7 days in Zion National Park & Salt Lake City Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): hike along The Narrows.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zion National Park visit planning tool.

Phoenix to Zion National Park is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Phoenix in November: highs in Zion National Park hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel to Salt Lake City.

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.

You've now added Land Cruiser Heritage Museum to your itinerary. Explore Salt Lake City's surroundings by going to Historic 25th Street (in Ogden) and Park City (Park City Mountain Resort, Fatali Gallery, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Square, admire the landmark architecture of LDS Conference Center, get a sense of history and politics at Utah State Capitol, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SeaQuest Utah.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Salt Lake City online tour planner.

Getting from Zion National Park to Salt Lake City by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Zion National Park in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Salt Lake City, with highs around 54°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel back home.