26 days in United States Itinerary
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Grand Junction
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Monroe
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Pioche
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Great Basin National Park
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Austin
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Reno
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Virginia City
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Chico
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Tonopah
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Death Valley National Park
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Joshua Tree National Park
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Las Vegas
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Monument Valley
— 2 nights
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Durango
— 4 nights
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Grand Junction — 1 night
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Grand Junction trip planning app.
Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Grand Junction. In December, daily temperatures in Grand Junction can reach 37°F, while at night they dip to 17°F. You'll set off for Monroe on the 17th (Fri).
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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Grand Junction. In December, daily temperatures in Grand Junction can reach 37°F, while at night they dip to 17°F. You'll set off for Monroe on the 17th (Fri).
Monroe — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Cove Fort Historic Site and then explore the galleries of Fremont Indian State Park and Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): take in the natural beauty of Mystic hot Springs.
To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Monroe itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Junction to Monroe. In December, daytime highs in Monroe are 40°F, while nighttime lows are 15°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Pioche.
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To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Monroe itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Junction to Monroe. In December, daytime highs in Monroe are 40°F, while nighttime lows are 15°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Pioche.
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Pioche — 1 night
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On the 19th (Sun), make a trip to Thompson Opera House and then admire the majestic nature at Cathedral Gorge State Park.
For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Pioche itinerary maker tool.
Explore your travel options from Monroe to Pioche with the Route module. In December, daily temperatures in Pioche can reach 42°F, while at night they dip to 16°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Great Basin National Park.
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For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Pioche itinerary maker tool.
Explore your travel options from Monroe to Pioche with the Route module. In December, daily temperatures in Pioche can reach 42°F, while at night they dip to 16°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Great Basin National Park.
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Great Basin National Park — 1 night
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To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Great Basin National Park trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Pioche to Great Basin National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pioche to Great Basin National Park. December in Great Basin National Park sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 12°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Austin.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Pioche to Great Basin National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pioche to Great Basin National Park. December in Great Basin National Park sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 12°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Austin.
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Austin — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): steep yourself in history at Stokes Castle and then immerse yourself in nature at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Austin trip itinerary planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Basin National Park to Austin. December in Austin sees daily highs of 39°F and lows of 11°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Reno.
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For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Austin trip itinerary planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Basin National Park to Austin. December in Austin sees daily highs of 39°F and lows of 11°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Reno.
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Reno — 1 night
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Biggest Little City in the World
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): don't miss a visit to Reno Arch, then see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum, and then stop by Dorinda's Chocolates.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Reno online travel route planner.
Drive from Austin to Reno in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Austin in December; daily highs in Reno reach 47°F and lows reach 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Virginia City.
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For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Reno online travel route planner.
Drive from Austin to Reno in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Austin in December; daily highs in Reno reach 47°F and lows reach 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Virginia City.
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Virginia City — 1 night
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For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Virginia City trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Reno to Virginia City in an hour. In December, daily temperatures in Virginia City can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Chico.
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Drive from Reno to Virginia City in an hour. In December, daily temperatures in Virginia City can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Chico.
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Chico — 1 night
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On the 24th (Fri), stroll around Bidwell Park.
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Explore your travel options from Virginia City to Chico with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Virginia City in December, with highs in Chico at 55°F and lows at 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Tonopah.
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Plan my trip to Chico with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Explore your travel options from Virginia City to Chico with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Virginia City in December, with highs in Chico at 55°F and lows at 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Tonopah.
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Tonopah — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Central Nevada Museum and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Tonopah Historic Mining Park.
For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Tonopah online vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chico to Tonopah. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Chico in December; daily highs in Tonopah reach 46°F and lows reach 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Death Valley National Park.
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For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Tonopah online vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chico to Tonopah. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Chico in December; daily highs in Tonopah reach 46°F and lows reach 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 2 nights
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Death Valley National Park tour itinerary builder tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tonopah to Death Valley National Park. Traveling from Tonopah in December, expect Death Valley National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 56°F and 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tonopah to Death Valley National Park. Traveling from Tonopah in December, expect Death Valley National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 56°F and 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Joshua Tree National Park — 2 nights
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On the 27th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Skull Rock and then take in nature's colorful creations at Cholla Cactus Garden. On the next day, take in the dramatic natural features at Keys View and then appreciate the views at Hidden Valley Nature Trail.
To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Joshua Tree National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Joshua Tree National Park, with lows of 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Joshua Tree National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Joshua Tree National Park, with lows of 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, and examine the collection at The Mob Museum.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas road trip tool.
You can fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In December, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas road trip tool.
You can fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In December, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 3 nights
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On the 2nd (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, and hike along South Kaibab Trail.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in January, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 44°F by day to 15°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Monument Valley.
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To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Vegas in January, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 44°F by day to 15°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. and then see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): see Off-Road Tours and then take in the dramatic natural features at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.
To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Monument Valley sightseeing planner.
Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Monument Valley, with highs around 38°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Durango.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Monument Valley sightseeing planner.
Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Monument Valley, with highs around 38°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Durango.
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Durango — 4 nights
Change things up with these side-trips from Durango: Pagosa Springs (Wolf Creek Ski Resort, Hot Springs At The Springs Resort, &more). There's lots more to do: see Off-Road Tours, hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Snowbike Experience, and let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Durango holiday builder tool.
Getting from Monument Valley to Durango by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Monument Valley in January since evenings lows in Durango dip to 10°F.
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For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Durango holiday builder tool.
Getting from Monument Valley to Durango by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Monument Valley in January since evenings lows in Durango dip to 10°F.
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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.
