40 Best Stops Between Zion National Park and Tucson (2024)

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Amazing, absolutely brilliant section! A must-do, must-hike.The Navajo loop trail is not very long, but has a steep descend and climb on the beginning/end. Bring lots of water, hiking shoes. It can be very hot.I'd give it more than 5 stars, if I could!

Navajo Loop and Queens Garden trail are surely very nice and impressive, especially the wall section. However, be prepared for the crowds as this trail is heavily visited. Also, you can of course only walk a short part of the trail, but right from the start you go down and you will have to get up again. We saw a lot of people who were sitting in a tiny peace of shade and looking completely exhausted. Make sure you have average fitness, a hat and sufficient water. I preferred fairyland loop, which is long but way less crowded.

Excellent views of the hoodoos!We hiked the Navajo Loop to Peekaboo to Wall Street combination, in a figure 8, which totaled 4.9 miles. We completed it in 3-4 hours. The combination took us up and down hoodoos about 4 times. I would characterize this combination hike as strenuous due to the elevation changes, some of which are rather steep. The trail is wide so there is plenty of room to hike. I would not recommend bringing very young children on this trail. Bring plenty of water!

Amazing trail that connects Sunset Point to the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail. Highly recommended to take this route if your able to (this is a steep uphill zig-zag climb that has many stairs). Also highly recommended to check the National Park website for info on what supplys to bring (plenty of water, proper clothing, etc).

I did the Navajo loop trail and Wall Street on the first snowfall day in November 2019.What a scenic winter wonderland it was!The beautiful hoodoos covered in a snow jacket was just indescribably magical.The combination of the altitude, the cold and the intensive hike made me feel exhausted pretty fast. But just took my time and enjoyed the beautiful setting.

Bryce Canyon overall is my favorite park! It's so incredibly beautiful, and Wall Street Trail is such a unique and fun trail to experience. You zig zag down the easy trail until you reach the bottom of the canyon. Our group included 7 kids ranging in ages from 4-14 and everyone made the hike easily. You have to check this place out!

We did the Queen-Navajo Loop and it was moderate and super long. The trail is downwards, levels then a lot of uphill whichever way you start or return. But it was well worth it. I wanted nothing more to do this trail as I saw it in a lot of popular media and so glad I got to experience this journey. The winding road going down which is the Navajo part is a lot easier than what it looks. 1000x recommend this trail

Really nice!!!A hike of medium difficulty due to the height gained in a short distance, which can make the route a bit heavy.The view is very good because of the colors on the walls.It is important to carry hydration and walk carefully and attentively on the road.

Magic trail, bring water, comfortable closed toe shoes, snacks and sunscreen. Great hike for kids, very exciting experience of going down the stairs, climbing over and under rocks. Do not embark if you have bad knees, lots of stairs and up and down walking here. Breathtaking views of the canyon, adjacent to two Bridges trails

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Navajo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA

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Wow!! Each National Park I visit “one-ups” the last. Badlands, Glacier, and now Bryce to finish the week. Definitely didn’t disappoint. Expansive vistas, great trails, and helpful staff.The shuttle bus is THE way to travel in order to have a stress free visit. Parking is limited at the popular vistas/look out points and longer distance hikers may not rotate out of spots to quickly.I arrived at about 3pm and still had plenty of time to make my way from point to point for great views and some awesome pics. Walked the Rim Trail 2x. Different view with each change of the light.Gets busy at sunset with those seeking last minute pics. 30 minutes after dark it was a convoy departing. 30-45 minutes later and it was like the park was mine.Spent the night and got 3 shots as the sun n came up over the valley.

A full day of mosey around style hiking on the too easy to get to stuff. Probably another full day or two of the trails down deeper in the canyon. Park ranger gate closes after business hours so entry is free for sunset. Extremely clean park. Only one dog friendly path/trail by the campgrounds. Small town feel with

A Journey Worth Taking!Sometimes, the unplanned detours lead us to the most breathtaking places.This hidden gem wasn’t on my itinerary, but I’m so glad I stopped to soak in its beauty. 🏞️Bryce Canyon National Park is an absolute must-visit spot, offering a glimpse of paradise😍

We had a blast when we came visit. It’s magnificent!! It’s amazing how it was formed and how the colors changed. It’s definitely one of the best canyons! There’s so much to do and see. A good place to do hiking. I highly recommend visiting it.

Title: A Breathtaking Adventure at Bryce CanyonI recently had the pleasure of visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, and it was an experience beyond words. The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. The majestic hoodoos and vibrant colors of the canyon walls painted a surreal landscape that felt like stepping into another world.The hiking trails were nothing short of awe-inspiring. Each step revealed a new vista, a fresh perspective on the natural wonder before me. The diversity of trails catered to all levels of hikers, allowing me to explore at my own pace. Whether it was the challenging switchbacks of Navajo Loop or the leisurely stroll along the Rim Trail, every path offered its own unique magic.The connection with nature was palpable, and the serenity of the surroundings was both humbling and invigorating. The cool breeze, the rustling leaves, and the distant calls of wildlife created a symphony that added to the overall experience.The memories made at Bryce Canyon will forever hold a special place in my heart. It's a place where time stands still, allowing you to soak in the grandeur of nature. I left with a renewed sense of wonder and gratitude for the beauty that our planet holds.If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. It's a true testament to the marvels of the natural world, and an adventure that will stay with you long after you leave.

The wonders of nature! This is a beautiful place to visit if you are ever in southern Utah. From the vast openness to amazing rock formations. Plenty of trails to hike and places to take photos. But definitely watch out for the wildlife while driving, had a deer shoot out in front of my motorcycle. Roads are twisty and make for a great ride. Add this place to your next trip and you won't be disappointed! I plan to visit here often.

Amazing views of the canyons and hoodoos on the trails. It's great that you can hike to see different perspectives of the canyons at different angles to give you that sense of awe.We hiked from the Sunrise Point to Sunset Point (loop) and the views were spectacular. Since it was mid-March, there is still snow present so you'll be sloshing around in mud (like red clay).

Great park! If you only have time for one quick stop you must go to Bryce's point! I recommend you drive the entire road and stop at all the view points. They are all SO different! The Queens garden hike was very cool and not too long.

Plan to stop along the road edge to look at the views. There are many great lunch picnic areas and campgrounds along the way.Hiking is great and you will benefit from a pair of walking sticks. The right hiking shoes are crucial. A 360 camera is best to capture and absorb the amazing landscape. Otherwise a panoramic setting will serve you well here.

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Sunrise point and inspiration points were our favorite places. They have both paved and unpaved access to the canyons and we were able to get some amazing views for photos. The park is an easy to drive layout and plenty of bathrooms throughout. Such a peaceful location!

This place has devastating beauty. It's amazing all the different contrasts in color, rock formations, and skyline. The hikes are fun and range from easy to hard based on your skill level. I highly recommend checking this National Park off your list of things to do/see.

This park is absolutely stunning!! As beautiful as Zion but totally different look. The scenic drive is well worth it!! We started from the “end” and worked our way back to the entrance- stopping at all the pull off areas and scenic lookouts. Hiked part of the Queens Garden Trail- one of the “shorter and easier” hikes at Bryce. The hoodoos are unreal and the views are breathtaking. 10/10

The view and scenery was breathtaking. We were there before the sunset so the color of the mountains are beautiful with the snow on top of it. It was on a weekday when we came visit and it was not crowded so we were able to take good photos. I recommend this place for you to visit and include in your bucket list.

Very impressive! Visit in Summer 2018 and Winter 2019, 2023/24. We love the hoodoos. Great trails and canyon! Very beautiful in winter with snow!!

It is like no other place on earth! The hoodoos and natural bridges are awesome! The colors are other worldly and, when there is snow, it adds a texture and layer to the complexity of the landscape. Don't miss Bryce Canyon! Super easy access for all. You can hike if you want but it is not necessary. The views are unlike anything you have ever seen!

Absolutely gorgeous canyon with its colorful hoodoos. The Peek-a-boo Trail is amazing as well as the Navajo Trail. Great views are found at Bryce Point and Sunset Point. Rainbow Point also offers vast views. The Natural Bridge is beautiful with the canyon.

I have been wanting to go since I was young and it definitely lived up to my expectations. This was amazing! We visited in early April and there was a lot of snow. The lower half of the park was still closed for winter. The amphitheater was amazing! So awesome at the diversity of geology around this area. We will visit again so we can see the rest of the park.

Underrated park. Beautiful out of space scenery. Easy access to viewpoints without much hiking. Saw Sunrise and Sunset Point as well as Inspiration Point which was our favorite. Great to stop by on the way to Zion, Grand Canyon or Arches National Park.

This is one of the most beautiful and iconic places in the southwestern and western United States. If you are in southern Utah this is a stop you should make. The hoodoos in Bryce Canyon are amazing. Amazing because of the amount, the size, and the coloring. From white, to yellow, to orange and red the colors are vibrant and mesmerizing. There are several walks and hikes along the rim of the canyon and down into the canyon. They range from easy walks, to moderate hikes down part way into the canyon, to multi day treks. Even a one to two hour drive into the national park will reward you with vistas that you will never forget.

Make sure have the National park pass to be able to pass quickly and no extra fee. It was very nice and unique shaped rocks. The weather was not too hot when you go early morning. Make sure to have plenty of water with you. You can go hiking to the down if the canyon which is cold and nice but you need to be ready because it is challenging. At 11am it was a historic meeting at the top of the canyon and it was very informative. There are bus stations if you do not want to walk around or you got tired from walking. Restrooms are okay but busy.

What a beautiful national park it is! We stayed at Ruby’s inn and next morning started early to do the hiking sunrise to sunset to Navajo loop trail. It was breathtaking! We covered the whole park with lookout points and did trail in 6 hrs and enjoyed every minute of it. Trail is highly recommended to go inside hoodoos and see it from close. The color of the hoodoos is breathtaking. We decided to go one week before Christmas and started early to avoid crowds and heat! It was perfect!! We also saw some deers. Highly recommend this place!!

Been hiking for all my life but this was one of the most beautiful views ever while having a short walk. We hiked down next to Thor’s hammer, crossed the sunset point and headed on to queens garden. I didn’t expect the color of the canyon to be that intense, so it was a nice surprise to pass all the orange rocks. Since the canyon is located on high altitude, there was some snow and therefor it can be a bit muddy from time to time. Hoping you enjoy the views as much as I did :)

Such a unique and cool experience!!!! We had the best time going to all of the viewing points and seeing the canyon and hoodoos from all aspects! We really enjoyed mossy cave and getting to hike up to the “windows” formed in the rocks and playing in the creek. Highly recommend going up the creek here and seeing what all there is away from the crowds!

Genuinely incredible national park, some of the most unique structures I've ever seen. The scenic drive is packed with amazing lookouts each showing a different angle with completely different landscapes. The drive also features amazing hikes, many of which are incredibly easy. Watch out for the winter season as many attractions are closed during it. Although the snow is very pretty on the formations during springtime.

This is a must visit. This is a place to take a family to. Of course we had to buy some gifts at the gift shop. It was a beautiful drive up to rainbow point. Everything about this place is amazing. Everyone is so nice and meeting people form all over the world was really cool.

Bryce Canyon National Park is an extraordinary geological wonder with its stunning hoodoos, natural amphitheaters, and vibrant colors. Its unique landscape offers breathtaking views and opportunities for hiking, photography, and stargazing.visitors should be prepared for high altitudes and varying weather conditions, especially in the winter months. Overall, Bryce Canyon is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

I went twice today and was bowled over and totally awestruck both times!First, hopped on and off the shuttle to visit the 4 amphitheater points.Second, in the evening, to walk the Navajo Trail alone.This wonder of nature is absolutely humbling.I felt so fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit it! 💜🖖

There should be a multiplier for national parks. Five Stars is not enough!We visited in the winter to avoid some of the crowds. But we didn't realize that the week of Christmas is VERY POPULAR! It was very hard to find a parking space and the shuttle does not run in the winter.But we managed!If you do not want to do any hikes, you can see this park in one day easily. But you would be missing out on some awesome views that are only available by hitting a trail!There is one road in and it dead ends. So you could simply view the canyon from the stops.We spent several hours just walking along the rim and then did a hike from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point on another day.Absolutely beautiful park! The hikes would be extremely hot in the summer as there is not much shade available.

We went during the first week of March and it was beautiful. The snow with the orange colors were so peaceful and bright. The hike was amazing with lots of turns and little tunnels. We used spikes which was a good purchase since it was quite muddy.

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If you are an animal lover this place is a bucket list destination! I've visited the Welcome Center, purchased swag and made regular donations for years - we finally stayed on-site and volunteered! The staff are super helpful and love to share their commitment to the sanctuary - how they got there is a bonus! The property is beautiful and serene. We stayed in a cottage and it was nicely appointed - the beds were comfy and the space made for sleepovers with bunnies and a cat easy to do activities! I highly recommend a visit to the Sanctuary.

The tours are the absolute best thing to do if you want to see how everything is done and get a lot of amazing information about animals! Not to mention you can take home anyone you fall in love with If you're ready for a new family member!Volunteering is hard work but well worth it. A great way to get a glimpse of the back end of the animal rescue industry!

Best friends animal sanctuary is my heaven. My family and I visited this incredible sanctuary over Christmas break. First off it is absolutely gorgeous. They have cabins, cottages, or RV spots that you can rent on the campus. There is also their roadhouse that is just a few miles away. We stayed at the roadhouse this time but have booked our next visit at the cottages. We were able to do free tours and visit with many incredible babies. Our next visit we are doing volunteer work and arranged for a sleepover for a sanctuary pet which I’m so excited about. There is so much to explore and so many animals to meet. They have pigs, goats, horses, bunnies, kitties, a variety of birds. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The work they do there and for all animals is inspiring and beautiful. Upon my return home I have started volunteering in my community. I can’t wait to go back and plan to make this at minimum a yearly visit. Thank you Best Friends for your beautiful hearts and beautiful work.

I wasn’t expecting much, I was so impressed! We arrived and they gave us a map of the property and asked if we wanted to join the last tour, but come to find out we had one to many in our group. So they gave us an explanation of what was available and closing times. We stopped at the horse barn and got out to look around. We were told at the visitor center not to go up to the fencing, but as we walked towards the enclosed one of the volunteers, Bree, greeted us and asked my kids of the wanted to pet some horses. She walked us around and told about the horses, my kids got to pet a few who we’re comfortable around people (and one the loved children). I smiled the entire time myself and really enjoyed every single moment! Then we went to the adoption center and the kids played with the kittens and got to pet some dogs. Smiles all around again! Then we took the trail to hidden lake and that was enjoyable as well. Be aware most of the volunteers leave around 4, so it might be open until 5, but if you want to meet some adorable cats and dogs and maybe be lucky to meet Miss Bree and get a tour of the horse area arrive by 2 pm. Also even though it is free please donate to this amazing organization!

