8 days in United States Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. On the 28th (Sun), stroll through Lost Dog Wash Trail, then hike along Sunrise Peak Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Piestewa Peak.

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Columbus to Phoenix is an approximately 6-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. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Columbus in February, with highs in Phoenix at 74°F and lows at 51°F. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Mon) before leaving for Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): look for gifts at Village Gallery of Local Artists.

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Traveling by car from Phoenix to Sedona takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Phoenix in March, with highs in Sedona at 67°F and lows at 45°F. On the 1st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Grand Canyon Railway. Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): get interesting insight from Grand Canyon Railway and then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): examine the collection at Kolb Studio, then take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum.

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Getting from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Sedona in March, plan for a bit cooler days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 57°F, while nights are colder with lows around 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

For shopping fun, head to The Strip or Downtown Container Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah and Rail Explorers. Step out of Las Vegas to go to Boulder City and see Grace Community Church, which is approximately 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Titanic and have fun at Strip Gun Club.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 74°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 52°F. On the 6th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.