17 days in Wyoming & South Dakota Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour planner
Start: Denver
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Grand Teton National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Cody
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Devils Tower
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Rapid City
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Badlands National Park
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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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.Spend the 19th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at Grand Teton. And it doesn't end there: trek along Taggart Lake, stroll through Jenny Lake Trail, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, and get great views at Snake River Overlook.
To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Teton National Park online tour planner.
Denver to Grand Teton National Park is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Denver in June, things will get little chillier in Grand Teton National Park: highs are around 26°C and lows about 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 5 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.Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, hike along Inspiration Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Trout Lake Trail, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in June, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 22°C and lows about 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Cody.
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Cody — 1 night
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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.On the 27th (Tue), examine the collection at Buffalo Bill Center of the West, examine the collection at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, and then learn more about the world around you at Draper Natural History Museum.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Cody road trip planning tool.
Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Cody by car takes about 2.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June: high temperatures in Cody hover around 28°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Devils Tower.
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Devils Tower — 1 night
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A trip to Devils Tower proves equally suitable for adrenaline addicts and nature enthusiasts on the lookout for unique geological formations.On the 28th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Hulett Museum, take in the pleasant sights at Tower Trail, and then explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Devils Tower trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Cody to Devils Tower in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 3 nights
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Gateway to the Black Hills
South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rapid City: Mount Rushmore National Memorial (in Keystone), Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse) and Custer (Needles Eye Tunnel, Sylvan Lake, &more). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile Gardens, view the masterpieces at Suzie Cappa Art Center, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Big Thunder Gold Mine.
Discover how to plan a Rapid City trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Devils Tower to Rapid City takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daytime highs in Rapid City are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car 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 2nd (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Badlands National Park. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Big Badlands Overlook, hike along Castle Trail, then cruise along Loop Road, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall.
Plan my day in Badlands National Park using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
Traveling by car from Rapid City to Badlands National Park takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Rapid City in July, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Badlands National Park: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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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.
