night

Mountains of the Imagination

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Teton Point Turnout, identify plant and animal life at Blacktail Ponds Overlook, contemplate the waterfront views at Snake River, trek along Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, and finally trek along Hermitage Point.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Teton National Park day trip tool.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August: highs in Grand Teton National Park hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 7°C. On the 10th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City — 1 night

Crossroads of the West

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.
Capitol Theatre has been added to your itinerary. On the 10th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Land Cruiser Heritage Museum, catch a live performance at Capitol Theatre, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Assembly Hall, and finally take in breathtaking views at City Creek Canyon.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Salt Lake City online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Salt Lake City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Salt Lake City: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 22°C at night. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Moab.
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Moab — 1 night

Red Desert

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.
You've now added Moab Astronomy Tours to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): trek along Balanced Rock Trail, cruise along Arches National Park Scenic Drive, look for gifts at The T Shirt Shop, view the masterpieces at Tom Till Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at Gallery Moab LCA, and finally join in the after-dark buzz at Moab Astronomy Tours.

For photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Moab trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Salt Lake City to Moab takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. In August, daily temperatures in Moab can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 1 night

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take in breathtaking views at Glenwood Canyon, view the masterpieces at Art on 8th, get a taste of the local shopping with Cooper Corner Gallery, then see the interesting displays at Frontier Historical Museum, and finally stroll the grounds of Linwood Cemetery.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs itinerary planner.

You can drive from Moab to Glenwood Springs in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Moab in August, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are cooler (20°C), and nights are a bit cooler (9°C). You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Denver.
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Denver — 1 night

Mile-High City

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Foothills Art Center, go for a walk through Clear Creek Whitewater Park, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Golden City Brewery.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Denver trip website.

Traveling by car from Glenwood Springs to Denver takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Glenwood Springs in August, expect nights in Denver to be a bit warmer, around 17°C, while days are much warmer, around 34°C.
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United States travel guide

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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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