42 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States attractions planner
Start: Dallas
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Little Rock
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Saint Louis
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Indianapolis
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Grand Rapids
— 1 night
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Saint Ignace
— 3 nights
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Sault Ste. Marie
— 4 nights
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Newberry
— 3 nights
Drive to Chippewa County International Airport, Fly to Marquette
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Marquette
— 3 nights
Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, Drive to Allouez
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Allouez
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Green Bay
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Racine
— 4 nights
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Springfield
— 3 nights
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Little Rock
— 2 nights
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Hot Springs
— 4 nights
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Little Rock — 1 night
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The Rock
On the 26th (Mon), take an in-depth tour of Plantation Agriculture Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, and then examine the collection at Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Little Rock trip itinerary maker tool.
Dallas to Little Rock is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Little Rock, with lows of 72°F. On the 27th (Tue), you'll travel to Saint Louis.
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For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Little Rock trip itinerary maker tool.
Dallas to Little Rock is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Little Rock, with lows of 72°F. On the 27th (Tue), you'll travel to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 2 nights
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Gateway to the West
You've added Missouri Botanical Garden, National Blues Museum, The Thaxton & Speakeasy, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 27th (Tue), see the interesting displays at National Blues Museum and then take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): contemplate the long history of First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, walk around Laumeier Sculpture Park, then explore the striking landscape of Gateway Arch National Park, and finally join in the after-dark buzz at The Thaxton & Speakeasy.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Saint Louis holiday planning website.
Traveling by flight from Little Rock to Saint Louis takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. July in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Indianapolis.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Saint Louis holiday planning website.
Traveling by flight from Little Rock to Saint Louis takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. July in Saint Louis sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis — 2 nights
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Circle City
Your day by day itinerary now includes Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden. On the 29th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden, identify plant and animal life at Holliday Park, then admire the natural beauty at Indianapolis Museum of Art, and finally walk around Eagle Creek Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery, then examine the collection at Indiana Medical History Museum, and then stroll through Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Indianapolis road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Saint Louis to Indianapolis takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Saint Louis in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Indianapolis: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to drive to Grand Rapids.
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To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Indianapolis road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Saint Louis to Indianapolis takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Saint Louis in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Indianapolis: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to drive to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 1 night
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Furniture City
Your day by day itinerary now includes Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park as well as Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens. On the 31st (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, wander the streets of Heritage Hill Historic District, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens.
To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Rapids day trip website.
Traveling by car from Indianapolis to Grand Rapids takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In July in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Ignace.
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To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Rapids day trip website.
Traveling by car from Indianapolis to Grand Rapids takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In July in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Ignace.
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Saint Ignace — 3 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Mackinac Island State Park, Great Turtle Kayak Tours, Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, and other attractions you added. Get outdoors at Burt Lake State Park and The Mackinaw Club. Discover out-of-the-way places like Wawatam Lighthouse and Arts & Adventure at BrassWind Landing. Venture out of the city with trips to Sea Shell City (in Cheboygan) and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve (in Harbor Springs).
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Saint Ignace takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Grand Rapids in August, you will find days in Saint Ignace are slightly colder (72°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Sault Ste. Marie.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint Ignace road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Saint Ignace takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Grand Rapids in August, you will find days in Saint Ignace are slightly colder (72°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Sault Ste. Marie.
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Sault Ste. Marie — 4 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Soo Locks. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Museum Ship Valley Camp and Sault Seal Recreation Area. Do some cultural sightseeing at Water Street Historic Block and Tower of History.
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sault Ste. Marie trip planning app.
Getting from Saint Ignace to Sault Ste. Marie by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August in Sault Ste. Marie, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 57°F at night. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Newberry.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sault Ste. Marie trip planning app.
Getting from Saint Ignace to Sault Ste. Marie by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August in Sault Ste. Marie, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 57°F at night. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Newberry.
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Newberry — 3 nights
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Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and Tahquamenon Logging Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tahquamenon Falls and Muskallonge Lake State Park. Take a break from Newberry with a short trip to Pickle Barrel House Museum in Grand Marais, about 54 minutes away.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Newberry vacation maker.
Traveling by car from Sault Ste. Marie to Newberry takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in August, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Marquette.
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For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Newberry vacation maker.
Traveling by car from Sault Ste. Marie to Newberry takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in August, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Marquette.
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Marquette — 3 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Jilbert Dairy, Dead River Falls and Downtown Marquette. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sand Point Lighthouse and The DeVos Art Museum. Visiting Sand Point Beach and Scott Falls will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marquette: Munising (Valley Spur & Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center) and Ludington Park (in Escanaba).
