18 days in United States Itinerary
18 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route planner
Start: New York City
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Indianapolis
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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Reno
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Salt Lake City
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Yellowstone National Park
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Keystone
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Badlands National Park
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End: Grand Canyon National Park
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Circle City
Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): do a tasting at Hopwood Cellars Winery.
For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Indianapolis route maker website.
New York City to Indianapolis is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in October, plan for little chillier nights in Indianapolis, with lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
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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.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. On the next day, take a memorable drive along South Rim Road and then get a dose of the wild on Morrow Point Boat Ride.
To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park trip maker.
Explore your travel options from Indianapolis to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Indianapolis in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel to Reno.
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Biggest Little City in the World
A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.Get in touch with nature at Tahoe Photographic Tours and Lake Tahoe. Venture out of the city with trips to Boat Tours & Water Sports (in South Lake Tahoe) and Tahoe City (Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks & Stateline Lookout). The adventure continues: examine the collection at National Automobile Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Truckee River Walk, and try to win big at Atlantis Casino.
To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Reno vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Reno. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Reno due to the time zone difference. October in Reno sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel to Salt Lake City.
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Crossroads of the West
Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Utah, take in the exciting artwork at Art at the Main Gallery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Square, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Salt Lake Temple. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Tabernacle, get a new perspective on things with Rocky Mountain Outfitters, and then take in breathtaking views at Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Salt Lake City using our trip planner.
You can fly from Reno to Salt Lake City in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Reno to Salt Lake City is 1 hour. October in Salt Lake City sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.
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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.Escape the urban bustle at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lamar Valley. Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park--about 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, take in the dramatic scenery at Gibbon Falls, identify plant and animal life at Firehole Canyon Drive, and get to know the fascinating history of S Rim Trail.
To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park online trip builder.
Fly from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, shuttle, bus, and car. In October, Yellowstone National Park is colder than Salt Lake City - with highs of 47°F and lows of 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel to Keystone.
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Home Of Mount Rushmore
Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.On the 25th (Sun), explore and take pictures at Iron Mountain Road, then trek along Presidential Trail, then explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and finally get a dose of the wild on Black Hills Helicopters.
To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Keystone trip planner.
You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Keystone in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, shuttle, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October, expect Keystone to be a bit warmer, temps between 57°F and 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Badlands National Park.
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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.Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Panorama Point Overlook, take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, then take a memorable drive along Loop Road, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Badlands National Park day trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Keystone to Badlands National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. While traveling from Keystone, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Badlands National Park, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.
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