26 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States visit planner
Start: Durban
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Orlando
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Denver
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Sheridan
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Rapid City
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Sheridan
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Denver
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Newark
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Orlando — 5 nights
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Theme Park Capital of the World
For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.Attractions like Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando Resort make great kid-friendly stops. Have a day of magic on the 16th (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. It doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Orlando road trip planner.
Durban, South Africa to Orlando is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Durban in December, expect Orlando to be a bit cooler, temps between 29°C and 17°C. On the 20th (Tue), you'll travel to Denver.
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Denver — 3 nights
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Mile-High City
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.Kids will appreciate attractions like National Museum of World War II Aviation and The International Church of Cannabis. Get out of town with these interesting Denver side-trips: Colorado Springs (Michael Garman Museum & Gallery & Cheyenne Mountain Zoo). The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, get a new perspective on nature at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, tour the pleasant surroundings at Downtown Aquarium, and take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens.
To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Denver trip builder website.
Fly from Orlando to Denver in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando to Denver, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Denver is cooler than Orlando - with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Sheridan.
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Sheridan — 9 nights
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Sheridan is a city in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Pryor Mountains and Big Horn Basin GeoScience Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Sheridan: Buffalo (Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, US Highway 16, &more), Crow Agency (Little Bighorn Battlefield & Custer Battlefield Trading Company) and Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite (in Greybull). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Trail End State Historic Site, get to know the fascinating history of Fort Phil Kearny, pause for some photo ops at Fetterman Battlefield Monument, and look for all kinds of wild species at Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Sheridan trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
You can drive from Denver to Sheridan in 6.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Denver in December: high temperatures in Sheridan hover around 1°C and lows are around -14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Rapid City.
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Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Sheridan trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
You can drive from Denver to Sheridan in 6.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Denver in December: high temperatures in Sheridan hover around 1°C and lows are around -14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.Bring the kids along to House of Scandinavia and Custer State Park. Venture out of the city with trips to The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs (in Hot Springs), Custer (Wildlife Loop Road, Needles Eye Tunnel, &more) and Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse). There's much more to do: make a trip to Dinosaur Park, view the masterpieces at Suzie Cappa Art Center, take a stroll through Downtown Rapid City, and get to know the resident critters at Reptile Gardens.
For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Rapid City trip planning tool.
Getting from Sheridan to Rapid City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Sheridan in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Rapid City, with lows around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sheridan.
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Sheridan — 1 night
To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Sheridan tour itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Rapid City to Sheridan by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Rapid City in January, plan for little chillier nights in Sheridan, with lows around -13°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll travel to Denver.
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Getting from Rapid City to Sheridan by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Rapid City in January, plan for little chillier nights in Sheridan, with lows around -13°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll travel to Denver.
Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, then steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at The International Church of Cannabis.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver visit planner.
Drive from Sheridan to Denver in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Sheridan in January, expect Denver to be a bit warmer, temps between 7°C and -7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Newark.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver visit planner.
Drive from Sheridan to Denver in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Sheridan in January, expect Denver to be a bit warmer, temps between 7°C and -7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Newark.
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Newark — 1 night
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Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. On the 7th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of The Newark Museum of Art, then stroll around Branch Brook Park, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally explore the world behind art at Gateways to Newark: Portraits.
Discover how to plan a Newark trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Getting from Denver to Newark by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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Discover how to plan a Newark trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Getting from Denver to Newark by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel 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.
South Dakota travel guide
The State of Great Faces and Great Places
Famous for the cliffside monuments of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial, South Dakota is a land of Old West history, American Indian culture, and impressive natural wonders. Get to know the state's diverse and breathtaking landscape with a trip through Custer National Park, with a herd of 1,300 free-roaming bison, or by traversing the dramatic peaks of Badlands National Park near the Black Hills. Allow time in your itinerary to visit the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, for shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as a number of museums and historical attractions.
