59 days in Grand Canyon National Park, Hatteras Island & Key West Itinerary

Visiting Mather Point and Rim Trail will get you outdoors. Bright Angel Point and Bright Angel History Room are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Grand Canyon National Park: Hualapai Hilltop (in Supai) and Food Tours (in Los Angeles). On the 10th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: get great views at Grandview Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, examine the collection at Kolb Studio, and get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum.

For reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Fresno to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Fresno to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Fresno, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 49°F to lows of 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Hatteras Island.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Ocracoke Lighthouse are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will appeal to history buffs. Explore Hatteras Island's surroundings by going to Nags Head (Jockey's Ridge State Park, Jennette's Pier, &more), OBX Art Studio (in Kill Devil Hills) and Buffalo City Exhibit (in Manteo). Spend the 23rd (Thu) exploring nature at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Hatteras Island trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Hatteras Island by combination of bus, flight, and car takes about 14 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Hatteras Island. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in February, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Hatteras Island: temperatures range from 57°F by day to 42°F at night. On the 2nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Key West.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Saint Mary Star of the Sea and West Martello Tower. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum and Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Key West's surroundings by going to Marathon (Spas & Wellness, Seven Mile Bridge, &more), Big Pine Key (Bahia Honda State Park, Calusa Beach, &more) and Dolphin Research Center (in Grassy Key). Spend the 14th (Tue) exploring nature at Dry Tortugas National Park. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - MM82, meet the residents at Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery.

To see traveler tips and tourist information, read Key West trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Hatteras Island to Key West takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Hatteras Island in March, you will find days in Key West are somewhat warmer (79°F), and nights are much warmer (69°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.