59 days in United States Itinerary

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Custer
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Billings
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Bozeman
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West Yellowstone
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Dubois
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Provo
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Grand Junction
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Moab
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Denver
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Albuquerque
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Cairo — 1 night

Cairo is the southernmost city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and is the county seat of Alexander County.Cairo is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): admire the majestic nature at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site and then stroll around Fort Defiance Park.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cairo online road trip planner.

Knoxville to Cairo is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In May, daytime highs in Cairo are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 1 night

City of Fountains

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Arabia Steamboat Museum and then look for all kinds of wild species at Parkville Nature Sanctuary.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kansas City travel route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cairo to Kansas City. In May, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls — 1 night

Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): cast your line with The Outdoor Campus and then stroll through SculptureWalk & Arc of Dreams Monument.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sioux Falls day trip planning tool.

You can fly from Kansas City to Sioux Falls in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kansas City in May, with highs in Sioux Falls at 69°F and lows at 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Wall.
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Wall — 5 nights

Wall is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Step out of the city life by going to Badlands National Park and Badlands Wall. Venture out of the city with trips to Hurley Butte Horseback Riding (in Interior) and Badlands National Park (Panorama Point Overlook, Door Trail, &more). There's much more to do: explore and take pictures at Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Big Badlands Overlook, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bigfoot Pass Overlook, and brush up on your military savvy at Delta-09 Missile Silo.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Wall trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Sioux Falls to Wall in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Wall can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. You will leave for Custer on the 29th (Mon).
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Custer — 5 nights

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.
Get in touch with nature at Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Get out of town with these interesting Custer side-trips: Devils Tower (Devils Tower National Monument & Wind Circles), Crook County Museum (in Sundance) and Wind Cave National Park (in Wind Cave National Park). There's much more to do: take a peaceful walk through Black Hills National Forest, admire all the interesting features of Wildlife Loop Road, cruise along Needles Highway, and take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Custer trip planner.

Drive from Wall to Custer in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In May, Custer is a bit cooler than Wall - with highs of 59°F and lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Billings.
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Billings — 1 night

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): admire the majestic nature at Pictograph Cave State Park and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Billings trip planner.

Traveling by car from Custer to Billings takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and flight. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Custer in June, with highs in Billings at 80°F and lows at 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 1 night

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. On the 4th (Sun), cast your line with a fishing tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Bozeman online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Billings to Bozeman takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Billings in June, Bozeman is little chillier at night with lows of 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 7 nights

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.
Escape the urban bustle at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Prismatic Spring. Explore West Yellowstone's surroundings by going to Yellowstone National Park (Firehole Canyon Drive, Midway Geyser Basin, &more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, cast your line with a fishing tour, and find something for the whole family at Yellowstone Big Gun Fun.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the West Yellowstone trip itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Bozeman to West Yellowstone by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Bozeman in June, with highs in West Yellowstone at 69°F and lows at 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Dubois.
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Dubois — 7 nights

Dubois is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming. Visiting Grand Teton and String Lake will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Dubois side-trips: Thermopolis (Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Hot Springs State Park), Snake River Overlook (in Moose) and Grand Teton National Park (Signal Mountain Summit Road, Jackson Lake, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see what you can catch with Wind River Flyfitter, delve into the lush surroundings at Bridger Teton National Forest, don't miss a visit to Giant Jackalope Exxon Country Store, and take an in-depth tour of Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Dubois planning tool.

Drive from West Yellowstone to Dubois in 4.5 hours. Traveling from West Yellowstone in June, Dubois is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Provo.
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Provo — 1 night

Provo is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located 43mi south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. On the 19th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Aspen Grove Family Camp and then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Provo day trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Dubois to Provo. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Dubois in June: high temperatures in Provo hover around 86°F and lows are around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can fly to Grand Junction.
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Grand Junction — 5 nights

The city of Grand Junction is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Get in touch with nature at Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grand Junction: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park), Glenwood Springs (Hanging Lake Trail, Cooper Corner Gallery, &more) and Clark Family Orchards (in Palisade). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Rocky Mountains, wander the streets of Downtown Grand Junction, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and make a trip to The Blue Pig Gallery.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Grand Junction trip itinerary maker website.

Fly from Provo to Grand Junction in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Grand Junction sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Moab.
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Moab — 7 nights

Red Desert

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.
Get in touch with nature at Arches National Park and Deep Desert Expeditions. Go for a jaunt from Moab to Arches National Park to see Wolfe Ranch about 40 minutes away. Make the 28th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. On the 29th (Thu), enjoy a day of scenic exploration at Canyonlands National Park. And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the striking landscape at Double Arch, and look for gifts at The T Shirt Shop.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Moab online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Grand Junction to Moab in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In June, plan for daily highs up to 95°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Denver.
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Denver — 3 nights

Mile-High City

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.
Escape the urban bustle at River Rafting & Tubing and Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. When in Denver, make a side trip to see Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, approximately Colorado Springs away. There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Mount Evans Scenic Byway, contemplate the long history of Molly Brown House Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Evans, and stroll around Crown Hill Park.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Denver vacation planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Moab to Denver in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Moab in July, things will get slightly colder in Denver: highs are around 87°F and lows about 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 3 nights

Duke City

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.
Visiting Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals and Petroglyph National Monument will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, don't miss a visit to Spaceship House, trek along Boca Negra Canyon, and appreciate the history behind Madonna of the Trail.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Albuquerque tour itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Denver to Albuquerque in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Albuquerque, with lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Amarillo.
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Amarillo — 3 nights

Yellow Rose of Texas

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.
Get in touch with nature at Palo Duro Canyon State Park and Caprock Canyons State Park. Next up on the itinerary: get a taste of life in the country at Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, don't miss a visit to Cadillac Ranch, wander the streets of Route 66 Historic District, and take a memorable drive along Route 66.

To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Amarillo day trip planning site.

You can drive from Albuquerque to Amarillo in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Albuquerque to Amarillo is 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Amarillo can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City — 3 nights

The Big Friendly

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.
Visiting Martin Park Nature Center and Turner Falls Park will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oklahoma City: Hog Wild (in Purcell) and Bedre Fine Chocolate (in Davis). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, wander the streets of Bricktown, examine the collection at Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, and try your luck at Riverwind Casino.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Oklahoma City visit planner.

Traveling by car from Amarillo to Oklahoma City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. July in Oklahoma City sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 71°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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Memphis — 3 nights

Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): let little ones run wild at Overton Park, then make a trip to Graceland, and then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, look for gifts at Lansky, then steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, and finally identify plant and animal life at American Dream Safari.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Memphis itinerary planner.

Getting from Oklahoma City to Memphis by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Memphis are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Nashville.
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Nashville — 1 night

Music City U.S.A.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.
Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, then catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, and then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Nashville road trip planning site.

Getting from Memphis to Nashville by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In July in Nashville, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 70°F at night. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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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