Whether you are looking to take in some of the majestic sites of Arizona, enjoy renowned restaurants and attractions, or just need to escape, this guide can help you achieve your trip in a day!
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If youâre looking for an entirely different way to get your kicks on Route 66, a leisurely day trip to Peach Springs and the Grand Canyon Caverns is for you. The drive is a beautiful, back country route that harkens back to the days when Route 66 was in its heyday. The area is also well known for the vastness of the wildlife. While you probably wonât see all[...]
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Stetson WineryâWorld-class wine off historic Route 66
Enjoy wine and visiting wineries, but donât have the time or inclination to drive to Napa Valley? Well good news for local wine aficionadosâthere are a number of fine local wineries, and theyâre less than 100 miles away.
One of these establishments is the Stetson Winery, located 15 miles north of King[...]
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Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
That may have been a famous line from the original Wizard of Oz movie released way back in 1939, but itâs also what youâll say (and some of the animals youâll see), when you visit the Keepers of the Wild Nature Park located in Valentine, Arizona. Surprisingly, this wonderful wildlife preserve is located just 89 miles from La[...]
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Special thanks to Joshua Noble of the Kingman Visitor Center for his hospitality and personal tour. To find out more about Kingman, check out www.GoKingman.com
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A Breath of Fresh Air
The weather is getting warmer, leading people to spend more time outdoors. If you want to get away, there is a place close to Lake Havasu that offers great activities and scenic views to give you a change of pace. Located in Kingman, and only a 45 minute drive from our beautiful lakeside town, is the Hualapai Mountains. With cooler tem[...]
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If youâre a fan of Pixarâs animated film, Cars, youâll want to make a side trip to Seligman. The town of Radiator Springs in the movie Cars was loosely based on the town of Seligman. Just as in the movie, the traffic through Seligman all but disappeared after Interstate 40 opened, bypassing the Historic Rte. 66 that ran through Seligman.
If youâre plannin[...]
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Only one hour from Lake Havasu, Kingman usually runs ten to fifteen degrees cooler than Havasu in the summer. Average daytime summer temperature runs 95 degrees with a refreshing range in 70s during the evening.
Kingman is the closest city to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and tourist attraction on the edge of t[...]
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Flagstaff, located in Coconino County, is the perfect place to relax and soak in nature. Located at the base of the beautiful San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is surrounded by lush national forests and is the perfect place for summer hiking, camping, and mountain biking. Home to Northern Arizona University, the museum of Northern Arizona has an award-winning, [...]
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Williams is known as the "Gateway to the Grand CanyonÂźâ. Definitely experiencing all four seasons, Williams is known for area fishing lakes, hiking trails up Bill Williams Mountain and into Sycamore Canyon, an alpine ski area and cross country ski trails, and an abundance of wildlife. Williams offers unlimited recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthu[...]
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Sedona is a town about 120 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. Itâs located in both Yavapai and Coconino counties and is surrounded entirely by the Coconino National Forest. Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the stunning crimson terrain, Sedona is one of Arizona's most popular destinations. The picturesque town has a population of about 12,000 and [...]
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