10 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 9th (Thu), explore the striking landscape of The Narrows. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Zion National Park itinerary planner.

Detroit to Zion National Park is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Detroit to Zion National Park. When traveling from Detroit in September, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 84°F by day to 48°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): hike along Navajo Loop Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, and then hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park tour planning tool.

Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in September, things will get little chillier in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 70°F and lows about 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Grand Canyon South Rim and Bright Angel Point. And it doesn't end there: trek along Rim Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and take some stellar pictures from Mather Point.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 5.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip planner.

Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 93°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 71°F. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.