32 days in Arizona Itinerary

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Explore hidden gems such as Mission San Xavier del Bac and The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Let the collections at Titan Missile Museum and Biosphere 2 capture your imagination. Step out of Tucson with an excursion to Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail--about 36 minutes away. Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring nature at Saguaro National Park. There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway, immerse yourself in nature at Catalina State Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reid Park Zoo, and admire the masterpieces at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tucson trip planner.

Vancouver, Canada to Tucson is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of shuttle and flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Vancouver in September, plan for much hotter days in Tucson, with highs around 39°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Tombstone.

Founded in 1877 as a mining camp, Tombstone became one of the most storied towns of the "Wild West." As one of the last frontier boomtowns in the United States, Tombstone prospered between 1880 and 1890, attracting cattle rustlers and outlaws.

Boothilll Graveyard and Allen Street will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like O.K. Corral and Kief-Joshua Vineyards. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tombstone: Henry F. Hauser Museum and Gift Shop (in Sierra Vista) and Chiricahua National Monument (in Willcox). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, do a tasting at Silver Strike Winery, steep yourself in history at The Tombstone Epitaph, and take in the exciting artwork at Belleza Fine Art Gallery.

To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Tombstone online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Tucson to Tombstone in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tucson in September: high temperatures in Tombstone hover around 34°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Scottsdale Adventure Tours and Heard Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center. Change things up with a short trip to Balloon Rides in Phoenix (about 32 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, admire the striking features of Taliesin West, and take in the awesome beauty at Camelback Mountain.

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Getting from Tombstone to Scottsdale by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Tombstone in September, with highs in Scottsdale at 43°C and lows at 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lake Havasu City.

Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Willow Beach. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): stroll through Willow Beach, stroll around London Bridge Beach, take an in-depth tour of Lake Havasu Museum of History, then look for gifts at Lake Havasu Sunday Swap Meet & Vehicle Mart, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Lake Havasu Lighthouses. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lake Havasu City trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Scottsdale to Lake Havasu City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Scottsdale to Lake Havasu City. September in Lake Havasu City sees daily highs of 45°C and lows of 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Prescott.

Traditional Western attractions in Prescott include rodeos, wooden whiskey saloons, and quirky independent stores selling unique souvenirs.

Get outdoors at Community Nature Center Open Space Preserve and Goldwater Lake. Granite Creek Vineyards and Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Prescott side-trips: Granite 19 Hotshots Memorial (in Yarnell) and Wickenburg (Gramma Lizards & Hassayampa River Preserve). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Phippen Museum, grab your bike and head to Constellation Trails, stroll through Granite Mountain Trail 261, and sample the tasty concoctions at Prescott Brewing Company.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Prescott sightseeing planning site.

You can drive from Lake Havasu City to Prescott in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Lake Havasu City to Prescott, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lake Havasu City in September, expect nights in Prescott to be much colder, around 14°C, while days are slightly colder, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Jerome State Historic Park and Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art. Get some historical perspective at V-Bar-V Heritage Site and Douglas Mansion. Change things up with these side-trips from Sedona: Jerome (Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town, Cellar 433, &more), Clarkdale (Arizona Copper Art Museum & Clarkdale National Historic District & Townsite) and Fort Verde State Historic Park (in Camp Verde). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Snoopy Rock, do a tasting at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room, explore the landscape on two wheels at Huckaby Trail, and hike along Fay Canyon Trail.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Sedona tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Prescott to Sedona by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Prescott in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Sedona, with lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Step off the beaten path and head to Powell Point and Hermit Trail. Visiting Yavapai Point and Hermit Road will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point, see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio, head outdoors with Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and admire the striking features of Lookout Studio.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park day trip planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Sedona in September, plan for slightly colder days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to travel to Williams.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Williams lies on one of the first highways ever built in America, the iconic "Route 66." The town boasts many inns, motels, restaurants, and shops, although its most important feature is serving as the southern terminus of a scenic railway leading to the area's most famous tourist attraction, the World Heritage-listed Grand Canyon.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take a memorable drive along Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail, pause for some serene contemplation at St Joseph Catholic Church, do a tasting at Grand Canyon Wine Company, then look for gifts at Addicted to Route 66, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Sycamore Canyon.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Williams holiday maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Williams. In September, daytime highs in Williams are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to drive to Winslow.

Winslow is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): walk around Standin' on the Corner, look for gifts at The Jack Rabbit Trading Post, then see the interesting displays at Old Trails Museum, then explore the ancient world of Homolovi State Park, and finally take in breathtaking views at Rock Art Canyon Ranch.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Winslow day trip site.

You can drive from Williams to Winslow in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Williams in September, expect Winslow to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chinle.

Chinle is a census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States. On the 28th (Thu), get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in breathtaking views at Canyon del Muerto, then explore the ancient world of Antelope House Ruin, and finally take in breathtaking views at North Rim Drive.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Chinle trip builder.

Traveling by car from Winslow to Chinle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, Chinle is slightly colder than Winslow - with highs of 30°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Get in touch with nature at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Lake Powell. You'll explore and learn at Little Hollywood Movie Museum and Raven's Heart Gallery. Explore Page's surroundings by going to Coyote Buttes (in Big Water) and Kanab (Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access) & Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park). Make the 2nd (Mon) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Lone Rock Beach, take in the dramatic natural features at Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos, admire the engineering at The Chains, and get engrossed in the history at Powell Museum.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Page trip app.

Traveling by car from Chinle to Page takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Chinle in September, expect Page to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.