Las Vegas Strip vs Zion National Park: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Zion National Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 78 against 76 for Las Vegas Strip, and it has 64 ranked ways to see it versus 113. Las Vegas Strip is the cheaper entry at $49, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Las Vegas, pair them: plan Las Vegas Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Las Vegas Strip | Zion National Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 113 | 64 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 86 | 89 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 76 | 78 |
| Cheapest experience | $49 | $148 |
| Average time needed | 3.2h | 55.1h |
| Free cancellation | 92% of options | 67% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Las Vegas Strip
- 1. Las Vegas: The Strip's Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour
Outty Ranking 86 · from $140 · 3h
- 2. Las Vegas Nightclub VIP Entry with Party Bus
Outty Ranking 82 · from $85 · 4h
- 3. Taste the Vegas Strip: A Local’s Food Tour Experience
Outty Ranking 80 · from $124 · 3h
- 4. Best Bites on The Las Vegas Strip: A Traveler's Guide to Sin City
Outty Ranking 79 · from $99 · 2h
- 5. Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave
Outty Ranking 76 · from $85 · 4h
Best ways to see Zion National Park
- 1. Zion National Park Small-Group Highlights Tour from Las Vegas
Outty Ranking 89 · from $148 · 12h
- 2. Vegas: Bryce & Zion Luxury Boutique Scenic Tour with Lunch, WiFi
Outty Ranking 85 · from $234 · 13h
- 3. 2 Day: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion Tour
Outty Ranking 83 · from $400 · 48h
- 4. Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley 3 Day Tour
Outty Ranking 81 · from $800 · 72h
- 5. Small Group: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Day Tour
Outty Ranking 77 · from $322 · 14h
Frequently asked questions
Las Vegas Strip or Zion National Park: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Zion National Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 78 against 76 for Las Vegas Strip, and it has 64 ranked ways to see it versus 113. Las Vegas Strip is the cheaper entry at $49, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Las Vegas, pair them: plan Las Vegas Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Las Vegas Strip or Zion National Park?
Ranked experiences at Las Vegas Strip start from $49 and at Zion National Park from $148 per person.
How long do you need at Las Vegas Strip and Zion National Park?
Experiences at Las Vegas Strip run 3.2 hours on average and at Zion National Park 55.1 hours, so both fit in one day in Las Vegas with a break in between.
Can you do Las Vegas Strip and Zion National Park on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 92% of Las Vegas Strip options and 67% of Zion National Park options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Las Vegas Strip: Las Vegas: The Strip's Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour (Outty Ranking 86, from $140). For Zion National Park: Zion National Park Small-Group Highlights Tour from Las Vegas (Outty Ranking 89, from $148).
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