20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel planner
Start: Chicago
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Crown Point
— 1 night
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Drive to Chicago Midway International Airport, Fly to Denver International Airport, Drive to Loveland
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Loveland
— 2 nights
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Taos
— 1 night
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Santa Fe
— 2 nights
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Albuquerque
— 1 night
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Carlsbad
— 3 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 5 nights
Bus to Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of America, Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Chicago
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Crown Point — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Lake County Historical Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shrine of the Christ's Passion, then trek along Oak Savannah Trail, and finally walk around Deep River County Park. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area and then experience rural life at Fair Oaks Farms.
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Chicago to Crown Point is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Chicago in September since evenings lows in Crown Point dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Loveland.
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Plan a trip to Crown Point easily and quickly by telling Inspirock to suggest an itinerary.
Chicago to Crown Point is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Chicago in September since evenings lows in Crown Point dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Loveland.
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Loveland — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Benson Park Sculpture Garden, admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden, then sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Odell Brewing Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at City of Louisville Historical Museum, then get a taste of the local shopping with Pearl Street Mall, then explore the striking landscape at Flatirons, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Avery Brewing Company.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Loveland trip itinerary app.
Explore your travel options from Crown Point to Loveland with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Loveland when traveling from Crown Point in September, with lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Taos.
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For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Loveland trip itinerary app.
Explore your travel options from Crown Point to Loveland with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Loveland when traveling from Crown Point in September, with lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Taos.
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Taos — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): view the masterpieces at 203 Fine Art, then take in the exciting artwork at Enchanted Circle Pottery, then see the interesting displays at La Hacienda del los Martinez, and finally snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Taos vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Loveland to Taos takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Taos when traveling from Loveland in September, with lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.
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For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Taos vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Loveland to Taos takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Taos when traveling from Loveland in September, with lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 2 nights
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City Different
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bandelier National Monument, then take in the dramatic natural features at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, then look for gifts at Detours at La Fonda, and finally make a trip to Santa Fe Plaza.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Santa Fe trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in September, Santa Fe is a bit warmer at night with lows of 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Santa Fe trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in September, Santa Fe is a bit warmer at night with lows of 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 1 night
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Duke City
On the 18th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Petroglyph National Monument, look for gifts at The Candy Lady, then get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Albuquerque. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Carlsbad.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Albuquerque. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 3 nights
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Explore Carlsbad's surroundings by going to Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Slaughter Canyon Cave, Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, &more).
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Carlsbad travel planner.
Drive from Albuquerque to Carlsbad in 4.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Grand Canyon National Park.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Carlsbad travel planner.
Drive from Albuquerque to Carlsbad in 4.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 5 nights
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On the 24th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, cruise along East Rim Drive, admire all the interesting features of Cape Royal, and trek along Rim Trail.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park day trip site.
You can drive from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. Traveling from Carlsbad in September, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (75°F), and nights are much colder (43°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park day trip site.
You can drive from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. Traveling from Carlsbad in September, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (75°F), and nights are much colder (43°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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Spend the 29th (Fri) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. There's still lots to do: hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, look for all kinds of wild species at Rim Trail, get great views at Inspiration Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park online day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September: highs in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
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For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park online day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September: highs in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
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