23 days in United States Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): try your luck at Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotel.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas online travel route planner.

Frankfurt, Germany to Las Vegas is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Frankfurt in September, expect nights in Las Vegas to be somewhat warmer, around 25°C, while days are much hotter, around 39°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in breathtaking views at Kolob Canyons.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Zion National Park trip builder site.

Getting from Las Vegas to Zion National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

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Getting from Zion National Park to Salt Lake City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Zion National Park in October, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Salt Lake City: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 9°C at night. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Afton.

Afton is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): make a trip to World's Largest Elkhorn Arch.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Afton trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Salt Lake City to Afton takes 3.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Salt Lake City in October, with highs in Afton at 18°C and lows at -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): cruise along Moose Wilson Road and then make a trip to Jackson Town Square.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Jackson Hole trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Afton to Jackson Hole in 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Afton in October: highs in Jackson Hole hover around 15°C, while lows dip to -2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Grand Teton National Park.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): contemplate the long history of Mormon Row Historic District, then don't miss a visit to Schwabacher Landing, then trek along Taggart Lake, and finally admire all the interesting features of Teton Park Road.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Teton National Park online vacation planner.

Drive from Jackson Hole to Grand Teton National Park in an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Grand Teton National Park can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. On the 3rd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

On the 3rd (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Lewis Falls.

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Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Grand Teton National Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 9°C to lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the West Yellowstone trip planner.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to West Yellowstone by car takes about 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in West Yellowstone can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Yellowstone National Park.

On the 4th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Firehole Canyon Drive, explore the activities along Morning Glory Pool, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, then admire the striking features of Old Faithful Inn, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at West Thumb Geyser Basin.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): join in the after-dark buzz at Slippery Otter Pub.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the West Yellowstone route maker tool.

You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to West Yellowstone in 1.5 hours. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Yellowstone National Park.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Artists Paintpots, take in the natural beauty of Norris Geyser Basin, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Roaring Mountain, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Mammoth Hot Springs, then admire the sheer force of Tower Fall, and finally admire the sheer force of Gibbon Falls.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from West Yellowstone to Yellowstone National Park in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.

On the 5th (Wed), catch a live performance at Playmill Theatre.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to West Yellowstone in 1.5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Yellowstone National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, then identify plant and animal life at Hayden Valley, and then stop by Fishing Bridge General Store.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park online trip maker.

Getting from West Yellowstone to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. On the 6th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cody.

A genuine cowboy city, Cody is famous for its nightly rodeos and its proximity to the protected wilderness areas of the world's first national park, now designated as one of the country's World Heritage Sites.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Buffalo Bill Center of the West, have some family-friendly fun at Cody Firearms Experience, LLC, and then examine the collection at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Cody trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Cody in 2.5 hours. In October, Cody is a bit warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cooke City.

Cooke City-Silver Gate is a census-designated place (CDP) in Park County, Montana, United States. On the 7th (Fri), learn more about the world around you at Yellowstone Trading Post, then admire all the interesting features of Beartooth Hwy, and then witness the site of a historic battle at Little Bighorn Battlefield.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Cooke City tour planner.

Traveling by car from Cody to Cooke City takes 5.5 hours. Traveling from Cody in October, things will get little chillier in Cooke City: highs are around 9°C and lows about -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Sheridan.

Sheridan is a city in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. On the 7th (Fri), sample the tasty concoctions at The Blacktooth Brewing Company and then get a taste of local nightlife at Mint Bar.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Sheridan trip maker site.

You can drive from Cooke City to Sheridan in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Cooke City in October, expect Sheridan to be somewhat warmer, temps between 20°C and 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sat) before leaving for Devils Tower.

A trip to Devils Tower proves equally suitable for adrenaline addicts and nature enthusiasts on the lookout for unique geological formations.

On the 8th (Sat), go for a walk through Tower Trail and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Tower National Monument.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Devils Tower day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Sheridan to Devils Tower takes 2.5 hours. October in Devils Tower sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Deadwood.

Deadwood is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): examine the collection at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, then stroll the grounds of Mount Moriah Cemetery, then see the interesting displays at The Brothel Deadwood, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Historic Old Town.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Deadwood journey app.

Traveling by car from Devils Tower to Deadwood takes 1.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Devils Tower to Deadwood is 1 hour. In October, daily temperatures in Deadwood can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sun) before leaving for Badlands National Park.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Big Badlands Overlook, trek along Door Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at White River Valley Overlook, take in the dramatic natural features at Bigfoot Pass Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Panorama Point Overlook, and finally explore the striking landscape of Burns Basin Overlook.

Before you visit Badlands National Park, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from Deadwood to Badlands National Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Deadwood, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Badlands National Park, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Wall.

Wall is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): browse the different shops at Wall Drug.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Wall online route planner.

