Central USA Tours & Trips
Picture yourself taking in Chicago's skyline and deep-dish pizza before hitting Route 66, that iconic highway stretching all the way to Santa Monica. You'll visit the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City and the historic 18th & Vine District for some of the best ribs you'll ever taste. The Midwest's calling.
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Perrie • traveled in November, 2025
This tour was not what I expected. I thought I would be with a group of other people who booked this tour. I booked because I was traveling alone in a new city. This was not the case at all. This company just booked the hotel and several different tours and events but I did them all on my own. A little unsettling at first but I got used to it. The best event was the cooking class. Several tour guides repeated the same information. When I wasn’t on a scheduled event I hung out at Jackson Square to people watch and live music. I made the best of an unexpected situation but I would not book another tour with this company.
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Janice • traveled in May
A tour is a nice way to see a lot of things in a short time. But it’s the tour guide that makes it a great tour. Amber Peterson was great. She was pleasant, kept us on schedule, and was a pleasure to be around. She gave us historical information, showed videos, and told us about the flora and fauna of the area. She really did her homework. She was the tour guide that made it a great tour. We hope to see her on a future tour. Amber gets an A+.
Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2027) - S
Sue • traveled in November
Great experience. Everything is big in Texas especially the hospitality.
The Lone Star State to the French Quarter
The best Central USA tour packages
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MelissaCentral USA travel expert at TourRadar
- Highlights of New Orleans
- Texas Time - A Honky-Tonk Tour
- Mt. Rushmore and Badlands Bike Tour
- Chicago - The Home of Skyscrapers
- 6‑Day Scenic Black Hills Adventure: Rushmore, Deadwood & Badlands
- Mickelson Trail Bike Tour
- Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2027)
- USA: Nashville to Dallas Road Trip
- Autumn on the Superior Hiking Trail (Women-Only)
- USA – New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival
New Orleans reveals its charm through French Quarter carriage rides and authentic Creole cooking classes. The itinerary includes Oak Alley Plantation's historic grounds and Steamboat Natchez cruises, plus visits to diverse neighborhoods from Treme to the Garden District.
Duration 5 days Destinations New Orleans Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
- US$2,590
Texas's musical legacy shines through Fort Worth's Billy Bob's and Austin's Continental Club. The route winds from Dallas through the Hill Country to San Antonio's Riverwalk, featuring historic dance halls and authentic ranch culture.
Duration 13 days Destinations Grapevine, Fort Worth, Fredericksburg, San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Dallas Age Range Ages 21+ Operator Travelling Time From
- US$3,866
A cycling adventure through Central USA costs around $4,100. Riders pedal from Badlands' fossil-rich buttes to Black Hills' granite peaks, staying at historic lodges. The route covers 260+ miles through five national parks/monuments in South Dakota and Wyoming.
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Spearfish Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Bicycle Adventures From
- US$4,248
A 7-day stay at Sonder The Burnham apartments in West Loop gives you a home base with kitchens and fitness facilities. Ride the elevated Brown Line through the Loop to see early skyscrapers and stroll the Chicago Riverwalk lined with buildings. Willis Tower's Skydeck puts you 412 meters up on glass terraces, and you can check out unique spots like the International Museum of Surgical Science and McCormick Bridgehouse.
Duration 7 days Destinations Chicago Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$615
K-Bar-S Lodge in Keystone serves as your base for Central USA's treasures. Take in Mount Rushmore's majesty, wander Badlands National Park's 243,000 acres of pinnacles, and observe Custer State Park's wildlife. A visit to Devils Tower in Wyoming and Deadwood's Wild West charm complete the journey.
Duration 6 days Destinations Rapid City, Keystone, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Custer State Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Southwest Adventure Tours From
- US$3,119
South Dakota's Black Hills showcase premier rail-trail cycling. Routes stretch from Hot Springs to Deadwood, featuring Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Lodging at historic properties complements visits to Wind Cave National Park and Spearfish Canyon's limestone cliffs.
Duration 6 days Destinations Rapid City, Keystone, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Spearfish Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Bicycle Adventures From
- US$3,348
Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2027)
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was well organized. All our places we visited were spectacular.”
Mary, traveled in May
Mount Rushmore's presidential sculptures and Badlands National Park's striking formations anchor this adventure. The trip features Buffalo Safaris in Custer State Park, Devils Tower National Monument, and Wild West history in Deadwood, with accommodations at Hyatt Place.
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wall, Deadwood, Custer State Park, Devils Tower Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
- US$3,199