Very kid friendly. We did the tour and learned so about the facility and what it stands for. Got to pet some cats and pigs. We wanted to let some dogs but it's a different tour for that. We did go to Roxy's place and got to pet some dogs. Love this place and would recommend going or just donating!

Amazing place to visit, take the free guided tour.. adopt a dog, cat, bird, rabbit! So many different kinds of animals. Such wonderful caring volunteers! Great people! You can take the dogs for a walk or if you are staying at one of their hotels you can take a dog for a sleepover!! Please go visit it will not disappoint

My best friends and I were on our 50th birthday celebration trip to Zion National Park and decided to take the Grand Tour of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. It was so much fun! This place is amazing. Six thousand acres dedicated to saving animals! We were able to visit with dogs, cats, pigs, goats, and tour the entire beautiful sanctuary. Our tour guide was wonderful and all of the volunteers and staff were so helpful and full of great information. I wish we could have taken some of the animals home with us. If you are in the area, I highly recommend a tour!

Beautiful location for an animal sanctuary and what this organization has accomplished is both amazing and outstanding. Worth stopping for one of the tours and taking a look at what they have to offer, especially if you're in the market to adopt a furry friend. The campground and cottages looked inviting, although I did not stay there.

Very Clean! There is a van with free guided tour. The Sanctuary holds many different animals that are up for adoption. The animals have been chipped, vaccination, & spayed/ neutered.Petting the animals is allowed & they can always use volunteers!

I have been to Best Friends in Kanab Utah two times. There was 3 of us we stayed 3 days in one if their cottages. This place is is awesome. The staff was very friendly and helpful and loved the animals they were caring for. The whole place is very clean and it's all for the animals❤. It is a big place lots of acreage, beautiful landscape. The deer are everywhere. I volunteered with the cats. Love this place and I will be back. Thank You!

Amazing place! Love they work they do! Volunteer and adopt if you can. Plus if you're visiting you can take a pet home just for one night. Also they offer a vegan buffet weekly for $5.

Such a lovely place! Beautiful views, well-kept grounds, and most importantly, clean facilities for the animals. We signed up for Grand Sanctuary tour and it was absolutely wonderful. Anne, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and funny. I hadn't heard of this place prior, but after, my friend and I are discussing coming back to volunteer and try lunch at their cafe.

Amazing delicious $5 Vegan lunch served between 1130-1pm. The most beautiful overlook outside terrace seating was available to us. The staff was friendly and all for a good cause - so cough up a big donation to help our helpless fluffy friends. We bought the cookbook to take as a souvenir.

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Great place to visit. Both kids and adults can play in the sand. The sand is cool in the morning but heats up quickly. The sand is very fine and will get into your sneakers. It’s probably better to go bare foot.It’s pretty relaxed here and isn’t crowded. They only $10 for a regular vehicle to enter this park.There is a large picnic area to enjoy your lunch in the shade.They offer sled rentals too if you are interested.Pretty remote location so most cell phones won’t have service here.

A beautiful gem amid the more famous parks in the area that’s definitely worth your time & a visit! Even if you don’t have an OHV to cruise around on, there’s plenty to do and quietude to be found! I enjoyed a gorgeous sunset & sunrise from the higher dunes that are easily within walking distance from the parking lot. Renting a sand sled was a super fun way to explore the dunes - hiking up & sledding back down! Really enjoyed the gorgeous views, beautiful flowers and signs to learn more about this fascinating landscape.I tent camped in the park which was great! Trees for shade, soft ground, protected from the wind, clean facilities, hot showers, and nicely quiet.I’ll be back!!

We had a great time at the dunes, can't wait to head back. My wife and I are from Hawaii. So this was the first time seeing sand dunes like these. I didn't know you could board down the dunes, but I did have my RC Crawler with me, and decided to take it out and have some fun. Got a few compliments. One lady even told me it made her day, well I'm glad to have been entertaining!

This is a fairly small state park that is remote, so there are very few visitors. This is a very unique landscape and formation. It's worth the off-the-beaten-path drive and the $10 entrance fee.It was quite fun, but there was a lot of hiking in the sun, wind, and sand. Every step you take, you move back half a step. Take water out to the dune for sure. Sunglasses are a great idea to protect from the bright sun on the sand and the sand in the wind. A bandana to cover your face would be good, too. Sleds or boards are fun, but the hiking up the hill will exhaust you quickly.The sand is very fine and blows on the wind. It will get in everything, especially shoes. I recommend just wearing socks, so the sand doesn't collect, but your feet don't get burned. Earlier in the day is best due to heat.

Experience the dunes for sledding, hiking, and nature. The red sand is stunning, especially with a dusting of snow. Dogs love playing here. Open year-round, best in spring, summer, and fall for milder temperatures.

Great place for dune buggy rides and sliding on the dunes.This is a place to bring the kids and be active. However, if you just want to ride in the car and look you will be disappointed.The dunes are beautiful as is their surrounding.Be aware that if you're not in great shape you will have a hard time walking on the hilly dunes.There are bleachers where you can see the dunes without actually walking on them.

Trip in and out was a bit bumpy but, enjoyable. Staff at gate were friendly and knowledgeable. Picked up permit to get my drone up in the air and we got some good overhead shots of those boarding down the dunes. Nice overlook with info plaques. Clean restrooms and nice camping sites. Only downfall was the pricing of ATV tours. I personally thought $160, for two for an hour ride, was a bit much. That's just me though. Overall, great visit for us.

We were able to get a last minute camping spot here and really enjoyed our visit. We came in at night and Donna greeted us at the entrance and was a wealth of knowledge and extremely nice! It's refreshing to come across someone these days who loves what they do and is nice and helpful. She was great. We took amazing pictures of the stars at night and enjoyed the sand dunes to ourselves very early in the morning when the sand was cool and the sxs and atvs weren't allowed out yet. Such a beautiful place!

Really nice sand. But - is it possible that everybody is abele to drive loud and fast over the sand dunes in (!) the park? Wouldn’t it be enough to allow that only outside? Prices in the park for all kind of rentals absolutely overpriced like in a typical tourist trap. Have never seen this before in a state park.

Nice, family fun park with camping and can am rentals. Windy and cold when we visited on April 6th. Take warm layers, extra warm socks and shoes, maybe a toboggan and gloves for little ones.

We did the sunset tour. This was more fun than I thought it would be. Typically, I had mediocre experiences renting atvs, or white water rafting, etc or doing tours because they make you go slow and/or its too mild; but here we went pretty fast! It was exciting and sand-sledding and sand-boarding was fun!

It’s a little pricey for what it is. It’s just a bunch of sand. Not that colorful. If you have your own board or sled, it’s cheaper. I didn’t try it; mainly because I didn’t feel like walking up the hills over and over again. 🤣😂

Gorgeous state park that is a fun little stop outside of our stay in Zion. I wish we had time for the sand boarding, but there was a storm approaching that had winds whipping pretty badly. We were still able to check out an area of the dunes that was public access and I enjoyed it. Would be an amazing place for a sunset view.

This is such a beautiful underrated park that doesn't come up at the top of attractions but it's definitely a must visit.It's so much fun to slide down the sand dunes and it's all very inexpensive; a $10 entrance fee and you can rent a sand board for $25.Bathrooms are scarce but there's lots of parking a cute little gift shop at the entrance.

It was cool to see. Visited in March and it was chilly and extremely windy. Sand made its way into my pores, socks and pockets. Would like to come back and sled when it is warmer.

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$10 entry fee per vehicular. Worth it. It’s about 1/2 mile walk from the parking lot to the scenic view area. It’s so darn beautiful. I went at sunrise and I was the first one there and the only one for about a minute. I loved it. Great to explore and classic south west view.

Omg is all I can say. This is one of the most breathtaking views I have ever experienced. Absolutely my favorite vacation experience to date! Easy walk to the bend from parking and there are bathrooms in the parking area.

So worth the drive! Make 100% sure that you go during sunset. The sun sets right behind the center of the horseshoe and makes for amazing photos.Parking is 10$ and there Is a 10 minute easy walk to the view point.There are guardrails up around some locations but most of the viewing area is natural. Be careful when taking photos. Make sure you have your phone secure with a lanyard.Go a bit early to get great placement to take pictures. I found the left side is best for capturing the entire bend. Hope this helps people.

Of all the places of I had the privileged visiting around the world, this is unquestionably the most beautiful and serene place I’ve been. I highly recommend getting there early morning for sunrise. The crowds are lessened and the view is remarkable.

It is one of the scenic not to miss spot in Page, AZ. Sunrise to sunset and paid parking. It is about 1.5 miles walk on rough path, but safe. It's worth the trip.

This place is so awesome, the pictures do not do it justice! The views are so amazing. There are tons of places to walk around for pictures. There is a 20 minute walk down to the cliff. It is very maintained and easy to walk on. There are a ton of people going back and forth. Some of the people there are dare devils, sitting on cliffs dangling their feet over and standing on the edge make it pretty uncomfortable to watch. Be prepared for that, we were not. There are no employees at the site, so anything goes. They do charge $10 a car to get in. It is worth the $10 and the short walk to it! If we ever go back to Page, we will definitely go see this wonder again!

Horseshoe Bend is truly a breathtaking sight. The sense of scale as you look out over the bend in the Colorado River is truly awe-inspiring. The vastness of the landscape and the deep blue of the water make it a truly special place to visit.One downside to visiting Horseshoe Bend is the heavy crowds. It can be difficult to find a good spot for taking pictures, as everyone is trying to get the perfect shot. Despite the crowds, it is still worth visiting, as the views are truly spectacular.My wife also loved Horseshoe Bend. She was equally as impressed by the scale of the landscape and the beauty of the water. We both found it to be a truly memorable experience and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a unique and special place to visit.Overall, Horseshoe Bend is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the area. The views are truly stunning, and the sense of scale is truly awe-inspiring. While the crowds can be a bit of a downside, it is still worth visiting to take in the beauty of this unique and special place.

Breath taking. Short hike from parking lot. Carry water. There are no shades or trees (except 2 lookout stands). Plan to visit 10-11 or around 4 pm. Walk further down past the trail end. You will have better views of the canyon.

At Horseshoe Bend — 📍Horseshoe Bend, Page, AZHorseshoe Bend was within 5 mins of Antelope Canyon and 2.5 hours from Grand Canyon. The cost was $10 for a car to park and free to hike it. The hike was a bit less than .5 miles down and .5 back but in complete sun, no shade. (Make sure you SPF and bring water 😆) There’s one walkway in and out. The walkway is fine gravel, which makes it kid, pet and stroller friendly. You could wear sandals/slides if you aren’t looking to climb high up on the rocks for better views or adventure. For kids and people who don’t care for heights, there are gated areas where you can also view the bend if edges make you nervous. Total time it took was about 1 hour. But you could stay and sit on the edges as long as you’d want but no re-entry after you leave the parking lot. We went on a Wednesday around 3:30pm and it wasn’t too crowded but definitely many people. I was told by locals the best time to visit is a weekday sunrise due to less people, less heat and beautiful lighting. The next best option would be sunset. Locals said that the sun setting is next best because the view is equally beautiful, heat is also less, but more people. The Bend is open from sunrise to sunset. There is also a few nights a year that they keep it open to do star gazing!! you can find dates on the website. 😍🌌

Horseshoe Bend in Arizona is a natural wonder that deserves an enthusiastic five-star rating! The moment I arrived at this iconic location, I was left speechless by its sheer beauty and unique formation.The panoramic views of the Colorado River carving its way through the red rocks create a breathtaking and awe-inspiring sight that stays with you long after you leave.Hiking to Horseshoe Bend is an exhilarating experience, and reaching the overlook rewards you with a view that feels like stepping into a postcard.The setting sun casting warm hues over the canyon amplifies the beauty and creates a truly magical moment that photographers and nature enthusiasts will cherish.The location is well-maintained, and the safety measures put in place by the park authorities ensure that visitors can enjoy the experience safely.Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or simply looking to marvel at the wonders of our planet, Horseshoe Bend is an absolute must-visit destination.For its unparalleled natural beauty, breathtaking views, and unforgettable memories it creates, Horseshoe Bend undoubtedly deserves a perfect five-star rating. It's a place that will leave you in awe and inspire your sense of wanderlust! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Such a beautiful viewpoint of the Colorado river in Arizona. Pictures don’t do it justice this place is spectacular. There is a rail guarded area for family and plenty of unguarded area to explore and hang your feet off the edge of the cliff. It’s about a 15 min walk from the parking lot. Stay hydrated.

Magical. Yes, it's a tourist thing. But it's incredible to see. Be aware of your surroundings. It only takes a second if you slip. Don't be that person. Enjoy the natural beauty of this iconic wonder. It's not bad of a walk. Take water with you. Be careful. Wear good shoes. Not flip-flops.

Such natural beauty. You can see Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in the same day. The parking lot was recently made bigger for the summer crowds. We visited at the end of March. The walk from parking lot to the overlook is 15 to 20 minutes each way. Very easy granulated path to walk.

Wow.. What a natural wonder. Rich Colors of the rock , sky and river enhances the view and gives the viewers an out of the world experience! A mile of easy walk from the parking takes you to the most beautiful view of the world. Horseshoe bend is definitely a must visit place in Arizona to understand the unique meander of earth. Colorado river which fees water to six states had to work hard to get through the rocks and create sigh an adorable beauty for us to enjoy and cherish.

Incredible! Pictures do not do this place justiceCome early as it tends to get crowded after 10am (8am and earlier is ideal)Parking is $10 per carAbout a 8-10 min walk from parking to the overlooks.Breathtaking views everywhere up and down of the riger

Surreal view and picturesque location. Was excited for this location. As expected it was mind blowing to see natures creation and Colorado river. Need to walk for a mile from parking lot. The path is kind of rough for strollers and wheelchair.

Beautiful place. Bring plenty of water and wear hats if hiking in summer as it gets hot walking from the parking lot to horseshoe bend. They have two areas with shade to rest during the hike which we found useful. Lots of areas near the overlook with no fences and just a straight thousand feet drop so be careful when taking those social media photos.

