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| | + | [[Image:PaintedDesert Car Crop.JPG|thumb|400px|Driving in the Painted Desert near Wupatki]] |
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| | A meandering drive from [[Phoenix]] to [[Las Vegas]], stopping at attractions including [[Monument Valley]], the [[Grand Canyon]] and the [[Hoover Dam]]. | | A meandering drive from [[Phoenix]] to [[Las Vegas]], stopping at attractions including [[Monument Valley]], the [[Grand Canyon]] and the [[Hoover Dam]]. |
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| | It's only 300 miles from Phoenix to Vegas, and the distance between the two along the shortest line could easily be covered in a day. However, the number of sights and the sheer variety of scenery along and around this route is simply staggering, and a leisurely drive gives an excellent introduction to America's [[Southwest (United States of America)|Southwest]]. | | It's only 300 miles from Phoenix to Vegas, and the distance between the two along the shortest line could easily be covered in a day. However, the number of sights and the sheer variety of scenery along and around this route is simply staggering, and a leisurely drive gives an excellent introduction to America's [[Southwest (United States of America)|Southwest]]. |
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| − | ==Prepare== | + | ==Prepare== |
| | + | There very well could be high winds and unpredictable flash flooding. Also if travelling during the day in the summer bring lots of water just in case and check your air conditioning before leaving town. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| | Both Phoenix and Las Vegas are major transport hubs accessible by plane from all over the United States. Cars can easily be rented at either, and you can usually negotiate a free drop-off at the other end. | | Both Phoenix and Las Vegas are major transport hubs accessible by plane from all over the United States. Cars can easily be rented at either, and you can usually negotiate a free drop-off at the other end. |
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| | ==Drive== | | ==Drive== |
| | ===Day 1: Phoenix to Flagstaff=== | | ===Day 1: Phoenix to Flagstaff=== |
| | + | [[Image:RedRock_Hills.JPG|thumb|Red Rock Hills, near [[Sedona]]]] |
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| | ''~140 miles'' | | ''~140 miles'' |
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| | * Explore [[Phoenix]] in the morning | | * Explore [[Phoenix]] in the morning |
| | * I-17 north to the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon exit | | * I-17 north to the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon exit |
| − | * West onto SR 179 to [[Sedona]] | + | * West onto SR 179 to [[Sedona]] and the Red Rock Hills |
| − | * SR 89a to [[Flagstaff]] | + | * Scenic but white-knuckled SR 89a to [[Flagstaff]] |
| | * Overnight at Flagstaff | | * Overnight at Flagstaff |
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| | ===Day 2: Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon via Monument Valley=== | | ===Day 2: Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon via Monument Valley=== |
| | + | [[Image:SunsetCrater LavaTree.JPG|thumb|Sunset Crater]] |
| | + | [[Image:MonumentValley.jpg|thumb|[[Monument Valley]]]] |
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| | ''~350 miles'' | | ''~350 miles'' |
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| | * East to Route 160, stop at [[Tuba City]] | | * East to Route 160, stop at [[Tuba City]] |
| | * North at [[Kayenta]] onto Route 163 and [[Monument Valley]] | | * North at [[Kayenta]] onto Route 163 and [[Monument Valley]] |
| − | * Backtrack along Route 163, 160, 89 to [[Cameron]] | + | * Backtrack along Route 163, 160, 89 to [[Cameron (Arizona)|Cameron]] |
| | * West on AZ-64 to [[Grand Canyon]] in time for sunset at Desert View (East Rim) | | * West on AZ-64 to [[Grand Canyon]] in time for sunset at Desert View (East Rim) |
| | * Overnight at Grand Canyon Village or Tusayan | | * Overnight at Grand Canyon Village or Tusayan |
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| | ===Day 3: Grand Canyon=== | | ===Day 3: Grand Canyon=== |
| | + | [[Image:Grand-canyon-D7498.JPG|thumb|[[Grand Canyon]]]] |
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| | + | ''0 miles — park your car and walk!'' |
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| | * Full day for exploring the Canyon (or two days if you're planning to hike it) | | * Full day for exploring the Canyon (or two days if you're planning to hike it) |
| | * Overnight at Tusayan or [[Williams]] | | * Overnight at Tusayan or [[Williams]] |
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| | * I-40 west | | * I-40 west |
| | * Take AZ-66 (a part of the historic [[Route 66]]) at [[Seligman]] | | * Take AZ-66 (a part of the historic [[Route 66]]) at [[Seligman]] |
| − | * Stops at [[Seligman]], [[Huckberry]] | + | * Stops at [[Seligman]], [[Hackberry]] |
| | * Return to I-40 at [[Kingman]], turn north almost immediately onto Highway 93 | | * Return to I-40 at [[Kingman]], turn north almost immediately onto Highway 93 |
| | * Stop at [[Chloride]] | | * Stop at [[Chloride]] |
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| | ==Get out== | | ==Get out== |
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| − | {{outline}} | + | {{related|Phoenix}} |
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It's only 300 miles from Phoenix to Vegas, and the distance between the two along the shortest line could easily be covered in a day. However, the number of sights and the sheer variety of scenery along and around this route is simply staggering, and a leisurely drive gives an excellent introduction to America's Southwest.
There very well could be high winds and unpredictable flash flooding. Also if travelling during the day in the summer bring lots of water just in case and check your air conditioning before leaving town.
Both Phoenix and Las Vegas are major transport hubs accessible by plane from all over the United States. Cars can easily be rented at either, and you can usually negotiate a free drop-off at the other end.
Flagstaff has a better range of accommodation and nightlife, but if you want to drive a little more today and a little less tomorrow, consider continuing on to Sunset Crater and Wupatki and overnighting at Cameron or Tuba City instead.
Much of the route is in desert areas where summer heat can be fearsome and gas stations are few and far between. Take plenty of water, and fill up your tank before heading off the Interstates.
