7 days in United States Itinerary

Sometimes known as the "Buckle of the Bible Belt," Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): contemplate the long history of Atlas Life Building, then pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Family Cathedral, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Oklahoma Aquarium, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Ray Harral Nature Park.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Tulsa trip planner.

Dallas to Tulsa is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Dallas in August: high temperatures in Tulsa hover around 91°F and lows are around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Denver.

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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Denver trip itinerary maker tool.

You can fly from Tulsa to Denver in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tulsa to Denver due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Tulsa in August, with highs in Denver at 85°F and lows at 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 6th (Thu), get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of Tusayan Museum and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Denver to Grand Canyon National Park takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Denver in August, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 80°F and lows at 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Albuquerque.

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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Capilla de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, then look for gifts at The Candy Lady, and then get a new perspective on nature at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Albuquerque online itinerary planner.

Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Albuquerque by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight. In August, Albuquerque is somewhat warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 88°F and lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.