The California Gold Rush Trail Hastings Route (Self Drive)
❮The California Gold Rush Trail Hastings Route (Self Drive)
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This 19 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 20 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Kansas City, MO
- Hotel for 2 nights in Omaha, NE
- Hotel for 1 night in Grand Island, NE
- Hotel for 1 night in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
- Hotel for 2 nights in Casper, WY
- Hotel for 2 nights in Jackson, WY
- Hotel for 1 night in Idaho Falls, ID
- Hotel for 2 night in Salt Lake City, UT
- Hotel for 2 nights in Great Basin Natl Park, NV
- Hotel for 2 nights in Reno, NV
- Hotel for 2 nights in Sacramento, CA
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Omaha, NE: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Omaha, NE - Grand Island, NE: 2 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Grand Island, NE- Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE: 4 hrs. 35 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE - Casper, WY: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Casper, WY - Jackson, WY: 4 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Jackson, WY - Idaho Falls, ID: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
Idaho Falls, ID - Salt Lake City, UT: 3 hrs. 5 mins. approx.
Salt Lake City, UT - Great Basin Natl Park, NV: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Great Basin Natl Park, NV - Reno, NV: 6 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Reno, NV - Sacramento, CA: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Venture through the fantastic California Trail (the greatest mass migration in American history, for gold-seekers and farmers to the goldfields and rich farmlands of the Golden State during the 1840s and 1850s) passing through main states and cities. Visit in Missouri, Kansas City; then, continue to Nebraska, discovering Omaha, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock (important wildlife habitat and the natural areas in the North Platte River Basin). After that, enjoy Wyoming, with stays in Casper and Jackson. Then, continue to Idaho, spending nice moments in Idaho Falls (hugging the Snake River, the Greenbelt is a system of trails with parks and a waterfall). Continue to your next destination in Utah: Salt Lake City; and in Nevada; The Great Basin (known for its spectacular high elevations and mountain terrain and caves) and Reno (-the biggest little city in the world-, famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation, Harrah's Entertainment). Finally, drive to The Golden State and enjoy Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Kansas City, MO
Day 1Arrive to Kansas City, MO
Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 2Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 3Departing from Kansas City, MO
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Omaha, NE
Day 3Arrive to Omaha, NE
Overnight in Omaha, NEDay 4Overnight in Omaha, NEDay 5Departing from Omaha, NE
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Grand Island, NE
Day 5Arrive to Grand Island, NE
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Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Day 6Arrive to Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Overnight in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NEDay 7Departing from Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
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Casper, WY
Day 7Arrive to Casper, WY
Overnight in Casper, WYDay 8Overnight in Casper, WYDay 9Departing from Casper, WY
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Jackson, WY
Day 9Arrive to Jackson, WY
Overnight in Jackson, WYDay 10Overnight in Jackson, WYDay 11Departing from Jackson, WY
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Idaho Falls, ID
Day 11Arrive to Idaho Falls, ID
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Salt Lake City, UT
Day 12Arrive to Salt Lake City, UT
Overnight in Salt Lake City, UTDay 13Overnight in Salt Lake City, UTDay 14Departing from Salt Lake City, UT
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Great Basin National Park, NV
Day 14Arrive to Great Basin National Park, NV
Overnight in Great Basin National Park, NVDay 15Overnight in Great Basin National Park, NVDay 16Departing from Great Basin National Park, NV
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Reno, NV
Day 16Arrive to Reno, NV
Overnight in Reno, NVDay 17Overnight in Reno, NVDay 18Departing from Reno, NV
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Sacramento, CA
Day 18Arrive to Sacramento, CA
Overnight in Sacramento, CADay 19Overnight in Sacramento, CADay 20Departing from Sacramento, CA
USA
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
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Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge, straddling the border with Kansas. It's known for its barbecue, jazz heritage and fountains. Downtown, the American Jazz Museum shares a building with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with giant shuttlecocks out front, houses nearly 40,000 works of art, from ancient to contemporary collections.
Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more. -
Omaha, NE
Omaha is home to some fantastic sights and attractions including Omaha`s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, one of the largest and most highly accredited zoos in the world. The city is brimming with exciting museums such as the Children`s Museum and The Durham Museum. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spans for 3,000 feet over the massive Missouri River allowing visitors to walk between two states. The Reuben sandwich was invented in Omaha at the Blackstone Hotel, the city is now one of the top dining destinations in the country. The historic paved streets of the Old Market district are fascinating to walk along and uncover vibrant galleries, quaint boutiques, and excellent restaurants serving up Omaha steaks.
Explore the Omaha Zoo, The Durham Museum, Old Market District, Wildlife Safari Park, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Joslyn Art Museum, Performing Arts Center, Lauritzen Gardens, and so much more! -
Grand Island, NE
Grand Island is located in central Nebraska, also known as La Grand Isle it is the largest inland island in the entire world. The fourth-largest city in Nebraska boasts wide-open golden prairies, colorful wildflowers spread throughout the verdant meadows and farmlands. A sophisticated town featuring noteworthy museums such as the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, and the Tri-City Model Railroad Association filled with fascinating exhibits. See the fascinating sights of the `Nebraska Flyway` with over 500,000 sandhill cranes that settle on a sandbar near the island.
