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.

On the 4th (Fri), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Denver trip planner.

Venice, Italy to Denver is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Venice to Denver due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Venice in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Denver, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cheyenne.

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Cheyenne tour planner.

Getting from Denver to Cheyenne by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. You will leave for Rapid City on the 5th (Sat).

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

To find maps and other tourist information, read Rapid City trip planner.

Drive from Cheyenne to Rapid City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Cheyenne in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Rapid City. On the 5th (Sat), you'll travel to Gillette.

Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Gillette travel route planner.

You can drive from Rapid City to Gillette in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Rapid City in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Gillette, with lows around 14°C. You will leave for Cody on the 5th (Sat).

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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Buffalo Bill Center of the West, then take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Plains Indian, and then see the interesting displays at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Cody trip planner.

Traveling by car from Gillette to Cody takes 4.5 hours. When traveling from Gillette in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cody: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around West Yellowstone: Yellowstone National Park (Old Faithful, Aurum Geyser, &more). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our West Yellowstone attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Cody to West Yellowstone takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Cody in August, West Yellowstone is slightly colder at night with lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Teton Raptor Center, see what you can catch with Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School, don't miss a visit to Jackson Town Square, then identify plant and animal life at Ana's Grand Excursions, and finally view the masterpieces at Made.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Jackson Hole itinerary site.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Jackson Hole takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from West Yellowstone in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 7°C in Jackson Hole. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Pocatello.

Pocatello is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Pocatello online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Jackson Hole to Pocatello in 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Jackson Hole in August, with highs in Pocatello at 36°C and lows at 12°C. On the 12th (Sat), you'll travel 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.

To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Salt Lake City trip planner.

You can drive from Pocatello to Salt Lake City in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Pocatello in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Salt Lake City, with lows around 22°C. On the 12th (Sat), you're off to Vernal.

Vernal, the county seat and largest city in Uintah County is in northeastern Utah, United States, about 175mi east of Salt Lake City and west of the Colorado border. To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Vernal online travel planner.

Getting from Salt Lake City to Vernal by car takes about 3 hours. In August, Vernal is a bit cooler than Salt Lake City - with highs of 35°C and lows of 15°C. You will leave for Moab on the 12th (Sat).

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Gearheads Outdoor Store, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and then see Off-Road Tours.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Moab trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Vernal to Moab takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Vernal in August, with highs in Moab at 39°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Monument Valley trip planning site.

You can drive from Moab to Monument Valley in 3 hours. Traveling from Moab in August, things will get little chillier in Monument Valley: highs are around 36°C and lows about 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Horseshoe Bend, then explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Page trip planner.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Page takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in August, expect Page to be a bit warmer, temps between 39°C and 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra and then hike along Rim Trail. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Lipan Point, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park travel route website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Page to Grand Canyon National Park. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Page - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) 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 Inspiration Point, hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and then trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip builder.

Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park by combination of bus and car takes about 7.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time 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.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. In August, Las Vegas is warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 45°C and lows of 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.