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5 Awesome Road Trips from Las Vegas — Grand Staircase - Escalente National Monument (245 miles)

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Drive 45 minutes to ghost towns or 2+ hours to Death Valley, Lake Mead, and Joshua Tree. Top scenic road trips near Las Vegas.

5 Awesome Road Trips from Las Vegas

4. Grand Staircase - Escalente National Monument (245 miles)

Sunlit red sandstone arch over a shallow stream, with green cottonwood trees and a clear blue sky.

Declared a National Monument in 1996, the Grand Staircase-Escalante is a sprawling wilderness site and is largely considered to be one of the least explored parts of the country. There are a ton of incredible sights here, including the Zebra Slot Canyon, with its towering striped rocks, and the Devil’s Garden, whose massive rock formations are something to marvel at. Without a doubt, this is a road trip that you’ll never forget. 

Road Trip: 3 hours 45 minutes from Las Vegas 

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