Anything fun to do out there? Any must-see sights? Good places to eat, museums, towns, cities?
help!
2007-02-27 05:45:10 · 9 answers · asked by Jeremy T 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
Definitely go down town to see the D-backs. I've stayed in both Scottsdale and Peoria/Glendale and I guess it would depend on what you prefer as far as good places to eat. I've ate at some really great sushi restaurants out there, but can't remember the names (I have friends that live out there). There was a rather interesting place for ribs in Cave Creek called Satisfied Frog. Sedona is beautiful - we stopped for lunch at a restaurant with an outdoor patio on the way to the Grand Canyon (a definite must-see and about 2 hours or more north of Phoenix). Also, Montezuma's Castle (an old native american 'hood) and some other canyon that I can't recall what it was called. There are some great hiking areas in Phoenix - but in the summer, not sure if that's wise. I've been to the zoo and it wasn't too bad although again, in the summer, may not be a very good idea.
Oh...and plenty of golf courses in the area if you're into that. My mother just called me from Scottsdale and my dad got his first ever hole in one yesterday.
2007-02-27 06:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arizona has many types of landscapes other than desert. When people say Arizona, many think of desert, cacti, heat, and so on.... That does describe the valley areas of Phoenix and Tucson but if you head north from there to places like Sedona, Prescott, Payson, the Grand Canyon, Pine Top, etc... the temps are much much cooler and the landscape includes rivers, pines, birch trees, buttes, etc... The air is dry no matter where you go, so be sure to bring water to drink if you go hiking, camping or go on a long drive. If you are in the Phoenix / Tucson areas, the heat is considerable. You can get great rates on top rated golf courses, but go in the early mornings when it is still cool. Stay in a resort with a nice pool and the heat will not be bad at all while under an umbrella and a cool drink to sip on and a pool to jump into. Hope you like it here.
2007-02-28 16:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by yopopso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps avoid the desert areas and go to the higher elevations...Flagstaff or the White Mountains. If you like backroads, the Mogollon Rim is an excellent adventure...especially the drive along Forest Road 300. It's 8000 feet elevation and beautiful cool(er) ponderosa forest.
Prescott is a mile high and a bit cooler than the deserts. Likewise, far southeastern Arizona is a (little) bit higher and cooler...towns like Tombstone and Bisbee. A little gem to consider is the rock wonderland Chiricahua National Monument and it is also mostly forested. Nice little campground there...very shady.
If you pass through Tucson, Mi Nidito is considered one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. El Charro is another. Those are both traditional burritos/enchiladas fare. Cafe Poca Cosa is much more southern Mexico fare and is my personal favorite. They have a chalkboard menu which changes with every meal...really really excellent but a bit pricy for dinner, lunch is a much better value. (Rachael Ray did lunch there on her $40/day show.)
2007-02-27 15:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you WANT to go in the summer? hrmm must be bone-chilling where you're from! But I guess that saves us one less snow-bird. Sedona's red rocks are pretty but quite boring the grand canyon is one of those things you have to see just because you can say you have. There's that Motezuma's castle or palace in Flagstaff, great shopping in Phoenix, Tucson's umm hrmm BORING well no i guess there's that colossal cave and the desert museum *don't go it's boring* unless you like watching Coyotes snore.
2007-02-28 18:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jaroo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where in Arizona?
Sedona is one of the most beatiful places on earth and also about 10 degrees cooler than phoenix since it's at 4,700 ft. above sea level.
You could also travel to the Grand Canyon/ Flagstaff area. Rt 89 is a great drive! At 7,000 ft. it's cooler still.
2007-02-27 22:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by scourgeoftheleft 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go see the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. To get away from the heat I would go up to Sedona and visit Slide Rock. I would stay at a resort with plenty of water, swimming pools.
2007-02-27 13:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't go in the summertime if you can help it. Go to San Francisco instead. Save Phoenix for the wintertime, I am assuming it is cold in winter where you live. If you really must go in summer plan to stay inside a lot. Visit malls they have plenty even though they are far apart. Go watch movies, go to walmart. Pretty much stuff you could do where you live?
2007-02-27 14:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by RexD 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Supposedly, Sedona is beautiful. I've been to Arizona a few times to visit family, but I've yet to see Sedona. Mostly, I spent all of my time in AZ in malls.
2007-02-27 13:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michael L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will be able to slap bugs and risk your life on the interstate.
2007-02-27 13:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