A drive through the Sonoran Desert just doesn’t do it justice—the desert expands over 100,000 square miles (260,000 square kilometers) total. One of the best ways to get the best views is on a hot-air balloon ride, and this sunrise tour from Phoenix gets you up in the air with an FAA-licensed pilot . Plus, afterward, you can enjoy a Champagne breakfast by your landing spot.
You may not associate lush gardens with Phoenix, given its desert climate. But a trip to the Desert Botanical Garden will prove that some plants really thrive in this dry environment. The 140-acre garden is a bounty of fauna unique to Arizona—from prickly pear cacti to hardy wildflowers. The gardens are also home to an array of events and exhibits year-round.
4. Take a day trip to Sedona If you’re up for a fun drive outside the cityscape of Phoenix, book a day trip to the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona. Even if you don’t have any interest in a hike, the views alone are worth the journey. Roundtrip transport from select Phoenix-area hotels to Native American ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument and Chapel of the Holy Cross is included in your room rate, and you’ll have some downtime to shop and explore Sedona at your leisure.
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