18 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary planner
Start: Bristol
Train to London Heathrow, Fly to Denver
1
Denver
— 1 night
Drive
2
Glenwood Springs
— 1 night
Drive
3
Grand Junction
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Moab
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Bryce Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
6
Lake Powell
— 2 nights
Drive
7
Monument Valley
— 1 night
Drive
8
Mesa Verde National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
9
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
— 1 night
Drive
10
Colorado Springs
— 1 night
Drive
11
Denver
— 1 night
Fly to London Heathrow, Train to Bristol
End: Bristol
Wed, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 2
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
2
|
View full calendar
Denver — 1 night
©
Mile-High City
For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Denver tour itinerary planner.
Bristol, UK to Denver is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Bristol to Denver. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Glenwood Springs.
more
Bristol, UK to Denver is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Bristol to Denver. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Glenwood Springs.
Highlights from your trip
Glenwood Springs — 1 night
To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Denver to Glenwood Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in August, expect nights in Glenwood Springs to be a bit cooler, around 9°C, while days are cooler, around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Grand Junction.
more
Traveling by car from Denver to Glenwood Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in August, expect nights in Glenwood Springs to be a bit cooler, around 9°C, while days are cooler, around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Grand Junction.
Highlights from your trip
Grand Junction — 2 nights
©
Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): learn more about the world around you at Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey, then identify plant and animal life at Colorado National Monument, and then wander the streets of Downtown Grand Junction. On your second day here, take in the awesome beauty at Grand Mesa.
For reviews and tourist information, go to the Grand Junction trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by car from Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in August: highs in Grand Junction hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Moab.
more
For reviews and tourist information, go to the Grand Junction trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by car from Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in August: highs in Grand Junction hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Moab.
Side Trips
Highlights from your trip
Moab — 2 nights
Red Desert
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Moab online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Grand Junction to Moab takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. You'll set off for Bryce Canyon National Park on the 22nd (Tue).
more
Traveling by car from Grand Junction to Moab takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. You'll set off for Bryce Canyon National Park on the 22nd (Tue).
Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 nights
©
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bryce Canyon National Park road trip app.
Traveling by car from Moab to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In August, Bryce Canyon National Park is little chillier than Moab - with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Lake Powell.
more
Traveling by car from Moab to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In August, Bryce Canyon National Park is little chillier than Moab - with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Lake Powell.
Highlights from your trip
Lake Powell — 2 nights
©
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): hike along Rainbow Bridge Trail and then take in the dramatic natural features at Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Here are some ideas for day two: take in breathtaking views at Ticaboo Canyon.
To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Powell route builder.
Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Lake Powell in 6 hours. When traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Lake Powell: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Monument Valley.
more
To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Powell route builder.
Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Lake Powell in 6 hours. When traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Lake Powell: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Monument Valley.
Highlights from your trip
Monument Valley — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley road trip planning site.
Getting from Lake Powell to Monument Valley by car takes about 6 hours. Traveling from Lake Powell in August, things will get slightly colder in Monument Valley: highs are around 36°C and lows about 17°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mesa Verde National Park.
more
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley road trip planning site.
Getting from Lake Powell to Monument Valley by car takes about 6 hours. Traveling from Lake Powell in August, things will get slightly colder in Monument Valley: highs are around 36°C and lows about 17°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mesa Verde National Park.
Highlights from your trip
See timeline
Mesa Verde National Park — 2 nights
©
Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Balcony House and then explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Long House, don't miss a visit to Step House, then trek along Nordenskiold #16 Trail, and finally contemplate the long history of Petroglyph Point Hike.
For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Mesa Verde National Park road trip planning app.
Getting from Monument Valley to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Mesa Verde National Park, with lows of 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
more
For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Mesa Verde National Park road trip planning app.
Getting from Monument Valley to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Mesa Verde National Park, with lows of 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
Highlights from your trip
©
Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): explore the fascinating landscape at High Dune Trail.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip builder site.
Explore your travel options from Mesa Verde National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve with the Route module. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in August, expect Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to be slightly colder, temps between 31°C and 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Colorado Springs.
more
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip builder site.
Explore your travel options from Mesa Verde National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve with the Route module. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in August, expect Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to be slightly colder, temps between 31°C and 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Colorado Springs.
Highlights from your trip
See timeline
Colorado Springs — 1 night
©
Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, walk around Garden of the Gods, and then view the masterpieces at Commonwheel Artists Co-op.
To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs driving holiday planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Colorado Springs. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 15°C. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Denver.
more
To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs driving holiday planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Colorado Springs. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 15°C. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Denver.
Side Trip
Highlights from your trip
Denver — 1 night
©
Mile-High City
On the 31st (Thu), contemplate the long history of Molly Brown House Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, and then admire the masterpieces at The International Church of Cannabis. On the next day, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Station 26 Brewing Co.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Denver travel planning tool.
Drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
more
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Denver travel planning tool.
Drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Side Trip
Highlights from your trip
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.