As we embarked on our journey from the Grand Canyon, passing through the captivating landscapes of Marble Canyon, and crossing into the enchanting state of Utah, we found ourselves in awe at the breathtaking beauty of Horseshoe Bend in Page. This natural wonder proved to be an unforgettable experience.While the park entrance was delightfully free of charge, we encountered a slight twist in the town's requirements – a $10 parking fee to secure a spot in the lot. However, undeterred by this minor inconvenience, we decided to proceed with our adventure, eager to witness the marvel that awaited us.The hike to Horseshoe Bend was an adventure in itself, a half-mile trek leading us through rugged terrains and stunning scenery. Each step brought us closer to the majestic river bend, anticipation building with every passing moment.Arriving at the edge of the bend, we were instantly captivated by the sweeping views that unfolded before our eyes. The gentle curvature of the river wrapped around the landscape, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle of nature's artistry. As the golden hour approached, the setting sun painted the sky with hues of orange and pink, casting a magical glow over the bend, leaving us speechless.Despite a modest crowd gathering to witness this natural marvel, the vastness of the location provided ample space for everyone to soak in the beauty without feeling cramped. The sense of serenity and tranquility that enveloped us was remarkable, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in the grandeur of Horseshoe Bend.As the sun dipped below the horizon, bidding farewell to the day, we felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being able to experience such an extraordinary sight. Horseshoe Bend had left an indelible mark on our hearts, and we departed with unforgettable memories etched into our souls.Indeed, Horseshoe Bend is a destination that belongs on every traveler's bucket list. Its unassuming charm, coupled with the grandeur of nature, guarantees an experience that will resonate with you long after you've bid farewell to its scenic splendor.

Worth the stop. Short, easy walk to the attraction. Lovely at sunset but tons of people, making it hard to take good pictures. If that matters to you, get there 20-25 minutes early to snag the best spots although people tend to be nice and will move to let you take photos. We were there in October. Can’t imagine the hoards in summer.

Beautiful view. Some parts have railing, but if you walk further along, there is nothing keeping you safe, so be careful. There was a good number of people when we visited in September, but we still managed to get a good view and snap pictures without anyone in them.The walk from the parking lot is easy. There are plenty of toilets, although they’re the outhouse type.

Horseshoe Bend has a beautiful view with a chance to get good exercise. The best view of Horseshoe Bend is up on the hills with a long uphill walk. It motivated me to burn out the fat and maybe all the food I ate over the last few days in Vegas. This attraction will make everybody take lots of pictures after the long walk! Lol

Beautiful place to visit. Also, plenty of ways to plumet to your death of you're not smart, aware, and careful. $10 entry fee to parking lot.

A fantastic place to visit. Something I'd always hoped to see as a Brit and my son and I thoroughly enjoyed it.First off, it's $10 to park up and enter the site for a car load. There's a relatively short and winding path to the actual viewing point, with one shaded area to take cover under about halfway along it. If you are infirm it could be a bit of a slog but the path is smooth, until you arrive at the viewing point, as then it could be a little tricky, especially if you want to wander around the area.The viewing area for the square on shot has a railing barrier in place to protect the clumsy but the rest of the cliff face is unprotected, so it's up to you how you angle your shots and how close you stand to the edge!We enjoyed the changing colours, as the sun moved about and the very few clouds in the sky, occasionally moved in front of it.We spent about 30 minutes in the area taking pictures and that was more than enough for us, as we enjoyed this magnificent sight.There was probably over 100 hundred people there, coming, going and on the area, when we were there but everyone was polite and helpful to others, especially if they wanted help with a photo!It had an all round excellent vibe to it. Oh and by the way, the pictures we took, were at about 16:00.

Beautiful view!! Amazing sight!There's a gravel path down to horseshoe bend. It's an easy and short hike down and hike back up. At the viewpoint there's a platform built and railing. So you can look at horseshoe bend without feeling like you're going to fall off a cliff which is how it used to be. But you can still go on the sides of the platform which does not have a railing. It's so cool to see!They have bathrooms (non flushing toilets). It's $10 per car and there's tons of parking available. Definitely worth it!

One of the most stunning places included in the grand canyon! You can get there with your car, you have to pay for entry, then leaving the car in the parking lot, you have to walk for half an hour to get to the horseshoe. In addition to the unusually beautiful view, you need to be very careful, as a huge number of tourists walk right at the cliff, climbing on the rocks and stones, it is possible that all this can collapse at any time, no one guarantees your safety, you can also accidentally push someone, so you need to be extremely careful. The view from the rocks on the horseshoe leaves no one indifferent, one more grandiose creation created by nature, I advise you to visit if you will pass by!

Horseshoe Bend is a one of nature's rare gems and a testament to the meandering Colorado river. In certain lighting conditions the landscape seem surreal.

Horseshoe Bend is a natural wonder that you absolutely must visit if you’re in the Page, Arizona area.Horseshoe Bend is situated near the town of Page, Arizona, close to the border of Utah and the Grand Canyon. Its horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River creates a stunning vista.The overlook point is accessible via a relatively easy hike from the beginning of Grand Canyon National Park. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles and offers incredible views.Since there isn’t much shade along the desert hike, remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. The trail is well-maintained, making it suitable for all ages.

Amazing place to visit. This place is a must in one's itenary. Wonderful creation of the nature, unbelievable river Colorado bending, fantastic combination of color of rocks and river, view from the top of the rocks.

This is such a great place to stop. Unfortunately, it gets really packed with people who wander everywhere, even though they tell you to stay on the trail. It was sad to see how rude people can be. We did enjoy seeing the canyon.

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Wow, what can you say about this place? It was truly amazing. The colors and the way the waters have formed the canyon are fabulous. We visited the upper canyon. You must buy tickets for a tour, you can not go into the canyon without a Navaho guide. You take a short ride in bus/truck to the entrance of the canyon. They have relaxed the mask mandate. Our tour guide was very helpful in getting us great pictures and was very informative. The whole tour takes approximately 1.5 hours. At the end of the tour you have to go up an incline on an aluminum walkway, I don't consider myself to be in very good shape, but we just took it slow and had no problems. Then you have to go down more steps and another declining walkway to the bus. It's not a cheap tour, but I felt it was worth it. The beauty is breathe taking.

Simply nature at it's best. We booked the trip with Navajo guide team and the journey to the canyon is 3+ miles through a Sandy road way. And it was a good bumpy ride . And the canyon was spectacular.

This place is a MUST. Forget about Grand Canyon. This experience is unique. You can not visit the canyon on your own. We visited the lower part of it, and it was amazing. We paid around 102$/person.

We decided to visit Antelope Canyon for New Year's Eve. It was an amazing experience. We took the tickets in advance, a month in advance. The canyon itself has two tiers to visit, upper and lower, we visited the upper one. The best time to visit is 12 o'clock, at this time the sunlight falls so that illuminates all the walking trail in the canyon. Unfortunately there were no seats available for this time and we were there at 10:30, but it was no less beautiful. First we arrived at the gathering place, from there we were taken by buses to the canyon, it's close by, about 10 minutes drive. You can't get there on your own, as it is a private territory of an Indian tribe. On the spot, the guide led our group to the canyon, while telling about the history of the canyon. The guide also took photos on phones. It was my first time at the canyon and I loved it and was delighted by the beauty created by nature! Next time we plan to visit the lower tier of the canyon. I recommend everyone to visit this creation of nature at least once in a lifetime, believe me it is worth it!

AMAZING! At the time we went, they made us wear masks even in pictures. The tour ppl were nice. We did have enough time to take pictures. We went to Canyon X of the canyon and first went into one area and then walked to a different part of Canyon X.

Visited the lower Antelope Canyon with my family. I advise reserving the visit well in advance l but it is well worth any waiting time. This is by far one of the most beautiful natural attractions I ever visit.

The most beautiful canyon!You can visit only with an organized tour, so make sure you make your reservation in time. And visit in the prime time, the sun penetrates the canyon and you get to experience the most amazing sights.

Tremendously phenomenal!!! I love the Antelope more than the Grand caynon. You can feel the sacred atmosphere. Literally down-to-earth experience. A native American guide helps you move around the area and takes wonderful pics. My guide, Jessica is amazing! Thanks for sharing this historic and iconic place.Please never climb up the caynon rock. It is risky for yourself and disrespectful for the natural monument. Let us keep here for our future generations.You'd strongly recommended to make a reservation before walk-in.

Amazing place to visit…!Grading 5 stars for ParkGrading 1 star for admission 🤜😭( greedy Indian tribe)Be aware there cost to go in this place, it’s not National Park, it’s owned by Indian Tribes. Cost $80/per person to go in upper Antelope and $72/per person for lower Antelope, you have to book tour to go in this place, there no other access to go in without tour.With my opinion, lower Antelope much better than upper, if you decide to go in upper first than you have to go in lower. If you go in lower so you don’t have to spend money/time to go upper.

Antelope Canyon in Arizona is a natural wonder that left me utterly awestruck. This fully guided tour through the upper Antelope Canyon is an experience I will cherish forever.Fully Guided Tour:From the moment you arrive, it's evident that the safety and enjoyment of visitors are paramount. The tour guides are not only knowledgeable about the canyon's history and geology but also deeply passionate about sharing its beauty. Their expertise adds an educational dimension to the adventure.Upper Antelope Canyon's Allure:The upper Antelope Canyon is truly the crown jewel of this natural wonder. The way the light beams filter into the narrow sandstone crevices, creating an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colors, is nothing short of magical. It's a visual symphony of reds, oranges, and purples, dancing on the smooth, curved walls of the canyon. The interplay of light and shadow creates an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates your senses.The Light Beams:One of the most enchanting moments of the tour occurs when you witness the sunlight penetrating the narrow opening at the top of the canyon. The resulting beams of light, often referred to as "shafts," are like celestial spotlights, illuminating the canyon's depths. They change in intensity and color as the sun moves across the sky, providing a dynamic and ever-evolving spectacle that photographers and nature enthusiasts alike will adore.

The Antelope Canyon is one of the unmissable attractions in a West Coast travel. I visited the Upper one with "Antelope Slot Canyon Tours", I don't know the cost because I booked through a travel agency months in advance. The tour starts from the center of Page and there's a 20 minutes travel with an off road vehicle to get to the entrance. The actual visit lasts from 45 minutes to an hour, but the pace is quite fast because there are a lot of groups that must flow smoothly. Our guide was a fun guy, who took photos of us, also suggesting the sweetest spots to take them. Really an amazing experience.

Great place to visit. You should check and book your ticket in advance. I do not recommend any walk-in. Also, make sure that they are open the day you gonna go before you start driving. It can be 8+ hours of round trip from Vegas only to know that they are closed for various reason like flooding, etc.No kids under 8, plan accordingly.No bags of any kind is allowed, carry a water bottle though.There is a half a mile of hike on the return, get ready for some work out!How good the tour is, depends solely on your guide. So good luck on that! Fortunately, we had a fantastic guide who explained each and every intricate details. As of this review, he go by Blue Sky and works with Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours.Best months to visit: June and JulyBest time: 11 am to 2 pm for the best lighting.Less crowd: 3 pm tour. You get more time to spend.There are several scenic spots, stop by.

Natural Beauty, A Must See! Tour guide was great, you are in groups of 10 so not too big at all, and the beauty inside just speaks for itself!

Breath taking site, that you must see. The views are just fantastic, almost unreal.Be aware it’s better to come towards midday as, the sun is at the best position to enjoy the canyon. Also make sure you book with the excursion as you must be with a guide to visit the canyon

It's a must see. Everything about Antelope Canyon is stunning. If you get a good guide they will show you how to take excellent pictures inside the canyon. We also have the privilege of watching a developing thunderstorm come through.

It was an unforgettable experience.The upper antelope canyon is very attractive, especially after the light beams enter into the canyon, changing different light colors and giving a different view.It is fully guided tour .The tour guides are all Indian.Best timing to see the proper light beam is 11 am -12 pm in summer.Sharing some pictures.

Ken's tour was great. The Canyon is absolutely beautiful. Be sure to research next time to visit for the best lighting and colors coming through.I definitely recommend coming for a tour.

amazing experience!! It looks like a painting on canvas. A true work of art! The photos look incredible. There is a guide along the route explaining and helping, who is super attentive.

Beautiful place. an hour and a half walk through the canyon. Though probably faster if you aren't spending time taking awesome pictures! Must join tour to visit. Book ahead of time to make sure there's space!

First Time there. Amazing! Went there in a weekend, with a guided tour. I was impressed by few things: you get into this wonder just in the middle of nowhere through a very well organised routine, setup to avoid losing tourists… 😅. Local guides explain the strict rules (appreciated) to follow, and then you get into the belly of the hearth discovering something unique. This is a magic from the nature. Place is perfectly kept, maniac clean and each stop and explanation reveals the hidden secrets of this place. Wanna take some good photo? Just ask the guide to show the woman in the wind, the UFO and all the hidden natural sculptures… and find also yours (I had the impression to take photo of a something new… like a mummy… see in photos). Must see!

An amazing experience !! As soon as you see the hidden gem you will be amazed how nature has painted this beautiful canvas. Every part tells a story and how the reflection of light plays a beautiful hide and seek game , providing you some breathtaking pictures to remember for lifetime. I would highly recommend anyone who is planning to visit. You would need guided tours and tickets to visit this beauty.

Amazing experience.We booked the group tour for the upper canyon, and everything went well. Our guides gave us the details then drove us to the sites and spent a while explaining the backgrounds of the canyon origins.We indulged in its beauty and glory - have to see it to believe it cause what we see on TV and on computer backgrounds of these photos, would not do justice unless seen in person.

Antelope Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have visited. I joined a day trip tour from Las Vegas. It was a long ride on the tour bus. But it was totally worth it as soon as I saw Antelope Canyon. I can’t believe how beautiful it is, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about taking pictures in the canyon and shared the secrets with us. I’m glad I saw all these gorgeous views, not just in photos.

First off, the colors and shapes of the canyon walls are straight-up mind-blowing. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a surreal painting with every twist and turn.The light beams that sneak through the cracks and bounce off the walls? Yeah, they’re like something out of a fantasy movie. Get your camera ready because you’re gonna want to capture every magical moment.Exploring the canyon is a blast, too. Whether you’re squeezing through narrow passages or admiring the towering sandstone formations, every step feels like an adventure.Pro tip: book a tour with a local guide. They know all the best spots and can fill you in on the history and legends behind this incredible place.

Incredible natural landscape created by water and wind erosion. This is a must see when you are in northern Arizona.

Must visit if you are near Arizona.For some of us the visit may seem expensive, but it is worth every dollar.If you're visiting in summer expect the place to be absolutely crowded, but you will be able to see light beams.If you're visiting in the winter, the groups will be small (10 ish people), but the lighting conditions will be worse

Highly recommend Upper antelope canyon to whoever is visiting the South Rim.I’ve not been to the lower antelope but I’m sure that is equally breathtaking.You will need reservations to get here and there are a few tour companies available. I had booked with Sightseer’s tour and loved the experience. Our tour guide was very informative and shared all the best ways we could get shots of the canyon :)

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been with these gorgeous slot canyons that have beautiful cave like structures and rock formations. It is on a Navajo Reservation so you need to sign up for a tour to see it. It is stunning and only pictures can really give you an idea of what you will see.

Visiting Upper Antelope Canyon was an awe-inspiring experience! The beauty of the natural rock formations, the play of light and shadows, is beyond words. The guided tour was informative, and our guide was fantastic in explaining the geology. It's a must-visit if you're in Page, Arizona, and an absolute feast for nature lovers and photographers alike.

