31 days in Western US Itinerary

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Molly Brown House Museum and Georgetown Firefighting Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and United States Air Force Academy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs) and Off-Road Tours (in Buena Vista). Pack the 4th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and explore the historical opulence of Glen Eyrie Castle.

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Rochester to Colorado Springs is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Rochester to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Santa Fe.

Explore hidden gems such as The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and New Mexico History Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Canyon Road and Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Fe: Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos), Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Taos (Taos Pueblo & Rio Grande Gorge Bridge). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Fe Plaza, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and have fun and explore at Santa Fe Children's Museum.

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You can fly from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Fe can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Moab.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Delicate Arch. Make the 13th (Thu) a memorable day with a climbing tour. There's lots more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the dramatic natural features at Corona Arch, don't miss a visit to The Overlook Gallery, and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

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You can fly from Santa Fe to Moab in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Santa Fe in July: high temperatures in Moab hover around 97°F and lows are around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Zion National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Zion National Park and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at The Narrows. There's more to do: hike along Angel's Landing and cruise along Zion Shuttle.

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Drive from Moab to Zion National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Moab in July, Zion National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 19th (Wed), hike along Bright Angel Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: see Off-Road Tours and then stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in July, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 84°F and lows at 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Sedona.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Oak Creek Canyon and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Slide Rock State Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and stroll through Devil's Bridge Trail.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect Sedona to be somewhat warmer, temps between 92°F and 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time for travel to Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Yosemite National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sedona to Yosemite National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sedona in July, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 83°F, while nights are colder with lows around 46°F. On the 25th (Tue), you'll travel to Yellowstone National Park.

Step off the beaten path and head to Grand Prismatic Spring and Upper Geyser Basin. Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Horseback Riding Tours in Gardiner--about 5h 45 min away. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Lamar Valley, contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and take in the natural beauty of West Thumb Geyser Basin.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, shuttle, and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 73°F and lows at 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cody.

On the 30th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, see the interesting displays at Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and then see the interesting displays at Cody Firearms Museum.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Cody takes 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July; daily highs in Cody reach 83°F and lows reach 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.