16 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States visit planner
Start: West Des Moines
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Denver
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Las Vegas
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Santa Clarita
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San Francisco
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Redwood National Park
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Eugene
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Denver — 2 nights
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Mile-High City
Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, and then admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens. Keep things going the next day: see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Black Shirt Brewing.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Denver trip builder website.
West Des Moines to Denver is an approximately 10-hour car ride. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Denver when traveling from West Des Moines in October, with lows around 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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West Des Moines to Denver is an approximately 10-hour car ride. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Denver when traveling from West Des Moines in October, with lows around 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 1 night
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Sin City
Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio.
For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas journey planner.
Traveling by car from Denver to Las Vegas takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Denver in November, with highs in Las Vegas at 68°F and lows at 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Santa Clarita.
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For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas journey planner.
Traveling by car from Denver to Las Vegas takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Denver in November, with highs in Las Vegas at 68°F and lows at 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Santa Clarita.
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Santa Clarita — 7 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Clarita: Malibu (Frederick Weisman Museum of Art & The Getty Villa), Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park, &more) and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley). Pack the 3rd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Santa Clarita trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Santa Clarita in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Santa Clarita, with lows of 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Santa Clarita trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Santa Clarita in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Santa Clarita, with lows of 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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City by the Bay
Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien and then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Santa Clarita to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Santa Clarita in November: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 64°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Redwood National Park.
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To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Santa Clarita to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Santa Clarita in November: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 64°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park.
To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Redwood National Park route planning site.
Drive from San Francisco to Redwood National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from San Francisco in November, with highs in Redwood National Park at 59°F and lows at 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Eugene.
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To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Redwood National Park route planning site.
Drive from San Francisco to Redwood National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from San Francisco in November, with highs in Redwood National Park at 59°F and lows at 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Eugene.
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Eugene — 1 night
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On the 11th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Cascades Raptor Center and then gain insight at University of Oregon.
To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Eugene trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Redwood National Park to Eugene with the Route module. Traveling from Redwood National Park in November, things will get a bit cooler in Eugene: highs are around 53°F and lows about 39°F. You will leave for home on the 12th (Fri).
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To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Eugene trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Redwood National Park to Eugene with the Route module. Traveling from Redwood National Park in November, things will get a bit cooler in Eugene: highs are around 53°F and lows about 39°F. You will leave for home on the 12th (Fri).
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United States travel guide
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.
