48 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
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Hawley
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Toledo
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Rochester
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Badlands National Park
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Rapid City
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Billings
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East Glacier Park
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West Glacier
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Big Sky
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Yellowstone National Park
— 4 nights
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Grand Teton National Park
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Stanley
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Salt Lake City
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Kanab
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Zion National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Marble Canyon
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Lake Powell
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Monument Valley
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Canyonlands National Park
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Arches National Park
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Grand Junction
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Ouray
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Telluride
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Mesa Verde National Park
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Durango
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Colorado Springs
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Centennial
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Drive to Denver International Airport, Fly to Kansas City International Airport, Drive to Wamego
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Wamego
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Drive to Kansas City International Airport, Fly to St Louis Lambert International Airport, Drive to New Haven
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New Haven
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Kuttawa
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Nashville
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Lexington
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Roanoke
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Harpers Ferry
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Hawley
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Hawley — 1 day
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Hawley online visit planner.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Hawley. In September, daytime highs in Hawley are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. You will leave for Toledo on the 10th (Sun).
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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Hawley. In September, daytime highs in Hawley are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. You will leave for Toledo on the 10th (Sun).
Find places to stay Sep 10 — 11:
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Toledo trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hawley to Toledo. Traveling from Hawley in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Toledo, with lows of 57°F. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rochester.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hawley to Toledo. Traveling from Hawley in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Toledo, with lows of 57°F. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rochester.
Find places to stay Sep 10 — 11:
Rochester — 1 night
For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Rochester online travel planner.
Getting from Toledo to Rochester by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Toledo to Rochester is minus 1 hour. In September, daytime highs in Rochester are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Badlands National Park.
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Getting from Toledo to Rochester by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Toledo to Rochester is minus 1 hour. In September, daytime highs in Rochester are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Badlands National Park.
Find places to stay Sep 11 — 12:
Badlands National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bigfoot Pass Overlook, explore the wealth of natural beauty at White River Valley Overlook, and then hike along Saddle Pass Trail.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Rochester to Badlands National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Rochester to Badlands National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Rochester in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Badlands National Park, with highs around 81°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 49°F. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rapid City.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Badlands National Park trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Rochester to Badlands National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Rochester to Badlands National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Rochester in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Badlands National Park, with highs around 81°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 49°F. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 2 nights
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Gateway to the Black Hills
Your day by day itinerary now includes Crazy Horse Memorial as well as Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Black Hills Mining Museum and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Legion Lake and Canyon Lake Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Pactola Lake (in Silver City), Center Lake (in Custer) and Days of '76 Museum (in Deadwood). There's more to do: learn about winemaking at Firehouse Wine Cellars and see the interesting displays at Museum of Geology.
For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Rapid City online trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Badlands National Park to Rapid City by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Badlands National Park in September, expect nights in Rapid City to be about the same, around 53°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Billings.
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For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Rapid City online trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Badlands National Park to Rapid City by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Badlands National Park in September, expect nights in Rapid City to be about the same, around 53°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Billings.
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Custer, Lead, Pactola Lake, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Find places to stay Sep 13 — 15:
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Billings — 1 night
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Billings holiday planner.
You can drive from Rapid City to Billings in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In September in Billings, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 50°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to East Glacier Park.
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You can drive from Rapid City to Billings in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In September in Billings, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 50°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to East Glacier Park.
Find places to stay Sep 15 — 16:
East Glacier Park — 2 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Aster Falls and Glacier Gateway Outfitters. Step out of the city life by going to Scenic Point Trail and Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop.
For maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our East Glacier Park trip planner.
You can drive from Billings to East Glacier Park in 6 hours. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for West Glacier.
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For maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our East Glacier Park trip planner.
You can drive from Billings to East Glacier Park in 6 hours. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for West Glacier.
Find places to stay Sep 16 — 18:
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West Glacier — 2 nights
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For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our West Glacier day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from East Glacier Park to West Glacier takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 40°F. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Wed) before leaving for Big Sky.
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Traveling by car from East Glacier Park to West Glacier takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 40°F. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Wed) before leaving for Big Sky.
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Big Sky — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): trek along Beehive Basin Trail and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lone Peak, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then stroll the grounds of The Soldiers Chapel, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Big Sky trip maker website.
Getting from West Glacier to Big Sky by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from West Glacier in September, things will get slightly colder in Big Sky: highs are around 64°F and lows about 32°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Fri) before leaving for Yellowstone National Park.
