ARIZONA pagesepsitename%% https://www.daytrippen.com/category/arizona/ Your Trip Starts Here Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:51:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.daytrippen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-logo-trip-32x32.jpg ARIZONA pagesepsitename%% https://www.daytrippen.com/category/arizona/ 32 32 208753596 Explore Arizona’s Giant Crater – A Volcanic Wonder Just Outside Flagstaff https://www.daytrippen.com/sunset-crater-volcano-national-monument/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:10 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=26429 Day Trip Guide to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Imagine standing at the base of a vivid cinder cone that erupted nearly 1,000 years ago, painting the landscape in dramatic shades of red, black, and orange. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in north-central Arizona delivers an otherworldly escape that feels like stepping onto another planet—right […]

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]]> 26429 Nevada and Arizona’s Most Fascinating Ghost Towns & Living Relics https://www.daytrippen.com/nevada-and-arizona-ghost-towns/ https://www.daytrippen.com/nevada-and-arizona-ghost-towns/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:09:28 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=35394 Nevada and Arizona’s Ghost Towns & Historic Gems The Silver State and the Grand Canyon State are littered with the bones of once-thriving mining camps, stagecoach stops, and silver-rush boomtowns. While California may have its famous ghosts, Nevada and Arizona offer some of the West’s most atmospheric, well-preserved, and downright quirky abandoned (and semi-abandoned) places. […]

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]]> 31652 Arizona’s Must-Do Day Trips: Best Spots for a Weekend Adventure https://www.daytrippen.com/arizona-day-trips/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:34:33 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=24930 Ultimate Arizona Day Trips: Weekend Adventures Await Arizona offers an incredible variety of day-trip options—think dramatic canyons, ancient ruins, volcanic terrain, ghost towns, and desert oases. Whether you’re based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Tucson, these getaways deliver big adventure minus overnight stays. From scenic train rides to natural water slides, here’s a selection of the […]

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]]> 24930 Underground Adventure: The Queen Mine Tour in Bisbee, Arizona https://www.daytrippen.com/bisbee-arizona-day-trip/ https://www.daytrippen.com/bisbee-arizona-day-trip/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:12 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=25208 The Queen Mine Tour in Bisbee, Arizona Deep beneath the Mule Mountains in southeastern Arizona lies one of the most authentic underground experiences in the Southwest: the Queen Mine Tour. This isn’t a theme-park simulation—it’s a real historic copper mine where visitors ride an authentic mining train 1,500 feet into the mountain, guided by former […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/bisbee-arizona-day-trip/feed/ 4 25208 Discover Arizona Scenic Cruises on Saguaro and Canyon Lakes https://www.daytrippen.com/desert-belle-cruises-arizona/ https://www.daytrippen.com/desert-belle-cruises-arizona/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:25:03 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=27832 Arizona Hidden Water Wonders: Scenic Lake Cruises Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just a short drive from the bustling cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa, Arizona offers two unforgettable boating experiences that showcase the state’s dramatic canyons, towering rock formations, and abundant wildlife. Whether you’re a local seeking a relaxing escape or […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/verde-canyon-railroad-clarkdale-arizona/feed/ 3 25509 Old Tucson Western Town Arizona Day Trip https://www.daytrippen.com/old-tucson-western-town-arizona-day-trip/ https://www.daytrippen.com/old-tucson-western-town-arizona-day-trip/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:22:43 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=25166 “The Old Tucson attraction has a new operator that plans to operate the site as a theme park and filming location.” Check their website for current hours and attractions. A miniature train on the site looks like it came from the now-closed Bonnie Springs Ranch near Las Vegas.  American Heritage Railways are the new operators […]

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