16 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey planner
Start: Denver
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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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
— 3 nights
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Custer
— 1 night
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Cheyenne
— 1 night
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Denver
— 1 day
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The Gunnison River has been hard at work over the past two million years, carving out the sheer cliffs and towering spires that today make up Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.You've now added South Rim Road to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): admire all the interesting features of South Rim Road.
For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park trip planning app.
Denver to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Denver in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: temperatures range from 37°C by day to 14°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Rock Springs.
Rock Springs — 1 night
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Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Yampa Bench Road as well as Colorado National Monument.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Rock Springs trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Rock Springs. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in June, with highs in Rock Springs at 31°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Grand Teton National Park.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Rock Springs trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Rock Springs. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in June, with highs in Rock Springs at 31°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 1 night
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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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Mormon Row Historic District.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Grand Teton National Park attractions planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Rock Springs to Grand Teton National Park. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Rock Springs in June; daily highs in Grand Teton National Park reach 26°C and lows reach 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Uncle Tom's Trail, Mud Volcano, Grand Loop Road, and other attractions you added. Take a break from the city and head to Grand Prismatic Spring and Gibbon Falls.
To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park day trip site.
Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. In June, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Grand Teton National Park - with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Cody trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Cody takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, things will get a bit warmer in Cody: highs are around 28°C and lows about 12°C. You'll set off for Buffalo on the 26th (Mon).
Buffalo — 1 night
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Queen City
The most populous city in the state after New York, Buffalo serves as the gateway to Niagara Falls and Canada for many travelers.On the 28th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of St Joseph's Cathedral, then take in the dramatic scenery at Glen Falls, and then stroll around Patriots and Heroes Park.
For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Buffalo trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Cody to Buffalo in 10 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Cody to Buffalo is 2 hours. Traveling from Cody in June, Buffalo is a bit warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 3 nights
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Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Yellow Mounds Overlook, then explore and take pictures at Loop Road, then trek along Castle Trail, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Conata Basin Overlook, explore the striking landscape at Homestead Overlook, explore the striking landscape of Burns Basin Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Bigfoot Pass Overlook, then explore the striking landscape at White River Valley Overlook, and finally hike along Saddle Pass Trail.
To see traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Badlands National Park trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Buffalo to Badlands National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Buffalo to Badlands National Park is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Buffalo in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Badlands National Park: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Custer.
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Custer — 1 night
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Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.On the 1st (Sat), take in the awesome beauty at Black Elk Peak, explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel, and then explore the activities along Sylvan Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Center Lake, then immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, then explore the activities along Legion Lake, and finally cruise along Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Custer trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Custer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Badlands National Park in July; daily highs in Custer reach 31°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne — 1 night
Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cheyenne trip itinerary website.
Drive from Custer to Cheyenne in 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. You will leave for Denver on the 3rd (Mon).
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Drive from Custer to Cheyenne in 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. You will leave for Denver on the 3rd (Mon).
Denver — 1 day
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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 3rd (Mon): walk around Crown Hill Park, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then contemplate the long history of Dinosaur Ridge, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
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Getting from Cheyenne to Denver by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Denver are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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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.
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.