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Wow, what can you say about this place? It was truly amazing. The colors and the way the waters have formed the canyon are fabulous. We visited the upper canyon. You must buy tickets for a tour, you can not go into the canyon without a Navaho guide. You take a short ride in bus/truck to the entrance of the canyon. They have relaxed the mask mandate. Our tour guide was very helpful in getting us great pictures and was very informative. The whole tour takes approximately 1.5 hours. At the end of the tour you have to go up an incline on an aluminum walkway, I don't consider myself to be in very good shape, but we just took it slow and had no problems. Then you have to go down more steps and another declining walkway to the bus. It's not a cheap tour, but I felt it was worth it. The beauty is breathe taking.

Simply nature at it's best. We booked the trip with Navajo guide team and the journey to the canyon is 3+ miles through a Sandy road way. And it was a good bumpy ride . And the canyon was spectacular.

This place is a MUST. Forget about Grand Canyon. This experience is unique. You can not visit the canyon on your own. We visited the lower part of it, and it was amazing. We paid around 102$/person.

We decided to visit Antelope Canyon for New Year's Eve. It was an amazing experience. We took the tickets in advance, a month in advance. The canyon itself has two tiers to visit, upper and lower, we visited the upper one. The best time to visit is 12 o'clock, at this time the sunlight falls so that illuminates all the walking trail in the canyon. Unfortunately there were no seats available for this time and we were there at 10:30, but it was no less beautiful. First we arrived at the gathering place, from there we were taken by buses to the canyon, it's close by, about 10 minutes drive. You can't get there on your own, as it is a private territory of an Indian tribe. On the spot, the guide led our group to the canyon, while telling about the history of the canyon. The guide also took photos on phones. It was my first time at the canyon and I loved it and was delighted by the beauty created by nature! Next time we plan to visit the lower tier of the canyon. I recommend everyone to visit this creation of nature at least once in a lifetime, believe me it is worth it!

AMAZING! At the time we went, they made us wear masks even in pictures. The tour ppl were nice. We did have enough time to take pictures. We went to Canyon X of the canyon and first went into one area and then walked to a different part of Canyon X.

Visited the lower Antelope Canyon with my family. I advise reserving the visit well in advance l but it is well worth any waiting time. This is by far one of the most beautiful natural attractions I ever visit.

The most beautiful canyon!You can visit only with an organized tour, so make sure you make your reservation in time. And visit in the prime time, the sun penetrates the canyon and you get to experience the most amazing sights.

Tremendously phenomenal!!! I love the Antelope more than the Grand caynon. You can feel the sacred atmosphere. Literally down-to-earth experience. A native American guide helps you move around the area and takes wonderful pics. My guide, Jessica is amazing! Thanks for sharing this historic and iconic place.Please never climb up the caynon rock. It is risky for yourself and disrespectful for the natural monument. Let us keep here for our future generations.You'd strongly recommended to make a reservation before walk-in.

Amazing place to visit…!Grading 5 stars for ParkGrading 1 star for admission 🤜😭( greedy Indian tribe)Be aware there cost to go in this place, it’s not National Park, it’s owned by Indian Tribes. Cost $80/per person to go in upper Antelope and $72/per person for lower Antelope, you have to book tour to go in this place, there no other access to go in without tour.With my opinion, lower Antelope much better than upper, if you decide to go in upper first than you have to go in lower. If you go in lower so you don’t have to spend money/time to go upper.

Antelope Canyon in Arizona is a natural wonder that left me utterly awestruck. This fully guided tour through the upper Antelope Canyon is an experience I will cherish forever.Fully Guided Tour:From the moment you arrive, it's evident that the safety and enjoyment of visitors are paramount. The tour guides are not only knowledgeable about the canyon's history and geology but also deeply passionate about sharing its beauty. Their expertise adds an educational dimension to the adventure.Upper Antelope Canyon's Allure:The upper Antelope Canyon is truly the crown jewel of this natural wonder. The way the light beams filter into the narrow sandstone crevices, creating an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colors, is nothing short of magical. It's a visual symphony of reds, oranges, and purples, dancing on the smooth, curved walls of the canyon. The interplay of light and shadow creates an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates your senses.The Light Beams:One of the most enchanting moments of the tour occurs when you witness the sunlight penetrating the narrow opening at the top of the canyon. The resulting beams of light, often referred to as "shafts," are like celestial spotlights, illuminating the canyon's depths. They change in intensity and color as the sun moves across the sky, providing a dynamic and ever-evolving spectacle that photographers and nature enthusiasts alike will adore.

The Antelope Canyon is one of the unmissable attractions in a West Coast travel. I visited the Upper one with "Antelope Slot Canyon Tours", I don't know the cost because I booked through a travel agency months in advance. The tour starts from the center of Page and there's a 20 minutes travel with an off road vehicle to get to the entrance. The actual visit lasts from 45 minutes to an hour, but the pace is quite fast because there are a lot of groups that must flow smoothly. Our guide was a fun guy, who took photos of us, also suggesting the sweetest spots to take them. Really an amazing experience.

Great place to visit. You should check and book your ticket in advance. I do not recommend any walk-in. Also, make sure that they are open the day you gonna go before you start driving. It can be 8+ hours of round trip from Vegas only to know that they are closed for various reason like flooding, etc.No kids under 8, plan accordingly.No bags of any kind is allowed, carry a water bottle though.There is a half a mile of hike on the return, get ready for some work out!How good the tour is, depends solely on your guide. So good luck on that! Fortunately, we had a fantastic guide who explained each and every intricate details. As of this review, he go by Blue Sky and works with Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours.Best months to visit: June and JulyBest time: 11 am to 2 pm for the best lighting.Less crowd: 3 pm tour. You get more time to spend.There are several scenic spots, stop by.

Natural Beauty, A Must See! Tour guide was great, you are in groups of 10 so not too big at all, and the beauty inside just speaks for itself!

Breath taking site, that you must see. The views are just fantastic, almost unreal.Be aware it’s better to come towards midday as, the sun is at the best position to enjoy the canyon. Also make sure you book with the excursion as you must be with a guide to visit the canyon

It's a must see. Everything about Antelope Canyon is stunning. If you get a good guide they will show you how to take excellent pictures inside the canyon. We also have the privilege of watching a developing thunderstorm come through.

It was an unforgettable experience.The upper antelope canyon is very attractive, especially after the light beams enter into the canyon, changing different light colors and giving a different view.It is fully guided tour .The tour guides are all Indian.Best timing to see the proper light beam is 11 am -12 pm in summer.Sharing some pictures.

Ken's tour was great. The Canyon is absolutely beautiful. Be sure to research next time to visit for the best lighting and colors coming through.I definitely recommend coming for a tour.

amazing experience!! It looks like a painting on canvas. A true work of art! The photos look incredible. There is a guide along the route explaining and helping, who is super attentive.

Beautiful place. an hour and a half walk through the canyon. Though probably faster if you aren't spending time taking awesome pictures! Must join tour to visit. Book ahead of time to make sure there's space!

First Time there. Amazing! Went there in a weekend, with a guided tour. I was impressed by few things: you get into this wonder just in the middle of nowhere through a very well organised routine, setup to avoid losing tourists… 😅. Local guides explain the strict rules (appreciated) to follow, and then you get into the belly of the hearth discovering something unique. This is a magic from the nature. Place is perfectly kept, maniac clean and each stop and explanation reveals the hidden secrets of this place. Wanna take some good photo? Just ask the guide to show the woman in the wind, the UFO and all the hidden natural sculptures… and find also yours (I had the impression to take photo of a something new… like a mummy… see in photos). Must see!

An amazing experience !! As soon as you see the hidden gem you will be amazed how nature has painted this beautiful canvas. Every part tells a story and how the reflection of light plays a beautiful hide and seek game , providing you some breathtaking pictures to remember for lifetime. I would highly recommend anyone who is planning to visit. You would need guided tours and tickets to visit this beauty.

Amazing experience.We booked the group tour for the upper canyon, and everything went well. Our guides gave us the details then drove us to the sites and spent a while explaining the backgrounds of the canyon origins.We indulged in its beauty and glory - have to see it to believe it cause what we see on TV and on computer backgrounds of these photos, would not do justice unless seen in person.

Antelope Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have visited. I joined a day trip tour from Las Vegas. It was a long ride on the tour bus. But it was totally worth it as soon as I saw Antelope Canyon. I can’t believe how beautiful it is, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about taking pictures in the canyon and shared the secrets with us. I’m glad I saw all these gorgeous views, not just in photos.

First off, the colors and shapes of the canyon walls are straight-up mind-blowing. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a surreal painting with every twist and turn.The light beams that sneak through the cracks and bounce off the walls? Yeah, they’re like something out of a fantasy movie. Get your camera ready because you’re gonna want to capture every magical moment.Exploring the canyon is a blast, too. Whether you’re squeezing through narrow passages or admiring the towering sandstone formations, every step feels like an adventure.Pro tip: book a tour with a local guide. They know all the best spots and can fill you in on the history and legends behind this incredible place.

Incredible natural landscape created by water and wind erosion. This is a must see when you are in northern Arizona.

Must visit if you are near Arizona.For some of us the visit may seem expensive, but it is worth every dollar.If you're visiting in summer expect the place to be absolutely crowded, but you will be able to see light beams.If you're visiting in the winter, the groups will be small (10 ish people), but the lighting conditions will be worse

Highly recommend Upper antelope canyon to whoever is visiting the South Rim.I’ve not been to the lower antelope but I’m sure that is equally breathtaking.You will need reservations to get here and there are a few tour companies available. I had booked with Sightseer’s tour and loved the experience. Our tour guide was very informative and shared all the best ways we could get shots of the canyon :)

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been with these gorgeous slot canyons that have beautiful cave like structures and rock formations. It is on a Navajo Reservation so you need to sign up for a tour to see it. It is stunning and only pictures can really give you an idea of what you will see.

Visiting Upper Antelope Canyon was an awe-inspiring experience! The beauty of the natural rock formations, the play of light and shadows, is beyond words. The guided tour was informative, and our guide was fantastic in explaining the geology. It's a must-visit if you're in Page, Arizona, and an absolute feast for nature lovers and photographers alike.

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We bought the travel package for a 2 night stay and train tickets to the grand canyon. The workers at the front desk were very nice and brought up extra bedding immediately when we asked for more. The train depot workers were so nice and made the whole experience easy. The hotel is slightly out dated but still SO worth the price! I would recommend to everyone! Best way to experience the Grand Canyon!

I stayed in this hotel based on reviews and photos on their website. I’m sure there are cheaper hotels out there that are much closer to the Grand Canyon. This hotel is about 53 miles to the Grand Canyon, which also threw me off when I google search. I was looking for a hotel closest to the Grand Canyon. I didn’t have prior reservation, so I had to call the front desk. Initially, I was told there’s a small patio overlooking the mountain, so I booked the suite for $450/night thinking this will be better than the Hilton or Marriott where I normally stay. When I got here, I thought I came to the wrong address. But because it was already late, I didn’t have a choice but to check in. I reserved the room for two nights, but when I saw the room, it was even more devastating. I was told the check in time was 3pm, but when I checked in, I had to wait till almost 4pm. Finding your room is like going through a maze. The carpet, walls and the doors looks like they are from the 70s. The sofa sleeper, carpet bathrooms, walls, curtains, furniture, bathroom are all very much dated, not well kept and need a good cleaning and sanitizing. This is definitely a one-star motel, not a 3 star hotel. If it wasn’t already late, I would have not stayed the night, so I turned around and cancelled the second night. I immediately returned to the front desk and canceled the second night. If it wasn’t freezing and I was already from the four-hour drive, I would turned around left. The front desk told me that they have a no cancellation policy within 72 hours. But, I told them that no one told me that when I called the front desk the same day I checked in. My receipt and confirmation didn’t say anything about the 72 hour policy. I think everything about the website is misleading and misrepresentation. In the end, they charged for one night for $435 with the military discount. It would have been $511 per night. This is a total rip off. I don’t know how anyone could give a good review of this place. The company must have paid those people or they are bots. For those looking for a comfortable and clean place, go elsewhere. The pictures may not reflect the stain on the couch and marks on the wall. while there is a shower curtain in the bathroom, there was nothing else that keeps the water from flowing in the whole bathroom. So, the whole bathroom is wet and slippery.

We had a nice 2 day stay with one day of taking the train to the Grand Canyon and back. Rooms are very nice but nothing very special. Comfortable and clean and nicely kept. Some things appear to be pretty new so I suspect it has been renovated not too long in the past. Overall I would have to say I would come here again.

The lobby is beautiful, as are the rooms at first glance. The curtains were ripped to shreds and the paint was peeling off of most walls in the restroom. Nice pool area with a large hot tub. Could use a size improvement with the amount of people the hotel can accommodate.We ate at the Fred Harvey for dinner and breakfast. It was good, not 5 stars or anything but better than a golden corral. The breakfast was nice and included an omelet station. The dinner didn't have much variety and the carving station meat was very dry and cold. Dinner did include a pasta station.The building where you get the train tickets and meal vouchers had a large giftshop and the staff had great customer service.The train is comfortable and the staff is very knowledgeable. Cafe Car is very pricey (even for it being a tourist attraction). Great views on the way to the Grand Canyon.

The lobby really won me over at this hotel. Big, beautiful hearth, large leather couches, and a warm and cozy feel. What made me give less stars was the service. Our room had tagging on the window screen which was so depressing after walking in with kids and paying nearly $300. I had to complain about it twice before they removed the screen a day later. What really stood out to me was from the reception desk to the gift shop employee to the buffet staff, ever worker there looked and acted miserable. This does not include the Polar Express experience, which had great service. The hotel employees need to understand what “service with a smile” is and how it means a lot to those staying there. Would return, with hopes of a more pleasant staff.

Love all the grand canyon paintings, a suitable hotel for the town. Everyone is very friendly. Free coffee in the lobby in the morning!I don't know if it was just our room, but the hot and cold were backwards in our shower. We figured it out but there was a moment of "oh no, no hot water" 😂

We booked a 2 night stay at the RV park. It was perfect. The amenities were wonderful, nice showers, laundry room; a short walk to the train depot. As for our train experience it was fabulous. Words can’t express how amazing our train car attendant, Alicia was. She has a brilliant spirit and smile. She made everyone on the train feel like we’ve known her forever. She shared stories of her family and experiences with the company. Her love for her family & company shined through.The musicians, robbers, Marshall and western show was fantastic.Thank you for such a wonderful experience.We look forward to coming back again.

Purchased the three night package traveling to the Grand Canyon. The hotel itself has been refurbished and the rooms look like a modern hotel. Clean and well taken care of. They make it so easy to get all your luggage to and from the Canyon as you ride the train. I would definitely stay here and purchase another package if we come back to the Grand Canyon. Kids and adults both had a great time.

