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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum and then take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. On the next day, get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas online trip planner.

Richmond to Las Vegas is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Richmond to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Richmond in September: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 93°F and lows are around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time 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.

On the 23rd (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Zion National Park travel route builder.

Drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Zion National Park, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): get answers to all your questions at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, get great views at Fairyland Point, then get great views at Inspiration Point, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip planner.

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 September, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 70°F and lows at 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Island in the Sky, explore the striking landscape at Mesa Arch, and then take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Canyonlands National Park road trip app.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Canyonlands National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in September, with highs in Canyonlands National Park at 84°F and lows at 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): cruise along Arches National Park Scenic Drive, don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch, then explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, and finally explore the striking landscape at Fiery Furnace.

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

Traveling by car from Canyonlands National Park to Arches National Park takes 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Arches National Park can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive 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 27th (Tue): see Off-Road Tours, explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Balanced Rock Trail.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Moab tour itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Arches National Park to Moab in an hour. In September, daily temperatures in Moab can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough 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. On the 28th (Wed), catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours, then don't miss a visit to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and then stroll around Sandstone Tours.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Monument Valley trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Moab to Monument Valley by car takes about 3 hours. September in Monument Valley sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tusayan.

Tusayan is a town, but was a census-designated place during the 2010 census. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): hike along Hermit Trail, look for gifts at Tusayan General Store, and then see Off-Road Tours.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Tusayan vacation planning site.

You can drive from Monument Valley to Tusayan in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and flight. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Monument Valley in September, with highs in Tusayan at 75°F and lows at 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) 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 30th (Fri): get great views at Hopi Point, hike along South Kaibab Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park online tour itinerary maker.

Grand Canyon National Park is just a short distance from Tusayan. In September in Grand Canyon National Park, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 43°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

On the 1st (Sat), see the interesting displays at Museum of Northern Arizona.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Flagstaff trip maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Flagstaff. In September, daytime highs in Flagstaff are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.