23 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States holiday maker
Start: Brussels
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Colorado Springs
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Buena Vista
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Durango
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Ouray
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Telluride
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Moab
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Arches National Park
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Monument Valley
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Page
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Las Vegas
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
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Jackson Hole
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Yellowstone National Park
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Colorado Springs — 2 nights
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Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.Escape the urban bustle at Mueller State Park and Seven Bridges Trail. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. There's much more to do: stroll through Palmer Park, get engrossed in the history at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures, and identify plant and animal life at Bear Creek Nature Center.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs online holiday planner.
Brussels, Belgium to Colorado Springs is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brussels to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Brussels in July: highs in Colorado Springs hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 1 night
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The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): mingle with the ghosts of the past at Vicksburg, walk around Buena Vista River Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Chalk Cliff Fish Hatchery, then relax in the rural setting at Jumpin' Good Goat Dairy, and finally see a world frozen in time at Winfield.
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Buena Vista road trip planning app.
Getting from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Colorado Springs in July: high temperatures in Buena Vista hover around 31°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Durango.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Buena Vista road trip planning app.
Getting from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Colorado Springs in July: high temperatures in Buena Vista hover around 31°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Durango.
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Durango — 1 night
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Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.Your day by day itinerary now includes James Ranch, Million Dollar Highway and Cascade Creek Trail. On the 1st (Thu), hike along Cascade Creek Trail, cruise along Million Dollar Highway, grab your bike and head to The Colorado Trail, view the masterpieces at Scenic Aperture Gallery, then hike along Rim Trail/ Campus Loop, and finally get a taste of life in the country at James Ranch. On your second day here, cast your line with a fishing tour and then trek along Animas Mountain Trail.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Durango visit planning tool.
Drive from Buena Vista to Durango in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Ouray.
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Ouray — 2 nights
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Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): trek along Baby Bath Tubs Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Uncompahgre Gorge, steep yourself in history at Yankee Girl Mine, then take in the awesome beauty at Imogene Pass, then hike along Bear Creek National Recreation Trail, and finally trek along Horsethief Trail.
To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ouray trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Durango to Ouray takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Durango in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Ouray: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Telluride.
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To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ouray trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Durango to Ouray takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Durango in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Ouray: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Telluride.
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Telluride — 2 nights
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The town of Telluride is the county seat and most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. On the 4th (Sun), get outside with Dave's Mountain Tours. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Valley Floor, then admire the sheer force of Cornet Creek Falls, then stop by Telluride Truffle, and finally shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.
For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Telluride travel planner.
Getting from Ouray to Telluride by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Telluride can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 6th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Moab.
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For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Telluride travel planner.
Getting from Ouray to Telluride by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Telluride can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 6th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Moab.
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Moab — 1 night
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Red Desert
The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Moab day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Telluride to Moab takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Telluride in August, plan for warmer days in Moab, with highs around 39°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Arches National Park.
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Arches National Park — 1 night
A Red Rock Wonderland
Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Arches National Park trip planner.
Traveling by car from Moab to Arches National Park takes an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 20°C. On the 8th (Thu), you'll travel 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. For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Monument Valley vacation planner.
Getting from Arches National Park to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Arches National Park in August: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 36°C and lows are around 17°C. On the 8th (Thu), you'll travel to Page.
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Getting from Arches National Park to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Arches National Park in August: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 36°C and lows are around 17°C. On the 8th (Thu), you'll travel to Page.
Page — 1 night
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Center of Canyon Country
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.Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): admire the engineering at Glen Canyon Dam Overlook, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Powell, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.
To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Page online visit planner.
You can drive from Monument Valley to Page in 2.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Monument Valley in August: high temperatures in Page hover around 39°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 1 night
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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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Canyon Trail Rides. On the 9th (Fri), trot along with Canyon Trail Rides, mingle with the ghosts of the past at Widtsoe Ghost Town, take in breathtaking views at Agua Canyon, then explore the striking landscape at Bryce Amphitheatre, and finally explore the striking landscape at Three Wisemen. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Ruby's Inn, take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, explore the stunning scenery at Ponderosa Canyon, then take some stellar pictures from Farview Point, and finally hike along Swamp Canyon.
For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip planner.
Drive from Page to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or drive. Traveling from Page in August, you will find days in Bryce Canyon National Park are a bit cooler (29°C), and nights are much colder (9°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 1 night
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Sin City
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 11th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Guardian Angel Cathedral and then look for gifts at Las Vegas Fight Shop.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip planner.
You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 45°C and lows reach 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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A Land of Giants
With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.Your day by day itinerary now includes Mineral King Valley. On the 11th (Sun), appreciate the views at Mineral King Valley and then take in the dramatic scenery at Grizzly Falls.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in August: high temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 41°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 1 night
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.To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (32°C), and nights are much colder (7°C). On the 12th (Mon), you'll travel to San Francisco.
San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Your inner history buff will appreciate Golden Gate Promenade and St. Mary's Cathedral. Get outdoors at Baker Beach and Devil's Slide Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: San Gregorio State Beach (in San Gregorio) and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden, enjoy the sand and surf at Fort Funston National Park, trek along Tennessee Valley Trailhead, and steep yourself in history at Battery Spencer.
To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco road trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Jackson Hole.
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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.To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Jackson Hole tour planner.
Fly from San Francisco to Jackson Hole in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from San Francisco in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Jackson Hole, with lows of 7°C. You will leave for Yellowstone National Park on the 15th (Thu).
Yellowstone National Park — 3 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Visiting Biscuit Basin and Artists Paintpots will get you outdoors. Popular historic sites such as Uncle Tom's Trail and S Rim Trail are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: take in the natural beauty of Terrace Spring, hike along Observation Point Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Canyon Village Area, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Brink of the Lower Falls Trail.
Plan trip to Yellowstone National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Jackson Hole to Yellowstone National Park in 2.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jackson Hole in August: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to fly 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.
Nevada travel guide
The Silver State
The neon streets of Las Vegas represent only one chapter in the story of Nevada, a sparsely populated state offering travelers a chance to discover the country's western frontier. Utterly unlike the more populated parts of the North American continent, Nevada's landscape includes huge deserts where you can easily leave modern civilization behind and enjoy a tranquil vacation. For a taste of untamed Nevada, explore the network of paved and unpaved roads leading to some of the world's most rugged and desolate natural wonders. If trying to make a fortune is high on your itinerary, remember that in the first state to legalize gambling, a slot machine is never too far away. Even gas stations and small motels in the largely deserted rural areas offer some form of gambling to the passing traveler.
California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
