20 days in United States Itinerary

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.

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Venice, Italy to Denver is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Venice to Denver. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Denver when traveling from Venice in August, with lows around 17°C. You'll set off for Cheyenne on the 4th (Fri).

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Historic Governors' Mansion and then make a trip to Cheyenne Big Boots.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cheyenne trip planner.

Drive from Denver to Cheyenne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cheyenne can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rapid City.

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Country USA, explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, and finally explore and take pictures at Iron Mountain Road.

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Getting from Cheyenne to Rapid City by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Cheyenne in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Rapid City, with lows around 18°C. You'll set off for Cody on the 6th (Sun).

A genuine cowboy city, Cody is famous for its nightly rodeos and its proximity to the protected wilderness areas of the world's first national park, now designated as one of the country's World Heritage Sites.

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Traveling by flight from Rapid City to Cody takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Rapid City in August since evenings lows in Cody dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Yellowstone National Park on the 6th (Sun).

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

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the dramatic natural features at Aurum Geyser, and explore the activities along Firehole River.

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Traveling by car from Cody to Yellowstone National Park takes 2.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Cody in August, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 24°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton. On your second day here, trek along Cascade Canyon Trail, take in the pleasant sights at Potholes Turnout, then take a memorable drive along Teton Park Road, and finally take a memorable drive along 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Teton National Park, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 7°C. On the 13th (Sun), you're off to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

On the 13th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Madeleine.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Salt Lake City trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Salt Lake City in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in August, expect nights in Salt Lake City to be warmer, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 39°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

On the 14th (Mon), hike along Double Arch, take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, and then see Off-Road Tours.

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Traveling by car from Salt Lake City to Moab takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. August in Moab sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 15th (Tue), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Monument Valley trip website.

You can drive from Moab to Monument Valley in 3 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Moab in August, with highs in Monument Valley at 36°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, trek along North Kaibab Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point.

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Getting from Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of car and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Monument Valley in August, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 31°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, explore the striking landscape at Bryce Amphitheatre, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Traveling by combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Bryce Canyon National Park are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 20th (Sun), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Capitol Reef National Park .

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Capitol Reef National Park are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take a stroll through The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and then see Off-Road Tours.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Las Vegas takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in August: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 45°C and lows are around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.