Day Trips from Phoenix
If your vacation is based in Phoenix, there are many interesting and fun things to do just a drive away.
Saguaro Lake Recreation Near Phoenix, Arizona
Saguaro Lake is a very scenic recreation area only 41 miles from Phoenix and 15 miles from Fountain Hills, Arizona. Boating, fishing, picnicing and hiking are avaialble at Saguaro Lake.
Saguaro Lake is a very scenic recreation area only 41 miles from Phoenix and 15 miles from Fountain Hills, Arizona. Boating, fishing, picnicing and hiking are avaialble at Saguaro Lake.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park - Phoenix, Arizona
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is just north of Phoenix. The large lake recreation area offers recreational opportunities such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is just north of Phoenix. The large lake recreation area offers recreational opportunities such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
The Verde Canyon Railroad
The Verde Canyon Railroad (formerly the Verde Valley Railroad) of Arizona was originally built to support Arizona's richest copper mine, located in Jerome. Now visitors enjoy the Verde Canyon Railway excursions to enjoy a leisurely trip, view the natural surroundings and participate in special events.
The Verde Canyon Railroad (formerly the Verde Valley Railroad) of Arizona was originally built to support Arizona's richest copper mine, located in Jerome. Now visitors enjoy the Verde Canyon Railway excursions to enjoy a leisurely trip, view the natural surroundings and participate in special events.
Day Hiking in the Superstition Mountains – Phoenix Area
Hieroglyphic Canyon Trail - One crisp winter day we headed east from Phoenix to the beautiful Superstition Mountains. Our destination was a short but scenic hike.
Hieroglyphic Canyon Trail - One crisp winter day we headed east from Phoenix to the beautiful Superstition Mountains. Our destination was a short but scenic hike.
Apache Trail - Phoenix Scenic Drive on the Apache Trail
A drive on the Apache Trail is one of the most scenic drives near the Phoenix area. This well-travelled road affords visitors an incredible view of canyons, geologic formations, desert plants and trees, desert and lake views, and wildflowers in season.
A drive on the Apache Trail is one of the most scenic drives near the Phoenix area. This well-travelled road affords visitors an incredible view of canyons, geologic formations, desert plants and trees, desert and lake views, and wildflowers in season.
Betty's Trail Rides - Real Old West Horseback Riding Adventure
Betty's Trail Rides in Morristown near Lake Pleasant, Arizona provides hourly to a half day horseback trail rides in a historic and scenic desert setting.
Betty's Trail Rides in Morristown near Lake Pleasant, Arizona provides hourly to a half day horseback trail rides in a historic and scenic desert setting.
Grand Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix
When visiting the Phoenix area it may be well worth your while to plan a short trip to the Grand Canyon. While camping, mule tours, air tours and back country hiking trips may be a part of some vacation plans, often people just want to drive up for a day or two, see the magnificence of the Grand Canyon, and then head back to the Phoenix area.
When visiting the Phoenix area it may be well worth your while to plan a short trip to the Grand Canyon. While camping, mule tours, air tours and back country hiking trips may be a part of some vacation plans, often people just want to drive up for a day or two, see the magnificence of the Grand Canyon, and then head back to the Phoenix area.
Montezuma's Castle and Tuzigoot Historic Sites
About one and a half hours north of Phoenix are two National Monuments that are well worth a day trip from the Phoenix area.
About one and a half hours north of Phoenix are two National Monuments that are well worth a day trip from the Phoenix area.
MTM Ranch - Horseback Riding Adventure,, Cave Creek, Arizona
MTM Ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona provides hourly to all day horseback trail rides in a beautiful saguaro forest setting.
MTM Ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona provides hourly to all day horseback trail rides in a beautiful saguaro forest setting.
Pioneer Living History Village
Located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix, you'll visit over 90 acres of an old 1800's town, with no cars or smog! Just authentic buildings and historically accurate reproductions.
Located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix, you'll visit over 90 acres of an old 1800's town, with no cars or smog! Just authentic buildings and historically accurate reproductions.
Verde Canyon Railroad
About Phoenix Guide Judy Hedding takes a relaxing ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad. The trip, originating in Clarkdale, will please you with its magnificent views and historical perspective. The train travels through an area that was once rich in mining activity, and even prior to that, was the home of the ancient Sinagua people, whose cliff dwellings can still be seen on the trip.
About Phoenix Guide Judy Hedding takes a relaxing ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad. The trip, originating in Clarkdale, will please you with its magnificent views and historical perspective. The train travels through an area that was once rich in mining activity, and even prior to that, was the home of the ancient Sinagua people, whose cliff dwellings can still be seen on the trip.
White Tanks Riding Stables - Ride Beautiful White Tank Regional Park
White Tanks Riding Stables provides guided trail rides, horse-drawn wagon ride, children's pony rides and group activities.
White Tanks Riding Stables provides guided trail rides, horse-drawn wagon ride, children's pony rides and group activities.