Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

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.

See pictures of Arizona's Antelope Canyon. Antelope Canyon is located in northern Arizona.

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 with tips about a scenic drive on the Apache Trail.

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.

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.

Many people on fixed incomes do it. Should you? Here's what you need to know before buying drugs in Mexico.

Looking for a beautiful, relaxing place to spend a couple of days or to have a conference or special event? Carefree, Arizona might be the place.

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.

Here are the mileages and estimated driving times to and from the cities and towns of Greater Phoenix, including some popular driving destinations outside Maricopa County.

These are all in Central Arizona and an easy day trip. You can get there and back comfortably within a couple of hours.

One of the highlights of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days is the Gold Rush Parade. Enbjoy these pictures of Wickenburg Gold Rush Days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take advantage of great rates on short summer stays at local Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts.

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.

Details and tips about this scenic and historic train ride just two hours from Phoenix.