Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
There are lots of fascinating day trips and fun places that you can visit that are just a couple of hours away. Consider some of these day trips and weekend getaways when you are looking for a change of pace.
5 Best Motorcycle Rides in Central Arizona
If you have a bike, there are some great rides right in Cental Arizona that are convenient from Phoenix. Whether you are renting a bike for the day, or looking for just a one day getaway, here are the 5 best motorcycle rides from Phoenix.
If you have a bike, there are some great rides right in Cental Arizona that are convenient from Phoenix. Whether you are renting a bike for the day, or looking for just a one day getaway, here are the 5 best motorcycle rides from Phoenix.
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
A drive on the Apache Trail takes you on winding roads along the path of the Salt River, past three man made lakes, canyons, incredible desert views, Tortilla Flat, and an adventurous experience in driving. Here's a photo tour of a scenic drive on the Apache Trail.
A drive on the Apache Trail takes you on winding roads along the path of the Salt River, past three man made lakes, canyons, incredible desert views, Tortilla Flat, and an adventurous experience in driving. Here's a photo tour of a scenic drive on the Apache Trail.
Arizona Wineries
Arizona has 13 active wineries. We visited three of them in southern Arizona, as well as taking a walk through an internationally acclaimed birding area at the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.
Arizona has 13 active wineries. We visited three of them in southern Arizona, as well as taking a walk through an internationally acclaimed birding area at the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Because of its location, Boyce Thompson Arboretum may be about 2 hours away from some parts of the metro Phoenix area. It was created from 1923 to 1929 as a museum of living plants to help instill in humanity an appreciation of plants. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located east of Phoenix in Superior, AZ.
Because of its location, Boyce Thompson Arboretum may be about 2 hours away from some parts of the metro Phoenix area. It was created from 1923 to 1929 as a museum of living plants to help instill in humanity an appreciation of plants. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located east of Phoenix in Superior, AZ.
Buying Drugs in Mexico
Many people on fixed incomes do it. Should you? Here's what you need to know before buying drugs in Mexico.
Many people on fixed incomes do it. Should you? Here's what you need to know before buying drugs in Mexico.
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits
You must have a permit to go up north and cut your own Christmas tree. Applications for permits are accepted in September and October. This article will tell you how to apply for the permit lottery.
You must have a permit to go up north and cut your own Christmas tree. Applications for permits are accepted in September and October. This article will tell you how to apply for the permit lottery.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
What better way is there to get in the holiday spirit than to don coats and hats and gloves, and walk through the woods in search of that perfect Christmas tree, cut down with your own tools by your own hands?
What better way is there to get in the holiday spirit than to don coats and hats and gloves, and walk through the woods in search of that perfect Christmas tree, cut down with your own tools by your own hands?
Driving Times and Driving Distances from Phoenix
Here are the mileages and estimated driving times to many of the popular destinations close to Phoenix.
Here are the mileages and estimated driving times to many of the popular destinations close to Phoenix.
Ghost Towns
These are all in Central Arizona and an easy day trip. You can get there and back comfortably within a couple of hours.
These are all in Central Arizona and an easy day trip. You can get there and back comfortably within a couple of hours.
Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg
One of the highlights of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days is the Gold Rush Parade. Enbjoy these pictures of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days.
One of the highlights of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days is the Gold Rush Parade. Enbjoy these pictures of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Get the details about Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Out of Africa Wildlife Park has more than 400 animals, mostly African, displayed in a natural environment.
Get the details about Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Out of Africa Wildlife Park has more than 400 animals, mostly African, displayed in a natural environment.
Pronounce the Names of Places in Arizona
When you come to Phoenix, there are certain words that are tough to pronounce. If you say these correctly, everyone will surely think you're a native Arizonan.
When you come to Phoenix, there are certain words that are tough to pronounce. If you say these correctly, everyone will surely think you're a native Arizonan.
Quartzite, Arizona
Each winter Quartzite swells in population to well over a million visitors for rock and mineral shows. It's about a 2 hour drive to Quartzite from Phoenix.
Each winter Quartzite swells in population to well over a million visitors for rock and mineral shows. It's about a 2 hour drive to Quartzite from Phoenix.
San Diego Getaway
Tired of Arizona heat? Need to see the ocean? There's lots to do in San Diego, and it is only a few hours away.
Tired of Arizona heat? Need to see the ocean? There's lots to do in San Diego, and it is only a few hours away.
Shamrock Farms Dairy Farm Tour
Get details and see photos of the Shamrock Farms Dairy Farm Tour. Dairy farm tours are offered at the dairy farm in Stanfield, Arizona near Casa Grande.
Get details and see photos of the Shamrock Farms Dairy Farm Tour. Dairy farm tours are offered at the dairy farm in Stanfield, Arizona near Casa Grande.
Ski Arizona
There are four major areas, all within a few hours from the Phoenix area, where you can get to the snow for skiing or snowboarding.
There are four major areas, all within a few hours from the Phoenix area, where you can get to the snow for skiing or snowboarding.
Summer Specials at Phoenix and Scottsdale Resorts
Take advantage of great rates on short summer stays at local Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts.
Take advantage of great rates on short summer stays at local Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts.
Vacation in Arizona
Live in Arizona or a nearby state? Concerned about flying or spending a lot of money on a vacation? You don't have to look very far to find a terrific assortment of vacation activities. Arizona has it all.
Live in Arizona or a nearby state? Concerned about flying or spending a lot of money on a vacation? You don't have to look very far to find a terrific assortment of vacation activities. Arizona has it all.
Verde Canyon Railroad
Details and tips about this scenic and historic train ride just two hours from Phoenix.
Details and tips about this scenic and historic train ride just two hours from Phoenix.