7 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour itinerary builder
Start: Washington DC
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Colorado Springs
— 2 nights
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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South Fork
— 2 nights
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Santa Fe
— 2 nights
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Albuquerque
— 1 day
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End: Washington DC
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Colorado Springs — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Garden of the Gods as well as Adventures Out West Pikes Peak Ziplines. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): get outside with Adventures Out West Pikes Peak Ziplines and then stroll around Garden of the Gods.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.
Washington DC to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Colorado Springs is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Washington DC in September, Colorado Springs is little chillier at night with lows of 51°F. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.
Washington DC to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Colorado Springs is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Washington DC in September, Colorado Springs is little chillier at night with lows of 51°F. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve road trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Colorado Springs to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve with the Route module. Traveling from Colorado Springs in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, with lows of 39°F. On the 28th (Wed), you'll travel to South Fork.
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Explore your travel options from Colorado Springs to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve with the Route module. Traveling from Colorado Springs in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, with lows of 39°F. On the 28th (Wed), you'll travel to South Fork.
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South Fork — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Mountain Man Rafting as well as Hot Springs At The Springs Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot Springs At The Springs Resort.
Planning South Fork trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
You can drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to South Fork in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in September: highs in South Fork hover around 50°F, while lows dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Santa Fe.
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Planning South Fork trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
You can drive from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to South Fork in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in September: highs in South Fork hover around 50°F, while lows dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 2 nights
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To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Santa Fe tour builder site.
You can drive from South Fork to Santa Fe in 3.5 hours. While traveling from South Fork, expect much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Santa Fe, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Albuquerque.
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You can drive from South Fork to Santa Fe in 3.5 hours. While traveling from South Fork, expect much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Santa Fe, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 1 day
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Duke City
Your day by day itinerary now includes Balloon Rides. On the 2nd (Sun), soar above the sights with a balloon tour.
To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Santa Fe in October since evenings lows in Albuquerque dip to 48°F. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Santa Fe in October since evenings lows in Albuquerque dip to 48°F. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
