If you are in Phoenix Arizona, getting a touring car or a classic car if you are a car enthusiast and travelling to top destinations in and around the city is a good way to spend your time. The times will be so much better if you are in the company of your family, colleagues, or friends. The best-known attraction near Phoenix is the Grand Canyon. This is located 200 miles north of the city and you will just be awed by the scenery. On your way to Grand Canyon, take the time to visit the city of Tusayan for a view of the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater. There are several other attractions on your way from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. If you are a nature lover, the Theodore Roosevelt Lake, located 210 miles from Phoenix, is a great getaway. This is the oldest artificial reservoir in Arizona, having been formed after the 1911 construction of a masonry dam on Salt River. It is a great attraction because of breathtaking views and the fact that you can go boating and fishing.
The Sunset Crater and the Meteor Crater are located 240 miles away from Phoenix along Route 66. The Sunset Crater is one of the oldest known craters in the world, dating back to 1100 A.D. The Meteor Crater was created after an intergalactic meteor collided with the planet and the first astronauts from NASA were trained there. Prescott is located 90 miles from Phoenix Valley and it was the first capital of Arizona. Highway 89 which leads to Prescott makes for a beautiful drive. Other attractions in Prescott are the 1916 Yavapal County Court House Plaza and the cooler weather. The Pima Air and Space Museum is 110 miles south of city and it has a display of over 250 planes. This is a good getaway for plane lovers and those who want to learn the history of air and space travel. The museum covers about150 acres and it is open seven days a week.
Queen Creek and Coolidge are located 129 miles from Arizona. The route to Queen Creek and Coolidge passes through a desert, but there are many mountain views. The town of Coolidge is home to Casa Grande Ruins. The Guadalupe is 127 miles from Phoenix and it is a Hispanic and a Yaqui Native American community. You should consider visiting it because it has maintained a strong culture and ethnic identity - you will feel like you are in another country. The Gila Bend is located 179 miles from Arizona and one of the attractions is the landscape on the route. It is mostly scenic desert with a backdrop of several mountains. The road is in a good condition and it is mainly straight. You should consider a stop at the Hohokam Indian Village. Other ideal locations for a road trip are the Pavilion Shopping Center in Scottsdale, the Strawberry, which is a small town 234 miles from Phoenix, and city of Sedona, just two miles away from Phoenix.
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