10 days in Gilbert & Valley Forge Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gilbert: Apache Junction (Superstition Mountain Museum, Goldfield Ghost Town, &more), Peralta Canyon (in Gold Canyon) and Queen Creek Olive Mill (in Queen Creek).

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Gilbert trip tool.

Phoenix to Gilbert is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or ride a tram. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Gilbert when traveling from Phoenix in June, with lows around 75°F. On the 14th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Valley Forge.

Step out of Valley Forge to go to Media and see Linvilla Orchards, which is approximately 30 minutes away.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Valley Forge day trip planning website.

Getting from Gilbert to Valley Forge by car takes about 35 hours. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Gilbert to Valley Forge due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Gilbert in June, expect nights in Valley Forge to be a bit cooler, around 60°F, while days are colder, around 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.