61 days in Arizona Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Family-friendly places like Horseback Riding Tours and KOLI Equestrian Center will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Phoenix side-trips: Scottsdale (Sunrise Peak Trail, Scottsdale Ranch Park, &more), Anthem (Anthem Community Park & Anthem Veterans Memorial) and Right On Target (in Gilbert). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum, meet the residents at Phoenix Zoo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Manchester, UK to Phoenix is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Phoenix due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manchester in June, things will get warmer in Phoenix: highs are around 49°C and lows about 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tucson.

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.

Attractions like Double R Ranch and Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Tucson: Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory (in Mount Lemmon) and Picacho (Hunter Trail & Sunset Trail). There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, see the interesting displays at Pima Air and Space Museum, trek along Cactus Forest Trail, and take in the exciting artwork at Philabaum Glass Gallery.

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You can drive from Phoenix to Tucson in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix in June, things will get a bit cooler in Tucson: highs are around 45°C and lows about 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can go by car to Prescott.

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

Kids will enjoy San Francisco Peaks and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Change things up with these side-trips from Prescott: Flagstaff (Humphrey's Peak, Olive the Best Oils and Vinegars of Flagstaff, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind GMIHC Learning and Tribute Center, contemplate the waterfront views at Goldwater Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Constellation Trails, and shop like a local with Van Gogh's Ear Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Tucson to Prescott takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Tucson in June; daily highs in Prescott reach 38°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Sedona.

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

Bring the kids along to Off-Road Tours and Broken Arrow Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Sedona side-trips: Clarkdale (Arizona Copper Art Museum & Clarkdale National Historic District & Townsite), Montezuma Well (in Rimrock) and Out of Africa Wildlife Park (in Camp Verde). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapel of the Holy Cross, cruise along Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), take in the dramatic natural features at Bell Rock, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Sedona trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Prescott to Sedona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Prescott in June, Sedona is a bit warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Gunfighter Canyon - Indoor Shooting Experience and Williams Depot. There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Bearizona Wildlife Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Grand Canyon Deer Farm, take an in-depth tour of Ash Fork Historical Society Museum, and examine the collection at Planes of Fame Air Museum.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Williams travel route planner.

You can drive from Sedona to Williams in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sedona in June: high temperatures in Williams hover around 33°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time 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.

Kids will enjoy Grand Canyon South Rim and Grand Canyon Village. On the 2nd (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: trek along Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, and take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Williams to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Williams in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 6°C in Grand Canyon National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Holbrook.

Holbrook is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Holbrook side-trips: Petrified Forest National Park (Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Blue Mesa, &more) and Winslow (Homolovi State Park, Rock Art Canyon Ranch, &more). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the lush surroundings at Rainbow Forest, take an in-depth tour of Navajo County Historical Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Giant Logs, and stop by Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co..

For ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Holbrook day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Holbrook in 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July; daily highs in Holbrook reach 41°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Chinle.

Chinle is a census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Chinle is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Spider Rock, take in breathtaking views at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, delve into the distant past at Sliding Rock Ruin, and cruise along South Rim Drive.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Chinle online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Holbrook to Chinle takes 2 hours. Traveling from Holbrook in July, expect Chinle to be slightly colder, temps between 36°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Bring the kids along to Horseshoe Bend and Photography Tours. Explore Page's surroundings by going to Marble Canyon (Marble Canyon, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Spend the 29th (Sat) exploring nature at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, see human ingenuity at work at Glen Canyon Dam, explore the striking landscape at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Page trip planner.

Traveling by car from Chinle to Page takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Chinle in July, with highs in Page at 43°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.