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To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Big Sky trip maker website.
Getting from West Glacier to Big Sky by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from West Glacier in September, things will get slightly colder in Big Sky: highs are around 64°F and lows about 32°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Fri) before leaving for Yellowstone National Park.
Find places to stay Sep 20 — 22:
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Yellowstone National Park — 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
Escape the urban bustle at West Thumb Geyser Basin and Firehole Canyon Drive. Uncle Tom's Trail and S Rim Trail will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: take in the natural beauty of Lone Star Geyser, trek along North Rim Trail, explore the striking landscape at Artists Paintpots, and admire the sheer force of Gibbon Falls.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park itinerary maker.
You can drive from Big Sky to Yellowstone National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Yellowstone National Park are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Grand Teton National Park.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park itinerary maker.
You can drive from Big Sky to Yellowstone National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Yellowstone National Park are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Grand Teton National Park.
Find places to stay Sep 22 — 26:
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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Mountains of the Imagination
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Menor's Ferry Historical Trail, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel of the Sacred Heart, take in the awesome beauty at Teton Point Turnout, then identify plant and animal life at Blacktail Ponds Overlook, and finally snap pictures at Snake River Bridge.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Teton National Park visit site.
Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, expect nights in Grand Teton National Park to be about the same, around 38°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 68°F. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Stanley.
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For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Teton National Park visit site.
Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, expect nights in Grand Teton National Park to be about the same, around 38°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 68°F. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Stanley.
Find places to stay Sep 26 — 28:
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Stanley — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park.
For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Stanley travel planner.
You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Stanley in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Stanley when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, with lows around 32°F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Salt Lake City.
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For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Stanley travel planner.
You can drive from Grand Teton National Park to Stanley in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Stanley when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in September, with lows around 32°F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City — 1 night
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Crossroads of the West
Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): examine the collection at Land Cruiser Heritage Museum, then wander the streets of The Gateway, then steep yourself in history at Assembly Hall, and finally steep yourself in history at Beehive House.
For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Salt Lake City travel route builder website.
Traveling by flight from Stanley to Salt Lake City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Stanley in September: highs in Salt Lake City hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 58°F. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Salt Lake City travel route builder website.
Traveling by flight from Stanley to Salt Lake City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Stanley in September: highs in Salt Lake City hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 58°F. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Bryce Canyon National Park.
Find places to stay Sep 30 — Oct 1:
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, then take in breathtaking views at Ponderosa Canyon, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Three Wisemen. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Bryce Amphitheatre, stop by Ruby's Inn, then take in breathtaking views at Agua Canyon, and finally mingle with the ghosts of the past at Widtsoe Ghost Town.
To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Drive from Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Salt Lake City in October, expect Bryce Canyon National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 61°F and 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Kanab.
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To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Drive from Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Salt Lake City in October, expect Bryce Canyon National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 61°F and 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Kanab.
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Historical Kanab Library, take an in-depth tour of Kanab Heritage House Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Raven's Heart Gallery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kanab trailhead, and finally stop by Denny's Wigwam.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Kanab driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Kanab takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October, things will get a bit warmer in Kanab: highs are around 74°F and lows about 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Zion National Park.
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To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Kanab driving holiday app.
Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Kanab takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October, things will get a bit warmer in Kanab: highs are around 74°F and lows about 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Zion National Park.
Find places to stay Oct 3 — 4:
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Zion National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Hidden Canyon, hike along Temple of Sinawava Trail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Riverside Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Thu): explore and take pictures at Kolob Terrace Road, then explore the striking landscape at The Subway, and then trek along Kayenta Trail.
To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Zion National Park tour planner.
You can drive from Kanab to Zion National Park in an hour. Another option is to drive. October in Zion National Park sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Zion National Park tour planner.
You can drive from Kanab to Zion National Park in an hour. Another option is to drive. October in Zion National Park sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
Find places to stay Oct 3 — 5:
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, then stroll around Indian Garden, and finally see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park in October, things will get slightly colder in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 66°F and lows about 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Marble Canyon.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park in October, things will get slightly colder in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 66°F and lows about 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Marble Canyon.
Find places to stay Oct 5 — 7:
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Marble Canyon — 1 day
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On the 7th (Sat), take in breathtaking views at Marble Canyon, take a tour by water with Northern Arizona Guide Service, then trek along Cathedral Wash Trail, and finally steep yourself in history at Lees Ferry Historic District.
