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Denver, United States
Start your journey in the Mile High City. Explore the RiNo Art District, grab a craft beer on Larimer Square, and visit the Denver Art Museum before heading north.
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Rocky Mountain National Park, United States
Drive Trail Ridge Road for sweeping alpine views and watch for elk and moose along the way. Estes Park at the park entrance is a charming base with shops and restaurants.
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Cheyenne, United States
Wyoming's capital has a strong cowboy culture — don't miss the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. The historic downtown offers great steakhouses and classic Western saloons.
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Casper, United States
A great stopover in central Wyoming with access to Casper Mountain trails and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center. Gear up here for more remote stretches ahead.
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Thermopolis, United States
Home to the world's largest mineral hot springs at Hot Springs State Park — a must-soak after days of driving. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center here is a surprisingly excellent stop for fossil lovers.
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Cody, United States
Founded by Buffalo Bill himself, Cody is the eastern gateway to Yellowstone. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is world-class, and the nightly summer rodeo is not to be missed.
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Yellowstone National Park, United States
America's first national park delivers geysers, hot springs, and incredible wildlife including bison and wolves. Spend time at Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife watching.
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Grand Teton National Park, United States
The jagged Teton peaks rising above Jackson Lake are among the most dramatic scenery in North America. Hike to Inspiration Point or kayak on Jenny Lake, then grab a meal in the nearby town of Jackson.
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Bozeman, United States
A vibrant Montana college town with a buzzing Main Street full of breweries, restaurants, and outdoor gear shops. The Museum of the Rockies has one of the finest dinosaur collections in the world.
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Glacier National Park, United States
Drive the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road for jaw-dropping mountain and glacier views. Hike the Highline Trail and keep an eye out for grizzly bears, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
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Missoula, United States
A laid-back Montana city nestled in a river valley, perfect for fly fishing on the Clark Fork River. Explore the hip downtown with local bookshops, farm-to-table eateries, and live music venues.
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Billings, United States
Montana's largest city sits beneath the dramatic Rimrocks sandstone cliffs and makes a great base for visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield. The downtown Billings dining scene has grown impressively in recent years.
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Sheridan, United States
A charming northern Wyoming town with a rich ranching heritage and access to the Bighorn Mountains. The historic King's Saddlery is a legendary Western outfitter worth browsing.
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Fort Collins, United States
One of Colorado's best craft beer cities with a lively Old Town district full of breweries, restaurants, and live music. It's a relaxed final stop before heading back south to Denver.