59 days in Utah Itinerary

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

When in Zion National Park, make a side trip to see Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center in Cedar City, approximately Cedar City away. There's much more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park, take in breathtaking views at Zion's Main Canyon, hike along Angel's Landing, and cruise along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Zion National Park trip planner.

New York City to Zion National Park is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Zion National Park. Traveling from New York City in November, plan for little chillier nights in Zion National Park, with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kanab: Maynard Dixon Living History Museum (in Mount Carmel) and Big Water (Coyote Buttes & Paria Canyon Wilderness Area). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, trek along Red Hollow Slot Canyon, take in the dramatic natural features at Nautilus Rock, and stroll through Yellow Rock Trail.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Kanab tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Zion National Park to Kanab by car takes about an hour. In November, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce.

Serving as a gateway to the adjacent Bryce Canyon National Park, the tiny town of Bryce draws outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers all year round.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryce: Highway 12 Scenic Byway (in Torrey) and Tushar Mountains (in Beaver). There's much more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, take a memorable drive along Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive, take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point, and trek along Peek-A-Boo Loop.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Bryce trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Kanab to Bryce takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Kanab in November, things will get a bit cooler in Bryce: highs are around 47°F and lows about 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Explore Capitol Reef National Park's surroundings by going to Hite Marina (in Hite), Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area (in Escalante) and Factory Butte (in Caineville). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Capitol Reef National Park , trek along Cohab Canyon Trail, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fishlake National Forest, and admire the striking features of Hollow Mountain.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Capitol Reef National Park vacation site.

Getting from Bryce to Capitol Reef National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Bluff.

Bluff is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Mexican Hat (Muley Point Overlook & Valley of the Gods), Cataract Canyon (in Canyonlands National Park) and Monument Valley (Photography Tours, Wildcat Trail, &more). The adventure continues: cruise along Moki Dugway, don't miss a visit to Cow Canyon Trading Post, take in the dramatic natural features at Grand Gulch Primitive Area, and steep yourself in history at Bluff Fort Historic Site.

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You can drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Bluff in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°F in Bluff. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Moab.

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

Explore Moab's surroundings by going to Canyonlands National Park (Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky, &more) and Arches National Park (Fiery Furnace & Delicate Arch). Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, explore the striking landscape at Corona Arch, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Arches National Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Double Arch.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Moab road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Bluff to Moab in 2 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Bluff in December since evenings lows in Moab dip to 15°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Vernal.

Vernal, the county seat and largest city in Uintah County is in northeastern Utah, United States, about 175mi east of Salt Lake City and west of the Colorado border. Venture out of the city with trips to Manila (Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area & Sheep Creek Geological Loop), Jensen (Adrift Dinosaur, Cub Creek Petroglyphs, &more) and Nine Mile Ranch (in Wellington). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Moonshine Arch, admire the majestic nature at Red Fleet State Park, explore the galleries of Quarry Exhibit Hall, and explore the stunning scenery at Nine Mile Canyon.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Vernal trip planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Vernal takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, and bus. Traveling from Moab in December, you will find days in Vernal are a bit cooler (31°F), and nights are about the same (12°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Park City: Alta Ski Area (in Alta), Backcountry Snowmobiling (in Coalville) and Salt Lake City (Kindig It Design Inc., Mount Olympus Trail, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Provo City Center Temple, explore the stunning scenery at Provo Canyon, admire the masterpieces at Roots of Knowledge, and take a memorable drive along Mirror Lake Scenic Byway.

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You can drive from Vernal to Park City in 3 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Park City can reach 35°F, while at night they dip to 13°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Ogden.

Ogden is a city and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, approximately 10mi east of the Great Salt Lake and 40mi north of Salt Lake City. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ogden: Logan (Logan Canyon Scenic Drive, Beaver Mountain, &more), Wasatch Parc Snow Tubing (in Eden) and Horsetail Falls (in Alpine). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Hill Aerospace Museum, have some family-friendly fun at Social Axe Throwing Ogden, sample the fine beverages at New World Distillery, and immerse yourself in nature at Antelope Island State Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Ogden trip planner.

Getting from Park City to Ogden by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ogden when traveling from Park City in January, with lows around 21°F. On the 9th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.