16 days in United States Itinerary
16 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route maker
Start: Detroit
Fly
1
Denver
— 4 nights
Drive
2
Colorado Springs
— 4 nights
Drive
3
Albuquerque
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Phoenix
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Fort Wayne
Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Jan 2
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
2
|
See full calendar
4
nights
4
nights
©
Mile-High City
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.You've now added Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Denver Botanic Gardens and Balistreri Vineyards.
For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Denver travel planner.
Detroit to Denver is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Detroit to Denver, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Detroit in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Denver, with highs around 43°F, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 19°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Tue) before leaving for Colorado Springs.
Things to do in Denver
Side Trip
Find places to stay Dec 18 — 22:
Highlights from your trip
4
nights
4
nights
©
Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Glen Eyrie Castle and Helen Hunt Falls. Take a break from the city and head to Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Mueller State Park. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center.
To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder app.
You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 18°F. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Albuquerque.
Things to do in Colorado Springs
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 22 — 26:
Highlights from your trip
3
nights
3
nights
Duke City
Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Albuquerque trip planner.
You can fly from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Colorado Springs in December, Albuquerque is a bit warmer at night with lows of 28°F. On the 29th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Phoenix.
Things to do in Albuquerque
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 29:
4
nights
4
nights
©
Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Phoenix is known for museums, parks, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Desert Botanical Garden and get great views at Dobbins Lookout.
To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Phoenix online travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque to Phoenix in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, Phoenix is somewhat warmer than Albuquerque - with highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Phoenix online travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque to Phoenix in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, Phoenix is somewhat warmer than Albuquerque - with highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
Things to do in Phoenix
Find places to stay Dec 29 — Jan 2:
Highlights from your trip
Similar trips
17 days in Raleigh & Phoenix
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Raleigh
·
Phoenix
19 days in United States
BY A USER FROM INDIA
San Francisco
·
Yosemite National Park
·
Anaheim
18 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Denver
·
Ouray
·
Durango
17 days in Columbia, Susanville & Phoenix
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Columbia
·
Susanville
·
Phoenix
18 days in United States
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Phoenix
·
Boulder
·
Death Valley National Park
17 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Grand Teton National Park
·
Yellowstone National Park
·
Phoenix
18 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
San Diego
·
Yuma
·
Flagstaff
18 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
San Diego
·
Phoenix
·
Flagstaff
17 days in United States
BY A USER FROM LATVIA
San Diego
·
Phoenix
·
Albuquerque
20 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Crater Lake National Park
·
Nampa
·
Bryce Canyon National Park
18 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Denver
·
Moab
·
Monument Valley
19 days in United States
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
San Francisco
·
Fresno
·
Los Angeles
See more trips
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.
