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Zion National Park

You may not have as much time as you’d like there, but visiting Zion National Park from Las Vegas is doable if you don’t mind the 3-hour drive to get there. Parking is limited, so your best bet is to park in Springdale and take the local shuttle to the visitor center, where you can board the park shuttle. In the canyon, several shorter hikes allow you to experience its grandeur and have time to get back to your car for the 3-hour drive back to Vegas. Admission is $35 per vehicle.