16 days in United States 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.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Salt Lake City online visit planner.

Columbus to Salt Lake City is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Columbus to Salt Lake City, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Salt Lake City can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to North Salt Lake.

North Salt Lake is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the North Salt Lake tour itinerary app.

North Salt Lake is very close to Salt Lake City. In May in North Salt Lake, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 51°F at night. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 Burr Trail as well as Rainbow Point. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Burr Trail, take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point, and then explore the striking landscape at Rainbow Point.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary website.

Drive from North Salt Lake to Bryce Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Traveling from North Salt Lake in May, expect nights in Bryce Canyon National Park to be much colder, around 31°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Narrows as well as Kanarraville Falls. There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Observation Point, take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and trek along Angel's Landing.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Zion National Park online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. In May, Zion National Park is a bit warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 76°F and lows of 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon as well as Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access). Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): hike along Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access). Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon and then explore the striking landscape at White Pockets.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Kanab trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Kanab takes an hour. In May, daytime highs in Kanab are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lake Powell as well as Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center.

To find other places to visit and other tourist information, you can read our Page trip itinerary site.

You can take a shuttle from Kanab to Page in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Kanab in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 55°F in Page. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Island in the Sky.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Canyonlands National Park trip planner.

Getting from Page to Canyonlands National Park by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Traveling from Page in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Canyonlands National Park, with lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dead Horse Point State Park as well as Wilson's Arch. On the 24th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Mesa Arch, then immerse yourself in nature at Dead Horse Point State Park, and then take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Wilson's Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, and then trek along White Rim Trail.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Moab travel planner.

You can drive from Canyonlands National Park to Moab in 1.5 hours. May in Moab sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): trek along Fiery Furnace, tour the pleasant surroundings at Devils Garden Trailhead, don't miss a visit to Partition Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Windows, then explore the striking landscape at Double Arch, and finally explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Arches National Park road trip site.

Drive from Moab to Arches National Park in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in May, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Green River.

Green River is a city in Emery County, Utah, United States. On the 27th (Sat), admire the majestic nature at Goblin Valley State Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Green River trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Green River takes 1.5 hours. In May in Green River, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to North Salt Lake.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): walk around Nine Mile Canyon.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the North Salt Lake trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Green River to North Salt Lake. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.