29 days in United States Itinerary

Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Elkhart: Auburn (Eckhart Park, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, &more), South Bend (University of Notre Dame, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more) and Gilmore Car Museum (in Hickory Corners). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, go for a walk through The Riverwalk, look for gifts at Teaberry Wood Products, and take in nature's colorful creations at Shiojiri Niwa.

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Washington to Elkhart is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Washington in May, you will find days in Elkhart are a bit cooler (70°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 19th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village, and stroll through Rim Trail.

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Traveling by car from Elkhart to Grand Canyon National Park takes 27 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Elkhart to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Elkhart in May, plan for little chillier nights in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows around 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kalispell.

Kalispell is a city in, and the county seat of Flathead County, Montana, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kalispell: Glacier National Park (Lake McDonald, Grinnell Glacier, &more) and West Glacier (Glacier National Park & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Lone Pine State Park.

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You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Kalispell in 18 hours. In May in Kalispell, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Keystone.

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.

Explore Keystone's surroundings by going to Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse), Custer (Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail, Wildlife Loop Road, &more) and Wind Cave National Park (in Wind Cave National Park). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, go deep underground at Big Thunder Gold Mine, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, and cruise along Iron Mountain Road.

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Drive from Kalispell to Keystone in 12.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Kalispell in May: highs in Keystone hover around 59°F, while lows dip to 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Frederick.

Frederick is a city and the county seat of Frederick County in the U.S. state of Maryland. Get out of town with these interesting Frederick side-trips: Gettysburg (Savor Gettysburg Food Tours, Horseback Riding Tours, &more), Luray (Luray Caverns & Stony Man Mountain Overlook) and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly). And it doesn't end there: get a taste of life in the country at Rocking S Ranch, learn about winemaking at Casanel Vineyards & Winery, get to know the fascinating history of Historic Downtown Frederick, and witness the site of a historic battle at Antietam National Battlefield.

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You can fly from Keystone to Frederick in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Keystone to Frederick is 2 hours. Traveling from Keystone in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Frederick: highs are around 83°F and lows about 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.