STAYS
PRICE RANGE: $98 - $116/night
Sparkling clean, retro feel, great pool atmosphere, amazing staff, lots of games and social areas, bunk bed rooms, their signature Kindness Rate
PRICE RANGE: $199 - $500/night
FEATURES: Quiet and rural, nature surroundings, hiking trails from property, designer amenities, pool, fire pit, movie room, shared bar and kitchen, hot spring, rooftop decks, incredible views of Saguaro National Park.
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TUCSON
A vibrant multicultural city surrounded by breathtaking desert landscape.
SUGGESTED STAY LENGTH
3-4 nights
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NOTEWORTHY:
Tucson is a hidden gem, with just as much natural beauty, cultural richness, and renowned title "City of Gastronomy" - a nod to its culinary scene. The best part is that it's also low-key and lived in... it's flavor is true, not just a tourist attraction.
CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS
Pretty relaxed in most places, masks were optional for vaccinated people but some individual business have their own rules.
TO DO
DESERT MUSEUM, PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM, HIKE SAGUARO NTL. PARK OR MOUNT LEMMON, THE MINI TIME MACHINE, BIOSPHERE 2, TOHONO CHUL GARDENS
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EATS
This relaxing farm stay is an oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert. We recommend at least 2 nights here.
PHONE: (520) 261-7373
If you can't find the accommodations you're looking for we definitely recommend calling.
WEBSITES:
Stay: https://www.aravaipafarms.com/
Hiking permit: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/251864
FEATURES:
Stay in a historic casita, relaxing pool and lounge area, fruit trees for foraging, meal packages, chicken happy hour, plenty of roaming room, canyon hiking, gift shop.
FOOD & DRINK
We recommend thoroughly shopping ahead of time, or adding the meal packages because there isn't a grocery store nearby for miles. Be sure to book your meal package at least 14 days in advance. If you have questions, they're very helpful on the phone.
WILLIAMS
Historic Route 66 town with the train to the Grand Canyon
SUGGESTED STAY LENGTH
3 nights if you want to do the train and Bearizona
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CLIMATE: High mountain weather, warm dry summers, cool, windy fall, avg 74 inches of snow in winter.
NOTEWORTHY:
The town is arguably a tourist trap, but we remind you that the Route 66 towns always have been, so we enjoyed the classic vibe. Our favorite parts of this area though are Bearizona and the train to the Grand Canyon!
CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS
Pretty relaxed in most places, masks were optional for vaccinated people but some individual business have their own rules.
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Food is more diner style in Williams, don't expect a lot of gourmet, and don't eat at the train station! ;)
GATEWAY SANDWICH CO., PINE COUNTRY RESTAURANT, GRAND CANYON BREWING & DISTILLERY
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SEDONA
If done right, Sedona is worth visiting in spite of it's over-popularity.
SUGGESTED STAY LENGTH
3 nights
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CLIMATE: High desert, hot summers, crisp, mild fall weather and occasional snow sprinkles in the winter.
NOTEWORTHY:
Our recommendations for Sedona came from the trial and error of ending up in the tourist trap part of the town previously. Sedona is so rich with beauty and activity that you don't have to do do the popular touristy things to have an amazing experience.
CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS
Pretty relaxed in most places, masks were optional for vaccinated people but some individual business have their own rules.
PRICE RANGE: $269-$519/night
Sparkling clean, great breakfast, well equipped in-room kitchenettes, pool and expansive patio, suites with separate rooms, next to a great playground, beautiful hike and views right off property, close to everything but off the main tourist drag.
JEEP TOUR, HIKING, SUNSET PARK, REPTILE MAN, AIRPORT SUNSET WALK, OAK CREEK CANYON, PALATKI HERITAGE SITE, HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
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TORTAS DE FUEGO, SENOR BOBS DOG & BURGERS., THAI SPICES, MESA GRILL SEDONA, GERARDOS ITALIAN KITCHEN, SEDONA HIDEAWAY HOUSE
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TOMBSTONE / BISBEE
These are some of the best kept secrets in AZ, because most people don't make it this far south.
SUGGESTIONS
These two towns are within half an hour of each other. We recommend choosing one for a night stay and making the other a day trip, or you can head straight to the one that intrigues you most and skip the other.
RECOMMENDED STAY: Pick one town, stay 2 nights
TOWN ETHOS
TOMBSTONE: Wild West everything, dirt roads, souvenir shops, old buildings and cheap beer
BISBEE: Art community, unique town layout, old mining town with a hip touch
NOTEWORTHY
Because most of their industry relies on tourism, a lot of businesses especially in Bisbee are closed during the week. If you want more shops and restaurants, plan this segment for the weekend days.
CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS
Relaxed, masks are optional in most businesses
TOMBSTONE STAY
PRICE RANGE: $209 + /night
Set up like an old west town, on-property operational saloon - kids allowed inside, large themed rooms, clean, in-room kitchenette and coffee, decent common area breakfast, ranch activities available to guests, short drive from the town of tombstone.
WATCH A GUNFIGHT, TAKE THE TROLLEY TOUR, CARRIAGE RIDE, VISIT A SALOON, SHOP FOR WILD WEST SOUVENIRS
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TORTAS DE FUEGO, SENOR BOBS DOG & BURGERS., THAI SPICES, MESA GRILL SEDONA, GERARDOS ITALIAN KITCHEN, SEDONA HIDEAWAY HOUSE
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BISBEE
PRICE RANGE: $85-$125/night
Classic retro style, sparkling clean, small kitchenette, close to old-town Bisbee, two doors down from great Thai food, cozy, intimate courtyard to contain kids while you enjoy a glass of Arizona wine
WATCH A GUNFIGHT, TAKE THE TROLLEY TOUR, CARRIAGE RIDE, VISIT A SALOON, SHOP FOR WILD WEST SOUVENIRS
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TORTAS DE FUEGO, SENOR BOBS DOG & BURGERS., THAI SPICES, MESA GRILL SEDONA, GERARDOS ITALIAN KITCHEN, SEDONA HIDEAWAY HOUSE
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