20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Madison
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Middleton
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Chicago
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Cedar Point
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Columbus
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Collinsville
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Kansas City
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Cawker City
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Creede
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Drive to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport, Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, Drive to Mecca
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Mecca
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Herriman
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Blackfoot
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Buford
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Rapid City
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Montrose
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Minneapolis
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Austin
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Middleton
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Middleton — 1 night
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Middleton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and a suburb of the state capital, Madison. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): do a tasting at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery, then look for gifts at Duluth Trading Company, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Mounds, and finally relax in the rural setting at Pope Farm Conservency.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Middleton online travel planner.
Madison to Middleton is an approximately half hour car ride. In April, daily temperatures in Middleton can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Chicago.
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To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Middleton online travel planner.
Madison to Middleton is an approximately half hour car ride. In April, daily temperatures in Middleton can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Chicago.
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Chicago — 1 night
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, then stroll around Millennium Park, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.
For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Chicago tour planner.
Traveling by car from Middleton to Chicago takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in April, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cedar Point.
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Cedar Point — 1 night
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Cedar Point is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): get a taste of life in the country at Cedar Creek Ranch, then take an in-depth tour of Hegeler Carus Mansion, and then stroll around LaSalle Rotary Park. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Tanners Orchard and then stop by Minonk Chocolate Company.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Cedar Point trip planner.
You can drive from Chicago to Cedar Point in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. April in Cedar Point sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Columbus.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Cedar Point trip planner.
You can drive from Chicago to Cedar Point in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. April in Cedar Point sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Columbus.
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Columbus — 1 night
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Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at The Miller House and Garden, then get some fabulous bargains at Indiana Premium Outlets, and then look for gifts at Nashville.
To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Columbus day trip site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cedar Point to Columbus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Collinsville.
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To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Columbus day trip site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cedar Point to Columbus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Collinsville.
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Collinsville — 2 nights
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Collinsville is a city located mainly in Madison County, and partially in St. Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): stop by Kruta Bakery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, and then experience rural life at Eckert's Belleville Farm. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at World's Tallest Man Statue, contemplate the long history of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, and then don't miss a visit to World's Largest Catsup Bottle.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Collinsville online trip itinerary maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Columbus to Collinsville. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Collinsville can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kansas City.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Collinsville online trip itinerary maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Columbus to Collinsville. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Collinsville can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kansas City.
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City of Fountains
The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.To find other places to visit and other tourist information, go to the Kansas City day trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Collinsville to Kansas City. April in Kansas City sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 46°F at night. You'll set off for Cawker City on the 30th (Fri).
Cawker City — 1 night
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Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): make a trip to The World's Largest Ball of Sisal Twine.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Cawker City trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kansas City to Cawker City. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Cawker City when traveling from Kansas City in April, with lows around 40°F. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Creede.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Cawker City trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kansas City to Cawker City. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Cawker City when traveling from Kansas City in April, with lows around 40°F. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Creede.
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The historic City of Creede is the Statutory Town that is the county seat and the only incorporated municipality in Mineral County, Colorado, United States. To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Creede online tour planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cawker City to Creede. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cawker City to Creede. In May, Creede is colder than Cawker City - with highs of 40°F and lows of 27°F. You'll set off for Mecca on the 2nd (Sun).
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Cawker City to Creede. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cawker City to Creede. In May, Creede is colder than Cawker City - with highs of 40°F and lows of 27°F. You'll set off for Mecca on the 2nd (Sun).
Mecca — 1 night
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Mecca is an unincorporated community located in Riverside County, California, United States. On the 2nd (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Ladder Canyon Trail, then examine the collection at International Banana Museum, and then cruise along Box Canyon Road.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mecca day trip planning site.
Explore your travel options from Creede to Mecca with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Creede in May, expect Mecca to be warmer, temps between 94°F and 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Herriman.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mecca day trip planning site.
Explore your travel options from Creede to Mecca with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Creede in May, expect Mecca to be warmer, temps between 94°F and 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Herriman.
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Herriman — 2 nights
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Herriman is a city in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Herriman: Saltair Pavilion (in Magna) and Camp Floyd State Park Museum (in Fairfield). It doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to The Real UP House and go deep underground at Bingham Copper Mine.
For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Herriman trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mecca to Herriman. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mecca to Herriman. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Mecca in May: highs in Herriman hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 47°F. You'll set off for Blackfoot on the 5th (Wed).
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For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Herriman trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mecca to Herriman. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mecca to Herriman. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Mecca in May: highs in Herriman hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 47°F. You'll set off for Blackfoot on the 5th (Wed).
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Blackfoot is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Blackfoot trip builder site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Herriman to Blackfoot. Traveling from Herriman in May, Blackfoot is a bit cooler at night with lows of 40°F. On the 6th (Thu), you'll travel to Buford.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Herriman to Blackfoot. Traveling from Herriman in May, Blackfoot is a bit cooler at night with lows of 40°F. On the 6th (Thu), you'll travel to Buford.
Buford — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): appreciate the history behind Ames Monument.
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Buford online driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Blackfoot to Buford. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Blackfoot in May; daily highs in Buford reach 59°F and lows reach 33°F. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Rapid City.
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For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Buford online driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Blackfoot to Buford. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Blackfoot in May; daily highs in Buford reach 59°F and lows reach 33°F. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 2 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.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile Gardens, and finally wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Country USA, cruise along Iron Mountain Road, and then examine the collection at National Presidential Wax Museum.
To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Rapid City tour itinerary builder website.
Explore your travel options from Buford to Rapid City with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Buford in May, with highs in Rapid City at 65°F and lows at 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Montrose.
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Montrose — 1 night
Montrose is a city in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Montrose trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Rapid City to Montrose. Traveling from Rapid City to Montrose, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Montrose are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. You will leave for Minneapolis on the 10th (Mon).
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Rapid City to Montrose. Traveling from Rapid City to Montrose, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Montrose are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. You will leave for Minneapolis on the 10th (Mon).
Minneapolis — 1 day
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The City of Lakes
Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): have some family-friendly fun at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, look for gifts at Candyland - St Paul, then take in the dramatic scenery at Minnehaha Park, and finally admire the natural beauty at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis day trip site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Montrose to Minneapolis. In May in Minneapolis, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Austin.
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Austin — 2 nights
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Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Hormel Historic Home, immerse yourself in nature at Myre-Big Island State Park, then look for gifts at Sweet Reads, then identify plant and animal life at Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Augustine's Catholic Church.
To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Austin online road trip planner.
Drive from Minneapolis to Austin in 2 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Middleton.
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To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Austin online road trip planner.
Drive from Minneapolis to Austin in 2 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Middleton.
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Middleton — 1 day
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): let little ones run wild at Lakeview Park, then trek along Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Capital Brewery.
To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Middleton trip tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Austin to Middleton. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.
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To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Middleton trip tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Austin to Middleton. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.
