5 days in Phoenix & Central Arizona Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery, delve into the distant past at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, and then learn about winemaking at The Windmill Winery.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Florence visit planner.

Phoenix to Florence is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Phoenix in March, Florence is little chillier at night with lows of 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Scottsdale.

For shopping fun, head to Old Town Scottsdale or Cave Creek Olive Oil Company. Popular historic sites such as Goldfield Ghost Town and Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Scottsdale: Lost Dutchman State Park (in Apache Junction) and Phoenix (Balloon Rides & Off-Road Tours).

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Scottsdale trip app.

Traveling by car from Florence to Scottsdale takes 1.5 hours. March in Scottsdale sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 57°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.