8 days in Tombstone, Grand Canyon National Park & Las Vegas Itinerary

Founded in 1877 as a mining camp, Tombstone became one of the most storied towns of the "Wild West." As one of the last frontier boomtowns in the United States, Tombstone prospered between 1880 and 1890, attracting cattle rustlers and outlaws.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, go on a hair-raising tour with Old Bisbee Ghost Tours, then stop by Arlene's S.W. Silver & Gold, then get engrossed in the history at O.K. Corral, and finally take in the local highlights with Tombstone Walking Tours.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Tombstone trip site.

Belleville to Tombstone is an approximately 21.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Belleville to Tombstone, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Belleville in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Tombstone: highs are around 80°F and lows about 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bright Angel Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, then pause for some photo ops at Powell Point, and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Tombstone to Grand Canyon National Park in 8 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Tombstone in October: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 31°F. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 24th (Tue): take in panoramic vistas at Stratosphere Tower. On your second day here, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and then admire the majestic nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas day trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 82°F to lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.