The hotel lobby felt very ...100 years ago... with its huge fireplace roaring, giant chandelier and open lobby. The wood moldings everywhere captured the essence of what it must have felt like in olden times.The large paintings of the Canyon and the Remington bronzes were impressive.The old fashioned, imported bar was delightful.Our room was clean, modern and the bathroom was way beyond most standard, better chain hotels. All staff were exemplary!We'll be back soon. Keep up your high standards. Memorable!

We loved this hotel. Quite modern and comfortable, yet somehow historical. The train station and railway itself were responsible in large part for that. But the hotel itself has an old-school feel. A good vibe.For a railroad buff like me, the hotel and train package were on my bucket list.Our room was large and immaculate. After our experience with a hotel in the Grand Canyon it was very pleasant surprise.

We didn’t stay at the hotel but we rode the train to the Grand Canyon and it was super awesome! The cowboys did a great job! Our cart attendant on the train was absolutely amazing. I think her name was Jane. The train had a little cafe and it was super nice! Will be back!

Room were standard rooms but services were great. One thing though, fitness room doesn’t open until 7 so it was hard to get a morning workout in without missing the morning luggage deadline. We stayed two days, one night in Williams and another night in the Grand Canyon. Transition were as smooth as it can be, our luggage were waiting for us in the room and when we got out of train. The scenery was okay but there were food and fun activities on the train. Overall we really enjoyed the trip! Thanks!

We stayed at the RV park. It was fantastic. The train ride exceeded our expectations! Everyone on the train the entire staff was extremely friendly, very bubbly, tons of knowledge about the area, and Arizona, just such a great experience. I’m in Arizona native and can’t believe I waited so long to experience the Williams, Grand Canyon, Railroad! It’s a must Do on your list!

This is our 3rd time staying at the RV park. The Grand Canyon Railway Park has full hook ups, bathroom/showers, a laundry facility, a small gift shop and a boarding facility. You also have access to the hotel pool. The whole park including the bathrooms/showers are kept clean. The staff is friendly and accommodating. We will definitely keep coming back!

The web site does not do it real justice, it’s actually much nicer. I absolutely loved our stay. It started with our reservations, the level of service was unlike anything I have ever experienced. The front counter ladies were warm and It felt like coming home, instead of checking into a hotel.The place was immaculate and very clean. The fireplace in the lobby felt more like a home than in a large greeting area. The grounds were very clean and very well managed. They had just started to put up Christmas decorations so it was magical for us.

Great price and rooms. The property was clean and cozy. Right next to the train you take to the Grand Canyon, so extent convenient. The hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming. Pool is heated and has a Jacuzzi. Fitness room was decent.

Our family of five stayed three nights while visiting the Grand Canyon and we highly recommend the hotel as a great option while in the area. Rooms and facilities in general are great! It's an hour away from the Grand Canyon but located just one block away from Williams' main street which offers several high quality dining and shopping options. I was able to see hotels at the Grand Canyon park and their rates, and all in all I'm happy we stayed here!

We tried to stay here because the reviews were good but the first room we were in had cigarette butts on the window sill and the second had a horrible smell. The beds were as hard as the floor and the pillows were super flat. The food at the restaurant was basically like cafeteria food. That being said the employees were all super kind and tried their best to be helpful. The girl at the counter gave us a full refund and we were able to get a hotel elsewhere.

I will say absolutely must on doing the train to the Grand Canyon. The entire staff that works on the train was amazing and so was that experience. However the hotel was not very good! For how expensive it is their staff was very UNHELPFUL they closed the pool due to some “cleaning emergency” and didn’t inform us guest we had to pay to go to a community pool, the hotel is huge and we got no direction on where our room was and literally had to walk all over to find the room. The labeling of where the rooms are located are terrible. Everything else was great however we will not be staying at the hotel again

We chose to visit the Grand Canyon by rail to avoid car rental and driving/parking. Flight from South Carolina to Flagstaff airport then van transport to railway hotel. Train to the canyon, 3 nights, then return trip the same in reverse. Hotel was laid out a bit like a maze, just carefully follow the signage to your room number. Train ride was stress free and comfortable. Return train ride is more entertaining. We found the AZ staff and locals entertaining, genuine, and friendly the entire time.

Rooms means RV sites on this review…Outstanding facility. Immaculately clean. RV sites are level, long enough for large RV and tow car. Power, water & sewer services - no issues.Centrally located to everything in Williams, and if you are using the Grand Canyon Railway it’s only a 5 minute walk. RV site also allows you to use the main hotel pool & hot tib.

Very nice, clean, quiet, comfortable, and beautiful hotel.The package deal for the train ride to Grand Canyon, enterence to the South Rim, hotel stay, and food is a really great deal. It is well worth the cost and so much fun. The train ride is packed with information, humor, and beautiful views and really fun. The entertainment before and on the trip back and forth is worth it. Grand Canyon South Rim is breathtaking. The buffet dinner wasn't that good. The buffet breakfast was great.

We stayed at the RV park. It is real nice. Very clean, with really nice facilities. You can walk to the train station, or to restaurants from the RV park or the hotel. The train ride to the canyon was great. They have food, beverages, and entertainment on the train both going to and coming from the canyon.

I went with my family for the Polar Express, and we all loved it. The rooms were very nice and the buffet style restaurant was great. The line for the restaurant was quite long, but once we got in, we had a great waiter, and all of the food tasted great. The train experience was really fun (even though the hot chocolate was warned), and the beds were very clean. They even had cold water in the lobby.

We stayed in the RV park and our friends had a suite at the hotel. We really enjoyed the RV park. Spaces were easily accessible, clean, and well maintained. The laundry was reasonably priced, bathrooms were clean, and the park was very child friendly. The pool was heated (albeit a little chilly still) and the hot tub was hot. RV park guests get a key card to access the pool and other amenities of the hotel. We did the train to the South Rim with our young kids (3 and 18 months) and had a really good time. Definitely would recommend and would do again.

The hotel rooms are dated. Parking is difficult. The buffet is overpriced (+$30). The pasta station was exceptional and the only thing on the buffet that was remarkable. The restaurant was short staffed, but the waiters were working hard to satisfy customers. The entertainment in the dining area was enjoyable. It snowed our last night there leaving ice on the walkways and stairs. No attempt was made to mitigate the situation. Negligent and little concern for customers.

anybody going on the grand canyon railroad train. They have a really nice package that includes the Hotel , Dinner & Breakfast at the adjacent restaurant as well as the train ride. Price for my husband and me and our 2 grandchildren was about $650. One of the things that I really liked was everything is in one place. The depot, the restaurant and the hotel are all in one convenient location, so you don't have to drive from one place to another. It was snowing when we arrived yesterday, so this was really a plus for us. The hotel is a little vintage, but that's part of the charm. They have a beautiful huge fireplace in the lobby and nice comfortable couches. There is a nice indoor pool with a Jacuzzi. Rooms are comfortable. There are small refrigerators and a microwave, which is nice. Beds are very comfortable. The hotel is 2 stories tall. Parking is free, and lot is well lit. The hotel is very family oriented, but they do have a nice bar/lounge too. We had a fabulous time!

We booked at the rv resort. Service was great. Bathrooms and laundry were super clean. Had access to pool,hot tub and exercise room at the hotel. Absolutely loved the train ride to the canyon. Definitely want to come back and will stay again

What I liked: Awesome pool and hot tub. Really nice play-ground for the kids. Beautiful location. The buffet had a toy train that went all the way around the dining room. The kids loved that. The live music on the train was awesome. The time gap between arrival and departure at the Grand canyon was good for littles ones.What I didn't like: Very expensive for not very high quality rooms. The game room is like an arcade, so we didn't even take the kids in there. I didn't add dinner to my package because I was hoping there were other food options other than paying for a full-price buffet for a 2-year. We ended up having to go to the buffet there anyway and it cost us $110 for 2 adults and 3 kids. Staff seemed kind of annoyed with me for really minor questions (like how do we access the pool?). It was a very limited selection of food and not worth the money because of the ages of my kids. I wouldn't recommend the train ride for little ones; it was too long for my 2-year-old.

My family and I embarked on a remarkable adventure with the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, and it truly was an experience that exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were swept into a world of wonder, with the historic charm of the railway and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of the hotel setting the stage for a memorable trip.The train ride to the Grand Canyon was the highlight of our visit. Gazing out of the dome car, we were treated to panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes, a serene and majestic sight that left us in awe. The journey was not only a feast for the eyes but also a step back in time, enhanced by the entertaining and informative narratives provided by the staff. Their enthusiasm for sharing the history and beauty of the area added a rich layer to our adventure.Our accommodations at the hotel were comfortable and inviting, offering a peaceful retreat after a day filled with exploration. The friendly and attentive hotel/train staff made us feel right at home, ensuring that our stay and ride was pleasant and worry-free.However, our dining experiences at the nearby Fred Harvey Restaurant left something to be desired. Our first visit for dinner was met with a selection that was somewhat picked over, despite arriving an hour before closing. The breakfast the following morning, while offering better variety, didn't quite hit the mark in terms of flavor, although the service remained impeccable, with friendly staff making every effort to provide a welcoming dining experience. Giving it another chance for dinner, we found the situation unchanged and decided to explore other dining options in the charming town of Williams, which did not disappoint.Despite the dining hiccups at the Fred Harvey Restaurant, our overall experience with the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel was unforgettable. The magic of the train ride, the beauty of the Grand Canyon, and the warmth of the hotel staff far outweighed our dining experiences. For those looking to capture the essence of the Grand Canyon in a unique and enchanting way, this is a journey not to be missed. Just a tip for future travelers: consider exploring some local eateries in Williams for a more consistent dining experience.

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235 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046, USA

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Very neat to see. Would definitely recommend stopping. Make sure to pick up a guide for the numbers. I did include the brochure photos. Fun little reptiles running around and I really liked learning what some of the plants were (they were labeled) and some beautiful flowers were blooming. The blowhole was blowing today and it felt GREAT!

We absolutely loved our time here. We learned about the history of the area and the dwellings of the Puebloan people. The staff was so knowledgeable and very nice. Bathrooms in the visitor center were very clean. We went to all of the various locations throughout the park but loved the Wupatki Pueblo near the visitor center the best. There are picnic tables available to have lunch or snacks. There is a small gift shop inside the visitor center.

Omg! Worth every minute of the drive all of the sites in the National Monument Park is worth seeing! Please don't forget to be respectful! This is an ancient indigenous site!Oh BTW... the $25 you pay for the pass is good for 1 week so pass it on to friends or neighbors!

The family enjoyed a nice walk (approx 0.5 mile) around the national monument. We got to see many lizards, some trying to eat smaller ones, as well as enjoying the scenery at the monument. Using the trail guide we enjoyed learning about each of the numbered locations at the monument.

This is a beautiful and inspiring place to visit. Reading about these people and thinking about how they lived and why they lived the way they did makes you think about the ease of our own lives.You can view all of the ruins from a short walk from the visitor center or you can hike for about 10 to 15 minutes to get down to the lower bowl where they had their sporting events. It is well worth the hike.There are other places to visit that are on the road to the visitor center so watch for them.

We there on Dec. 4. 2023 . This area my partner wanted to see back in April 2018. I am so glad we able to see this place . This such a great experience to see really pretty . If you are in the area you should check this out . On the say we there it about 1 of light left but we got some good pictures as the sun was setting .

The park rangers were incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The ruins are well maintained. This National park is a treasure. Highly recommend it. Check out the blow hole!

Whether you are coming from Page or the Grand Canyon do not miss this treasure right outside Flagstaff. This beautiful locale allows you to look at preserved Native American dwellings. Allow yourself a solid 2 hours to take this all in. Also don't miss Sunset Crater right next door.

We had our senior annual pass, which was valid for this monument. According to a sign outside the visitor centre, it seems that if you’ve already paid for entry to Sunset Crater Volcano, you get entry here as well.Interesting looking ruins. You park at the visitor centre and there is a short walk to the site. There are other pueblos, but they are spread out and you’ll have to drive.

Nice place where you can see up close some ancient pueblos. We have the 4th grader America the beautiful pass so we were able to get in for free and was definitely worth a quick visit. Not sure I'd pay for it. That said, if you're into history and this type of thing, it's a super cool place to check out. It's easy to access the pueblos even with kids

Very informative at visitors center. The drive though pare was very easy and beautiful. You are able to view a lot with out strenuous walk.

Another beautiful ancient site in Arizona. Love this history and seeing how indigenous people lived. Very nice visitor center and well kept national park site. The drive to the site takes you through volcanic grass lands. Arizona has many different faces. Don’t miss it.

Absolutely amazing place. Highly recommend. Easy walks and small hikes to view ruins. Views are incredible.

Wupatki National Monument is a captivating site that offers a glimpse into the ancient world. Although many of the ruins have been rebuilt, the historical and cultural significance is still evident. The scenic drive and periodic stops provide stunning views of the Pueblo ruins, and it's a great addition to a visit to Sunset Crater National Monument. The well-paved paths, informative guides, and well-maintained trails make navigation easy. The clean facilities, friendly staff, and the opportunity to explore multiple ruins make it a worthwhile visit. Combine it with Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument for an unforgettable journey.

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Flagstaff, AZ 86004, USA

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Wow! I can't even begin to describe how much I loved this place! We did the walking part first and it's amazing! They have areas where you can go in and see the animals from really close, like a cave where you can see the grizzly bears really closely through the glass. It's beautiful! The drive-thru part was incredible as well. I saw so many bears and beautiful animals. It really is worth what you pay to enter and the facilities are nice and comfortable, plus the gift shop is great with acceptable prices. Definitely want to go back and I totally recommend going here.

This place is AMAZING! Best to go early in the morning when the animals are feeding and most active. Once in we are able to drive through multiple times enabling us to view the animals in different spaces and situations. We also enjoyed the walking tour where we were able to get closer views to many more animals. Make sure you make it to the 10:30 am bear feeding where the rangers share their knowledge and show off the beautiful bears.

The kids loved it. Drove in with a camper van sprinter. Had bikes on the rear, they asked to remove the bikes before entering. The staff are very friendly. They do look like they want to be there. I expected to stay for an hour only because of the size of the zoo but I spent more than 3 hours because the kids were having so much fun.

Had a blast on Friday morning. Not too many cars and we were able to take our time through the park. We got to see all the animals actively roaming and the kids had a blast. The bears were extra playful and the kids were so excited to see them. Highly recommend!

A bit pricey but I gotta say I think we went at the best time which was late afternoon (as stated on the website). The bears were very active and were very close to the road and eating their meals. There weren't a lot of cars so that was nice while driving around. There was a nice gift shop and the walking area was cool too. I do think it would quickly get expensive for a family. For 2 adults we paid almost $80. I just hope that means the animals are getting quality care!

