57 days in United States Itinerary

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Niagara Falls
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Cuyahoga Falls
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Badlands National Park
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Wind Cave National Park
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Grand Teton National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Glacier National Park
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North Cascades National Park
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Mount Vernon
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Forks
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Olympic National Park
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Crater Lake National Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Mammoth Cave National Park
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Niagara Falls — 2 nights

Honeymoon Capital of the World

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): hike along Niagara Gorge Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Niagara Wine Trail USA, and then cast your line with Brookdog Fishing Co.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Niagara Falls trip builder.

Portland to Niagara Falls is an approximately 5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 55°F in April, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cuyahoga Falls.
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Cuyahoga Falls — 2 nights

Cuyahoga Falls is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. On the 25th (Tue), walk around High Bridge Glens, then contemplate the long history of Gazebo & Green, Hudson, and then wander the streets of Hudson Historic District. On the next day, trek along Summit Metro Parks, then take in the exciting artwork at Sarah's Vineyard, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at HiHO Brewing Company.

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You can drive from Niagara Falls to Cuyahoga Falls in 4 hours. Traveling from Niagara Falls in April, expect nights in Cuyahoga Falls to be about the same, around 40°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Badlands National Park.
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Badlands National Park — 2 nights

Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.
Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of White River Valley Overlook, surround yourself with nature on Hurley Butte Horseback Riding, explore the striking landscape at Big Badlands Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Panorama Point Overlook, and finally stroll through Castle Trail. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Sage Creek Wilderness Area, explore the striking landscape at Yellow Mounds Overlook, then explore the striking landscape of Homestead Overlook, and finally explore the striking landscape at Conata Basin Overlook.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Badlands National Park trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Cuyahoga Falls to Badlands National Park takes 18.5 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Cuyahoga Falls in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Badlands National Park, with lows of 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Wind Cave National Park.
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Wind Cave National Park — 3 nights

Wind Cave National Park presents one of the United States' few remaining intact prairies.
Get in touch with nature at Wind Cave National Park and Rankin Ridge Nature Trail. Explore hidden gems such as Black Elk Peak and Needles Highway. When in Wind Cave National Park, make a side trip to see Pine Ridge Reservation in Manderson, approximately Manderson away. There's more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Windcross Conservancy and tour the pleasant surroundings at Elk Mountain Nature Trail.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Wind Cave National Park trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Wind Cave National Park takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Badlands National Park in April, expect nights in Wind Cave National Park to be about the same, around 27°F, while days are little chillier, around 50°F. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll travel to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 7 nights

Mountains of the Imagination

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.
Get outdoors at Grand Teton and Cathedral Group. Step off the beaten path and head to Leigh Lake and Grand View Point. Explore Grand Teton National Park's surroundings by going to Teton Reserve Golf Course (in Victor) and Grand Teton Distillery (in Driggs). There's still lots to do: cast your line with Western River Anglers, take in breathtaking views at Death Canyon, take in the awesome beauty at Teton Point Turnout, and get great views at Snake River Overlook.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Grand Teton National Park road trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Wind Cave National Park to Grand Teton National Park. In May, daily temperatures in Grand Teton National Park can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 5 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.
Step off the beaten path and head to Fountain Paint Pot and Grand Loop Road. Get outdoors at Lower Geyser Basin and Midway Geyser Basin. Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Black Sand Basin, admire the sheer force of Gibbon Falls, explore the striking landscape at Artists Paintpots, and contemplate the geological forces at Monument Geyser Basin.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in May; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 53°F and lows reach 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to fly to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 2 nights

Crown of the Continent

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.
Step out of the city life by going to Grinnell Glacier and Goat Lick Overlook. Step off the beaten path and head to McDonald Creek and Avalanche Lake. When in Glacier National Park, make a side trip to see Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge, approximately Polebridge away. The adventure continues: get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Glacier National Park route maker tool.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May; daily highs in Glacier National Park reach 67°F and lows reach 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to travel to North Cascades National Park.
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North Cascades National Park — 3 nights

