Be sure to check out our Wyoming and South Dakota 2 Week Itinerary and Southern Colorado 2 Week Itinerary for more ideas on planning your trip to the region of Rocky Mountain USA!
*Last updated November 9, 2024
Best Things to Do in Rocky Mountain USA
colorado
Colorado is what most people envision when they think of the Rocky Mountain Region, full of majestic, snow capped mountains and winter sports. Additionally, Colorado is home to four national parks: Rocky Mountain, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde and Great Sand Dunes.
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods
- Denver
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
montana
Montana is the “Big Sky State” and has the feel of uncharted frontier. Great skiing mountains, fly fishing and Glacier National Park.
- Glacier National Park
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
north dakota
North Dakota embraces the fact that a lot of people never make it there to visit. We haven’t taken the kids yet, but I look forward to visiting when we make it up north.
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
south dakota
The most recognizable mountain carving of Mt Rushmore is located in South Dakota. Also, it is home to Badlands and Wind Cave National Park. Additionally, Custer State Park is amazing and should probably be a national park, except I expect that the locals don’t want to let the secret out.
- Badlands National Park
- Blacks Hills, Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- Wind Cave National Park
utah
Utah is home to the “Big 5” national parks that are famous. Additionally, the state has a unique history with the largest Mormon population in the world. You can visit the religious sites in Salt Lake City.
- Arches National Park
- Bryce National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Salt Lake City
- Zion National Park
wyoming
Wyoming is home to the United State’s first ever national park, Yellowstone. It is a huge park and houses some of the most unique geysers and thermal features. Additionally, just to the south is Grand Teton National Park and definitely worth a visit as well.
