10 days in Western US Itinerary

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

On the 16th (Fri), examine the collection at The Mob Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sat): take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Little Rock to Las Vegas is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Little Rock to Las Vegas is minus 2 hours. October in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Powell Point, admire all the interesting features of Point Imperial Drive, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

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Getting from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in October: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): trek along Panorama Trail, explore the striking landscape at Taft Point, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, and finally make a trip to Yosemite Village. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, and then take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): browse the exhibits of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and finally browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit warmer (73°F), and nights are much warmer (56°F). On the 25th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.