8 Days Exploring the Southwest USA Itinerary

Begin your day with breakfast at Creekside Coffee, offering beautiful views of Oak Creek. Then, embark on a hike at Cathedral Rock Trail for stunning views of Sedona's red rock formations.

Have lunch at Elote Cafe, known for its creative Southwestern cuisine. In the afternoon, visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village to browse unique shops and galleries.

For dinner, enjoy a meal at Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano. End your day with stargazing at one of Sedona's dark sky locations.

Start with breakfast at El Tovar Dining Room located within Grand Canyon National Park. Spend your morning exploring the South Rim and taking in breathtaking views from various lookout points.

Grab a quick lunch at Bright Angel Restaurant before heading out on a guided tour along the rim or even into the canyon if you're feeling adventurous.

Dine at Canyon Star Steakhouse in nearby Tusayan. After dinner, attend a ranger-led evening program to learn more about the canyon's geology and history.

Enjoy breakfast at The View Hotel Restaurant while overlooking Monument Valley's iconic formations. Take a guided jeep tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park to see famous landmarks like Mittens Buttes up close.

Have lunch back at The View Hotel Restaurant before visiting Goulding’s Trading Post Museum to learn about local history and film lore.

For dinner, try traditional Navajo cuisine at Amigo Cafe in Kayenta. Spend your evening relaxing under the vast desert sky.

Begin with breakfast at Ranch House Grille in Page before heading out on an Antelope Canyon tour to witness its stunning slot canyons.

Afterward, have lunch at Bonkers Restaurant in Page. Spend your afternoon enjoying water activities or taking a boat tour on Lake Powell.

Dine by the lakefront at Rainbow Room within Lake Powell Resort. End your day watching the sunset over Wahweap Overlook.

'Start with breakfast' 'at Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant.' 'Spend your morning exploring Bryce Amphitheater,' 'hiking among hoodoos.'

'Lunch' 'at Valhalla Pizzeria & Coffee Shop.' 'Afternoon scenic drive along Rim Road,' 'stopping' 'at viewpoints.'

'Dinner' 'at Stone Hearth Grille.' 'Evening ranger program,' 'learning about park’s night skies.'

'Breakfast' 'at Deep Creek Coffee Co., Springdale.' 'Morning hike up Angels Landing,' 'iconic trail with panoramic views.'

'Lunch' 'at Zion Lodge Red Rock Grill.' Afternoon shuttle ride through Zion Canyon Scenic Drive,' stopping for short hikes or viewpoints.'

'Dinner' 'at Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon,' Springdale.’ ‘Evening walk along Pa’rus Trail,’ ‘enjoying sunset views.’