15 days in Salt Lake City, Zion National Park & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Salt Lake City is known for historic sites, fun & games, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Square, ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol, browse the exhibits of Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and take in nature's colorful creations at Red Butte Garden.

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Miami to Salt Lake City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Miami in September: high temperatures in Salt Lake City hover around 32°C and lows are around 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Mon) before leaving for 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.

Spend the 21st (Tue) exploring nature at Zion National Park. There's much more to do: stroll through Angel's Landing, cruise along Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, admire all the interesting features of Zion Shuttle, and get great views at Observation Point.

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You can fly from Salt Lake City to Zion National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Salt Lake City in September since evenings lows in Zion National Park dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time for travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, contemplate the waterfront views at Dragon's Mouth Springs, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lamar Valley.

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Getting from Zion National Park to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, taxi, and shuttle. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Zion National Park in September: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 18°C, while lows dip to 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Fri) before leaving for home.