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1,870 miles

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SouthwestHot SpotsDiscover the best of Arizona along this awe-inspiring 1,870-mile road trip.

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Las Vegas

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From surf to saguaros, this spectac-ular adventure starts in San Diego where you can sink your feet into palm tree-lined beaches, explore the Gaslamp District’s boutiques

and trendy restaurants and visit the San Di-ego Zoo.

Then leave the Paci� c Ocean behind in your rearview mirror as you hit the open road to the gateway to the Southwest—Yuma, Ariz. Hailed the sunniest city in the world by Guin-ness Book of World Records, Yuma o� ers farm tours and incredible kayaking and tubing down the Colorado River.

Continue east to Saguaro National Park in Tucson to stroll among the Southwest’s iconic saguaros, some of which stretch 50 feet into the desert sky. Two hours north, get your city � x

by exploring the incredible museums, shops and sporting events in Phoenix and Glendale, Ariz.

Farther north lie towns like Jerome and Cot-tonwood where neat rows of deep green grape-vines race up and down dry, rolling hills. Discov-er Arizona wines at one of the inviting tasting rooms there. In the distance, you’ll see the red rocks of Sedona, some of which are believed to have special energy � elds. Hike to one of these vortexes in Sedona en route to the breathtaking Grand Canyon.

Then stop in Flagsta� , a vibrant university town where Pluto was discovered and great food awaits. As you drive from Flagsta� to the Grand Canyon, the soil turns to red, hinting at what's to come. With so much to see on this road trip, discover our top picks in the next several pages.

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SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK

TIP Every year California, Utah and New Mexico go to daylight saving time, but

Arizona does not. Remember this one-hour difference as you travel from state to state.



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If it weren’t for Yuma, you might not be able to buy fresh vegetables during winter. Ninety percent of the nation’s vegetables are grown in this fertile ag-ricultural hamlet not far from the Mexico border.

Head out into the � elds and pick the vegetables that end up in your grocery store during Yuma’s half-day Field to Feast farm tour. It gives you an incredible behind-the-scenes opportunity to � nd out what goes into growing, picking and delivering food to market. You’ll also learn how to create a healthy lunch that will wow your friends.

Once you don a hairnet and latex gloves, you’ll be sent into the � elds with an ingredient list. As you crouch down in the farm’s neat rows, you’ll � nd it mind-boggling that crops harvested in the morning can be in Phoenix by afternoon

and on the East Coast in three-to-four days. "Field to Feast remains one of our most popular agricu-

linary o� erings," says Dustin Moore Mylius, marketing manager for Visit Yuma. "Spending time in the � eld with a farmer is truly a unique experience, culminating in the freshest meal you'll ever have."

Indeed the payo� is big when you ride the bus to Arizona Western College where culinary students prepare a gourmet lunch based on what you picked.

"When the tour concludes, attendees return with a new appreciation for what it takes to feed an entire nation dur-ing the winter months," he says.

Learn more at the Visitor Center at the Yuma Quartermas-ter Depot, 201 N. 4th Ave., or go to visityuma.com.

Field to FeastProviding the nation with fresh vegetables in winter is no easy feat.

Lend a hand in Yuma while you’re there.

YUMA FARMERS POSE IN THE FIELD TO FEAST

U-PICK GARDEN.

ROAD TRIPS SOUTHWEST HOT SPOTSSAN DIEGO TO YUMA ARIZ.

170 miles, 2 hours and 45 minutes

Park It in San Diego If you only have a day in San Diego, don't miss

Balboa Park. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is patched together by nine gardens, 17 museums, a miniature railroad, a carou-sel and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It's

home to more than 3,700 animals, including snow leopards, elephants and giant pandas. A vocal lion left behind in a small zoo exhibit after the 1915-16 Panama California Exposi-

tion played a large role in the zoo's start. When local doctor Harry Wegeforth heard the lion roar as he drove past the park, it sparked his imagination. Within months, the zoo

began to take shape and, as they say, the rest is history.

Located minutes from downtown at 1549 El Prado; balboapark.org.



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YUMA TO TUCSON, ARIZ.

238 miles, 3 hours and 25 minutes

Prickly FactsThe saguaro cactuses that live in Catalina State Park and Saguaro National Park in Tucson only grow in the Sonoran Desert. Here are four things to know about them.

