21 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States holiday planner
Start: Brisbane
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Drive to Saint Paul
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Saint Paul
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Lanesboro
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Harmony
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Decorah
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Sioux Falls
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Custer
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Badlands National Park
— 2 nights
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Rapid City
— 3 nights
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End: Brisbane
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Saint Paul — 3 nights
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Twin Cities
The capital of Minnesota, Saint Paul represents half of the "Twin Cities" and embraces the outdoors and urban culture.Go for a jaunt from Saint Paul to Hudson to see Willow River State Park about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: browse the different shops at Mall of America, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Minnesota Zoo, and look for gifts at Candyland - St Paul.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Paul trip app.
Brisbane, Australia to Saint Paul is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Brisbane to Saint Paul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in May, things will get a bit cooler in Saint Paul: highs are around 23°C and lows about 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Lanesboro.
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Lanesboro — 1 night
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Lanesboro is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. On the 10th (Wed), don't miss a visit to B & B's Fremont Store, view the masterpieces at Lanesboro Arts, then explore the activities along Root River, and finally play a few rounds at Old Barn Resort Course.
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Traveling by car from Saint Paul to Lanesboro takes 2 hours. May in Lanesboro sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Harmony.
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Traveling by car from Saint Paul to Lanesboro takes 2 hours. May in Lanesboro sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Harmony.
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Harmony — 1 night
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Harmony is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Historic Forestville, then Head underground at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, and then Head underground at Niagara Cave.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Harmony sightseeing planning tool.
Harmony is just a stone's throw from Lanesboro. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Decorah.
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Harmony is just a stone's throw from Lanesboro. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Decorah.
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Decorah — 3 nights
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Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Decorah: Villa Louis (in Prairie du Chien), Effigy Mounds National Monument (in Harpers Ferry) and Pikes Peak State Park (in McGregor). There's much more to do: trek along Trout Run Trail, admire the sheer force of Dunnings Spring Park, take an in-depth tour of Vesterheim, and relax in the rural setting at Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Decorah day trip planning app.
Drive from Harmony to Decorah in an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Decorah can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Sioux Falls.
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Drive from Harmony to Decorah in an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Decorah can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls — 3 nights
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Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sioux Falls: Pipestone National Monument (in Pipestone) and Brandenburg Gallery - Luverne (in Luverne). The adventure continues: walk around Falls Park, don't miss a visit to Michelangelo's David replica, learn more about the world around you at Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Butterfly House & Aquarium.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Sioux Falls trip itinerary website.
Getting from Decorah to Sioux Falls by car takes about 4.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Sioux Falls can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Custer.
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Getting from Decorah to Sioux Falls by car takes about 4.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Sioux Falls can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights
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Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.On the 18th (Thu), learn more about the world around you at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road, then admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, and finally take a memorable drive along Wildlife Loop Road.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Custer trip builder site.
You can fly from Sioux Falls to Custer in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Sioux Falls to Custer is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sioux Falls in May; daily highs in Custer reach 17°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 2 nights
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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 20th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Badlands National Park. On your second day here, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Panorama Point Overlook, take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, then admire all the interesting features of Loop Road, and finally explore the striking landscape at Yellow Mounds Overlook.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Badlands National Park online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Custer to Badlands National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Custer in May: highs in Badlands National Park hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 3 nights
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Gateway to the Black Hills
South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.When in Rapid City, make a side trip to see Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, approximately Deadwood away. The adventure continues: visit Downtown Rapid City, make a trip to Dinosaur Park, get in on the family fun at Rushmore Tramway Adventures, and view the masterpieces at Suzie Cappa Art Center.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Rapid City road trip site.
You can drive from Badlands National Park to Rapid City in an hour. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Badlands National Park in May: highs in Rapid City hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
