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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
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Sedona (2 hours)
Mesa (30 minute Day Trip from Phoenix)
Sonoran Desert (50 minutes)
Montezuma Castle National Monument (1 hour 30 min)
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark (2 hours 45 min)
Flagstaff (2 hours 15 min)
Tucson Mountain Park (1 hour 50 min)
Saguaro National Park (2 hours 30 min)
Prescott (1 hour 50 min)
Grand Canyon National Park (3 hours 20 minutes)
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (1 hour Day Trip from Phoenix)
Saguaro Lake (50 min)
Mission of San Xavier del Bac (1 hour 50 min)
Kartchner Caverns State Park (2 hours 30 min)
Petrified Forest National Park (3 hours 25 min)
Slide Rock State Park (2 hours)
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (2 hours 30 min)
Jerome (2 hours)
Coconino National Forest (2 hours 30 min)
Red Rock Scenic Byway (1 hour 40 min)
Pima Air and Space Museum (1 hour 50 min)
Devil's Bridge Trail (2 hours 10 min)
Titan Missile Museum (2 hours)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park (45 min Day Trip from Phoenix)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park (50 min Day Trip from Phoenix: )
The area around Phoenix is home to many natural wonders, historical sites and parks offering an abundance of outdoor adventures. Visit Grand Canyon National Park, the Sonoran Desert, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Saguaro National Park on your day trip from Phoenix. Or head to a nearby city like Sedona or Flagstaff to explore unique museums and dine at great restaurants.
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