Saguaros usually grow at sea level to about 4,000 feet in elevation.

It takes a baby saguaro eight years to grow 1-1.5 inches.

A saguaro’s average lifespan is 150-175 years, and it can grow to be 50 feet tall.

The Tohono O’odham people have harvested saguaro fruit for centuries. It is es-sential for making ceremonial wine for the annual har-vest ceremony, an ongoing tradition supported by the national park.

Source: National Park Service

People have been sleeping under the stars in Catalina State Park since at least 1,000 B.C. And it's easy to understand why.

From breathtaking views of Santa Catalina mountains to ancient Native American ruins, Catalina State Park o� ers immaculate campsites, great hikes and even a concert series. As you walk by some of the park’s 5,000 saguaros, it may be hard to believe you're just minutes from Tucson’s lively restaurant and shopping scene.

Choose from eight trails to explore this breathtaking area. The Romero Ruins In-terpretative Trail is an easy .75-mile loop that leads you to the Romero Ruins, an an-cient Hohokam village dating to 500 A.D. Mountain bikers should check out the 50-Year Trail, an 8.6-mile one-way trail that weaves up and down the foothills.

Back at camp, you’ll � nd Catalina’s campgrounds o� er � ush toilets, hot show-ers, picnic tables and grills. Equestrians can camp with their horses in a � rst-come, � rst-

served overnight area.Outside the park, visit the Arizona-Sono-

ra Desert Museum where 85 percent of your experience will be outdoors as you explore the zoo, aquarium, botanic garden and natural history museum. Or see a Wright Flyer and a 787 Dreamliner at the Pima Air & Space Museum, which boasts more than 300 historical aircrafts.

In nearby Oracle, Ariz., visit Biosphere 2, an enormous glass structure built in 1986 to explore what space colonization could look like in a closed system. Two missions in the 1990s sealed scientists in-side as an experiment in human behavior and survivability. Today, the University of Arizona uses the facility to research every-thing from climate change to the impact of drought on the rainforest.

Catalina State Park is located at 11570 N. Oracle Rd. For more information go to azstateparks.com or call 877-697-2757 to make camping or RV reservations.

Starry NightsExperience the best of Tucson in and around Catalina State Park.

CATALINA STATE PARK


The Grand Canyon and Sedona are truly two of the most

magnificent natural wonders of the world. If a visit to the Grand

Canyon is on your bucket list, Sedona is a short drive away, and

is the perfect place to start your journey. Stay in one of our many

accommodations from bed and breakfasts to world-class resorts.

Then, after your day trip to the Grand Canyon, continue your

adventure in the wonderland that is Sedona, where you’ll find

plenty of restaurants, shops, spas, galleries and more, just outside

your door. Plan your trip today at GrandCanyonTips.com

The Most Beautiful Place

on Earth

ARIZONA

ARIZONA

The Most Beautiful Place on Earth

VisitSedona.com


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Artsy ScenesVisit three historic towns that make up a fantastic scenic loop: Tombstone, Bisbee and Tubac.

BisbeeBisbee is nearly a mile high, which makes it 10-20 degrees cooler than Tucson. Once a

copper, gold and silver mining town, today it at-tracts artists and free spirits who have restored

the town’s historic buildings. Go 1,500 feet into the Queen Mine tour; discoverbisbee.com.

TubacTubac got its start as a Spanish fort estab-

lished in 1752. Artist Dale Nichols revived the town’s artistic roots in 1948 when he estab-

lished the Artists School. Since then the town has maintained a vibrant artsy scene with more

than 100 shops and galleries; tubacaz.com.

TombstoneIn the late 1880s, Tombstone was a boom-ing silver mine town with 110 saloons, 14

gambling halls and three newspapers. Today, it’s home to 1,500 residents. Visit Boothill, a graveyard full of fascinating miner history and eccentric epithets; tombstonechamber.com.




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TUCSON TO PHOENIX

113 miles, 1 hour and 45 minutes

Rising Phoenix Get to know the cosmopolitan side of Arizona in Phoenix where there is

an activity for every interest. Here are the top seven things to do.

1. TALIESIN WESTWHY GO: Walk around architect

Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home where he spent time from 1937-59. TIP: Tours book up fast, so reservations are strongly recommended for all tours.

