59 days in New York City & Utah Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Family-friendly places like Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Drexel University, Rittenhouse Square, &more), Laurel Acres Park (in Mount Laurel) and Adventure Aquarium (in Camden). Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, get great views at Top of the Rock, and don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center.

For traveler tips and more tourist information, use the New York City driving holiday planner.

Lagos, Nigeria to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Lagos to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Lagos in January; daily highs in New York City reach 5°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Moab.

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

Family-friendly places like Off-Road Tours and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Moab: Canyonlands National Park (White Rim Trail, Mesa Arch, &more) and Arches National Park (Devils Garden Trailhead, Fiery Furnace, &more). The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Colorado Riverway Recreation Area, take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, shop like a local with Bret Edge Photography Gallery, and stop by Sandstone Gallery.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Moab day trip planning tool.

Do a combination of flight and car from New York City to Moab in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Moab. February in Moab sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Monument Valley: Cow Canyon Trading Post (in Bluff) and Butler Wash Archeological Ruin (in Blanding). There's much more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, look for gifts at Goulding’s Gift Shop, cruise along Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Moab to Monument Valley takes 3 hours. In February in Monument Valley, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Coyote Buttes and Photography Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kanab: Bryce Canyon National Park (Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, &more). There's still lots to do: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the exciting artwork at Raven's Heart Gallery, trek along Many Pools Trail, and stroll through Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access).

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Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Kanab takes 4 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in February, expect nights in Kanab to be about the same, around -3°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Springdale.

Located just outside Zion National Park, Springdale's 600 residents welcome thousands of visitors a year to their tiny town.

Kids will appreciate attractions like SunSoker Tours and Sky Mountain Golf Course. Spend the 28th (Tue) exploring nature at The Narrows. Next up on the itinerary: take in the exciting artwork at David J West Gallery, get a taste of the local shopping with Worthington Gallery, admire all the interesting features of Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, and look for gifts at Joy Craft & Design.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Springdale journey builder tool.

You can drive from Kanab to Springdale in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. In February, daily temperatures in Springdale can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Park City.

Known globally as the home of the country's largest independent film festival, Park City finds its roots as an old silver boomtown located on the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountains.

Bring the kids along to Backcountry Snowmobiling and Jupiter Peak. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Park City: Brigham City Tabernacle (in Brigham City), SeaQuest Utah (in Layton) and Beaver Mountain (in Logan). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at North Forty Escapes, explore the stunning scenery at Big Cottonwood Canyon, stroll through Woodward Park City, and relax and rejuvenate at Calming Touch Massage LLC.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Park City day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Springdale to Park City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Springdale in February, with highs in Park City at 6°C and lows at -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.