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Phoenix, United States
Your starting point in the Sonoran Desert. Pick up your rental car and stock up on supplies before heading north. Grab breakfast at Matt's Big Breakfast in downtown before hitting the road.
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Sedona, United States
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Flagstaff, United States
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Grand Canyon, United States
One of the world's great natural wonders — walk the South Rim Trail for jaw-dropping panoramic views. Arrive early to beat the crowds and catch sunrise at Mather Point. Book accommodation in advance as Grand Canyon Village fills up fast.
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Monument Valley, United States
The iconic Navajo tribal park with towering sandstone buttes that defined the American West in film. Drive the 17-mile Valley Drive loop at sunrise or sunset for the most dramatic light. Consider booking a Navajo-guided jeep tour to access restricted areas and hear local stories.
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Page, United States
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Zion National Park, United States
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Hoover Dam, United States
An engineering marvel straddling the Nevada-Arizona border, best visited as a day trip from Las Vegas. Walk across the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for sweeping views of the dam and Lake Mead. The guided powerplant tour gives a fascinating look inside this Depression-era mega-structure.
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Las Vegas, United States
The neon oasis in the Mojave Desert — stroll the Strip at night and catch a world-class show or two. Use Vegas as your base for the Hoover Dam day trip, just 30 miles southeast on the Nevada-Arizona border. Don't miss a free tram ride between casinos and the Bellagio fountain show.
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Death Valley, United States
The hottest and lowest national park in North America, with surreal landscapes including Badwater Basin salt flats and the colorful Artist's Palette. Visit Zabriskie Point at dawn for extraordinary golden badlands views. Carry plenty of water and check your car's coolant — temperatures can exceed 120°F in summer.
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Yosemite Valley, United States
Arguably America's most spectacular national park, home to El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall or take the valley floor loop for iconic views without strenuous climbing. Book your campsite or lodge at The Ahwahnee months in advance as the valley is extremely popular.
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South Lake Tahoe, United States
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San Francisco, United States
End your epic road trip in one of America's most beautiful and vibrant cities. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the Ferry Building's food market, and ride a cable car up Nob Hill. The Mission District is a must for street art and outstanding taquerias after weeks on the road.