2. DESERT BOTANIC GARDENSWHY GO:

Stop here to stroll the gardens.

To see night-blooming plants, do an evening Flashlight Tour.

TIP: Bring your own fl ashlight or buy one at the Garden Shop and then hit the trails at your own pace.

3. PHOENIX ART MUSEUMWHY GO: Home to

the works of Ansel Adams, Frida Kahlo and Claude Monet, this is the largest fi ne art museum in the Southwest.TIP: Don't miss the Dorrance Sculpture Garden.

4. CAMELBACK MOUNTAINWHY GO: Hike up 1,200 feet

for fantastic views of the city and Phoenix Mountains Preserve. TIP: Get started really

early in the morning and bring sunscreen, lots of water and a hat to beat the heat.

5. HEARD MUSEUMWHY GO: Discover engaging Native

American stories and world-class collections.TIP: Allow time to relax in the courtyard and coffee shop. The museum is a short distance from the light rail in downtown Phoenix.

6. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUMWHY GO:

Create your own tour of the world and its people through the lens of

music at this amazing museum. TIP: Wear the museum's headphones to get the most out of your experience. The audio accompanying each display plays automatically as you approach an exhibit.

7. CHASE FIELDWHY GO: Catch

a game with the Arizona Diamondbacks in this facility that is air-conditioned when the roof is closed. Yes, the stadium's roof is retractable! TIP: Check the team's website to fi nd out if the roof will be closed. The state-of-the-art roof opens and closes in a little over four minutes.

CAMELBACK AT SUNRISE


MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM


7:05 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Bring this ad to the Glendale Visitor Center and pick up a free tote tofill with all your great finds from Glendale and Arizona’s West Valley.

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With so much to see and do,you’ll love every moment of your visit.

See why Glendale was named the #1 Emerging TouristDestination in the U.S. by Trivago.

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PHOENIX TO GLENDALE, ARIZ.

9.5 miles, 22 minutes

If Glendale was a person, she would be a fun-loving woman who e� ortlessly throws the most elaborate of parties—ones with 1.6 million holiday lights—but can get downright sporty hosting a Super Bowl. Ei-ther one leaves guests vying to get on the invite list

for next year.“We roll out the red carpet, whether it is for concerts or

football games,” says Lorraine Zomok, manager of the Glen-dale Visitor Center.

That red carpet also includes camps for adults to live out their dreams to be professional athletes and a three-day festival for chocolate lovers and romance-novelist a� ciona-dos. Just nine miles north-west of Phoenix, Glendale has hosted both the 2008 and 2015 Superbowls, the Fiesta Bowl and is home to the NHL Phoenix Coy-otes and the NFL Arizona Cardinals.

But before mega arenas and glittering festivals, Glendale was a patch-work of cotton � elds and ranches. You can catch a glimpse of this history at the beautiful Sahuaro Ranch, founded in 1886, where visitors and pea-cocks roam amid orchards, historic buildings, picnic areas and a rose garden set on 17 acres.

Or visit Glendale’s charming historic down-town where almost every business is locally owned and antique shops, bou-tiques and restaurants re-side in and beside Crafts-man-style bungalows of yesteryear.

“We hear from visitors that [our historic downtown] is like Norman Rockwell come to life, like Mayberry,” Zomok says. “Things seem to slow down a bit. We have people sitting on their front porches enjoying ice tea. There’s something really Ameri-cana about that.”

Stop by the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Dr., Suite 140, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn more.

SHOPPER'S PARADISE Choose between boutiques and chain stores at these three Glendale venues.

Sporty Place In Glendale, just northwest of Phoenix, see a game or visit

historic downtown shopping districts.

Catlin CourtDiscover shops and restaurants in converted Craftsman-style bungalows. Don’t miss Bears & More, a mix of contemporary and vintage treasures and toys. For free covered parking, park at 5835 W. Palmaire Ave.

Old Towne Stroll brick-trimmed sidewalks, explore antique stores and dine at ethnic eateries in this charming section of historic downtown. For free covered parking, park at 5835 W. Palmaire Ave.

Arrowhead Towne CenterFrom Dick’s Sporting Goods to Coach, Arrowhead Towne Center, one of the region’s largest malls, is a true shopper’s paradise; 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center;arrowheadtownecenter.com.

