20 days in United States Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

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Newton to Chicago is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In May in Chicago, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. You'll set off for Badlands National Park on the 21st (Thu).

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 22nd (Fri): cruise along Loop Road and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Badlands National Park.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Chicago to Badlands National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Badlands National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 42°F in Badlands National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): trek along Artist Point and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Here are some ideas for day two: witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, admire the sheer force of Kepler Cascades, then take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Upper Geyser Basin.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park online itinerary builder .

Do a combination of taxi, flight, and car from Badlands National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Badlands National Park in May; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 53°F and lows reach 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Grand Teton.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May, with highs in Grand Teton National Park at 60°F and lows at 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Boise.

From its main thoroughfare, Boise greets visitors with a view of downtown framed by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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Fly from Grand Teton National Park to Boise in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, shuttle, and flight. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in May, things will get a bit warmer in Boise: highs are around 73°F and lows about 48°F. On the 26th (Tue), you're off toCrater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cleetwood Cove Trail. On the 27th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Rim Dr and then explore the striking landscape of Crater Lake National Park.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Boise to Crater Lake National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. In May in Crater Lake National Park, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 49°F at night. On the 28th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Wawona.

Wawona is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): hike along Mariposa Grove, take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point, and then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Wawona trip planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Crater Lake National Park to Wawona. Traveling from Crater Lake National Park in May, you will find days in Wawona are somewhat warmer (84°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 31st (Sun), explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim and then trek along Bright Angel Trail. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point and then hike along South Kaibab Trail.

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You can drive from Wawona to Grand Canyon National Park in 11 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Wawona to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. While traveling from Wawona, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

On the 2nd (Tue), make a trip to Park Point, then delve into the distant past at Balcony House, then contemplate the long history of Cliff Palace, and finally delve into the distant past at Long House.

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Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Mesa Verde National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. In June in Mesa Verde National Park, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 46°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Wed) before leaving for Cawker City.

Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Cawker City travel route planner .

Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Cawker City takes 12.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park to Cawker City is 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in June since evenings lows in Cawker City dip to 64°F. You will leave for Saint Louis on the 4th (Thu).

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Missouri Botanical Garden and then experience rural life at Grant's Farm.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Saint Louis road trip website .

Traveling by car from Cawker City to Saint Louis takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In June, daytime highs in Saint Louis are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for London.

London is a home rule-class city in Laurel County, Kentucky, in the United States. To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the London trip planning tool .

Drive from Saint Louis to London in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in London can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. On the 6th (Sat), you're off toLuray.

Nestled in the heart of the valley formed by the Shenandoah River, Luray draws visitors with a vast underground cavern system adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and mirrored pools.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): explore the fascinating underground world of Luray Caverns and then examine the collection at The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum. On the 7th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo and then stroll through Stony Man Mountain Overlook.

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Traveling by car from London to Luray takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. June in Luray sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 62°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.