16 days in Colorado, Wyoming & South Dakota Itinerary
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Fruita
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Rock Springs
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Grand Teton National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Cody
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Buffalo
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Badlands National Park
— 2 nights
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Custer
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Cheyenne
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Denver
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End: Denver
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Fruita — 1 night
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You've now added South Rim Road to your itinerary. On the 18th (Sun), explore and take pictures at South Rim Road.
To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Fruita trip planner.
Denver to Fruita is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Denver in June, expect nights in Fruita to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rock Springs.
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To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Fruita trip planner.
Denver to Fruita is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Denver in June, expect nights in Fruita to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rock Springs.
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Rock Springs — 1 night
Your day by day itinerary now includes Yampa Bench Road. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): admire all the interesting features of Yampa Bench Road.
To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rock Springs trip planner.
You can drive from Fruita to Rock Springs in 4.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Fruita in June; daily highs in Rock Springs reach 31°C and lows reach 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Tue) before leaving for Grand Teton National Park.
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To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rock Springs trip planner.
You can drive from Fruita to Rock Springs in 4.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Fruita in June; daily highs in Rock Springs reach 31°C and lows reach 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Tue) before leaving for Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 1 night
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Mountains of the Imagination
Your day by day itinerary now includes Blacktail Ponds Overlook, Mormon Row Historic District and 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive. On the 20th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Mormon Row Historic District, look for all kinds of wild species at Blacktail Ponds Overlook, and then take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive.
For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Grand Teton National Park trip maker website.
Explore your travel options from Rock Springs to Grand Teton National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Rock Springs in June, things will get little chillier in Grand Teton National Park: highs are around 26°C and lows about 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Yellowstone National Park.
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For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Grand Teton National Park trip maker website.
Explore your travel options from Rock Springs to Grand Teton National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Rock Springs in June, things will get little chillier in Grand Teton National Park: highs are around 26°C and lows about 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Your day by day itinerary now includes West Thumb Geyser Basin. Get outdoors at Grand Prismatic Spring and Midway Geyser Basin. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mud Volcano and Mystic Falls Trail. There's lots more to do: take in the natural beauty of Lone Star Geyser, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pelican Creek Trail, explore the striking landscape at Natural Bridge Trail, and admire the sheer force of Kepler Cascades.
For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park tour planner.
Getting from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in June: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 22°C and lows are around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cody.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park tour planner.
Getting from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in June: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 22°C and lows are around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cody.
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Cody — 2 nights
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Preferred Gateway to Yellowstone
On the next day, admire the sheer force of The Buffalo Bill Reservoir, admire the majestic nature at Buffalo Bill State Park, and then see Off-Road Tours.
To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cody trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, with highs in Cody at 28°C and lows at 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Buffalo.
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To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cody trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, with highs in Cody at 28°C and lows at 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Buffalo.
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Buffalo — 1 night
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Buffalo trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Cody to Buffalo takes 3.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 12°C. On the 28th (Wed), you're off to Badlands National Park.
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Traveling by car from Cody to Buffalo takes 3.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 12°C. On the 28th (Wed), you're off to Badlands National Park.
Badlands National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Big Badlands Overlook, trek along Castle Trail, then take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, and finally cruise along Loop Road. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Panorama Point Overlook, take in the dramatic natural features at Yellow Mounds Overlook, explore the striking landscape at White River Valley Overlook, then explore the striking landscape of Bigfoot Pass Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Burns Basin Overlook, and finally explore the striking landscape at Homestead Overlook.
To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary builder site.
Drive from Buffalo to Badlands National Park in 4 hours. Traveling from Buffalo in June, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. You will leave for Custer on the 30th (Fri).
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To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary builder site.
Drive from Buffalo to Badlands National Park in 4 hours. Traveling from Buffalo in June, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. You will leave for Custer on the 30th (Fri).
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Custer — 1 night
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On the 30th (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, and then stroll through Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail.
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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Badlands National Park in June: high temperatures in Custer hover around 26°C and lows are around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Cheyenne.
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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Badlands National Park in June: high temperatures in Custer hover around 26°C and lows are around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Lakeview Cemetery, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Curt Gowdy State Park, and then get engrossed in the history at Nelson Museum of the West.
To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cheyenne attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Custer to Cheyenne takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daytime highs in Cheyenne are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Denver.
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To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cheyenne attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Custer to Cheyenne takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daytime highs in Cheyenne are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Denver.
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Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the activities along Crown Hill Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Dinosaur Ridge, and finally admire the striking features of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
For maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Denver trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cheyenne to Denver takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Denver are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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For maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Denver trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cheyenne to Denver takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Denver are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Colorado travel guide
The Centennial State
Home to diverse natural ecosystems, Colorado boasts numerous ski resorts, vineyards, canyons, fossil-rich national parks, rugged natural trails, and picturesque scenic drives. Arguably the greatest of Colorado's many natural wonders is Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the North American Rockies. The state's natural beauty inspired the opening lyrics of the song "America the Beautiful." Aside from its abundant unspoiled wilderness, Colorado also offers many urban attractions, including award-winning restaurants and nationally praised microbreweries. With an extensive system of highways and railroads, the state provides visitors on vacation with a chance to explore this largely untamed part of the country by car or train.
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.