EXPLORE THE STUNNING GROUNDS OF SAHUARO RANCH



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Sedona is known for its stunning red-rock beauty and outdoor recreation paradise. But there’s something more that pulls people back.

Some say it’s the handful of vortexes, centered on rock formations like Cathedral Butte and Airport Mesa, believed to be spe-cial energy centers that o� er inspiration and healing. Whether you hike one of the popu-lar vortexes, take a yoga class or simply en-joy sitting by your hotel pool, Sedona is the ultimate place to focus on wellness. Even world-renowned speaker and author Deepak Chopra hosts self-realization retreats here.

"We have a lot more than just the out-

doors,” says Michelle Conway, director of marketing of Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. “It’s a great place to relax and reconnect.”

It’s also a wonderful place to immerse yourself in Sedona’s vibrant art scene. Home to more than 80 galleries, this town of 10,000 has solidi� ed itself as a haven for art collectors. But its artsy roots stretch back thousands of years. Stop at V Bar V Ranch, the largest rock art site in the area with more than 1,000 petroglyphs.

Learn more at the Sedona Visitor Infor-mation Center, 331 Forest Rd., or at visit-sedona.com.

Centered in SedonaSedona's vibrant wellness and art scene make for a fantastic getaway.

Three Nearby Gems to Explore

Slide Rock State ParkWear your jeans to slide down a slick natural water chute or wade in the creek seven miles north of Se-dona in Oak Creek Canyon.

Dead Horse Ranch State ParkStay the night in one of the park's eight log camping cabins or spend the day fi shing or on a horse trail ride in Cotton-wood, Ariz.

Red Rock State ParkGo on a full-moon hikes, bird walk or spot mon-arch butterfl ies at this hidden gem just outside Sedona.

For more information go to azstateparks.com or call 877-697-2757 to make camping or RV reservations.

SEDONA’S VISTAS ARE AWE-INSPIRING, EVEN FOR THE MOST SEASONED OF TRAVELERS.




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SEDONA, ARIZ. TO FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.

29.4 miles, 44 minutes

Phenomenal Flagsta� Located two hours from six national monuments and Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff is

a thriving university town with a charming historic downtown. Here are six things to do.

TOURIST HOME URBAN MARKET

WHY GO: Opened in 2014, this fabulous spot still has an old outdoor neon sign from the days it served as a hostel for sheepherders, beginning in 1926. Today, this hip counter-service restau-rant is a gourmet food hot spot. TIP: Have breakfast or lunch, pick up specialty foods and sample the delicious pastries baked fresh daily. Try the quiche followed by the double chocolate espresso cookie.

2. GRAND CANYON CAFE

WHY GO: Opened 75 years ago, this longtime local and Route 66 traveler favorite switched hands in 2017 from longtime owners the Wong family. Check out the restored juke box and renovated booth seating.TIP: The chicken-fried steak has been a favorite of diners for decades.

3. SIX NEARBY NATIONAL MONUMENTS

WHY GO: There are six national monuments and Grand Canyon National Park within two hours of Flagstaff, each offering some-thing different. TIP: Head to Walnut Canyon National Monument 10 miles

southeast of downtown Flag-staff. The one-mile roundtrip strenuous Island Trail will take you past 25 ancient cliff dwell-ing rooms.

4. THE MUSEUM CLUBWHY GO: One of the only origi-

nal Route 66 roadhouses still standing, this log cabin attracts national acts like Willie Nelson, features two bars and is home to one of the largest wooden dance floors in the state.TIP: Check out the various animal mounts hanging on the walls. Before it became a bar, The Museum Club was a taxi-dermy. It’s located at 3404 East Route 66.

5. LOWELL OBSERVATORY WHY GO: This

world-class observatory is where Pluto was discovered and the moon was mapped for early NASA astronauts. TIP: If you go in the evening, you can get up-close views of planets, stars and the moon through Lowell’s telescopes.

6. ARIZONA SNOWBOWLWHY GO: In summer take a

scenic chair lift to 11,500 feet at this ski area located in the San Francisco peaks. TIP: At the top, you’ll see the red rocks of Sedona and the walls of the Grand Canyon in the distance. Bring layers, sunscreen and water because temperatures are chillier up high and the sun is extra strong.

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a thriving university town with a charming historic downtown. Here are six things to do.

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