North Cascades National Park calls visitors to its rugged landscape of high mountain peaks tipped with about 300 glaciers.
Get outdoors at N Cascades Hwy and Artist Point. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Diablo Lake Vista Point and Diablo Dam. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around North Cascades National Park: Glacier (Table Mountain Glacier, Lake Ann Trail, &more). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at North Cascades National Park.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our North Cascades National Park online journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Glacier National Park to North Cascades National Park. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Glacier National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in North Cascades National Park, with lows of 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon — 6 nights

Mount Vernon is the county seat of Skagit County, Washington, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Double Bluff Beach and Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve. Explore hidden gems such as Roozengaarde Display Garden and Skagit Wildlife Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mount Vernon: Double Bluff County Park (in Freeland) and Tommy Thompson Trail (in Anacortes). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, browse the fresh offerings at Woolley Market, walk around Padilla Bay Interpretive Center, and experience rural life at Schuh Farms.

To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Mount Vernon route planner.

Traveling by car from North Cascades National Park to Mount Vernon takes 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Mount Vernon are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Forks.
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Forks — 3 nights

Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. Explore hidden gems such as Cape Flattery Trail and Second Beach. Escape the urban bustle at La Push Beach and Quillayute River. Step out of Forks to go to Neah Bay and see Makah Cultural and Research Center, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Second Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Storm King Ranger Station, see the interesting displays at John's Beachcombing Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Tree Root Cave.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Forks itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Mount Vernon to Forks takes 4.5 hours. May in Forks sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 5 nights

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.
Discover out-of-the-way places like Rialto Beach and Ozette Loop Hike. Visiting Olympic National Park and Kalaloch Beach Trail 4 will get you outdoors. Step out of Olympic National Park to go to Quinault and see Merriman Falls, which is approximately 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: stroll through Ruby Beach, take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge, hike along Mount Storm King, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Olympus.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Olympic National Park driving holiday planner.

Drive from Forks to Olympic National Park in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Olympic National Park are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 3 nights

The star attraction of Mt.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Paradise Loop and Burroughs Mountain Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Nisqually River and Tolmie Peak Trail. There's more to do: hike along Mt. Fremont Lookout Trail and tour the pleasant surroundings at Wonderland Trail.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park. When traveling from Olympic National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mount Rainier National Park: temperatures range from 73°F by day to 50°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to Crater Lake National Park.
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Crater Lake National Park — 3 nights

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint and Castle Crest Wildflower Trail. Get outdoors at Annie Creek Canyon and Pinnacles Trail. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Crater Lake National Park: Prospect (National Creek Falls, Union Creek Trail, &more). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Rim Village Visitor Center, get impressive views of Mount Scott, admire the sheer force of Vidae Falls, and cruise along Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Crater Lake National Park road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Crater Lake National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in June: highs in Crater Lake National Park hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Rocky Mountain National Park — 2 nights

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chapel on the Rock and North Inlet Trail. Step out of the city life by going to Many Parks Curve Overlook and Dream Lake. There's still lots to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sheep Lakes, take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road, admire the sheer force of Fern Falls, and get great views at Milner Pass.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Rocky Mountain National Park trip builder app.

Traveling by flight from Crater Lake National Park to Rocky Mountain National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Crater Lake National Park to Rocky Mountain National Park. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 3 nights

Mammoth Caves National Park is the longest cave system in the world so far discovered.
Explore hidden gems such as Nature & Wildlife Tours and Cedar Sink Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Mammoth Cave and Mammoth Cave Campground. When in Mammoth Cave National Park, make a side trip to see Nolin Lake State Park in Mammoth Cave, approximately Mammoth Cave away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Echo River, trek along Tall Man's Misery, and explore the fascinating underground world of Sand Cave.

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Traveling by flight from Rocky Mountain National Park to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park to Mammoth Cave National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in June since evenings lows in Mammoth Cave National Park dip to 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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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.
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