Day Trips

A lively Route 66 town with historic storefronts, restaurants, shops, Bearizona Wildlife Park, and the Grand Canyon Railway. It is a fun choice for families and anyone who loves classic roadside Americana.

See a massive natural travertine bridge surrounded by pine-covered Rim Country. The park offers scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, and trails into the canyon, and pairs nicely with stops in Pine and Strawberry.

Explore historic Whiskey Row, the shops and restaurants surrounding Courthouse Plaza, local museums, and the beautiful Granite Dells. It offers a relaxed blend of Western history, outdoor scenery, and small-city charm.

Drive through colorful desert badlands, ancient petrified wood deposits, historic Route 66 sites, petroglyphs, and wide-open overlooks. This is a longer outing, so plan for a full day.

Spend the day exploring historic downtown, Route 66, local restaurants, Lowell Observatory, mountain trails, and the ponderosa pine forest. Seasonal highlights include fall colors, winter snow, and scenic rides at Arizona Snowbowl.

Experience one of Arizona’s most unforgettable landscapes through scenic overlooks, visitor centers, free park shuttles, and walks along the Rim Trail. Start early and allow a full day for the drive and exploration.

Take a Route 66 road trip to Standin’ on the Corner Park, historic La Posada Hotel, and nearby Meteor Crater, where exhibits and overlooks tell the story of a massive meteorite impact.

Follow a scenic loop through volcanic landscapes, lava fields, ponderosa forest, Painted Desert views, and remarkably preserved ancestral Puebloan sites. Short trails and overlooks make it easy to explore at your own pace.