![]() ![]() It’s an arts colony with more than 80 shops selling everything from hand-painted tiles to Mexican pottery, carved wooden furniture, and jewelry. Today, the historic presidio showcases nearly 2,000 years of history.īut Tubac is more than a historical site. TubacĮstablished in 1726, Tubac was the site of the first European settlement in Arizona and the starting point for Juan Bautista de Anza’s expedition to what became San Francisco. Some of the tours have age restrictions, too. The tour is accessible, but strollers, pets, and cameras are not permitted. ![]() Designate a driver, and spend a day sampling Arizona wine.īetween tastings, consider a visit to Kartchner Caverns State Park, just 30 minutes away and considered one of the 10 most beautiful caves in the world. SonoitaĪrizona has three major wine regions, but some of the state’s best bottles are produced in the wineries surrounding Sonoita and neighboring Elgin, including Dos Cabezas, Canelo Hills, Kief-Joshua Vineyards, and Callaghan Vineyards. You can also hunt for “vortexes,” or pockets of energy, using maps available online. There are a number of shops and art galleries along State Route 89A, and just before downtown, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, perched on the red rocks, is open to the public. Hiking and Jeep tours are two of the most popular ways to discover the unique terrain here, but you can also rent mountain bikes or take a helicopter tour for a bird’s-eye view. Known for its red-rock surroundings, Sedona combines outdoor adventure with art galleries, shopping, and a New Age vibe. Stop at Seligman, the town that inspired Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie Cars. In between the two, at Exit 139 from Interstate 40, you can drive the longest remaining continuous stretch of Route 66, complete with vintage signage. West of Flagstaff, the main streets of Williams and Kingman were both once Route 66. To the east, you can pick it up in Holbrook, Winslow, and Petrified Forest National Park. On a day trip from Phoenix, start by retracing the well-marked route through Flagstaff. Even though it no longer appears on most maps, you can drive portions of the infamous Mother Road through Arizona. ![]()
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