20 days in United States Itinerary

Created using Inspirock United States tour planner
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Pigeon Forge
— 3 nights
Fly
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Minneapolis
— 1 night
Fly to Charleston International Airport, Drive to Summerville
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Summerville
— 1 night
Drive
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New Orleans
— 3 nights
Fly
5
Flagstaff
— 4 nights
Bus to PHX Airport/44th St Stn, Fly to Sacramento
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Sacramento
— 1 night
Fly
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Seattle
— 3 nights
Fly
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Riverton
— 1 night
Drive
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Missoula
— 1 night

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Pigeon Forge — 3 nights

Center of Fun in the Smokies

Step out of Pigeon Forge with an excursion to Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park--about 32 minutes away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 12th (Wed) at Dollywood. Next up on the itinerary: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, get outside with Outdoor Activities, identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Pigeon Forge route app.

Missoula to Pigeon Forge is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, taxi, shuttle, and car. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Missoula in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Pigeon Forge: highs are around 74°F and lows about 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Minneapolis.
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Theme Parks · Outdoors · Parks · Breweries & Distilleries
Side Trips

Minneapolis — 1 night

The City of Lakes

On the 14th (Fri), explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art and then get engrossed in the history at Mill City Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis tour itinerary maker website.

Fly from Pigeon Forge to Minneapolis in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pigeon Forge to Minneapolis due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pigeon Forge in October: high temperatures in Minneapolis hover around 60°F and lows are around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Summerville.
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Museums

Summerville — 1 night

On the 15th (Sat), immerse yourself in nature at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Summerville online trip builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Minneapolis to Summerville. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in October; daily highs in Summerville reach 77°F and lows reach 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to New Orleans.
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Parks · Nature

New Orleans — 3 nights

The Big Easy

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square, examine the collection at Cabildo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your New Orleans trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Summerville to New Orleans takes 11 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Summerville, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Flagstaff.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Parks

Flagstaff — 4 nights

City of Seven Wonders

Venture out of the city with trips to Off-Road Tours (in Sedona), Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) (in Village of Oak Creek) and Grand Canyon National Park (South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon South Rim, &more). It doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Walnut Canyon National Monument.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Flagstaff online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from New Orleans to Flagstaff in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New Orleans in October, expect colder with lows of 33°F in Flagstaff. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Sacramento.
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Outdoors · Parks · Trails · Nature
Side Trips

Sacramento — 1 night

River City

On the 24th (Mon), see the interesting displays at California Automobile Museum and then examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Sacramento trip builder tool.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Flagstaff to Sacramento in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Flagstaff to Sacramento due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Flagstaff in October; daily highs in Sacramento reach 80°F and lows reach 51°F. On the 24th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Seattle.
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Museums

Seattle — 3 nights

Emerald City

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company, admire the natural beauty at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, and examine the collection at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Seattle road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Sacramento to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sacramento in October, expect nights in Seattle to be about the same, around 50°F, while days are slightly colder, around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Riverton.
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Parks · Shopping · Museums · Neighborhoods

Riverton — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): try your luck at Wind River Casino and then take an in-depth tour of Wind River Heritage Center.

Before you visit Riverton, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Riverton with the Route module. Traveling from Seattle to Riverton, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Riverton when traveling from Seattle in October, with lows around 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Missoula.
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Fun & Games · Casinos · Museums
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Missoula — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): let the kids burn off some steam at McCormick Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Silver Park, then stop by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, then identify plant and animal life at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Big Sky Brewing.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Missoula online vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Riverton to Missoula. In October, daytime highs in Missoula are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Wildlife

United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
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.
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