Come visit Arizona, where the sun hangs high and the gorges stand tall. Tour bustling cities, vast wilderness, and thrilling ghost towns as you explore this hot desert state.
Tackle the daring Arizona roads in your hired car. From short excursions to weeklong road trips, this sunny state has no shortage of adventure routes for you to try. Immerse yourself in Arizona’s past on the iconic Route 66. Starting from the modest party town of Topock, the route stretches out, taking in rough hills, garish rest stops and a lot of Wild West memorabilia. Continue by small towns and plenty of cactuses until you reach the famous dinosaur statue standing guard outside the Grand Canyon Caverns. Dip inside for a cool respite and a tour of the cavernous underground. Lace up your hiking shoes and self drive up to Monument Valley. This red dirt route is as beautiful as it is exciting. With craggy rock formations, sandstone pillars, and red as far as your eye can see, this valley is surely a must to visit.
Be sure to visit some of the stops that make Arizona so unique. Self drive down to Goldfield Ghost Town, an old mining town that has since seen a resurgence as a thriving tourist spot. A cool blast from the past, watch a reenactment gunfight done daily by professional actors or grab a bite at the old west saloon. Visit the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, arguably Arizona’s most famous landmark. The 277-mile stretch of red rock with steep walls carved by the Colorado River. Hop into a helicopter to get the best bird’s eye view of the canyon, or explore it on foot with a few other intrepid explorers on a grand hike of the canyon.
Arizona’s towns have it all, rich history, stellar photo opportunities, and a lot of fun. Embrace the best of the rustic southwest coupled with the glamour of city life at Tucson. The city’s rugged terrain allows for hiking opportunities as well as horse riding adventures. Explore the Sonoran Desert on horseback or in your Arizona car hire as you take in all you can of this scenic location. After, self drive back to the cosmopolitan hub of the city and try out a spa or too! The serene city of Jerome is a beauty waiting to be discovered. With buildings dating back to the 1800s terraced into the side of the hills, tour this town’s historic buildings to snap a worthwhile picture or just to immerse yourself in the ghosts of the past. Afterward, hit up one of the many hipster cafes in town or take a peek at the contemporary art scenes at a local art studio.
Take your Arizona car hire out on the shopping expedition of a lifetime here in Arizona. Tour boutiques by local designers and artisans and pick out some custom pieces or a cool souvenir to bring home. Buy a bottle of fresh olive oil at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona’s only olive farm. Pick out some awesome furniture at Days of Vintage, a store that stocks authentic vintage pieces. The shop changes their lineup every week so be sure to drop by!
Be it for shopping or some good old exploring, Arizona always delivers.
