Line 6 · Mountains & hiking

Utah's Mighty 5 with kids

Zion, Bryce & Moab, Utah

Best timeApr–May, Sep–Oct
Getting thereDrive or fly, depending on your ZIP
Good forWildlife & national parks, Mountains & hiking

Zion's Riverside Walk, the Bryce hoodoos at sunrise, and Arches' Delicate Arch with older kids.

An America the Beautiful pass ($80) covers every park.

Price it for your family from your ZIP →

What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,460
Mid-range (3★)$2,060
Luxury (5★)$3,870

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarOff
  4. AprBest
  5. MayBest
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in Zion

  1. Zion National ParkTowering canyon
  2. Bryce Canyon National ParkHoodoos
  3. Arches National Park2,000+ arches
  4. CanyonlandsIsland in the Sky
  5. Capitol Reef National ParkOrchards and petroglyphs
  6. Dead Horse Point State ParkColorado River gooseneck
  7. Goblin Valley State ParkHoodoo playground
  8. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkSledding on sand
  9. Delicate ArchUtah's icon
  10. Kolob CanyonsQuiet side of Zion

Where to eat in Zion

  1. Oscar's Café$$Springdale
  2. Zion Canyon Brew Pub$$Springdale
  3. Ruby's Inn Cowboy's Buffet$$Bryce
  4. Moab Brewery$$Brewpub
  5. Milt's Stop & Eat$Moab burgers since 1954
  6. Quesadilla Mobilla$Moab food truck
  7. Gifford Homestead$Pies in Capitol Reef
  8. Thunderbird Restaurant$Ho-made pies, Mt. Carmel

Things to do

  1. Riverside Walk to the NarrowsWade in with poles
  2. Canyon Overlook TrailShort Zion hike
  3. Sunrise at Inspiration PointBryce
  4. Navajo Loop and Queen's GardenAmong the hoodoos
  5. Jeep tourMoab
  6. Raft the Colorado RiverMoab daily trips
  7. Pick fruit in FruitaCapitol Reef orchards
  8. StargazeInternational Dark Sky parks
  9. Scramble Goblin ValleyKids love it

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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