Wall is just a stone's throw from Badlands National Park. In October in Wall, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Keystone.

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Keystone trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Wall to Keystone takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from Wall, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Keystone, ranging from highs of 16°C to lows of 1°C. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Alliance.

Alliance is a city in Box Butte County, in the northwestern part of the state of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Carhenge.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Alliance tour planner.

Traveling by car from Keystone to Alliance takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Keystone in October, expect nights in Alliance to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 21°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Bayard.

Bayard is a city in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chimney Rock National Historic Site.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Bayard tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Alliance to Bayard in an hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 2°C. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Estes Park.

More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): wander the streets of Downtown Estes Park, stop by Laura's Fine Candy, then look for gifts at Brownfield's, and finally join in the after-dark buzz at Stanley Hotel Tour.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Estes Park online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Bayard to Estes Park in 3.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Estes Park are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

On the 12th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Nymph Lake, then contemplate the waterfront views at Dream Lake, then hike along Emerald Lake Trail, and finally explore the activities along Bear Lake.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rocky Mountain National Park day trip planning website.

Rocky Mountain National Park is very close to Estes Park. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Estes Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): stop by The Old Fashion Candy Store and then view the masterpieces at Bear Necessities & Cubs.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Estes Park attractions planning tool.

Estes Park is very close to Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Rocky Mountain National Park trip maker site.

Rocky Mountain National Park is just a stone's throw from Estes Park. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Vail.

Originally built as a base for Vail Ski Resort, the town of Vail has blossomed into its own destination, but still has less than 6,000 permanent residents.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Vail trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Rocky Mountain National Park to Vail takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in October, expect nights in Vail to be little chillier, around 0°C, while days are colder, around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

On the 13th (Thu), pause for some photo ops at Doc Holliday's Grave and then test the waters at a local thermal spa.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs online tour itinerary maker.

You can drive from Vail to Glenwood Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for Aspen.

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

On the 14th (Fri), take in the awesome beauty at Maroon Bells and then pause for some photo ops at The John Denver Sanctuary.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Aspen holiday planner.

Drive from Glenwood Springs to Aspen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Glenwood Springs in October, expect nights in Aspen to be about the same, around -1°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for Silverton.

The town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): cruise along Million Dollar Highway.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Silverton trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Aspen to Silverton by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, shuttle, and taxi. Traveling from Aspen in October, Silverton is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Ouray.

Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): stroll around Box Canyon Waterfall & Park and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Ouray sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Silverton to Ouray in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Sat) before leaving for Telluride.

The town of Telluride is the county seat and most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): fly down the slopes at Telluride Ski Resort.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Telluride trip planner.

You can drive from Ouray to Telluride in 1.5 hours. October in Telluride sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Dead Horse Point State Park, explore the striking landscape at Mesa Arch, and then stop by Moab Rock Shop.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Moab day trip site.

Traveling by car from Telluride to Moab takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from Telluride, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Moab, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 6°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sun) before leaving for Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

On the 16th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, trek along Landscape Arch, take in the dramatic natural features at Sand Dune Arch, explore the striking landscape at Fiery Furnace, then take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch, and finally trek along Balanced Rock Trail.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Arches National Park trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Moab to Arches National Park in an hour. October in Arches National Park sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Moab.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): look for gifts at Gearheads Outdoor Store.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Moab journey planner.

Drive from Arches National Park to Moab in an hour. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to 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.

On the 17th (Mon), get great views at Grand View Point Overlook, take some stellar pictures from Green River Overlook, then take in the dramatic natural features at Island in the Sky, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Shafer Canyon Overlook.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Canyonlands National Park attractions website.

Getting from Moab to Canyonlands National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. October in Canyonlands National Park sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Goblin Valley State Park and then explore the striking landscape of Capitol Reef National Park .

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Capitol Reef National Park sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Canyonlands National Park in October, with highs in Capitol Reef National Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Bryce Canyon City.

Bryce Canyon City, sometimes shown as Bryce on maps, is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park. Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): get great views at Fairyland Point and then stop by Ruby's Inn.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Bryce Canyon City tour itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon City takes 2.5 hours. October in Bryce Canyon City sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of -1°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Tue) before leaving for Zion National Park.

On the 18th (Tue), take a memorable drive along Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Zion National Park planning website.

Drive from Bryce Canyon City to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon City in October: high temperatures in Zion National Park hover around 27°C and lows are around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, then get a new perspective on things with Gondola Rides at the Venetian, and then try to win big at Casino At The Venetian. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Mandalay Bay Beach, get behind the scenes with Liberace Garage, then examine the collection at Shelby American Inc, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally see a one-of-a-kind show at The Beatles - Love - Cirque du Soleil.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Las Vegas road trip planning site.

Drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Zion National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Fri) before leaving for home.