This is our second time here and we just love it. Such a great little park. They have expanded some of the walk through exhibits and added a nice restaurant and gift shop since we were there last. Highly recommend going through the drive through a few times. We got there about 10:30 and some of the animals weren't moving around much. Did the walk through part and did one more drive loop on the way out and the animals were far more active.

We had a fantastic day at Bearizona! We started by going through the walk through portion. It was extra special to be able to get so close to the animals. The wildlife shows were fantastic, with lots of information and opportunities to get up close and personal with some of the animals (and dad jokes for days). The drive through portion was so much fun! We went through multiple times. It was like a life sized version of ISpy looking for all the animals. 10/10 would recommend spending a day here.

Such a fun experience! First time visiting so we didn’t really know what to expect. It took less than 10 minutes to get in and they had multiple lanes open. We purchased tickets online prior to arriving. We went late morning and most of the animals were sleeping or laying in the shade. It was still fun to see the different animals. It was nice you could take your time driving through and most people respected that. Parking was easy to find and there were two entrances into the wildlife park. The wildlife park was just right and the bears really stole the show! We could have watched them for hours! There are a few spots around to eat and a cool gift shop. I’d go back for sure and choose a different time of day where the animals may be more active or in a cooler month when the sun isn’t so hot for them!

One family told us it was okay another hyped it up a bit, but I would have to say it really exceeded our expectations.We plan to go back again when our youngest is better able to appreciate it.The drive through part was great. Some people complain about waiting for slow traffic but the roads are all wide enough to go past someone taking pictures. At one point we thought we might be holding up the line so we just looped back around the buffalo enclosure and took out time to circle around again when there were no cars.The walk through portion was great too. One of the zoo keepers had a little skunk she was showing off to the kids.I will say there was active construction going on in one part of the park but I didn't mind at all it was good to see they were continuing to expand and improve the place. It was also neat to see exactly how the stone work that make up the walls of the enclosures is actually made.We were there on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Not sure if weekends are busier.

This place is awesome. We had the best time with both the drive through and walk through parks. Highlights for us include the 5 month old baby arctic foxes, the jaguars, wolves, and all the bears! They have several food and beverage stands, a restaurant and bar. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Everyone that worked there was super nice and seemed to genuinely love their jobs which always has a positive impact on the overall experience. 🤗

This was on the list for a while and it was certainly worth the trip. For me this was just an hour and a half drive up, so easy peasy. I arrived later in the day. There was no line. Pulled right in and paid the admission. Be sure to check the website. It is an extra $5 per person on the weekend. It was fun to drive around and see the animals for sure. Haven't done something like this since I was a kid on the east coast. People are kinda of stupid and don't follow the rules sadly. When you see an animal get close to you, you are supposed to keep going. Most people would stop so they could picture right out of their window. Watching folks do this with bears inches away, simply made me cringe. The only bummer for me was that I wanted to walk around and unfortunately I am at the moment handicapped as I have hip issues. So I did not get to do the walking tour.

Amazing safari style animal park. Animals are well kept, and they have a big territory to roam around. We drove thru 2 times and got to see more animals than the first time. Take your time, and a lot to see there. There are restaurants, gift shops, clean restrooms, and walk through zoo as well. Definitely recommend it and will return.

A really fun place for the family to go to and see the wildlife there. You basically have two options, one, you can drive around in your own vehicle through a guided path to see all the animals, or you can do the walking tour to see the other animals in the zoo. Definitely worth coming with the kids. When driving though be careful not to puncture your tires. We found a screw in our tire just after we finished the driving tour, but luckily there was a maintenance crew onsite to help us inflate our tires so we could go to the nearest tire repair shop to get it patched. The staff were also super friendly and helpful. Definitely a place you have to visit if you are in Williams, AZ. ❤️

This was the coolest up close experience. I thought I would be scared but the excitement is so much better. The animals are very calm and present so that you can see them as you drive through. The park you can walk through has additional animals that are not shy. Really fun place for the whole family. I LOVED the restaurant setup. Really big gift shop for souvenirs.

Bearizona is awesome! Definitely recommend a visit here. We have been here multiple times, and each time is such a fun, cool, new experience.The drive-through portion is worth the trip alone. We have had bear, wolves, buffalo, and reindeer all be within a few feet of our car! It's so cool! You can go through it as fast or as slow as you want, so there is no need to feel pressured by a line of cars.The walking portion is fun as well! Multiple habitats to observe. A petting enclosure. Shows throughout the day. Live music/entertainment. Would highly recommend the otter feeding event where you can feed the otters. It's so much fun! There is a snack shop and restaurant, along with multiple food vendors and drink stands (yes, including adult drinks to walk around with). Large gift shop as well! Don't forget about the elk and jaguar habitats - you have to go through the gift shop to see them.

The place is beautiful! The drive around isn't as long as I expected, but either way, it's still a decent length, and you can go at your own pace. The wildlife they had available for viewing in this portion was interesting, saw a bear taking a bath, saw some gorgeous wolves, some big horns, and some little bears. I'm sure kids would love this portion. Once you got to the area where you walk around, there were refreshments, alcohol, cute otters, porcupines, javelina's, and bobcats. There were other animals as well, and the entire area was just beautiful. There were a lot of great spots for pictures. It's definitely a fun place for a couple or family alike. The gift shop was very large and had a bunch of cute gifts and most of them very affordable. All the stuff I interacted with was very friendly. We passed by it on our way to Vegas and decided to stop by on our way back. I do not regret that decision, and you will not either!

What a beautiful place! The enclosures are amazing. All the animals look happy and healthy. Every year they are doing more and more improvements and always looking to improve.The food is great, the beer is great! I don't have any complaints visiting besides we spend too much at the gift shop. Also wish the amazing train set was easier to see in the gift shop. It's a work of art.

Took my grandson here yesterday! We had so much fun! We arrived as soon as they opened so we were able to see every single animal on the ride and walk around! They were all out eating! We absolutely will be returning! The weather was BEAUTIFUL!

I was very skeptical, but this place was way better than expected. The drive through part of the animal exhibit was really impressive, with elk and wolves and bears that would walk right up next to your car. Then the traditional "zoo" part of the park was also very well done, and the food at the restaurant was actually surprisingly good. Easy drive from the south rim of the Grand Canyon, if you realize (as we did) that it wouldn't entertain young kids as long as we thought a giant natural wonder would.

Bearizona was AMAZING! It was so cool to drive through the park and have the animals come up to your car. Staff made sure that the areas you had to have your windows up, that windows were up and everyone was kept safe. I would highly recommend anyone of any age going here. They also have a nice walk through zoo that looks like they’re still working on adding exhibits to. Cost was $30/person and well worth it!

What a wonderful place! My family and I visited after seeing the Grand Canyon and we just had the most wonderful time. We did the wildlife drive 3 times.. all of the animals are so healthy and curious! We saw so much. The gift shop is amazing and the food is great! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had traveling. All of the staff are so nice too!

We did a family trip to Bearizona for my granddaughters 4th birthday. The drive up there was absolutely beautiful and took us back to Christmas 🎄 Bearizona doesn't have any coupons or savings unless you come during the week. Price is a tab bit high on the weekend. So, we made every penny count. We drove around the park multiple times, and we saw more animal activity towards the afternoon. (Make sure to gas up before you get to Bearizona) We walked around to see every single animal (which is not a lot). We looked around through the gift shop, which is big and has lots of cool stuff. We didn't eat at the restaurant that I saw on IG. It does have nice scenery. (Maybe next time.) We left wet since we were having snow ❄️ fights as we walked through the park. Some people were annoyed, but we were having fun. We bought some hot chocolate as we called it quits and drove around one last time. Once you leave the park, you can't reenter. I recommend you try it at least once. This was my second time. Please let me know what you think?

Such a fun place for kids and adults! We drove through twice than walked the mini zoo, had lunch and visited the gift shop. Weather was perfect and all the animals were out. White Bison, Bighorn Sheep, otters playing to Bears roaming the grounds was amazing.

Unfortunately I have major buyers remorse. This place is so expensive! I asked the cashier if she thought it was worth it and she said of course she was biased. So we paid $150.00 for 4 of us. Our 3 year old was free. For that price I was expecting so much more.I do want to say that the park is beautiful. It is really well done in my opinion as far as atmosphere goes. However, we hardly saw any animals. The drive was so boring to our kids because they could not see anything. We did finally see a couple of bears sleeping and some bison eating hay.We stopped and did the walk through. Same story. All the animals were hiding in their logs, caves, holes, etc. Or just sleeping. We did see the big turkey. But we have wild turkeys roam around our town all of the time...so not a great surprise to see. I know the owners can't make the animals perform or do tricks or whatever but we were just so bummed. I saw all the reviews of how great it was...but we were not so lucky.I will never go back and frankly I think they are charging way too much for the experience we had. We visited the Fort Worth Zoo last week for half the cost and got to see hundreds of animals and had the beat time. Honestly, I would like a refund.

Beautiful clean park!Loved driving through the park and seeing the bears/wolves up close, truly a unique experience.The drive through allows you to have the animals go right by your car.The people there are friendly and the encloses are well kept.

This was a fun day! Admission tickets pay for the ride through and the walk through; and you can do the walk through and drive through as many times as you want. My family got there at 9 when they opened so animals were active and some were not. So then we did the walk through and had lunch. We did one last ride through and the animals that were not active were now active. It was fun the kids had a blast looking out the car window and running around.

Definitely a nice place to visit with the kids. The drive in portion lives up to expectations; we had many close ups with bears, wolves, and bison. The walk-in exhibits were well maintained, and every animal is easily viewable and active, including getting to see 2 grizzlies wrestling around. The jaguars are very interactive with guests! We will absolutely be returning.

Too expensive for the experience. $130 for my husband, me, and our two grandchildren. The drive-through section was fairly short, and we didn't see that many animals. The walk around section is better with more to see. There is a restaurant on site and plenty of beautiful Pine Trees. The petting zoo was nice. The coolest part was seeing the bears up in the trees- I was amazed at how far up they could climb! There are gift shops as well. We had fun & I liked Beararizona- I just felt it was overpriced.

This is a neat drive through animal adventure as well as a walk through animal adventure. I went on a Sunday. I feel $35 is a bit steep for an adult. It's kind of small and I expected more animals for the price. The drive section can be frustrating when it's busy as people just stop for a very long time to take photos. As well as the bear loops getting locked in from too much traffic and needing to merge back in just to get past. The exhibits were nice, and I enjoyed reading all the info. Only rating 4* because of the difficulties getting through the driving portion in a timely manner (they should limit the amount of cars going through at a time), the price, and the overall size. I enjoyed tossing a fish into the otters. They have a large gift shop as well as a restaurant and bar. They have a coffee stand outside as well. There was another shop near the entrance, but the music was so loud and overstimulating that I walked in and walked right back out. It's nice you can go through the drive multiple times.

We had been told that this was a place to go. There are two areas. One to drive through and another to walk. We drove through a very well-built facility with natural living space for several species of animals. This seemed like a place that felt like the people really cared about the animals.

This place is Amazing! Tons of animals in the drive thru safari part from bears, bison, wolfs, and big horn. The walk in part of the park is like a zoo with better enclosures for the animals than most major zoos I have been to. They have restaurants and bars and even snack and coffee stands in the park. This place is expanding every year. I recommend also visiting the Canyon Coaster and route 66 part of Williams which are all within the general area of Bearizona!

This is always a wonderful idea. I haven't been for a few years and the kids haven't been since they were too little to remember, so it was a great option for spring break. We got there in the afternoon in time to see them feeding the grizzly bears, and catch the wild show. Then we did the drive through and they'd just fed the bears so we saw all those fuzzy wuzzies. Definitely a place to visit again and again!

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This is an interesting area if you take the walk through the lava flow. Other than that, there isn't much to recommend it. It's worth a visit but isn't a "must do." I'm not sure why it's called a crater. It's actually a volcano.

I found this volcano by accident heading north of Flagstaff, AZ. I went to explore it and it's really amazing to see a volcano from 1,000 years ago. Everything looks as if it's recent.

Very cool to see plant life growing in the lava remains

Lava flow is an interesting trail, easy to go with the family.

Nice to see the lava fields. You can hike up to the top of the volcano and see the crater, bring water, it's a long treak. The visitor center has great people to help you with information.

Sunset Crater Volcano is just twelve miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona on U.S. 89. I initially passed by and noticed it as I was returning to Flagstaff from Page. I had no idea that there were volcanoes in the southwestern United States until I arrived in Flagstaff. I noticed cinder cones as I arrived at my hotel off I-40 on the north end of Flagstaff.On my last day in Flagstaff, September 30 2021, I headed up the road to see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. It is part of the U.S. National Park system so if you have an annual pass, it will not cost anything more otherwise there is an entrance fee is $25. There is a visitor center with restroom and gift shop.There are multiple trails to walk so I recommend looking at the website for this monument prior to going. One can drive through and see quite a bit but I recommend parking and getting out for a short hike. The really nice thing is that the Lava Flow Trail has an area that is handicapped accessible with an actual sidewalk. On this sidewalk trail, one can actually get great views of some of the cinder cones and lava fields. There are real trails off the paved area.Within the park, the Lenox Crater Trail appears to be the longest marked trail. A longer trail, O’Leary Trail, actually starts outside the park and passes through the northwest corner of the park and up to O’Leary Peak. This trail is about 9.6 miles, according to my research, and O’Leary Peak is an actual lava dome volcano, not a cinder cone. Anyway, the sidewalk-ed area has benches to sit and enjoy the views, peace and quiet. After my hike, I sat and just enjoyed the views for about an hour.I think that it was worth it and if I lived in the Flagstaff area, this is possibly a place that I would visit often. One thing to remember – though this is Arizona, there is actually winter in this part of Arizona as Flagstaff’s elevation is actually almost 7000 feet above sea level, that 1600 feet higher than the ‘Mile High City of Denver’. If you find yourself in Flagstaff and have at least a couple of hours, I recommend Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

Been here twice and the second time was just as amazing as the first. It is the remanents of a 1,000 year old eruption. You can see spots where the lava flow stopped. You can touch the sharp 1,000 year old lava flow. You get to see the slow return of nature. It is well worth the stop and although we didn't stop at the ruins up the road this time, that is also well worth the drive.

“The Cinders” as its known is a wonderful place for quads, dirt bikes Razors and such. Everything from flat land to challenging hills and spectacular views.

Must visit! There were once 29 active volcanoes in this section. If you are a science buff and are intrigued with volcanoes this is the place to visit! The dark black igneous rock that remains there is fascinating to look at and to walk through. When we went, it was April but it was freezing cold. I was happy to withstand the weather for all of the natural wonders surrounding me.

