22 days in Western US Itinerary

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

San Miguel Chapel and Museum of International Folk Art will appeal to museum buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Palace of the Governors and Blumenschein Home & Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Fe: Taos (Rio Grande Gorge Bridge & Taos Pueblo), Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of New Mexico History Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Cruz Gallery, make a trip to Santa Fe Plaza, and visit Canyon Road.

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Leipzig, Germany to Santa Fe is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 8 hours. When traveling from Leipzig in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Fe: temperatures range from 37°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and Zion National Park. Spend the 30th (Fri) exploring nature at The Narrows. There's more to do: explore and take pictures at Zion Shuttle and trek along Angel's Landing.

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You can fly from Santa Fe to Zion National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Santa Fe in June since evenings lows in Zion National Park dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Broken Arrow Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Slide Rock State Park and Oak Creek Canyon. When in Sedona, make a side trip to see Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, approximately Camp Verde away. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Red Rock State Park, hike along Airport Mesa, stroll through Devil's Bridge Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock.

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Fly from Zion National Park to Sedona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sedona when traveling from Zion National Park in July, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, admire the sheer force of Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

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Explore your travel options from Sedona to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Sedona to Yosemite National Park is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Sedona in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 33°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 9°C. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Cody.

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 8th (Sat): admire the engineering at Buffalo Bill Dam, then take an in-depth tour of Old West Miniature Village and Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Old Trail Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): grab your bike and head to Paul Stock Nature Trail, see the interesting displays at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and finally see the interesting displays at Cody Firearms Museum.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Yosemite National Park to Cody takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Cody, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, Cody is a bit warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Norris Geyser Basin and Grand Loop Road. Take a break from the city and head to West Thumb Geyser Basin and Grand Prismatic Spring. The adventure continues: take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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Traveling by car from Cody to Yellowstone National Park takes 2.5 hours. In July, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Cody - with highs of 26°C and lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive 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.

On the 13th (Thu), hike along Jenny Lake Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Laurance Rockefeller Preserve, look for gifts at Lee's Tees, then don't miss a visit to Jackson Town Square, and finally don't miss a visit to Jackson Hole Shootout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools and then explore the world behind art at National Museum of Wildlife Art.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole takes 2.5 hours. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Jackson Hole, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.