Sunset Crater – View the destruction and rebirth of a landscape
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Meteor Crater – A world-class activity center, fun for both kids and adults. Near Winslow.
Meteor Crater | Barringer Space Museum | Winslow, AZ

Grand Canyon South Entrance – Approximately 2 hours from Sedona. Arrive at entrance gate before 10am to ensure a parking space and fewer crowds. A bus system takes visitors to viewpoints. Lots to see. Recommend a walk down Bright Angel Trail to get a sense of being in the canyon. Also, there is a Trail of Time with interpretive signs spanning 2.83 miles along the rim. Begin at the historic El Tovar restaurant. Nearby Tusayan offers hotels outside the park entrance.
South Rim – Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Grand Canyon North Rim – Inaccessible in winter.
North Rim – Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Williams – Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Historic Route 66-themed stores.
Visit Williams Arizona | Things To Do, Hotels, Route 66, Grand Canyon

Activities in the Phoenix Area

Heard Museum – A world-class museum featuring Indigenous Art.
Heard Museum

Taliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright Home (audio tours downloaded on phone are available).
Taliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Musical Instrument Museum – Regularly voted Phoenix’s #1 attraction by visitors.
Musical Instrument Museum

Desert Botanical Garden – Spectacular array of cacti and succulents.
Desert Botanical Garden

Phoenix Zoo – Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.
Phoenix Zoo

Salt River Tubing – Enjoy floating through the scenic Tonto National Forest in Mesa, Arizona.
Salt River Tubing

Activities at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch – Outdoor adventures including kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, and more.
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals – Conveniently located closest to the Lower Salt River for an easy paddle adventure.
Lower Salt Rentals