We lived in Flagstaff and found this park to be our favorite. Everybody just drives the road and parks at the turnouts for a quick view. Get out and walk on the ash looking for spring flowers. You can't climb the peak but there is still a lot of space to explore. Don't forget the nearby Wupatki Monument while you are there. Winter is cold but magical.

This was my second visit and there was snow covering part of the landscape & it was still pretty awesome. I really like the long loop trail as you tend to get a better feel for the beauty and intent of the landscape.

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This is one of my favorite places on planet earth. I recommend going an hour before sunset and staying until they close at night. The Flagstaff sky is unreal and I could not stop staring into the sky full of stars. Such kind and smart people work there. The location is easy to get to, only a five minute drive from downtown. Plenty of parking but it does get full so beware! There are stairs and ramps for accessibility. The gift shop is awesome. I’m in love with this place and I want to come back during every season. You will learn so much and see so much amazing history. It’s amazing that you can step into the observatory that discovered Pluto! So worth it.

As a historic site marking the location Pluto was discovered, Lowell Observatory is a really unique place to visit if you're a star or space lover. I visited late in the night so that I could catch a glimpse of the stars through the telescopes. The night that I visited, Flagstaff was expected to receive some snow. The weather affects whether the telescopes will be on view or not, so I called the observatory ahead of time to make sure the telescopes would be out. The staff were super helpful and kind, and confirmed all of the information that I needed.Lowell Observatory felt a lot smaller than I had anticipated, however, this place does have a lot of charm. I enjoyed visiting the Rotunda Museum to learn more about Pluto, and the gift shop also had a nice selection of items. I also viewed a short 25-minute movie about solar eclipses in the Steele Visitor Center.The only thing that tarnished my experience was the long line to view the telescopes. The lines were very long since the telescopes opened late due to the inclement weather. Of course this is something that the observatory cannot control, but I would say to anyone visiting Flagstaff during the colder months to be prepared! Standing in the cold for 45 minutes to view through a telescope felt somewhat disorganized, especially since each telescope had their own line so we only got to see through one of them. It might be best to purchase tickets the day you plan visiting to make sure the weather conditions are ideal for telescope viewing. Likewise, if you're going during the colder months bring a jacket and a hat in case you have to wait in line.Overall though, the observatory is a really unique place; if you're into this sort of stuff it's worth checking out!P.S. - The purple star photo was taken on a Google Pixel during a long exposure shot which captures everything in the sky, even th things you do not see.

Loved the experienced. Solar flares viewing was terrific. Unfortunately, all the planets and the Milky Way were below the horizon, so the night viewing was not as fun as I expected but still a very unique experience. I wish they selected something other than a star or star clusters for viewing, but I understand that the choice might have been limited given the location of more fun viewing objects…. A tour that takes you to see the 125-year old Clark Refractor is a must. Unless you come in August or September, don’t expect to see fun things at night through the telescopes. You may just see a lot of white stars or star clusters that don’t look much different from what you see in the sky, so adjust your expectations.

This Observatory is Amazing! If your in Flagstaff it's a must see! All day passes are $25 or you can get a membership for $50 which is good for a whole year and if you want to make it a dual membership it's only $65! They have a Family membership as well, but I don't remember the cost of that one. They have multiple telescopes to see. One telescope was built in the late1800's and another was built in 1928 and was the telescope that discovered Pluto! They also have 6 new telescopes that were built in 2019 that they view stars and planets with and they allow you to look through the telescopes eyepiece and are currently building additional attractions. They also have a list that shows a breakdown of the prices of the 6 telescopes and their mounting. The employees are full of knowledge and are extremely friendly. If you are a local or a tourist in Flagstaff I highly recommend this place, you won't regret it!

Kid and parent approved! We arrived at about 7 pm, saw the telescope that discovered Pluto, went to the telescope out on the patio area and checked each one out, then listened to a presentation at the visitors center and the had one of the bigger telescope open that isn’t usually so we lined up to look through it. Finally we went to listen to the constellation presentation and the adults were enjoying it but the kids were just too tired so we left at 9:20. We really had a great time and learned a lot!

I would strongly encourage visiting. There are some museums and lectures, but the best part is seeing the telescopes. If you have flexibility, try and coordinate with clear weather. If the moon is out, you will get some spectacular views. If the moon is not out, you'll be able to see a lot of other things that a bright moon might make more difficult to see. We got to see Saturn with one of the telescopes, which was pretty amazing.I'm not sure how badly I would want to return unless you really wanted to see other things in the sky under different conditions, but if you have never been here, I would very strongly encourage you to visit at least once.

Neat place if you are into astronomy. They have lots of telescopes. So at night is especially cool. Saw the moon close up, Saturn, Neptune & Jupiter. Also, from the top of the hill you get a great view of the city of Flagstaff below.

I can spend hours upon hours at this place. There is so much to see and learn about. The tours are very informative and not too lengthy. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend going when they first open to do the tours, then grab an early dinner to make it back for the evening Telescope viewing of the stars and planets. Your admission sticker is good all day, so you are able to leave the premises and then come back.

An interesting morning, the highlight of which was looking at the Sun through a telescope. Yes it was safe and so cool to see the black spots and solar prominences. It was also interesting to see the old telescopes and hear the history of discovering Pluto, etc. Our tour guide was nice but needs to hone her public speaking skills. I couldn't do the evening program but it sounded pretty awesome to view the skies through their several newer telescopes. Also a shout out to the guy at the desk (sorry, didn't catch you name but it was the morning of 4/27). He described things well and with enthusiasm having to say the same thing over and over again. The several kids there seemed to be enjoying it as well.

What an amazing visit to the Observatory. I’d recommend spending there at least 2hrs to be able to cover all key exhibitions and buildings. It was great to be able to look through their amazing telescope and feel like an explorer searching for new stars. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

Wow, it's been 25 years since I was last here, not sure why as I'm in Flag frequently enough. When I was last here it was just the visitor center and a guided tour to one telescope. Now there's a whole complex you can browse at your leisure. My daughter is fascinated with Space and was super excited to come here. It's absolutely amazing. There are multiple telescopes for you to look through (weather permiting) and the folks that operate them will show you many amazing things. She had a blast. They have stools to help kids (and short folk like myself) see through the lenses. We were there for 4 hours and had a great time. Still magical all these years later.

There is a lot more stuff than I expected. I would love to come here again at an earlier time since I came at a later time and some stuff was closed off. But it was great to explore and loved the little gift shop. A lot of the staff were nice and well mannered. At one of the digital telescopes they pointed it towards Pluto but since it's so far you need a lot more pictures over time to see which dot moved compared to the stars in the background.

This is more a scientific campus with mostly passive education thru scheduled walking tours and videos, but I think the new interactive public education center opening up in November 2024 will really enhance the experience. It was cool to see up close the huge telescopes used in milestone discoveries (Planet X, err Pluto, anyone?) and the actual sun thru the sun telescope (red circle with black dots that are sun spots).

Definitely worth a visit to if you are in Flagstaff. It is a very interesting place and I learned the observatory played a key role in discovering the former planet (now dwarf planet) Pluto. The Clark telescope is here and there are many other cool exhibits to check out here.

Absolutely incredible. We came during the afternoon and checked out some of the exhibits. We were able to look at the Sun from one of their telescopes and learn about the history a Pluto and exactly how old was discovered. We then came back in the evening time, and that's when the observatory really shined. We were able to see jupiter, beetlejuice, the moon and multiple star clusters in pretty stunning detail. We were also able to look through the Clark telescope to check out a pretty distant star cluster. They also had a really cool constellation tour world guide would point out the constellations with a laser pointer empire explaining how the constellations got their names. Overall, this was one of the highlights of our trip.

A visit to Lowell Observatory is truly an exploration of both the cosmos and the unique earthly environment it resides in. Situated at a high elevation, the observatory offers a breathtaking view of the celestial wonders above. The clear night skies at this altitude provide an unparalleled canvas for stargazing, making it a haven for astronomy enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. The observatory's commitment to public outreach and education is evident through its engaging programs and knowledgeable staff, who passionately share the mysteries of the universe with visitors.However, it's essential for prospective stargazers to be mindful of the practicalities of the location. The high elevation brings cooler temperatures, even on clear nights, and the weather can be quite cold. Therefore, I highly recommend packing warm layers of clothing to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Despite the chilly weather, Lowell Observatory's cosmic wonders and educational initiatives make it an exploration worth embracing, offering a unique blend of celestial marvels and earthly elements.

I plan two hour here but kids like so much we end up stay a whole afternoon plus evening Very good place to visit for kids

We really like the location, the science, the telescopes, and the story of discovering Pluto.We went in the afternoon and came back ( tickets good for entire day) to star gaze. They had several telescopes aimed at various objects.The Clark scope was on Saturn our nightAnd one can see the Milky Way

Very cool for you space nerds out there. Will try to make it back during the night to actually observe.Enjoyed small presentation about solar eclipse that was coming up. Went on a free guided tour about Lowell his passion and wealth, the beautiful property during the fall and, the main telescope story and construction.Disappointed that the newer observation building was not open and couldn't do any sun gazing. We were short on time with only 3hrs so had to cut things short. With everything available you could easily spend 5hr+ id imagine.

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They make it very easy to get around and look at the Hopi dwellings on the sides of the cliffs. Stairs with handrails and set trails. I took the 1 mile trail with 736 stairs but there are several benches along the way if you need to take it slow and catch your breath. Beautiful views. $25 to park just for a heads up unless you have a National Park pass.

We couldn't believe we stumbled across this place! We heard about this fantastic National Monument from some other travellers we met on our way.We made the effort to visit not fully knowing what to expect. And boy are we glad we did it. We have 2 children under 10 who learnt so much from the walk into the canyon and from the Rangers who took the time out of their day to talk to and share some info with us and the kids. They were so good with the kids and they enjoyed doing the Junior Ranger activities.The walk itself wasn't hard at all. Lots of steps but if you have a reasonable fitness level it will be a breeze.One place that is truly magnificent and shouldn't be missed!Thanks to the staff here who were wonderful! Made our visit from Australia that little bit more memorable 🇦🇺

This is a really extraordinary monument. Not only can you learn about how the ancient people of this region lived, you can also enjoy the beauty of Walnut Canyon. I highly recommend the island trail. It is .9 of a mile and has 185 steps. Although the sun is strong and temperatures high, there’s a nice cooling breeze coming up from the floor of the canyon to help cool your ascent. The rim trail is interesting, but not nearly as dramatic and a fraction of the work of thr Island trail. The visitor center offers helpful orientation and the staff is super friendly.

Great spot to get all the information you need for the park visit. We got our magnets from here. Kids got their junior ranger book and badge. The rangers are very helpful and knowledgeable. Do check the hours before you visit.

Great hike and good information all along the trail. The longer trail has bench to rest for those who want to catch a breath or view! Park rangers are around to give more info and answer any query that one might have. Enough parking place, picnic benches, clean bathrooms.Highly recommend for those who want to spend a day not too far from Flagstaff! Or maybe a stop on way ..

We enjoyed this stop. They have a nice picnic area and clean bathrooms. On the rim trail you can see some ruins. Part of the trail was closed but still enjoyable. We didn't go below the rim to see the cliff dwellings since my husband wears a brace and the 273 steps down were too hard on him. Staff was very helpful and very nice.

One of the best National Monuments we have been to. We did the longer hike and it was so worth it. The pathway is paved with lots of stairs but if you bring good shoes, take your time and drink lots of water this is an amazing hike with beautiful sites. So much history here and it is so interesting.

Absolutely loved this easy walk around these ancient dwellings, gorgeous landscape views of you are not afraid of heights. Highly recommended!!

This is a very interesting national monument. The visitor center is one of the best ones I have seen because it is set on a piece of land overlooking the canyon making it very beautiful. There are big giant windows that allow you to look at the canyon from the inside. The hike is very interesting because it is a cliffside hike that lets you walk in to various rooms that situate on the cliff. The trail I would think is only half of the overall canyon because it goes back to the visitor center before we finish the whole canyon. The rest of the canyon cannot be walked on because I think they try to preserve it.

Great visit fun hike! Two levels of hikes one with lots of stairs and another on the rim. Perfect choices for our party.

Great place to hike/walk paved trails. Very close to Flagstaff. The Sinagua Indian ruins are cool too. Lots of cool plants that are labeled so you know what you're looking at. The entrance fee of $25 per car is pretty steep considering what you see at other parks but it's nice. Definitely buy one of the US national park passes if you're also going to the grand canyon. Probably should have thought about it but just wanted to take pics in the snow.

We really liked this place.... The docents are friendly and knowledgeable... Well laid out trails with hand railings and uniform steps. Of course trip down was easier than coming up but not a killer trail for this 65 year old. The canyon is very scenic and seeing the cliff dwellings made sleeping in my comfy bed that night even better!

This place blew away my expectations. Simply awesome. The hike down is about 250 stairs or so if I remember correctly. So it’s a bit strenuous. But 100% worth the effort. The canyon itself is gorgeous and you can see the walls are ringed by countless ruins. This must have been an impressive settlement in its heyday.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit! There is one that is very simple and high above that we visited with our dog. The Island Trail doesn’t allow pets. It is strenuous because there are so many stairs, but it was beautiful. I am so grateful I could manage to do it. Breathtaking views of the canyon and views of the dwellings in the cliffs!

Beautiful park, amazing Hopi settlements/cave dwellings. 546 steps round trip, pretty easy, but take water. Spectacular views and lovely park employees. Park pass is $25 but buy a year-long one for use at many parks.

This is a really cool site inside the canyon where you can see the remains of ancient cliff dwellings. There's a nice exhibit at the Visitor Center which tells the history of the location, which was inhabited by the Sinagua people (ancestors of the Hopi) about 1,000 years ago. There are two short, well maintained trails which take you around the site. There is plenty of signage to help tell the story of the canyon. Entry is $25 per vehicle, but is included in the annual "America the Beautiful" national parks and federal recreation lands pass.

This is an amazing park where you walk down several hundred steps to visit ancient settlements or cave dwellings. Be sure to take water with you. Walkways and steps are well maintained but can be difficult for some. I would not recommend very small children or elderly to take this hike. Park staff was all very friendly and helpful and willing to teach you what you want to know about the dwellings.

Beautiful Island walked into history to see how native people lived in the cliff side. Island tour is a steep one mile loop walk that is paved as an easy hike but NOT all ability.Beautiful scenery with great geological exposure

This was our first park of the 3 Flagstaff NPS stops. Google maps stopped a bit short, but we just followed the signs to the park.We came after it snowed, so the one of the main trails was closed. Made sense as it was the one that took you on the cliff edge. You can see them in my photos and also some of the stairs across the canyon. They had some other historic locations to see on the path outside the Visitor Center. Beautiful scenery for sure with the snow.We have to come back again when it is warmer so we can take the other trail.

The canyon named after the flourish black walnut trees in the canyon.Native American lived on the cliffs for 130 years. It is a short drive from Flagstaff and worthwhile visiting.

