Day trips from Phoenix

Arizona is a fascinating state. There is plenty to see, no matter if you’re interested in nature, culture or just want a place where you can chill and relax. As a matter of fact, some of the most famous sights in the whole country are located here, so if you’re planning on setting up a day trip from Phoenix, you can’t go wrong. These choices will show you why. 

Day Trips from Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Canyon

A world famous attraction and the number one most popular day trip from Phoenix, Grand Canyon is a fascinating feat of nature. You can combine a trip to it with a cruise along the famous Route 66, but when you get to the canyon choose one of the lookout points and marvel at the magnificent Colorado River that carved out this incredible site. Don’t forget to visit Grand Canyon Village and pick up a souvenir from your trip.

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Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Arizona

Tombstone

If you’re a fan of the Wild West and everything cowboy-related, you absolutely must visit Tombstone. This is the town where the infamous battle at OK Corral took place, so you can actually see where the Earp brothers and Doc Holiday made a name for themselves. This is the essence of the Old West, and you will be taken back into a time when things in this country were much different. A magical experience, no doubt about that!

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Tombstone, Arizona
Tombstone, Arizona, Author: Nick Ares, Source: Flickr
Tombstone, Arizona
Tombstone, Arizona, Author: Nick Ares, Source: Flickr

Sedona

To learn about the native tribes that lived here before the arrival of white colonists, head to the small town of Sedona and its red rocks. Montezuma Castle is a national monument consisting of ruins that were once edifices of Native Americans. But these red cliffs hide another fascinating prize – the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a church carved into the rock itself. Exploring the town will also make your day, since there are plenty of shops, restaurants and galleries to enjoy. 

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Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Arizona
Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Chapel of Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona
Chapel of Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona

Scottsdale

Scottsdale is another great destination for your day trip from Phoenix because it’s so close to the city. It’s actually a part of the metropolitan area, so with a car it won’t take you more than 20 minutes. Visit the old town which absolutely packed with shops and things to do but all with that unmistakeable Wild West vibe. Architecture lovers cannot afford to miss out on touring Taliesin West, the winter retreat of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona
Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona, Author: Teemu008, Source: Flickr

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Anca B.
Travel writer at One Day Itinerary

Anca is a travel writer and the founder of One Day Itinerary - the biggest collection of travel itineraries for those who are time-limited or just want to maximize their time while traveling. Although she easily becomes homesick for Croatia, she thinks travel is essential to her happiness. She has traveled to more countries than she is years old and doesn’t plan on changing that fact. In her travel guides she aims to inspire people to travel whenever they have a spare day (or two).

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