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Sedona
Sedona, AZ (2 hours north)
Red rock formations, hiking, vortex sites, and Tlaquepaque Arts Village. Most popular day trip for a reason.
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Sedona, AZ (2 hours north)
Red rock formations, hiking, vortex sites, and Tlaquepaque Arts Village. Most popular day trip for a reason.
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Prescott, AZ (1.5 hours north)
Historic Western town with saloons, Courthouse Plaza, and Watson Lake. Pine trees and craft beer.
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Jerome, AZ (2 hours north)
Former mining ghost town turned artist colony on Mingus Mountain. Tasting rooms and haunted hotels.
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Mesa, AZ (45 minutes east)
Desert lake for kayaking, paddleboarding, and the Desert Belle cruise. Canyon walls and wild horses.
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Flagstaff, AZ (2.5 hours north)
Mountain town with Route 66 charm, craft breweries, and 30 degrees cooler in summer.
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Apache Trail, AZ (1 hour east)
Tiny stagecoach stop with a saloon and dollar-bill walls. The desert drive is half the adventure.
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Camp Verde, AZ (1.5 hours north)
Sinagua cliff dwelling 90 feet above the valley floor. One of the best ancient ruins.
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Cottonwood, AZ (1.5 hours north)
Arizona wine country with tasting rooms in Cottonwood and Page Springs.
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Payson, AZ (1.5 hours north)
Largest natural travertine bridge in the world at 183 feet. Refreshingly cool in summer.
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Benson, AZ (2.5 hours south)
Spectacular living cave system with formations millions of years old.
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