Sure, Vegas has a lot of offer; the lights, the glitz, the glam. But if you just stay in the city you miss a lot of what the area has to see. Here are 3 different weekend road trip that leave from Las Vegas that you can do in a weekend. So make the time to rent a car and explore the beauty of the desert.
1) Grand Canyon & Sedona, Arizona: (384 miles, about 6 hours drive)
In the middle of the Arizona desert lays an oasis - Sedona - where weekend getaways mix luxury with nature. Rich in western and Native American culture; it is also surrounded by some of the world’s finest geological feats, with a beautiful mix of desert and pine mountains. On your way home; how can you not stop and see one of the seven natural wonders of the world - the Grand Canyon - since it’s only an hours drive out of the way.
2) Zion National Park & Duck Creek Village, Utah: (290 miles, about 5 hours drive)
Being one of the country’s hottest tourism locations, and it makes a perfect weekend getaway. The park is full of canyons, stunning views, unique hikes, shopping and dining opportunities. Stay in a cabin, bed and breakfast, hotel or try camping; but don’t miss all the outdoor wonders.
Instead of taking the road back the way you came, take the scenic route and travel around the mountains on the long way back to the freeway. This will take you through Duck Creek Village, a scenic little village tucked away in the mountains, perfect for getting away from the crowd. Then on through Cedar City, a great little college town, before you head back to Vegas. If you come in the summer you just might be able to hit the Utah Shakespear Festival too.
3) San Diego & Palm Springs, California: (419 miles, about 6 hours drive)
Traveling south brings you to the highlight of all things “west coast summer”! San Diego has the sandy beaches and sea cliffs as well as other weekend activities like museums, shops, amusement parks and nearby state parks too.
I list Palm Springs on this road trip because it takes you onto historic Route 66 and lets you get a feel for the glamour of the west coast in a different way while still bringing it back to the desert. Palm Springs is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, luxury relaxation and midcentury-modern architecture. Plus it offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and other outdoor adventures like opportunities for nature photography.
Happy travels!
Love, Rachel!
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