Lauren & Colton
Things To Do
Grand Canyon National Park
A classic Arizona experience! Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim is about 3.5 hours North of Phoenix. As long as you're not planning on any major hikes, it's definitely doable for a day trip!
Have a day/night on the town in Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale has tons of options for shopping and dining, and is a super fun place to go out at night! It's a very popular location for tourists (especially bachelorette parties) for a good reason. Our favorite place to eat in Old Town is Hula's Modern Tiki. They have tons of delicious options for food as well as lots of fun cocktails.
Baseball Spring Training
If you're a sports fan, check out the Cactus League Spring Training 2022 schedule! Lots of teams from around the country spend the spring in Arizona. It's a great time to see your favorite baseball team with small crowds and comfortable weather.
Visit the Desert Botanical Garden
Experience a wide variety of the Sonoran Desert plant life with a trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix! Admission is under $30 per person.
Hike Camelback Mountain
There are two main trails - Echo Trail and Cholla Trail - that summit Camelback. These hikes are rated as extremely difficult, so this is not a hike for the inexperienced. Camelback is often busy but offers panoramic views of the valley.
Golf at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
There are over 200 golf courses in Phoenix, the biggest of which is at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. If golf is your thing, play a game here!
Stargaze at Four Peaks Wilderness Area
Four Peaks WIlderness is a really great remote area to take in the Milky Way at night. Arizona's lack of humidity means there is very little light pollution - only about 30 minutes from the city, you can see tons of stars. There is also a long hike through the Four Peaks if you've got lots of time!
See the desert wildflowers at South Mountain
Check out some of the beautiful desert wildflowers with a trip to South Mountain, or visit the linked website for recommendations of other places to see the wildflowers. We're also fans of the Wave Cave hiking trail in the Superstition Mountains.