26 days in United States Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Wine Tours & Tastings and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at St. Johns Bridge, walk around Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, and look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Portland travel planning site.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Portland International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to The Dalles.

The Dalles is the county seat and largest city of Wasco County, Oregon, United States. On the 8th (Thu), examine the collection at Fire Museum in City Hall, don't miss a visit to The Dalles Murals, then make a trip to Old St. Peter's Landmark, then examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, and finally stroll around Sorosis Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the The Dalles trip maker.

You can drive from Portland to The Dalles in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Portland in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in The Dalles, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Baker City.

Baker City is a city in and the county seat of Baker County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Leo Adler House Museum, get engrossed in the history at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, and then stroll the grounds of Chinese Cemetery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Baker City road trip website.

Getting from The Dalles to Baker City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from The Dalles in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Baker City, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Boise.

From its main thoroughfare, Boise greets visitors with a view of downtown framed by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): walk around Camel's Back Park and then hike along Boise River Greenbelt. On the 11th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at World Center For Birds of Prey, steep yourself in history at Old Idaho Penitentiary, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. John's Cathedral, then ponder the world of politics at Idaho State Capitol Building, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral.

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

You can drive from Baker City to Boise in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Baker City to Boise, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Baker City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Boise, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Twin Falls.

Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Snake River Canyon Trail, then snap pictures at Perrine Bridge, then take in the dramatic scenery at Shoshone Falls, and finally admire the sheer force of Twin Falls.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Twin Falls trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Boise to Twin Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Twin Falls, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 13th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Golden Spike National Historic Site.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City trip builder tool.

Drive from Twin Falls to Salt Lake City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Twin Falls in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Salt Lake City, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to Dinosaur.

Dinosaur is a Statutory Town located in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. On the 14th (Wed), hike along Harper's Corner and then explore the striking landscape at Dinosaur National Monument.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Dinosaur using our trip planner.

Getting from Salt Lake City to Dinosaur by car takes about 3.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in August: high temperatures in Dinosaur hover around 35°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Denver.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): catch a live event at Coors Field and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, sample the fine beverages at Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lookout Mountain, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Crown Hill Park.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Denver driving holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Dinosaur to Denver takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pueblo.

Pueblo is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Lake, then brush up on your military savvy at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, and then head outdoors with Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo.

For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Pueblo trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Denver to Pueblo takes 2 hours. August in Pueblo sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lamar.

Lamar is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Prowers County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): take in panoramic vistas at Pike's Tower and then admire the landmark architecture of Petrified Wood Gas Station.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Lamar journey planner.

You can drive from Pueblo to Lamar in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Dodge City.

Dodge City is the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States, named after nearby Fort Dodge. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Boot Hill Museum, see where the action happens at United Wireless Arena, then steep yourself in history at Santa Fe Trail Tracks, and finally pause for some photo ops at Cowboy Statue On Boot Hill.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dodge City travel planner.

Getting from Lamar to Dodge City by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Lamar to Dodge City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. August in Dodge City sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Wichita.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Sedgwick County Zoo, examine the collection at Mid-America All-Indian Center, and then make a trip to The Keeper of the Plains.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Wichita trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Dodge City to Wichita in 3 hours. Another option is to fly. In August, daytime highs in Wichita are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tulsa.

Sometimes known as the "Buckle of the Bible Belt," Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Gilcrease Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Boston Avenue Methodist Church, then admire the masterpieces at Philbrook Museum of Art, and finally walk around River Parks.

To see photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tulsa trip planner.

You can drive from Wichita to Tulsa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Little Rock.

Once inhabited by Native American tribes, today Little Rock bustles with nearly 800,000 people.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): get a sense of history and politics at Arkansas State Capitol, then get a sense of history and politics at Old State House Museum, then see the interesting displays at Esse Purse Museum & Store, and finally admire the majestic nature at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the landscape on two wheels at The Arkansas River Trail, get curious at Museum Of Discovery, then admire the striking features of William J. Clinton Presidential Library, and finally pause for some photo ops at Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Little Rock holiday maker.

Traveling by car from Tulsa to Little Rock takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Little Rock are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, and then catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Nashville tour builder.

Getting from Little Rock to Nashville by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Lexington Glassworks, then sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, then examine the collection at Asheville Pinball Museum, and finally admire the natural beauty at Craggy Gardens.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Asheville trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Nashville to Asheville takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Nashville in August, with highs in Asheville at 32°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Waynesboro.

Waynesboro, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Step off the beaten path and head to Skyline Drive and University of Virginia. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Waynesboro: Monticello (in Charlottesville) and Bearfence Mountain (in Shenandoah National Park). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Basic City Beer Co. and admire the masterpieces at P Buckley Moss Museum.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Waynesboro trip planner.

Traveling by car from Asheville to Waynesboro takes 5.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Waynesboro are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip planner.

Traveling by car from Waynesboro to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Traveling from Waynesboro in August, Washington DC is a bit warmer at night with lows of 25°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.