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more! -
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Scottsbluff is a stop along a number of pioneer trails in the 19th century, such as the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the Pony Express mail service. Many sights associated with this era are located within an hour`s drive of town, the most notable of these being two dramatic rock formations: Scotts Bluff, from which the town was named, and Chimney Rock, which are both national monuments and historic sites.
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more! -
Casper, WY
Located in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a hub of fun and adventure. With amazing landscapes to explore like Casper Mountain, the legendary North Platte River, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Fremont Canyon’s stunning rock walls and miles upon miles of multi-use trails, you can get your fill of the great outdoors in Casper. Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, featuring dioramas and hands-on displays that evoke the journeys of 1800s pioneers, enjoy contemporary art at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, visit Fort Casper - a reconstructed 1865 military post, or drive south to Casper Mountain with its scenic views and ski slopes.
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more. -
Jackson, WY
Jacksonfeatures the ski areas of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee Resort. With a marked old west character, the Town Square boasts arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. You cannot miss the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the peaks of Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
Explore the National Museum of Wildlife Art National Elk Refuge, Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and more. -
Idaho Falls, ID
The city of Idaho Falls hugs the Snake River and is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. It draws people in with its plethora of world-class outdoor activities offered year-round. The city offers unbeatable access to the great outdoors with the magnificent Yellowstone National Park on its doorstep, Craters of the Moon National Park, and the Idaho Falls River Walk all within easy reach. There are several interesting museums to visit along with endless activities for families including the Idaho Zoo at Tautphaus Park and East Idaho Aquarium.
Explore the Idaho Falls River Walk and Greenbelt, Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, Yellowstone National Park, Craters of the Moon National Park, Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Russ Freeman Park, Snake River Valley wineries, and so much more! -
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City is an urban gem of the mountain west. Set in an incomparable backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains and home to `The Greatest Snow On Earth`, Salt Lake City stands out as a thriving hub of business, culture, innovation, and an inherently industrious spirit. With proximity to 5 National Parks, skiing, and outdoor activities so close to an international airport and a metropolitan city, this city is an ideal place to spend quality time.
Explore The Temple Square, the Hogle Zoo, the Red Butte Garden, the Utah State Capitol Building, the Natural History Museum of Utah, the Salt Lake Temple, the Clark Planetarium, the Salt Lake Tabernacle, the Tracy Aviary and Botanical Gardens and so much more! -
Great Basin National Park, NV
From the beautiful California coastline to the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains and even to the dry desolate desert, the California Trail offers some of the best opportunities for outdoor adventure! This route leads to the Great Basin National Park, an amazing landscape comprising the longest living trees and some of the most impressive stargazing in the Country!
Explore the Towns: Ely, Baker; Lehman Caves; Wheeler Peak; Bristlecone Trails; Teresa Lake; Alpine Lakes Loop; Stella Lake; Mather Overlook, and so much more. -
Reno, NV
Reno has been called `the biggest little city in the world` and is often described as a smaller version of Las Vegas, its much bigger brother to the southeast. Located in northwestern Nevada near the California state line, Reno is, however, the second largest city in the state. Boasting more than five million visitors a year, Reno offers a wide range of entertainment and educational attractions, many of which are ideal for families. The city of Reno in Nevada is a diverse place that is known for many things from its entertainment and gambling through to its nearby ski resorts.
Explore the National Automobile Museum, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Circus Circus Hotel Casino Reno, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Resort Casino, Old Reno Arch, The Discovery - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery and much more. -
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is the political hub and state capital of California. It lies at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River featuring the district of Old Sacramento that harkens back to the city`s Gold Rush era. One of several museums in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum depicts the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, one of the country`s earliest technological feats. The city is buzzing with things to taste, see, and savor. It invites you to pick your pleasure, whether it`s the farm-fresh restaurants, plentiful farmers markets, home-grown breweries, colorful street murals, or a sunset walk along the river.
Explore the California State Capitol, Crocker Art Museum, California State Railroad Museum, Downtown Sacramento, Tower Bridge and the Sacramento Riverfront, California Supreme Court, and so much more!
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Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more.
Explore the Omaha Zoo, The Durham Museum, Old Market District, Wildlife Safari Park, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Joslyn Art Museum, Performing Arts Center, Lauritzen Gardens, and so much more!
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more!
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more!
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more.
Explore the National Museum of Wildlife Art National Elk Refuge, Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and more.
Explore the Idaho Falls River Walk and Greenbelt, Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, Yellowstone National Park, Craters of the Moon National Park, Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Russ Freeman Park, Snake River Valley wineries, and so much more!
Explore The Temple Square, the Hogle Zoo, the Red Butte Garden, the Utah State Capitol Building, the Natural History Museum of Utah, the Salt Lake Temple, the Clark Planetarium, the Salt Lake Tabernacle, the Tracy Aviary and Botanical Gardens and so much more!
Explore the Towns: Ely, Baker; Lehman Caves; Wheeler Peak; Bristlecone Trails; Teresa Lake; Alpine Lakes Loop; Stella Lake; Mather Overlook, and so much more.
Explore the National Automobile Museum, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Circus Circus Hotel Casino Reno, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Resort Casino, Old Reno Arch, The Discovery - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery and much more.
Explore the California State Capitol, Crocker Art Museum, California State Railroad Museum, Downtown Sacramento, Tower Bridge and the Sacramento Riverfront, California Supreme Court, and so much more!