For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Marble Canyon day trip tool.
Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Marble Canyon in 2.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October: high temperatures in Marble Canyon hover around 73°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Lake Powell.
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For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Marble Canyon day trip tool.
Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Marble Canyon in 2.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October: high temperatures in Marble Canyon hover around 73°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Lake Powell.
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Find places to stay Oct 7 — 8:
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Lake Powell — 1 night
To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Powell trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Marble Canyon to Lake Powell in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for Monument Valley on the 8th (Sun).
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You can drive from Marble Canyon to Lake Powell in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for Monument Valley on the 8th (Sun).
Find places to stay Oct 7 — 8:
Monument Valley — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Sun): explore and take pictures at Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wildcat Trail, and then see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum..
Plan trip to Monument Valley with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Lake Powell to Monument Valley in 6 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Monument Valley when traveling from Lake Powell in October, with lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Canyonlands National Park.
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Plan trip to Monument Valley with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Lake Powell to Monument Valley in 6 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Monument Valley when traveling from Lake Powell in October, with lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Canyonlands National Park.
Find places to stay Oct 8 — 9:
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Canyonlands National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Monument Basin, trek along White Rim Road, and then hike along Neck Spring. Keep things going the next day: trek along Aztec Butte Trail, get great views at Whale Rock, and then stroll through White Rim Trail.
To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Canyonlands National Park trip planning app.
You can drive from Monument Valley to Canyonlands National Park in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. You will leave for Arches National Park on the 11th (Wed).
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To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Canyonlands National Park trip planning app.
You can drive from Monument Valley to Canyonlands National Park in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. You will leave for Arches National Park on the 11th (Wed).
Find places to stay Oct 9 — 11:
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A Red Rock Wonderland
Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): hike along Pine Tree Arch Trail, explore the striking landscape at Tunnel Arch, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Pine Tree Arch.
To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Arches National Park online road trip planner.
Getting from Canyonlands National Park to Arches National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. October in Arches National Park sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Junction.
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To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Arches National Park online road trip planner.
Getting from Canyonlands National Park to Arches National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. October in Arches National Park sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Junction.
Find places to stay Oct 11 — 12:
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To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Junction driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Grand Junction takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in October, and nighttime lows around 40°F. On the 11th (Wed), you're off to Ouray.
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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Grand Junction takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in October, and nighttime lows around 40°F. On the 11th (Wed), you're off to Ouray.
Find places to stay Oct 11 — 12:
Ouray — 1 night
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For where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Ouray trip planner.
You can drive from Grand Junction to Ouray in 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Junction in October, expect nights in Ouray to be about the same, around 37°F, while days are slightly colder, around 56°F. On the 12th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Telluride.
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You can drive from Grand Junction to Ouray in 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Junction in October, expect nights in Ouray to be about the same, around 37°F, while days are slightly colder, around 56°F. On the 12th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Telluride.
Find places to stay Oct 11 — 12:
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On the 12th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Valley Floor and then surround yourself with nature on Dave's Mountain Tours.
For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Telluride trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Ouray to Telluride in 1.5 hours. October in Telluride sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 37°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.
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For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Telluride trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Ouray to Telluride in 1.5 hours. October in Telluride sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 37°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Mesa Verde National Park.
Find places to stay Oct 12 — 13:
Mesa Verde National Park — 1 night
To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mesa Verde National Park trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Telluride to Mesa Verde National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and shuttle. When traveling from Telluride in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Mesa Verde National Park, with highs around 69°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Durango.
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Traveling by car from Telluride to Mesa Verde National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and shuttle. When traveling from Telluride in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Mesa Verde National Park, with highs around 69°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Durango.
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Durango — 2 nights
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Get a sense of the local culture at Durango Wildlife Museum and Fish Hatchery and Animas Museum. Get outdoors at The Colorado Trail and Rim Trail/ Campus Loop. There's more to do: hike along Animas Mountain Trail and take in the exciting artwork at Earthen Vessel Gallery.
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Durango journey planner.
Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Durango takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Durango journey planner.
Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Durango takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Durango to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Durango in October, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is little chillier at night with lows of 27°F. On the 15th (Sun), you'll travel to Colorado Springs.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Durango to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Durango in October, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is little chillier at night with lows of 27°F. On the 15th (Sun), you'll travel to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 1 day
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On the 16th (Mon), head outdoors with Colorado Wolf Adventures and then explore the galleries of Western Museum of Mining and Industry.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs vacation planner.
