16 days in Colorado, Wyoming & South Dakota Itinerary
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Start: Denver
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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Grand Junction
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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
— 1 night
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Rapid City
— 3 nights
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Cheyenne
— 1 night
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Denver
— 1 night
End: Denver
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park driving holiday planner.
Denver to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Denver in June, you will find days in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park are somewhat warmer (37°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Grand Junction.
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To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park driving holiday planner.
Denver to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Denver in June, you will find days in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park are somewhat warmer (37°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Grand Junction.
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Grand Junction — 1 night
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You've now added Colorado National Monument to your itinerary.
For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Junction trip builder site.
You can drive from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Grand Junction in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. June in Grand Junction sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 19th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Rock Springs.
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For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Junction trip builder site.
You can drive from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Grand Junction in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. June in Grand Junction sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 19th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Rock Springs.
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Rock Springs — 1 night
You've now added Yampa Bench Road to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): cruise along Yampa Bench Road.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rock Springs travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Junction to Rock Springs takes 5 hours. Traveling from Grand Junction in June, things will get slightly colder in Rock Springs: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. On the 20th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Teton National Park.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rock Springs travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Junction to Rock Springs takes 5 hours. Traveling from Grand Junction in June, things will get slightly colder in Rock Springs: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. On the 20th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 1 night
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Mountains of the Imagination
Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Snake River Overlook and then take in the awesome beauty at Teton Point Turnout.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Rock Springs to Grand Teton National Park. Traveling from Rock Springs in June, expect Grand Teton National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Wed) before leaving for Yellowstone National Park.
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Plan a Grand Teton National Park trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Rock Springs to Grand Teton National Park. Traveling from Rock Springs in June, expect Grand Teton National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Wed) before leaving for Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Take a break from the city and head to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Old Faithful. Uncle Tom's Trail and S Rim Trail will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser, hike along Observation Point Trail, contemplate the geological forces at Monument Geyser Basin, and explore the striking landscape at Aurum Geyser.
To see more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.
Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Grand Teton National Park in June, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 22°C and lows at 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cody.
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To see more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.
Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Grand Teton National Park in June, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 22°C and lows at 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 25th (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at Paul Stock Nature Trail. Keep things going the next day: take some stellar pictures from Dead Indian Summit Overlook, immerse yourself in nature at Buffalo Bill State Park, then admire the sheer force of The Buffalo Bill Reservoir, and finally surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Cody day trip planner.
You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June; daily highs in Cody reach 28°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Buffalo.
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For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Cody day trip planner.
You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June; daily highs in Cody reach 28°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Buffalo.
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Buffalo — 1 night
On the 28th (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Dry Creek Petrified Forest and then explore the stunning scenery at Crazy Woman Canyon.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Buffalo trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cody to Buffalo takes 3.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Buffalo are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rapid City.
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For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Buffalo trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cody to Buffalo takes 3.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Buffalo are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 3 nights
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Gateway to the Black Hills
Get outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. Explore hidden gems such as Chapel in the Hills and Roughlock Falls State Nature Area. Explore Rapid City's surroundings by going to Roughlock Falls Nature Area (in Savoy), Custer (Little Devil's Tower Trail, Legion Lake, &more) and Deadwood Trailhead George S. Mickelson Trail (in Deadwood). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Country USA.
For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Rapid City holiday planner.
You can drive from Buffalo to Rapid City in 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Buffalo in June since evenings lows in Rapid City dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cheyenne.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Rapid City holiday planner.
You can drive from Buffalo to Rapid City in 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Buffalo in June since evenings lows in Rapid City dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Nelson Museum of the West, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lakeview Cemetery, and then admire the landmark architecture of Historic Governors' Mansion.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Cheyenne travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Rapid City to Cheyenne takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Rapid City in July since evenings lows in Cheyenne dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Denver.
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To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Cheyenne travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Rapid City to Cheyenne takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Rapid City in July since evenings lows in Cheyenne dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to 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 2nd (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Crown Hill Park.
For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Denver online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Cheyenne to Denver takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Denver online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Cheyenne to Denver takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 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.
