21 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Columbus
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Le Claire
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Sioux Falls
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Wall
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Badlands National Park
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Wounded Knee
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Hot Springs
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Custer
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Crazy Horse
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Devils Tower
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Thermopolis
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Cody
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Grand Teton National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Drive to Jackson Hole Airport, Fly to Wichita Eisenhower National Airport, Drive to Abilene
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Abilene
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Manhattan
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Le Claire — 1 night
To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Le Claire road trip planning website.
Columbus to Le Claire is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Columbus to Le Claire is minus 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Le Claire can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. On the 2nd (Sat), you're off to Sioux Falls.
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Columbus to Le Claire is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Columbus to Le Claire is minus 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Le Claire can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. On the 2nd (Sat), you're off to Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Pettigrew Home & Museum, and then hike along SculptureWalk & Arc of Dreams Monument.
To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sioux Falls trip planning app.
You can drive from Le Claire to Sioux Falls in 7 hours. In September in Sioux Falls, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Wall.
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To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sioux Falls trip planning app.
You can drive from Le Claire to Sioux Falls in 7 hours. In September in Sioux Falls, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Wall.
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Wall — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): make a trip to Wall Drug, explore the striking landscape of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and then steep yourself in history at Prairie Homestead.
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Wall holiday site.
Drive from Sioux Falls to Wall in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sioux Falls in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Wall, with lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Badlands National Park.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Wall holiday site.
Drive from Sioux Falls to Wall in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sioux Falls in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Wall, with lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Mon), 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, then cruise along Loop Road, then take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town.
For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Badlands National Park holiday planning app.
Badlands National Park is just a stone's throw from Wall. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in September, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Wounded Knee.
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For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Badlands National Park holiday planning app.
Badlands National Park is just a stone's throw from Wall. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in September, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Wounded Knee.
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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Wounded Knee takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 48°F. On the 6th (Wed), you'll travel to Hot Springs.
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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Wounded Knee takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 48°F. On the 6th (Wed), you'll travel to Hot Springs.
Hot Springs — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): learn more about the world around you at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wind Cave National Park.
To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hot Springs trip maker tool.
You can drive from Wounded Knee to Hot Springs in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Wounded Knee in September, plan for little chillier days in Hot Springs, with highs around 71°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Custer.
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To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Hot Springs trip maker tool.
You can drive from Wounded Knee to Hot Springs in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Wounded Knee in September, plan for little chillier days in Hot Springs, with highs around 71°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights
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On the 7th (Thu), explore the activities along Sylvan Lake, then take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel, then immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, and finally explore and take pictures at Wildlife Loop Road. On the next day, delve into the lush surroundings at Black Hills National Forest, then cruise along Iron Mountain Road, and then take a memorable drive along Needles Highway.
To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Custer route planner.
Getting from Hot Springs to Custer by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 45°F. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Crazy Horse.
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To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Custer route planner.
Getting from Hot Springs to Custer by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 45°F. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Crazy Horse.
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Crazy Horse — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak and then appreciate the history behind Crazy Horse Memorial.
For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Crazy Horse online driving holiday planner.
Crazy Horse is very close to Custer. September in Crazy Horse sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Devils Tower.
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For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Crazy Horse online driving holiday planner.
Crazy Horse is very close to Custer. September in Crazy Horse sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Devils Tower.
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Devils Tower — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): pause for some photo ops at Wind Circles, explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument, and then don't miss a visit to Tower Trail.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Devils Tower tour planner.
Traveling by car from Crazy Horse to Devils Tower takes 2.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Devils Tower are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Thermopolis.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Devils Tower tour planner.
Traveling by car from Crazy Horse to Devils Tower takes 2.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Devils Tower are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Thermopolis.
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Thermopolis — 1 night
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On the 11th (Mon), take in the natural beauty of Hot Springs State Park, take in the natural beauty of The Star Plunge, and then get curious at Wyoming Dinosaur Center.
For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Thermopolis vacation planner.
You can drive from Devils Tower to Thermopolis in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. Traveling from Devils Tower in September, you will find days in Thermopolis are little chillier (61°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cody.
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For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Thermopolis vacation planner.
You can drive from Devils Tower to Thermopolis in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. Traveling from Devils Tower in September, you will find days in Thermopolis are little chillier (61°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cody.
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Cody — 1 night
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Preferred Gateway to Yellowstone
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Old Trail Town, then see the interesting displays at Cody Firearms Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and finally stop by Cowtown Candy Company.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cody online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Thermopolis to Cody takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Thermopolis in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cody: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.
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For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cody online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Thermopolis to Cody takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Thermopolis in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cody: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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Mountains of the Imagination
Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Grand Teton. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, then explore and take pictures at Signal Mountain Summit Road, then admire all the interesting features of 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Jenny Lake Trail.
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Traveling by car from Cody to Grand Teton National Park takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Cody in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 38°F in Grand Teton National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Yellowstone National Park.
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Discover how to plan a Grand Teton National Park trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Cody to Grand Teton National Park takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Cody in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 38°F in Grand Teton National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 2 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Brink of the Lower Falls Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, then get great views at Lookout Point, and finally take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park route planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 60°F and lows about 33°F. On the 17th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Abilene.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park route planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 60°F and lows about 33°F. On the 17th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Abilene.
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Abilene — 1 night
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On the 18th (Mon), admire all the interesting features of Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, then steep yourself in history at Seelye Mansion, and then look for gifts at Russell Stover Candy Company.
Start your trip to Abilene by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yellowstone National Park to Abilene. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Abilene. In September, Abilene is warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 86°F and lows of 62°F. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Manhattan.
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Start your trip to Abilene by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yellowstone National Park to Abilene. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Abilene. In September, Abilene is warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 86°F and lows of 62°F. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Manhattan.
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Manhattan — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Tue), get curious at Flint Hills Discovery Center and then let little ones run wild at Wamego City Park. Keep things going the next day: learn about winemaking at Oz Winery, see the interesting displays at OZ Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Kansas State University Gardens, and finally meet the residents at Kansas State University Insect Zoo.
To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Manhattan online vacation planner.
Getting from Abilene to Manhattan by car takes about an hour. In September, daytime highs in Manhattan are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive back home.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Manhattan online vacation planner.
Getting from Abilene to Manhattan by car takes about an hour. In September, daytime highs in Manhattan are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive 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.
