17 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Rochester Hills
Drive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Drive to Rochester Hills
End: Rochester Hills
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 23 Edit
Tinley Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion in Will County. To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Tinley Park trip planner.
Rochester Hills to Tinley Park is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Rochester Hills to Tinley Park. August in Tinley Park sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 61°F at night. On the 8th (Sat), you're off to Riverside.
Things to do in Tinley Park
Nightlife · Fun & Games · Parks · Outdoors
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Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22. You've now added Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): examine the collection at Star Trek Voyage Home Museum and then make a trip to Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk.
To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Riverside sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Tinley Park to Riverside takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In August, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 63°F. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sioux City.
Things to do in Riverside
Star Trek Voyage Home Museum
Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk
Sioux City is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Sioux City trip app.
Drive from Riverside to Sioux City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. August in Sioux City sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 62°F at night. You'll set off for Rapid City on the 9th (Sun).
Things to do in Sioux City
Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Fun & Games
Gateway to the Black Hills
South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.
You've now added Putz n Glo Black Light Mini Golf to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): meet the residents at Reptile Gardens and then have some family-friendly fun at Putz n Glo Black Light Mini Golf.
For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Rapid City road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Sioux City to Rapid City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Sioux City to Rapid City is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Devils Tower.
Things to do in Rapid City
Fun & Games · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums
Putz n Glo Black Light Mini Golf
Reptile Gardens
A trip to Devils Tower proves equally suitable for adrenaline addicts and nature enthusiasts on the lookout for unique geological formations.
For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Devils Tower road trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Rapid City to Devils Tower takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Devils Tower are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to West Yellowstone.
Tower Trail
The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.
Bring the kids along to Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Midway Geyser Basin and Firehole Lake Drive. You'll find plenty of places to visit near West Yellowstone: Yellowstone National Park (Artists Paintpots, Petrified Tree, &more). There's lots more to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take in the awesome beauty at Two Top, stroll through Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and get outside with Madison River Outfitters.
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read West Yellowstone trip maker.
You can drive from Devils Tower to West Yellowstone in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Devils Tower in August, things will get a bit cooler in West Yellowstone: highs are around 75°F and lows about 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Custer.
Things to do in West Yellowstone
Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Trails
Yellowstone Big Gun Fun
Wildlife Area
Firehole Canyon Drive
Midway Geyser Basin
Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Custer trip itinerary maker website.
Drive from West Yellowstone to Custer in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from West Yellowstone in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Custer, with lows around 51°F. On the 19th (Wed), you're off to Rapid City.
Things to do in Custer
Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Museums
Your day by day itinerary now includes Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf as well as Cosmos Mystery Area. Keep things going the next day: enjoy some diversion at Cosmos Mystery Area, examine the collection at Museum of Geology, head outdoors with Main Street Square, take a stroll through Downtown Rapid City, then sample the tasty concoctions at Lost Cabin Beer Co., and finally get your game on at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.
For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rapid City trip maker website.
You can drive from Custer to Rapid City in an hour. Traveling from Custer in August, things will get a bit warmer in Rapid City: highs are around 83°F and lows about 60°F. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Albert Lea.
Fun & Games · Museums · Neighborhoods · Outdoors
Museum of Geology
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Cosmos Mystery Area
Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County, in the southeastern part of the State of Minnesota. To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Albert Lea online vacation maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rapid City to Albert Lea. The time zone difference when traveling from Rapid City to Albert Lea is 1 hour. In August, daytime highs in Albert Lea are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. On the 22nd (Sat), you're off to Glenview.
Things to do in Albert Lea
Museums · Parks · Nature
Glenview is an affluent suburban village located in Cook County, Illinois on The North Shore (Chicago). For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Glenview trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Albert Lea to Glenview. In August in Glenview, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Glenview
Museums · Childrens Museums · Golf · Outdoors
Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum
The Glen Club
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United States travel guide
Specialty Museums · Nightlife · Beaches
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