14 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Los Angeles. In September in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 66°F at night. You'll set off for Denver on the 25th (Fri).

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.

Explore Denver's surroundings by going to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (in Cascade), Garden of the Gods (in Colorado Springs) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Sheep Lakes & Trail Ridge Road). There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of Estes Park Guided Tours, get the adrenaline pumping with Oxotic Supercar Driving Experience, examine the collection at National Ballpark Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens.

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Fly from Los Angeles to Denver in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Denver is 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in September: high temperatures in Denver hover around 79°F and lows are around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salt Lake City: Park City (Canyons Village at Park City, Utah Olympic Park, &more) and Rocky Mountain Outfitters (in Midway). Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Big Cottonwood Canyon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Assembly Hall, trek along The Living Room Trail, and ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol.

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You can fly from Denver to Salt Lake City in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Denver in October since evenings lows in Salt Lake City dip to 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to travel to Kansas City.

The city meets the Great Plains in Kansas City City, Kansas.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kansas City: Pirtle Winery (in Weston), Manhattan (Flint Hills Discovery Center & Locked Manhattan) and Saint Joseph (Pony Express Museum & Patee House Museum). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kansas City Missouri Temple, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, try to win big at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Saint Peter.

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Getting from Salt Lake City to Kansas City by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from Salt Lake City to Kansas City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.