The Road Less Traveled
Rediscover Road Trips
We’ve designated 2022 as the Year of Arizona Discovery, and we're sharing some great itineraries covering the whole state to inspire your wanderlust.
From Arizona's small-town streets to the unique landscapes of our state and national parks, these trips are designed with fun in mind. Be sure to check back as we post new itineraries and stories throughout the Year of the Road Trip!
Road Trip Itineraries
Mitchell Tenpenny's Bucket List
Nashville recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny chose beautiful Arizona to film his 2021 single "Bucket List." To kick off Arizona's Year of the Road Trip, our "Bucket List" itinerary allows you to follow along Mitchell's footsteps.
See his list
Road Trip Itineraries
Wonderful Winter Day Hikes
With more mountains than Switzerland, the number of hiking trails in Arizona is mind-boggling. From Tucson's Sabino Canyon to Thumb Butte in Prescott, explore these six natural areas for a perfect wintertime trek.
Road Trip Itineraries
Touring Tribal Lands in Arizona
From cultural etiquette to tour suggestions, here's everything you need to know about visiting the many tribal communities in Arizona.
Road Trip Itineraries
Arizona Canyons
Arizona, the Grand Canyon State, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, is also home to a plethora of lesser-known canyons that are also quite grand ...
Family Activities
Awesome Grand Canyon Fun for Families
Experience Arizona's world-famous landmark through the eyes of a child (although these family friendly activities promise fun for all ages).
Outdoor Adventures
5 Amazing Alternative Adventures in Arizona
Explore the most underrated places in Arizona. Whether it’s crowds, triple-digit temperatures or last-minute closures, it’s wise to have a few...
Itineraries
The Wild Bunch
Pack up the family for some fun in Arizona in the great outdoors. For fans of sleeping in tents, wandering in the wild, and traversing the...
Road Trips & Tours
What to Do in Arizona if You Have 3, 5 or 7 Days
Whether you have the weekend or a full week to vacation in Arizona, we have the perfect itinerary for you. These multi-day Arizona road trips...
Road Trips & Tours
48 Hours in Bisbee
How is it that a once-raucous, 1880s mining camp morphed into—according to Sunset magazine—"the best small town to live in in the West"? Easy....
Must Do
Southern Arizona's Hidden Gems and Secret Places
Arizona is famously known for the Grand Canyon, but it's the smaller, quirkier, hidden and off-the-beaten-path spots that lend charm to our...
Road Trips & Tours
48 Hours in Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop-Lakeside enjoys a well-earned reputation as a summer escape, but when cooler weather arrives, this mountain town shows a whole different...
Outdoor Adventures
Short Trips to Scenic Drives
Venture off the beaten path to take in Arizona's diverse topography.
Sip, Savor, Explore
Arizona's Wine Regions
Arizona’s three distinct wine regions — Verde Valley, Willcox and Sonoita — each offer a unique sense of place and flavor. Though their soils...
Explore
Road Trips & Tours
In Arizona, road trips are as much about the journey as they are the destination. No matter where you go, you're sure to spy sprawling expanses...
