29 days in Wyoming, Utah & Colorado Itinerary

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Take a break from the city and head to Oxbow Bend and Antelope Flats. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Inspiration Point and Jenny Lake. Take a break from Grand Teton National Park with a short trip to Laurance Rockefeller Preserve in Jackson, about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Signal Mountain Summit Road, contemplate the waterfront views at Jackson Lake, steep yourself in history at Mormon Row Historic District, and explore the striking landscape of Oxbow Bend Turnout, Grand Teton National Park.

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New York City to Grand Teton National Park is an approximately 9-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or drive. Traveling from New York City to Grand Teton National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Your inner history buff will appreciate S Rim Trail and Uncle Tom's Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Biscuit Basin and Firehole Canyon Drive. Next up on the itinerary: get impressive views of Mud Volcano, hike along Artist Point, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and take some stellar pictures from Observation Point Trail.

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Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September in Yellowstone National Park, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 33°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cody.

A genuine cowboy city, Cody is famous for its nightly rodeos and its proximity to the protected wilderness areas of the world's first national park, now designated as one of the country's World Heritage Sites.

Visit Heart Mountain Interpretive Center and Old Trail Town for their historical value. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum and Cody Firearms Museum. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Museum of the Plains Indian, get engrossed in the history at Old West Miniature Village and Museum, admire the masterpieces at Whitney Gallery, and admire the engineering at Buffalo Bill Dam.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September: high temperatures in Cody hover around 71°F and lows are around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Weeping Rock Trail and Kolob Canyons. Get outdoors at Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to The Rock Stop (in Orderville), Cedar Breaks National Monument (in Cedar City) and Kanab (Moqui Cave & Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park). There's more to do: take a memorable drive along Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.

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Do a combination of flight and car from Cody to Zion National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. When traveling from Cody in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 84°F by day to 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Queen's Garden Trail and Kodachrome Basin State Park. Visiting Sunset Point and Navajo Loop Trail will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: get great views at Sunrise Point, enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, snap pictures at Natural Bridge, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Canyon.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in September, things will get a bit cooler in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 71°F and lows about 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Mexican Hat.

Mexican Hat is a census-designated place (CDP) on the San Juan River on the northern edge of the Navajo Nations borders in south-central San Juan County, Utah, United States. Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours and then examine the collection at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum.. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Valley of the Gods and then steep yourself in history at Bluff Fort Historic Site.

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You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Mexican Hat in 5 hours. In September, Mexican Hat is somewhat warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 79°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House, then explore the ancient world of Balcony House, and then explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace.

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You can drive from Mexican Hat to Mesa Verde National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Mexican Hat in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Mesa Verde National Park, with lows of 45°F. You will leave for home on the 29th (Sat).