16 days in South Dakota & Wyoming Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey builder
Start: Fort-de-France, Martinique
Fly to Rapid City Regional Airport, Drive to Badlands National Park
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Badlands National Park
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Custer
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Deadwood
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Thermopolis
— 1 night
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Cody
— 2 nights
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Yellowstone National Park
— 3 nights
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Jackson Hole
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Fort-de-France, Martinique
Sat, Jun 17 - Sun, Jul 2
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Badlands National Park — 1 night
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On the 18th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Bigfoot Pass Overlook, explore the striking landscape at Big Badlands Overlook, trek along Door Trail, then take in the dramatic natural features at Panorama Point Overlook, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Fort-de-France, Martinique to Badlands National Park is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Fort-de-France in June, plan for cooler nights in Badlands National Park, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Custer.
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To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Fort-de-France, Martinique to Badlands National Park is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Fort-de-France in June, plan for cooler nights in Badlands National Park, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights
On the 19th (Mon), get a new perspective on nature at The Museum @ Black Hills Institute, then do a tasting at Prairie Berry Winery, and then see the interesting displays at National Presidential Wax Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then take a memorable drive along Needles Highway, then trek along Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail, and finally admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park.
To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Custer tour builder tool.
Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Badlands National Park in June, with highs in Custer at 26°C and lows at 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Deadwood.
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To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Custer tour builder tool.
Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Badlands National Park in June, with highs in Custer at 26°C and lows at 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Deadwood.
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Deadwood — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): cruise along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, then admire the verdant scenery at Roughlock Falls State Nature Area, and finally take an in-depth tour of D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Adams Museum, take an in-depth tour of Days of '76 Museum, then engage your brain at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, then examine the collection at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, and finally appreciate the history behind Tatanka: Story of the Bison.
For maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Deadwood journey app.
Traveling by car from Custer to Deadwood takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Custer to Deadwood due to the time zone difference. June in Deadwood sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Thermopolis.
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For maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Deadwood journey app.
Traveling by car from Custer to Deadwood takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Custer to Deadwood due to the time zone difference. June in Deadwood sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Thermopolis.
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Thermopolis — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): make a splash at The Star Plunge, immerse yourself in nature at Hot Springs State Park, and then engage your brain at Wyoming Dinosaur Center.
For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Thermopolis trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Deadwood to Thermopolis in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Deadwood to Thermopolis is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Deadwood in June: highs in Thermopolis hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Cody.
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For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Thermopolis trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Deadwood to Thermopolis in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Deadwood to Thermopolis is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Deadwood in June: highs in Thermopolis hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Cody.
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Cody — 2 nights
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Preferred Gateway to Yellowstone
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): see exotic creatures in open habitats at Cody Wyoming Adventures, then examine the collection at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Here are some ideas for day two: learn more about the world around you at Draper Natural History Museum, get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Plains Indian, and then see the interesting displays at Cody Firearms Museum.
For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Cody online vacation planner.
You can drive from Thermopolis to Cody in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Thermopolis in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cody: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Cody online vacation planner.
You can drive from Thermopolis to Cody in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Thermopolis in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cody: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 3 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Step off the beaten path and head to Midway Geyser Basin and Mud Volcano. Uncle Tom's Trail and S Rim Trail will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Mystic Falls Trail, explore the striking landscape at Artists Paintpots, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, and identify plant and animal life at Firehole Canyon Drive.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip planning app.
Getting from Cody to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. In June, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Cody - with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Jackson Hole.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip planning app.
Getting from Cody to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. In June, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Cody - with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Jackson Hole.
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Jackson Hole — 4 nights
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Get some cultural insight at St. John's Episcopal Church and Mangelsen Images of Nature. Take a break from the city and head to Oxbow Bend and Backcountry Safaris. Explore Jackson Hole's surroundings by going to Grand Teton National Park (Inspiration Point & Taggart Lake) and Moose (Snake River Overlook & Chapel of the Sacred Heart). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Teton Raptor Center, try to win big at Jackson Hole Rodeo, get outside with Teton Scenic Floats and Fly Fishing, and make a trip to Antler Arches of Jackson.
You can plan Jackson Hole trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June: highs in Jackson Hole hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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You can plan Jackson Hole trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June: highs in Jackson Hole hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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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.
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.