Explore your travel options from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Colorado Springs with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in October since evenings lows in Colorado Springs dip to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Centennial.
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For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs vacation planner.
Explore your travel options from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Colorado Springs with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in October since evenings lows in Colorado Springs dip to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Centennial.
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Centennial — 2 nights
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On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Highlands Ranch Mansion, step into the grandiose world of Cherokee Ranch and Castle, stroll through Mini Incline, then explore by horseback at Hidden Mesa Open Space & Trail, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Resolute Brewing Company.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Centennial visit website.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Centennial in an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Centennial can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Wamego.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Centennial visit website.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Centennial in an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Centennial can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Wamego.
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Wamego — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Wamego Historical Society and Museum, then contemplate the long history of Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, and then play a few rounds at Firekeeper Golf Course. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Blue River Rail Trail.
For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Wamego online travel route planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Centennial to Wamego. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Centennial to Wamego. In October, Wamego is somewhat warmer than Centennial - with highs of 72°F and lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to New Haven.
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For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Wamego online travel route planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Centennial to Wamego. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Centennial to Wamego. In October, Wamego is somewhat warmer than Centennial - with highs of 72°F and lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to New Haven.
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New Haven — 1 night
For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the New Haven tour builder website.
Explore your travel options from Wamego to New Haven with the Route module. In October, daily temperatures in New Haven can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 21st (Sat), you'll travel to Kuttawa.
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Explore your travel options from Wamego to New Haven with the Route module. In October, daily temperatures in New Haven can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 21st (Sat), you'll travel to Kuttawa.
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Kuttawa — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): get engrossed in the history at The Homeplace, look for all kinds of wild species at The Elk and Bison Prairie, and then identify plant and animal life at Woodlands Nature Station. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Newsom's Old Mill Store, then stroll through Adsmore House & Gardens, then tee off at Mineral Mound Golf Course, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Kuttawa Harbor Marina.
To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Kuttawa trip itinerary website.
Explore your travel options from New Haven to Kuttawa with the Route module. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Nashville.
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To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Kuttawa trip itinerary website.
Explore your travel options from New Haven to Kuttawa with the Route module. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Nashville.
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Princeton, The Elk and Bison Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, Mineral Mound Golf Course, The Homeplace
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Nashville — 1 night
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Music City U.S.A.
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): tee off at Hermitage Golf Course, sample the fine beverages at Smith Creek Moonshine, and then sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery.
To see photos and tourist information, refer to the Nashville trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Kuttawa to Nashville with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in October, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lexington.
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To see photos and tourist information, refer to the Nashville trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Kuttawa to Nashville with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in October, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lexington.
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Lexington — 1 night
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Horse Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bluegrass Distillers, then relax in the rural setting at Mill Ridge Farm, and then stroll the grounds of Lexington Cemetery.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lexington trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Nashville to Lexington in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Nashville to Lexington, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Nashville in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Lexington: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can drive to Roanoke.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lexington trip itinerary maker site.
Drive from Nashville to Lexington in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Nashville to Lexington, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Nashville in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Lexington: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can drive to Roanoke.
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Roanoke — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at West Virginia State Wildlife Center, then steep yourself in history at Bulltown Historic Area, and then play a few rounds at Stonewall Resort - The Palmer Course.
To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Roanoke itinerary planner.
Drive from Lexington to Roanoke in 4.5 hours. In October in Roanoke, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Harpers Ferry.
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To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Roanoke itinerary planner.
Drive from Lexington to Roanoke in 4.5 hours. In October in Roanoke, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Harpers Ferry.
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Harpers Ferry — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Appalachian National Scenic Trail, make a trip to The Point, make a trip to White Hall Tavern, then make a trip to Arsenal Square, and finally make a trip to Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church.
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Harpers Ferry online trip maker.
Getting from Roanoke to Harpers Ferry by car takes about 4 hours. October in Harpers Ferry sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Hawley.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Harpers Ferry online trip maker.
Getting from Roanoke to Harpers Ferry by car takes about 4 hours. October in Harpers Ferry sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Hawley.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Hawley trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Harpers Ferry to Hawley. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Harpers Ferry in October; daily highs in Hawley reach 61°F and lows reach 41°F. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Fri).
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Harpers Ferry to Hawley. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Harpers Ferry in October; daily highs in Hawley reach 61°F and lows reach 41°F. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Fri).
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United States travel guide
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