20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States route planner
Start: Los Angeles
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Las Vegas
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Grand Junction
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Denver
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Keystone
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Story
— 1 night
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Yellowstone National Park
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Wells
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Carson City
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Solvang
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Los Angeles trip itinerary builder website.
If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. In April, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll set off for Las Vegas on the 21st (Sun).
Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.On the 21st (Sun), enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller and then try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then try to win big at Paris Las Vegas, and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum.
For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas vacation planner.
Fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Junction.
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Grand Junction — 1 night
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The city of Grand Junction is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado National Monument and then take a stroll through Downtown Grand Junction.
For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Junction road trip planning app.
You can fly from Las Vegas to Grand Junction in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, expect nights in Grand Junction to be cooler, around 3°C, while days are little chillier, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Denver.
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For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Junction road trip planning app.
You can fly from Las Vegas to Grand Junction in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, expect nights in Grand Junction to be cooler, around 3°C, while days are little chillier, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Denver.
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Denver — 5 nights
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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.Venture out of the city with trips to Flatirons (in Boulder), Garman Sculpture Works (in Oakland Park) and Colorado Springs (Climbing Tours & Garden of the Gods). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The International Church of Cannabis, look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, sample the fine beverages at Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar, and stop by Mountain Lux Candles.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Denver trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Grand Junction to Denver takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. When traveling from Grand Junction in April, plan for slightly colder days in Denver, with highs around 17°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Keystone.
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Keystone — 1 night
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.To find more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Keystone trip planner.
You can fly from Denver to Keystone in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Denver in April, expect Keystone to be slightly colder, temps between 11°C and -3°C. You'll set off for Story on the 1st (Wed).
Story — 1 night
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Story is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, in the United States. On the 1st (Wed), admire the masterpieces at The Brinton Museum and then appreciate the history behind Fetterman Battlefield Monument.
To see photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Story trip builder site.
Getting from Keystone to Story by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Keystone in May, you will find days in Story are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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To see photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Story trip builder site.
Getting from Keystone to Story by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Keystone in May, you will find days in Story are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 2 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.On the 2nd (Thu), take in breathtaking views at S Rim Trail and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, then take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and then take in the natural beauty of Midway Geyser Basin.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park online trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Story to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 5.5 hours. In May, Yellowstone National Park is little chillier than Story - with highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Wells.
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Wells — 1 night
Wells is a small city in Elko County, in northeast Nevada in the western United States. To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Wells online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Wells takes 8 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Wells, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, with highs in Wells at 25°C and lows at 5°C. On the 5th (Sun), you're off to Carson City.
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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Wells takes 8 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Wells, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, with highs in Wells at 25°C and lows at 5°C. On the 5th (Sun), you're off to Carson City.
Carson City — 3 nights
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Carson City, officially the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, is an independent city and the capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. Carson City is known for museums, casinos, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at Nevada State Museum, look for gifts at Virginia City Mercantile, try to win big at Casino Fandango, and examine the collection at Nevada State Railroad Museum.
For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Carson City trip maker app.
Traveling by car from Wells to Carson City takes 5.5 hours. May in Carson City sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Solvang.
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For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Carson City trip maker app.
Traveling by car from Wells to Carson City takes 5.5 hours. May in Carson City sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Solvang.
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Solvang — 2 nights
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Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take in the history at Old Mission Santa Ines, then learn about winemaking at Sunstone Winery, and then learn about winemaking at Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): stroll around Hans Christian Andersen Park, then look for gifts at Ostrich Land, then learn about winemaking at Rusack Vineyards, and finally awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Solvang tour itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Carson City to Solvang. While traveling from Carson City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Solvang, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 10°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Solvang tour itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Carson City to Solvang. While traveling from Carson City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Solvang, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 10°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
