11 days in United States Itinerary

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

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Washington to Las Vegas is an approximately 36-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Las Vegas is minus 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Washington in May: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 87°F and lows are around 64°F. On the 27th (Sat), you're off to Overton.

Overton is an Unincorporated Town located in Clark County, Nevada. On the 27th (Sat), take in the dramatic natural features at Fire Wave.

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You can drive from Las Vegas to Overton in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and car. In May, daytime highs in Overton are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Zion National Park.

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

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of The Narrows. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Angel's Landing.

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Traveling by car from Overton to Zion National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Overton to Zion National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Overton in May, you will find days in Zion National Park are a bit cooler (76°F), and nights are much colder (41°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) 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.

On the 30th (Tue), take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point. Keep things going the next day: trek along The Hickman Bridge Trail.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in May, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 63°F and lows at 31°F. On the 31st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): don't miss a visit to Fruita Schoolhouse and then steep yourself in history at Fruita Campground.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in May, and nighttime lows around 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

On the 1st (Thu), take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch.

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You can drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Arches National Park in 3.5 hours. When traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Arches National Park, with highs around 95°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 2nd (Fri), explore and take pictures at Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive.

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Getting from Arches National Park to Monument Valley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Arches National Park in June; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 87°F and lows reach 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 3rd (Sat), stroll through Bright Angel Trail.

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Do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in June, Grand Canyon National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

On the 4th (Sun), explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June: highs in Las Vegas hover around 103°F, while lows dip to 77°F. You'll set off for home on the 5th (Mon).