17 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States planner
Start: Paris
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Rapid City
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Yellowstone National Park
— 5 nights
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Arches National Park
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Denver
— 5 nights
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End: Paris
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Rapid City — 3 nights
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Gateway to the Black Hills
Discover out-of-the-way places like Needles Highway and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Explore Rapid City's surroundings by going to Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (in Spearfish), Deadwood (Days of '76 Museum & Adams Museum) and Black Hills National Forest (in Custer). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel in the Hills, identify plant and animal life at Roberts Prairie Dog Town, explore the fascinating underground world of Wind Cave National Park, and do a tasting at Firehouse Wine Cellars.
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Paris, France to Rapid City is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Rapid City is minus 8 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Rapid City can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.
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Paris, France to Rapid City is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Rapid City is minus 8 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Rapid City can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 5 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
You'll discover tucked-away gems like West Thumb Geyser Basin and Firehole Canyon Drive. Get out of town with these interesting Yellowstone National Park side-trips: Grand Teton National Park (Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, &more). There's still lots to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Lone Star Geyser, take a memorable drive along Grand Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Artists Paintpots, and contemplate the waterfront views at Firehole River.
For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park online journey planner.
Fly from Rapid City to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Rapid City in September, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Yellowstone National Park: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Arches National Park.
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For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park online journey planner.
Fly from Rapid City to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Rapid City in September, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Yellowstone National Park: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Arches National Park.
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Arches National Park — 3 nights
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A Red Rock Wonderland
Step off the beaten path and head to Fiery Furnace and Double O Arch. Next up on the itinerary: cruise along Arches National Park Scenic Drive, don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch, take in the dramatic natural features at Tunnel Arch, and trek along Double Arch.
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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Yellowstone National Park to Arches National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September: high temperatures in Arches National Park hover around 34°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Denver.
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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Yellowstone National Park to Arches National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September: high temperatures in Arches National Park hover around 34°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Denver.
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Denver — 5 nights
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Mile-High City
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Estes Park Guided Tours and Flatirons. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denver: Georgetown (Hotel de Paris Museum, Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour, &more), Alderfer/Three Sisters Park (in Evergreen) and Riverwalk in Downtown Estes Park (in Estes Park). There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Eldorado Canyon, take a memorable drive along Mount Evans Scenic Byway, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lookout Mountain, and admire the majestic nature at Eldorado Canyon State Park.
To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Denver trip itinerary maker website.
You can fly from Arches National Park to Denver in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Arches National Park in September, plan for slightly colder days in Denver, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Denver trip itinerary maker website.
You can fly from Arches National Park to Denver in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Arches National Park in September, plan for slightly colder days in Denver, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.
