There’s so much to see in northern Arizona � from jaw-dropping natural landmarks to quirky roadside stops � the possibilities for your adventure are endless. If you’ve got the time and the grit, get ready for the ultimate road trip across the state with soul-stirring experiences awaiting you at every turn.
This extended itinerary takes you from the landscapes of the Petrified Forest and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the serene waters of the Colorado River, winding through red rock canyons and Route 66 delight, ending in a splash of desert luxury on the Nevada border.
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Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona.
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A line of telephone poles still marks the road bed of Historic Route 66 within the Petrified Forest National Park.
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The Jack Rabbit Trading Post became famous for a series of billboards starting from Missouri that read the distance to the store. In front of the store was the "HERE IT IS" sign.
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A couple walks through the Grand Canyon under a sky full of clouds.
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An aerial view of Tusayan -- a resort town near the south entrance to Grand Canyon.
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The town of Bedrock City is inspired by “The Flintstones,� with cartoon-like buildings.
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Kayak the Colorado has kayaks and other rafts for rent to explore the canyon walls of Horseshoe Bend.Â
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The majestic arch of Rainbow Bridge, seen with Navajo Mountain in the background, can be reached in by tour boat in a half-day.
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The Zane Grey Bar, Ballroom & Balcony at the Weatherford Hotel is on the third floor of the building, where customers can enjoy views of the San Francisco Peaks, Mount Elden and Downtown Flagstaff as they wine and dine.
Rachel Gibbons, Arizona Daily Sun
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Ride the scenic chairlift at Arizona Snowbowl.
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Maddie the Bengal tiger sits in the sun at Keepers of the Wild.
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Visitors to Oatman, a former mining town, can get a glimpse of bighorn sheep or mingle with burros (small donkeys) that roam the city streets.
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Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, is a riverfront escape where the Colorado flows lazily past neon-lit casinos.
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