This guest post is by Jessica Drier.
Looking to go on a fun weekend trip from Phoenix? Due to its central location, there’s a ton to choose from. And the diversity the area offers means there’s something for everyone to enjoy: beautiful landscapes, unique towns, and endless outdoor adventures.
Whether you are looking to enjoy delicious food, go on a hike with incredible views, experience unique cultures, or shop for artisan goods (or all of the above!), check out these 10 best weekend trips from Phoenix.
1. Sedona
Sedona has so much to offer for a quick weekend trip from Phoenix. With jaw-dropping red-rock formations and unlimited outdoor adventures to choose from, you surely won’t get bored.
The city is known as a spiritual place with healing energies. These are supposedly most often felt at “vortex” sites scattered throughout the mountains that surround Sedona. If you’d like to experience the energy these vortexes provide, you can set out on a guided tour, on which they’ll take you to a few of the most popular ones.
If you want to hike and find one of the energetic vortexes on your own instead, one of my favorites and the most popular is located at Cathedral Rock. Besides the encompassing earthly energy you’ll feel on this hike, you will also get to experience some of the most incredible views Sedona has to offer.
The moderate-to-strenuous hike to Cathedral Rock is 1.4 miles round-trip. You will need to scramble up some steep rocks to get to the top, so wear hiking shoes with a good grip, and only attempt this if you’re confident in your abilities and not afraid of heights.
If you’re not so much of a hiker, Sedona has many other things to offer besides hiking. Go on an off-road 4×4 Jeep tour to see some awesome views, or hang around in the cute downtown and grab some lunch with a view.
There are plenty of cute Airbnbs, boutique hotels, or resorts to choose from when looking for a place to stay in Sedona.
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2. Page
Page is a small town in northern Arizona, right near the Utah border. This town is the jumping-off point for seeing some incredible natural wonders. Just 10 minutes from town, you’ll find Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell, which together make for a perfect weekend trip from Phoenix!
Wake up early and make your way to Horseshoe Bend for sunrise. Even though this isn’t the best time to photograph it, it is the best time to visit…
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