Most Scenic Drive from Vegas to Grand Canyon
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Most Scenic Drive from Vegas to Grand Canyon
Hi--a friend and I are driving to the Grand Canyon from Vegas in late July...what is the most scenic route to take? We may have an hour or two to stop and see anything spectacular on our way to the GC...any guidance would be appreciated!
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I think the most scenic is Highway 95 through Henderson & Searchlight down to Route 163 that will take you to Laughlin, cross the river to Bullhead City then head for Kingman. If you are not in a big rush, take what remains of Route 66 between Kingman and Seilgman before rejoining I-40 to Williams and the road to the Canyon.
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Thank you! Taking that into consideration, we'll drive the suggested route from Vegas to the South Rim (which is where we're staying). Then maybe on the way back to Vegas from the GC, when we have some extra time, we'll go up the other route and try to see Zion or Bryce. We have to pick one sight...Zion or Bryce...which is more scenic? I have to say that Bryce looked really beautiful online and we'll only have time to see one...
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South Rim to Bryce will take the better part of a day -- maybe 6 hours. Bryce to LV is not so far, about 4-5 hours. But there are lots of scenic spots in that region, so you probably want to allow more time for photo stops.
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Last summer we drove from Vegas to the south rim via Highway 93 through Boulder city past the Hoover Dam then east on I 40 to Williams. We went back via the route boom boom describes.
We didn't do the whole section of Rte 66 to Seligman but we did stop in Kingman for a little taste of Rte 66
Of the two routes I would pick the first as more interesting/scenic. Hoover Dam is a good stop along the way.
I thought Searchlight Utah on Highway 95 was one of the more depressing places I have been in a long time
If you are going to go back to Vegas from the south rim via Utah you should plan on stopping along the part of the rim between Grand Canyon village and the eastern entrance to the park. It is less crowded than the area around GC village and has some amazing views of the canyon.
We didn't do the whole section of Rte 66 to Seligman but we did stop in Kingman for a little taste of Rte 66
Of the two routes I would pick the first as more interesting/scenic. Hoover Dam is a good stop along the way.
I thought Searchlight Utah on Highway 95 was one of the more depressing places I have been in a long time
If you are going to go back to Vegas from the south rim via Utah you should plan on stopping along the part of the rim between Grand Canyon village and the eastern entrance to the park. It is less crowded than the area around GC village and has some amazing views of the canyon.
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Everyone has their own favorite when it comes to Byrce or Zion. I'm one that likes Zion better.
Grand Canyon to Bryce and then though Zion to Las Vegas is 540 miles and will take approx. 11 hours to drive. For the amount of time you will have at Bryce...I'd skip it this time.
Grand Canyon via Zion to Las Vegas skipping Bryce is 417 miles and approx. an 8 hours drive.
Keep in mind as you drive from the Grand Canyon Village to Desert View, there are several great overlooks you should not miss...so that's more time you need to plan for. You will also be driving right by Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. Upper Slot Canyon tour or the short hike to Horseshoe Bend would make a great place to stretch the legs. Once in Zion make sure you ride the free shuttle buses into the canyon (plan at least an hour...longer if you decide to do a short hike)
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Grand Canyon to Bryce and then though Zion to Las Vegas is 540 miles and will take approx. 11 hours to drive. For the amount of time you will have at Bryce...I'd skip it this time.
Grand Canyon via Zion to Las Vegas skipping Bryce is 417 miles and approx. an 8 hours drive.
Keep in mind as you drive from the Grand Canyon Village to Desert View, there are several great overlooks you should not miss...so that's more time you need to plan for. You will also be driving right by Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. Upper Slot Canyon tour or the short hike to Horseshoe Bend would make a great place to stretch the legs. Once in Zion make sure you ride the free shuttle buses into the canyon (plan at least an hour...longer if you decide to do a short hike)
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