From Phoenix: Vortex to Vineyard Shared Tour
Discover Sedona's red rock landscapes and Verde Valley's wine country on a tour from Phoenix. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, admire Cathedral Rock, and enjoy wine...
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Tip: Most wineries sit 20 to 30 minutes out in Cornville and Page Springs; book a tasting-room shuttle to drink and drive safely.
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Sedona Day Tour from Phoenix Red Rock and Wine Culture
Escape the Phoenix heat on a day tour to Sedona's red rock country. Visit Montezuma Castle, explore Sedona, and enjoy a wine tasting at Page Springs Cellars.
Phoenix: Double-Decker Bus Tour with Tea Service
Discover Phoenix on a double-decker bus tour with a curated tea service. Enjoy live entertainment, engaging narration, and a blend of relaxation, culture, and indulgence.
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Cave Creek (Old West dining) ★ 4.0
Cave Creek is a 40-minute drive north into the high desert, an Old West town of retro diners, saloons and patio kitchens just past the edge of north Phoenix.
Tip: Big Earl's Greasy Eats fills a converted gas station; the desert town pairs a meal with a ride into the foothills.
Chandler (Wild Horse Pass) ★ 4.4
Chandler's Wild Horse Pass is a 30-minute drive south to Kai, Arizona's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant, on Gila River Indian Community land in the desert.
Tip: Book Kai weeks ahead for a Wednesday-to-Saturday dinner; the resort setting makes it a half-day trip.
Tucson (Mexican food capital) ★ 4.6
Tucson is the first US UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a two-hour drive south for Sonoran hot dogs, El Charro's century-old carne seca and deep Mexican cooking.
Tip: El Charro Cafe, opened 1922, is the country's oldest family-run Mexican restaurant; pair it with a Sonoran dog cart.
Old Town Cottonwood and Verde Valley Wine Trail ★ 4.3
Old Town Cottonwood anchors the Verde Valley Wine Trail, a 90-minute drive north for tasting rooms and Main Street kitchens you can walk between on foot.
Tip: Crema Craft Kitchen does the brunch; Alcantara Vineyard runs a free weekend shuttle from the Cottonwood visitor center.