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01-23-2013, 05:39 AM | #31 |
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Not sure. Something that will be convenient to Surprise and my cousin's place east of Deer Valley. Our budget is tight.
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01-23-2013, 05:57 AM | #32 |
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Last time I was there, ENDelt was a regular poster here. But I would caution you to keep a full tank of gas when you can. If you're driving across the dessert, there are strategically placed stations that charge more than $2 more per gallon than other stations 40 miles in either direction. No idea if that practice continues but it did in the mid 200x's.
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01-23-2013, 06:10 AM | #33 |
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Its an iconic landscape and something I've always wanted to see in person.
My plan, right now, is to find accommodations in Tusayan and devote most of the next day to Grand Canyon, then finding accommodations in Flagstaff that evening. From Flagstaff we'll take the scenic route to the Valley of the Sun, seeing some sights along the way.
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01-26-2013, 08:07 AM | #34 |
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I appreciate the help so far....
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01-26-2013, 08:54 AM | #35 |
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There are some decent options along I-17 but there are some "no tell motels" along that stretch as well. There is a nice, newer Drury Inn off I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road you should consider.
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01-26-2013, 08:58 AM | #36 |
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Bob Dole stayed at the Holiday Inn Williams at 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd years ago. Reasonably priced and nice, and a straight shot up to the south rim the next morning.
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01-26-2013, 02:55 PM | #37 |
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01-26-2013, 04:00 PM | #38 |
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I don't know about anyone else, but traveling through Navajo country was kind of a depressing experience. Last year, I was in Moab, UT and drove south on Highway 191 all the way down to I-40. The landscape was barren, and it seemed like each town was poorer than the one before. In one town, they had a herd of sheep walking and grazing along the side of the highway. I damn near ran over a couple of them. Nobody bothered keep them fenced in. I'm surprised there weren't sheep carcasses all over the place.
It might be worth it to stop by the Meteor Crater just west of Winslow. The admission fee was kind of steep, but its a cool place to visit once in your life. Its amazing to see how huge the crater is in person. When you go to the Grand Canyon, try to get there a little early. When I was there, the line to get in was long, and parking was a real bitch. I think it took me at least 20 minutes to find a spot. You might want to bring your own lunch and snacks with you. You're gonna be starving after walking around all day. I love the drive from Flagstaff to Phoenix on I-17. One of these days I'll take the scenic view through Sedona like everybody recommends. |
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01-27-2013, 04:33 PM | #39 |
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Be very careful driving late at night on the highways. Arizona is notorious for drunk drivers going through intersections.
Sedona is beautiful, Lake Havasu, Grand Canyon, Scottsdale/Phoenix has lots to do, and Tuscon is also nice but very much a retirement haven these days.
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01-27-2013, 04:38 PM | #40 |
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Look white and have identification on you at all times.
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01-27-2013, 05:13 PM | #41 |
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Lived in Phoenix for 3 years and never hit up the GC. I always meant to, but on the way, we'd detour to Vegas instead. If you need help with PHX area itself, PM me...other than that, can't help.
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01-27-2013, 06:42 PM | #42 |
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I just realized I'm probably not gonna get any deals on accommodations in March in the PHX metro.... spring traning baseball.
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01-27-2013, 09:06 PM | #43 |
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I enjoyed it immensely. It's very laid-back, not as developed or touristy as Mesa Verde. But if you're into seeing some really cool old ruins you like it. There's a short hike you can do just above the biggest ruin, Pueblo Bonito, that gets you up onto a little bluff overlooking the ruins. I definitely recommend it if you go.
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02-19-2013, 11:06 AM | #44 |
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How's about stuff for kids to do in greater Phoenix?
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