Find the windiest mountain section of Historic Route 66 near Cool Springs and stop off for a lime soda and souvenirs at Williams to complete this classic American road trip through Arizona.Īre you currently planning to drive through Arizona? If so, which of these scenic drives are you looking forward to driving the most? We’d love to know all about your plans in the Grand Canyon State, so feel free to tell us all about them in the comment section below! More Tips For Road Tripping in Arizona Starting from Kingman Arizona and heading east to Lupton and the New Mexico border, Nostalgia buffs get set from the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook (the inspiration for the Cozy Cone motel in Cars!) to “standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona” you’ll find yourself humming along to the beat in this northern Arizona scenic drive.įor nature lovers in Arizona, Holbrook is a great spot to base yourself for the Petrified Forest National Park and witnessing the Painted Desert. The Monument Valley Scenic Highway or Highway 163 will take you on a true adventure through Navajo Land (which is partially into Utah), with striking desert scenery keeping you company every second of the way, including towering desert spires, strange rock formations, and red rock scenery as far as the eye can see. Exploring it from the comfort of your car is a guaranteed way to see as much of it as possible. Want to feel like you’re driving inside a Wild West Movie? It’s not exactly a secret that Monument Valley is one of the most quintessential landmarks of the Southwest. Scenic Drives in Arizona: Monument Valley Scenic Drive (Highway 163)
Along its 27 miles, the scenery changes dramatically, with mountain forests, plunging desert canyons, and rockscapes being just a few of the terrains you’ll get to cross as you move through the alluring Catalina Mountains.Īside from getting to experience surprising changes in scenery every few minutes, this drive is also great for wildlife aficionados, campers, and hikers.ĭid you know it SNOWS in Arizona?! Yup, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is the southernmost ski destination in the USA, getting up to 4.6 meters of annual snowfall! Check road conditions before setting out in winter as there can be occasional closures.
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