Couple Activities Southwestern Region

Southwestern Region Tourist Guide: Couple Activities

🌄 Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 🌅

  • Admire one of the seven natural wonders of the world from various viewpoints like Mather Point, Bright Angel Trail, and Yaki Point.
  • Take a scenic helicopter tour for breathtaking views or embark on a mule ride along the canyon’s rim.
  • Dine at El Tovar Hotel, overlooking the Grand Canyon, or enjoy a romantic picnic at one of the many vista points.

🏞️ Zion National Park, Utah 🌲

  • Hike together through Zion Canyon on trails like Angel’s Landing or The Narrows (permits required).
  • Rent a bike and explore the park’s scenic roads, including the famous Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
  • Relax after your adventures at the massages and spa facilities available at places like Zion Mountain Lodge.

🌋 Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona 🏜️

  • Embark on a guided tour of this iconic red sandstone landscape with a knowledgeable Navajo guide.
  • Watch the sunrise or sunset from various vantage points, such as Mittens, John Ford’s Point, or Totem Pole.
  • Dine at Gathering of Nations restaurant, which offers a taste of traditional Navajo cuisine.

🌄 Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 🏞️

  • Stroll hand-in-hand along the Rim Trail for panoramic views of hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock).
  • Hike down into the amphitheater on the Queen’s Garden and Navajo Loop trails.
  • Visit Sunset Point at dusk to witness an unforgettable sunset over the canyon.

🌄 Capitol Reef National Park, Utah 🏞️

  • Explore scenic drives like the Capitol Gorge Road and Highway 12 Scenic Byway.
  • Hike among ancient petroglyphs and rock formations at Hickman Bridge Trail or Cathedral Valley.
  • Visit the Gifford House for a taste of pioneer life in this remote corner of Utah.

🌄 Antelope Canyon, Arizona 🏞️

  • Book a guided tour to navigate the slot canyons’ narrow passages and marvel at their striking colors.
  • Visit Upper Antelope Canyon for its iconic “light beams” or Lower Antelope Canyon for a more intimate experience.
  • Don’t forget your camera! These canyons make for amazing photographs.

🌄 Moab, Utah 🏞️

  • Rent bikes and pedal together along the scenic trails of Dead Horse Point State Park or Slickrock Trail.
  • Embark on a 4x4 adventure through Arches National Park to explore its iconic red rock formations.
  • Relax at night in one of Moab’s luxurious hot spring resorts, like Moab Spa & Mineral Bath.