15 days in United States Itinerary

Jerome is a town in the Black Hills of Yavapai County in the U.S. state of Arizona. On the 6th (Sat), cruise along Historic Road - US Route 89A, see the interesting displays at Arizona Copper Art Museum, learn about winemaking at Chateau Tumbleweed, then shop like a local with Raku Gallery, then contemplate the long history of Chief Surgeon's House, and finally learn about winemaking at Vino Zona.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Jerome trip planner.

Phoenix to Jerome is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Phoenix in May, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Jerome: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Sedona trip planning site.

Drive from Jerome to Sedona in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jerome in May, Sedona is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 14°C. You'll set off for Grand Canyon National Park on the 7th (Sun).

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, examine the collection at Kolb Studio, then get great views at Maricopa Point, and finally take some stellar pictures from Powell Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): take in breathtaking views at Hermit Road, take some stellar pictures from The Abyss, then get great views at Trailview Overlook, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally get great views at Yaki Point.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park itinerary builder website.

Drive from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Sedona in May, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Horseshoe Bend, take in breathtaking views at Lower Antelope Canyon, explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, then Head underground at Waterholes Canyon, and finally tee off at Lake Powell National Golf Course.

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Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Page takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May: highs in Page hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, then examine the collection at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum., then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and finally trek along Wildcat Trail.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Monument Valley visit planning site.

Getting from Page to Monument Valley by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Page in May, things will get little chillier in Monument Valley: highs are around 27°C and lows about 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Potash Road, explore the striking landscape at Corona Arch, then stroll through Bike Fiend, then grab your bike and head to Slickrock Bike Trail, and finally trek along Grandstaff Canyon Trail.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Moab driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Monument Valley to Moab in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. May in Moab sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) 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 12th (Fri), hike along Pine Tree Arch Trail, explore the striking landscape at Courthouse Towers, then take in the dramatic natural features at Tower of Babel, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Windows, and finally explore the striking landscape at Double Arch. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Fiery Furnace, stroll through Devils Garden Trailhead, explore the striking landscape at Pine Tree Arch, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tunnel Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Landscape Arch, and finally explore the striking landscape at Turret Arch.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Arches National Park planner.

You can drive from Moab to Arches National Park in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Arches National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to 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.

On the 14th (Sun), stroll through The Hickman Bridge Trail, hike along Fremont River Trail, then explore the striking landscape at Factory Butte, then explore and take pictures at Notom Road Scenic Backway, and finally hike along Chimney Rock Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Gifford Homestead, contemplate the long history of Behunin Cabin, then take in the dramatic natural features at Water Pocket Fold, then hike along Goosenecks Overlook, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Cohab Canyon Trail.

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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Arches National Park in May, things will get little chillier in Capitol Reef National Park: highs are around 20°C and lows about 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (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 16th (Tue), take in breathtaking views at Ponderosa Canyon, take in the dramatic natural features at Bryce Amphitheatre, identify plant and animal life at Rim Trail, then enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Three Wisemen. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Inspiration Point, trek along Queen's Garden Trail, get great views at Sunset Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Agua Canyon, and finally stop by Ruby's Inn.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park driving holiday planner.

Drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Bryce Canyon National Park are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Angel's Landing and The Narrows.

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Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 28°C and lows reach 5°C. On the 20th (Sat), you'll travel back home.