12 days in Las Vegas, Zion National Park & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Shelby American Inc and Counts Kustoms. Bring the kids along to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum. Explore Las Vegas' surroundings by going to Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (in Alamo), Historic Route 66 Museum (in Kingman) and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (in Amargosa Valley). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection, look for all kinds of wild species at Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Las Vegas. In November, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) 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 9th (Sat), explore the activities along Taylor Creek, then hike along Temple of Sinawava Trail, and then trek along Riverside Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Hidden Canyon, shop like a local with David J West Gallery, and then explore the striking landscape of Court of the Patriarchs.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Zion National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in November, expect Zion National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 61°F and 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to 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.

Family-friendly places like Mather Point and Mohave Point will thrill your kids. Museum-lovers will appreciate Yavapai Geology Museum and Kolb Studio. And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point, take in breathtaking views at Moran Point, make a trip to Powell Point, and walk around Indian Garden.

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Traveling by shuttle from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 10 hours. In November, Grand Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Zion National Park - with highs of 54°F and lows of 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.