14 days in Utah & Washington DC Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Climbing Tours and Grandstaff Canyon Trail. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Corona Arch and Delicate Arch. Take a break from Moab with a short trip to Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park, about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Fiend, see Off-Road Tours, and take in breathtaking views at Lions Park.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Moab online attractions planner.

Washington DC to Moab is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Washington DC to Moab, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Washington DC, expect a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Moab, ranging from highs of 62°F to lows of 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Monument Valley.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): cruise along Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, see Off-Road Tours, then trot along with a tour on horseback, and finally trek along Wildcat Trail.

To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Monument Valley trip planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Monument Valley takes 3 hours. When traveling from Moab in March, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Monument Valley: temperatures range from 57°F by day to 31°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Zion National Park.

On the 29th (Wed), cruise along Zion Shuttle, then take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, then hike along Angel's Landing, and finally skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Canyon Overlook Trail.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Zion National Park takes 5.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Monument Valley in March: highs in Zion National Park hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Cedar City.

Step out of the city life by going to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Queen's Garden Trail. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Zion Jeep Tours and Brian Head Resort. Get out of town with these interesting Cedar City side-trips: Kanab (Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park & Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon), Red Canyon (in Panguitch) and Bryce Canyon National Park (Navajo/Queens Garden Loop & Sunset Point).

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Cedar City tour itinerary planning website.

Drive from Zion National Park to Cedar City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Zion National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cedar City, ranging from highs of 59°F to lows of 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Park City.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Alta Ski Area, stroll through Resort Center Ice Rink, then hit the slopes at Park City Mountain Resort, then hit the slopes at Deer Valley Resort, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Canyons Village at Park City. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hit the slopes at Backcountry Snowmobiling and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Park City online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cedar City to Park City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Cedar City in April, plan for slightly colder days in Park City, with highs around 58°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Washington DC.

Explore hidden gems such as U.S. National Arboretum and National Museum of the Marine Corps. Visiting Antietam National Battlefield and Quiet Waters Park will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at Smithsonian American Art Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, and explore the historical opulence of Smithsonian Institution Building.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Washington DC holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Park City to Washington DC takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Park City to Washington DC. Traveling from Park City in April, things will get a bit warmer in Washington DC: highs are around 68°F and lows about 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.