For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Marquette online journey planner.
Explore your travel options from Newberry to Marquette with the Route module. In August in Marquette, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Allouez.
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For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Marquette online journey planner.
Explore your travel options from Newberry to Marquette with the Route module. In August in Marquette, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Allouez.
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Allouez — 6 nights
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Grand Portage National Monument and Central Mine will appeal to museum buffs. Get outdoors at Grand Portage State Park and Pigeon River. Explore Allouez's surroundings by going to High Falls (in Grand Portage) and Yellow Dog Falls (in Big Bay).
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Allouez trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Marquette to Allouez. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marquette to Allouez due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Marquette in August: highs in Allouez hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Green Bay.
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To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Allouez trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Marquette to Allouez. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marquette to Allouez due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Marquette in August: highs in Allouez hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Green Bay.
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Green Bay — 1 night
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Home of the Packers
Your day by day itinerary now includes Heritage Hill State Historical Park. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): look for gifts at Scray Cheese, look for all kinds of wild species at De Pere Riverwalk And Wildlife Viewing Area, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Heritage Hill State Historical Park, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Walk of Legends.
To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Green Bay trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Allouez to Green Bay takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in August, and nighttime lows around 58°F. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Racine.
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To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Green Bay trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Allouez to Green Bay takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in August, and nighttime lows around 58°F. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Racine.
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Racine — 4 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Boerner Botanical Gardens, Matt's Produce and Independence Grove Forest Preserve. Get some cultural insight at Wind Point Lighthouse and Civil War Museum. Get outdoors at North Beach Park and Wehr Nature Center. When in Racine, make a side trip to see Whitnall Park in Hales Corners, approximately Hales Corners away.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Racine trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Green Bay to Racine. August in Racine sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 63°F at night. On the 27th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Springfield.
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For ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Racine trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Green Bay to Racine. August in Racine sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 63°F at night. On the 27th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Springfield.
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Springfield — 3 nights
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Flower City
You've now added Washington Park to your itinerary. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Funks Grove Church & Chapel in the Trees. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Lincoln Home Visitor Center and Korean War National Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Springfield side-trips: Funk Prairie Home Museum (in Shirley), Decatur (Children's Museum of Illinois, Hieronymus Mueller Museum, &more) and Memories: Route 66 Museum (in Atlanta). There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Air Combat Museum, see the interesting displays at Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum, and stroll around Union Square Park.
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Springfield trip app.
Explore your travel options from Racine to Springfield with the Route module. August in Springfield sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 64°F at night. On the 30th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Little Rock.
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For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Springfield trip app.
Explore your travel options from Racine to Springfield with the Route module. August in Springfield sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 64°F at night. On the 30th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Little Rock.
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Little Rock — 2 nights
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The Rock
On your second day here, view the masterpieces at The Galleries at Library Square, learn about all things military at MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, then stroll the grounds of National Cemetery, then contemplate the long history of Arkansas Governor's Mansion, and finally pause for some photo ops at Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Little Rock trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Springfield to Little Rock in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or fly; or drive. Traveling from Springfield in August, things will get a bit warmer in Little Rock: highs are around 90°F and lows about 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Hot Springs.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Little Rock trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Springfield to Little Rock in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or fly; or drive. Traveling from Springfield in August, things will get a bit warmer in Little Rock: highs are around 90°F and lows about 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs — 4 nights
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Valley of the Vapors
You'll explore and learn at The Galaxy Connection and Tiny Town. Explore hidden gems such as Lake Catherine State Park and Lake Ouachita. Change things up with a short trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck (about 40 minutes away). There's lots more to do: stroll through Hot Springs Mountain, gain insight at Garland County Library, look for gifts at Bathhouse Soapery, and steep yourself in history at Medical Arts Building.
To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hot Springs trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Little Rock to Hot Springs takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in September, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hot Springs trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Little Rock to Hot Springs takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in September, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.
Upper Peninsula travel guide
Natural attractions steal the show on an Upper Peninsula vacation. Michigan's sparsely populated northern region is famous for its extensive shoreline along the Great Lakes and thick swathes of protected forest. Many of the region's waterways feature dramatic cascades, and a history of volcanic activity has created a wealth of interesting rock formations and colorful mineral deposits. Wildlife spotting remains a top reason to take a trip to Upper Peninsula, with deer, bears, wolves, and porcupines all easily seen in the area's pristine wilderness.
