15 days in United States Itinerary

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Denver
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Ogallala
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Omaha
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Des Moines
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New Buffalo
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Port Huron
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Toledo
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Steubenville
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Huntingdon
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Columbus
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Indianapolis
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Saint Charles
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Kansas City
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Denver
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Grand Junction
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Canyonlands National Park
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Capitol Reef National Park
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Denver

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.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Denver trip itinerary planner.

Las Vegas to Denver is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Denver due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in June, with highs in Denver at 83°F and lows at 55°F. You'll set off for Ogallala on the 20th (Tue).
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Ogallala — 1 night

Ogallala is a city in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ogallala trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Denver to Ogallala in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Omaha.
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Omaha

Gateway to the West

A major transportation hub, Omaha was once considered little more than a stopping point on a pioneer's journey west.
Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): learn about all things military at Freedom Park Navy Museum and then get answers to all your questions at Western Historic Trails Center.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Omaha tour itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Ogallala to Omaha in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Ogallala to Omaha is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Omaha when traveling from Ogallala in June, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Des Moines.
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Des Moines

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): do a tasting at Jasper Winery.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Des Moines day trip site.

Drive from Omaha to Des Moines in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Des Moines can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel to New Buffalo.
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New Buffalo — 1 night

New Buffalo is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the New Buffalo tour builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Des Moines to New Buffalo. Traveling from Des Moines in June, things will get slightly colder in New Buffalo: highs are around 77°F and lows about 56°F. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Port Huron.
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Port Huron

Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): walk around Lighthouse Park, visit a coastal fixture at Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, and then take an in-depth tour of HURON Lightship Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Port Huron online trip planner.

Explore your travel options from New Buffalo to Port Huron with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from New Buffalo to Port Huron is 1 hour. In June, daily temperatures in Port Huron can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Toledo.
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Toledo

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Toledo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Huron to Toledo takes 2 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Port Huron in June: high temperatures in Toledo hover around 81°F and lows are around 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Steubenville.
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Steubenville — 3 nights

Steubenville is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. To see photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Steubenville trip planner.

Traveling by car from Toledo to Steubenville takes 4 hours. In June, daytime highs in Steubenville are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. You will leave for Huntingdon on the 25th (Sun).
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Huntingdon — 6 nights

Huntingdon is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. Escape the urban bustle at Lincoln Caverns and Whipple Dam State Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and Cowans Gap State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Huntingdon: Jacks Mountain (in Mill Creek), Thousand Steps Trail (in Mifflintown) and Green Ridge State Forest (in Flintstone). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Greenwood Furnace State Park, don't miss a visit to Tytoona Cave Nature Preserve Area, see the interesting displays at Swigart Auto Museum, and walk around Canoe Creek State Park.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Huntingdon itinerary maker.

Explore your travel options from Steubenville to Huntingdon with the Route module. In June in Huntingdon, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Columbus.
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Columbus — 1 night

The Discovery City

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.
For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Columbus road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Huntingdon to Columbus takes 5.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Columbus are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. On the 2nd (Sun), you're off to Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis

Circle City

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): contemplate the long history of Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and then do a tasting at Easley Winery.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Indianapolis road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Columbus to Indianapolis takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In July, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 65°F. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Saint Charles.
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Saint Charles

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): see the interesting displays at Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Saint Charles trip maker website.

You can drive from Indianapolis to Saint Charles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Indianapolis in July: high temperatures in Saint Charles hover around 89°F and lows are around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 1 night

The city meets the Great Plains in Kansas City City, Kansas.
Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Kansas City trip simple and quick.

Traveling by flight from Saint Charles to Kansas City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll set off for Denver on the 3rd (Mon).
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Denver

Mile-High City

To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Denver trip planner.

Getting from Kansas City to Denver by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll travel to Grand Junction.
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Grand Junction — 1 night

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. For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Junction trip planner.

You can fly from Denver to Grand Junction in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in July, you will find days in Grand Junction are a bit warmer (93°F), and nights are about the same (64°F). On the 4th (Tue), you'll travel to Canyonlands National Park.
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Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.
Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Canyonlands National Park road trip tool.

You can drive from Grand Junction to Canyonlands National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 97°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Capitol Reef National Park.
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Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.
On the 4th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Chimney Rock Trail.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Capitol Reef National Park trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3.5 hours. In July, Capitol Reef National Park is a bit cooler than Canyonlands National Park - with highs of 81°F and lows of 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.
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United States travel guide

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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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