Unbelievable history to learn about here! The sights are beautiful and inspiring. There are many places to catch your breath on the way back up - don't be intimidated by stairs, it's well worth it. The visitor center has a really interesting video to tell of some of the history and a great view where you can experience the sights without going down to the island. There are signs all over explaining the history of the people who once lived there. There is another hike around the rim, too. Both paved, wear sneakers. The park rangers there are awesome and full of knowledge to share.

An absolutely beautiful location. The trail into the Canyon was closed but the trail along the Rim was open. Staff were friendly and kind.

Very interesting cliff dwellings in a beautiful canyon.MANY, MANY steps to go down into the canyon and back out. The whole path is concrete or bricks, with MANY steps throughout, so hiking sticks are pretty useless.Note that you can see a few of the cliff dwellings without going down many, if any, steps, but by going down the whole path you get to see many more and go into several of them.Nice 30 minute movie at the visitors center.

Great spot to see some of the historical dwellings in the region, built in the canyon where the rocks have been undercut by water, forming a natural ceiling.The visitor center is small, but the 20 minute film is good and the rangers are helpful.There are 2 trails from the visitor center, a 1 mile trail that drops into the canyon where you are right next to the dwellings (Island trail), and a shorter trail that stays on the rim. The island trail has excellent interpretive signs about the history, geology, and plants.

This was a very cool experience! I rarely rate things 5 stars but this was worth it. Note, the walk around the island was long and there's no external railing, which can be scary for people scared of heights. It is also a long climb out, so bring water and take your time. But totally worth the trek if you're physically able.

Excellent park with paved trails - very accessible. We didn’t have time to climb down on this trip, but you can really see the dwellings up close! It’s amazing. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms. Nice visitor center with knowledgeable people.

First time we came here and wow! The views and the park rangers are amazing! Bring lots of water and appreciate shoes (for stairs and hiking)

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We went here for a family style dinner Chuck wagon style. The ribs were excellent and the chicken was good. The beans needed a little flavor. The coleslaw was good. The mashed potatoes were seasoned well. Of course the rolls were delicious. We were able to throw some axes before dinner. The drinks were cold and made well. We watched the show after the meal which they were able to include a lot of the customers. All the staff were very friendly.

Took my family here while visiting Sedona. I was pleasantly surprised with all the cool activities they have set up before having dinner. We did ax throwing, shot the BB gun, took an old west family photo, did a tractor ride, and rode the bull. Lots of fun. The dinner was very tasty and filling. The saloon had great drinks. The entertainment was light hearted and funny kids really enjoyed it. The ghost rider at the end was cool too. It was a great night out with the family and I would recommend it.

Yeehaw!! My daughter (9 years) and I really enjoyed this dinner show! It brought us so much joy. Your true Western experience! The dinner was very delicious as well. And the entertainment was good clean fun for all ages. We had old time photos taken which was a great bonus! You can tell this place puts their heart into what they do. 10/10 would recommend.

Oh my goodness, we had so much fun here. The entertainment was great and the food was awesome.We bought VIP tickets and we got a lot for the price. Would definitely tell others about this place.

Had an absolute wonderful experience. Every part of the evening was wonderful. From the staff to the activities and food . The show was unforgettable! Thank you so much for all the hard work and time put into an unforgettable evening. I will recommend you to everyone I know and we will definitely be back again .

A fun family activity! Plan on getting there right at 5:00pm so you have plenty of time to do the activities. Would recommend 2-3 tickets person. Food is good and they can accommodate gluten free dining needs too which was needed for our family. Axe throwing was fun (although its time to replace those splintered handles) and the kids loved the bull riding experience. $77 per adult online with ticket/drink add on was a little bit high but overall a lot of fun time.

We had a great time! I rated the entire experience 5 stars but I do think there are some improvements they could make. The property is great, the activities were fun, the food was good and the show and actors were entertaining. We love our old time photo and we will cherish this memory for a long time. I definitely recommend going! A few opportunities for improvement would be: fixing all the coin operated items in the back of the toy store, having more activities for young kids, have folks that actually enjoy their job running the activities and maybe shorten the show a bit. We would have been just as happy with an extra half hour for activities and a half hour less of the show. Our almost 5 year old just couldn't hang for the entire show. However, it was a great way to spend our evening and we will go back.

The show was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only downside was I had to sift through the platters to find a clean one and the ribs were not very good. The chicken and the rest of the dinner was amazing. Our favorite part was at the end when they did Ghost Rider.

What a fun time for the whole family. We recently attended a show and meal at the ranch and we had a blast. It was my mom, myself and my two daughters ages 11 and 9 and it was great fun for all ages. Be sure to get there right when the gates open to take advantage of all the activities. There was bull riding, axe throwing, tractor rides and more. The BBQ was so good. I am lactose intolerant and I was very appreciative of the extra preparation they take for those with food allergies. Great music after dinner. I would definitely recommend for those looking for a great western adventure.

This is a tourist trap, let there be no mistake about it; however, it's still a great experience and worth the price of admission. Make sure to arrive early (5pm) so you get the benefit of shooting on the gun range, throwing axes or riding the mechanical bull. I'd suggest buying about 3 tickets per person (you'll need a ticket per event). There are also drinks you can buy at the saloon prior to dinner and a bar at dinner. I found the bartenders friendly, but not overly adept (you may need to tell them how to make an old fashioned, and the pours are somewhat stingy). The drink prices are reasonable for mixed drinks, and a little overpriced for beer. Dinner is an experience. It's okay food, but it's really the experience of eating in a metal plate and feeling like a cowboy that makes it special. After dinner, there's a surprisingly good concert out on by very talented musicians. Make sure to stay for it. Overall, this is a must attend experience.

This was such a fun experience. The owners are incredibly present the entire time, especially during the show (they are the show!). The activities are fun, from BB gun shooting to old time photos (extra money but so worth it!). The show was family friendly with a mixture of classic country and a sprinkle of new age country. The best part was the band leader who played many different instruments from a saxophone to a harmonica, and of course the banjo and resonator guitar! We went for our honeymoon and they made sure to make us feel special.

Fantastic food, excellent dinner show, very cute western town and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy. We purchased a VIP package and it was worth every penny. So many activities - even on rotten 15-year-old enjoyed it very much. The entertainers -talented very very talented. Young teenagers that are working there are called " wranglers" and they were all so polite and wonderful. Make sure you stay until the very end for the surprise ending!

I have now seen the dinner show twice. Before the show you can visit their little town/game area. We took the tractor ride and the person who operated that was kind and spoke about the area and the plans to expand. They have other things you can do while you wait for the dinner show. We felt as if the employees didn’t really care if we were there or not. They have ax throwing, bull ride, shooting game, escape room, etc. Almost all the employees are teenagers except for a few. Those who work the games and little town area also work the dinners.Both times now we were not in a good seating area. You do not get to pick where you want to sit. The first time we went, we were by an exit door and it was a constant flow of people going in and out the the bathroom! It was packed! It was also on the side of the stage all the way to the front and you could hardly see over the piano. The second time we were on the opposite side against the wall again. People who sit across from you turn their chairs around and block most of the view. Especially if someone is wearing a hat. They pack as many people in the one big room and I don’t think they think about the view that people are trying to see. It was not pack the second time we went. When we asked if we could move so we could see better, they told us no. Do not go when it’s hot. No AC in the building. Or if it is, it did not work.The best part of the show is at the end! I wish they would do more of that during the middle to off set what the singing plot is about. It would be nice to see some changes in what the show is. Some parts to what they are saying was hard to hear or know what was going on.I don’t think we will be going back any time soon. They talked about changes coming, but they also talked about that last year when we went for the first time.If you can not pick where you sit, then they should make it open seating and whoever makes it in the door first can sit wherever.

All the side games we a hoot! The food and staff were excellent! The stage act was hilarious and cute. The singing was. . Meh, okay. We had a great time. Loved that 2 married families had such a big part of this dinner show

Disappointed...I went 30 years ago and it was fantastic. This time, everything was good, BUT the show. I was looking forward to cowboy and western music to go along with the the whole theme of the evening. Instead, it was Patsy Kline and pop music, with NOT so family friendly corny banter. However, I must say the musicians were all top notch. The staff was very friendly and put a great effort into it all. For the price, the food portions were small, except the chicken. I wouldn't recommend until the show gets back to what originally was, good clean cowboy entertainment.

The food was excellent. There is lots to do outside before the show, so come when the gates open. It was cold tonight, but we kept busy, and they opened the doors early for dinner. The dinner show was so much fun. And you will not go hungry 😋

We did the valentines day comedy show with the spouse whisper and had a really good time. Food was on par for what you expect when doing a large dinner show. Overall experience was fun, did some axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, and target shooting.

Great experience. The food was really good. You can eat as much as you want. The ribs were fall of the bone good. Everything homemade. Enjoyed the show they put on after dinner. Great time was had by all. Go early to enjoy the grounds and games before dinner.

The experience and show was amazing. We definitely enjoyed our time and had a really good time. The meal was very good.

We were pleasantly surprised how entertaining this venue was. Lots of fun activities for kids before the dinner show and a saloon for adults. The cowboy dinner was really yummy and the dinner show was very entertaining and we loved the ending! Can’t tell you what it is though! It’s a surprise!

The Blazin' M Ranch was fun!There's plenty of free parking and it's a short drive from Sedona.We opted for the VIP tickets which came with some fun perks including Old Timey photos, seating next to the stage, and earliest access to dinner.The pre-dinner/show activities included many family friendly games and a small, but cute shop. The Old Timey photos were fun, though rushed.The food was surprisingly good featuring BBQ chicken, ribs, mashed potatoes, rolls, mac & cheese, prickly pear coleslaw, and cobbler.They invited folks to get seconds, which was nice.The show was entertaining. My one criticism is that it did not start at the time promised (6:30PM) which meant that we had to leave before it ended (8:30PM) because we had another evening event.I'm not sure how long the show ended up going.I would have preferred it if they had kept to their stated timing so that we didn't have to miss the end.Therefore, I would recommend not planning anything for afterwards.

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Beautiful lake with a hiking trail. I am lucky to come here in winter so there is reflection of both ice and rock.

Great Lake and Park outside of Prescott, AZ. Great trails that run the perimeter of the lake. Great views on the trail. Peaceful no wake lake. Perfect spot to kayak. The surrounding park has picnic areas, playgrounds and open fields to play. Clean bathrooms. A well maintained park. $3 for day visit.

Hi y'all, Watson lake park is the best place to go to experience the lake from a kayak or conoes perspective. You can rent kayaks right on the shoreline there Absolutely awesome!This particular review is regarding the scenic overlook parking area approximately a 1/2 mile north of Prescott lakes parkway on highway 89.From this area you're able to walk to the kayak rental area and access the Peavine trail without having to pay the 3 dollar entrance fee.But the main draw for me is the photo opportunities that are possible without ever having to leave your car.But the conditions have to be just right. The following photos I took were on a rainy day in February.It seems like the sun bouncing off the clouds on to the Dells lining Watson lake at sunset produces this affect.If you're into that try to time your trip when it's more likely to be cloudy in the area...of if you want to save a few bucks; well there you go.

We recently visited Watson Lake on our way home and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. The lake was beautiful, the rock formations were brilliant, and we had a great time paddle boarding. We will definitely be visiting again.As soon as we arrived at Watson Lake, we were struck by its beauty. The lake was crystal clear and surrounded by stunning rock formations. It was the perfect spot for a day of paddle boarding.We had a great time exploring the lake on our paddle boards. The water was calm and the scenery was breathtaking. The rock formations were particularly impressive, with towering cliffs and unique shapes. We enjoyed paddling around and taking in the views.But the beauty of the lake and the rock formations wasn't the only highlight of our visit. We also appreciated the convenience of the facilities at Watson Lake. There was plenty of parking and the rental process was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water.Overall, I am extremely impressed with Watson Lake and will definitely be returning for more paddling adventures in the future. If you're a fan of paddle boarding or just want to enjoy the beauty of nature, I highly recommend giving Watson Lake a try. It's sure to become one of your new favorites!

We had 25 of us kayaking and paddle boarding. The lake is a good size. There's a bunch of trees at one end and a couple of big random shade trees. Easy in & out from North or south end and a couple of ramadas around to stop for a break as well.

Beautiful place to spend some time relaxing. You can rent a kayak and go kayaking in the lake just no swimming. View from up top was beautiful and the place was not that crowded. Best time to visit the lake is early morning or later in the evening. There is an entry fee for day time entry and for overnight camping. There is a designated area for the camping and recreational activities. Plenty of parking so no issue there. Hike around the lake is easy to moderate (depending on the hikers capacity) but a perfectly tracked way with easy walk.So, Enjoy !!!

Absolutely stunning. Cannot swim in water due to high mercury I believe but enjoyed walking around and taking in the view. You can also see a decent amount of different birds.

A beautiful, short hike close to downtown! The rocks surrounding the lake are breath-taking. I started from the North shore, near the boat ramp and went clockwise. Instead of planning this ahead of time like I normally do, I decided to just wing it and go as far as I had time for and turned around whenever I needed to.The hike is somewhat technical, there are parts where you have to climb up a little. I highly recommend wearing a good pair of grippy trail/hiking shoes to help you get better hold on the rocks. What's great about the trails here are they are marked with white dots, so as long as you're following the white dots, you won't stray off the trails and get yourself lost (even though you might veer off to a different trail).In about a mile in or so, you'd come across a man-made little waterfall!Entrance/parking is $3 for an all-day pass. Check the website for hours because hours vary depending on season.

Always a favorite in our family. Our kids are ages 4, 8 and 10 and they've been coming here since they were toddlers.Fee is $3.Bring mosquito repellent in the summer months.Kayak and paddle boat rentals are available.Small playground available.

Great place for a hike! We weren’t quite sure where to get on the trail but we did find an entry point near the boat/kayak launch.

Beautiful man made lake. The rock formations with the surrounding water makes for some beautiful views and photography. Lots of nooks and crannies to explore, some nice fun trails. There’s also some picnic areas and nice clean bathrooms. I also saw they have a frisbee golf course. Only $2 to get into the park, which is a great deal. I’d highly recommend for fishing, hiking, kayaking (they have rentals onsite) picnics, family gatherings, etc. I also saw a kids playground. Great place to check out if you’re in Prescott!

The water I. The lake is filthy but the natural view of the lake is amazing. Never been to a lake surrounded by rocks. The recreational area is also very nice and comfortable. Such a good place to enjoy hiking in a beautiful day!

This lake and the surroundings are gorgeous, unique, and offer lots of activities. There are several hiking trails around and among the rocks. Just follow the white dots painted on the rocks along the trails. The view is spectacular. There are kayak rentals available, small sailboats, or you can bring your own. The entrance fee is $3 per car. There is a small playground for kids, benches all around the lake, and a grassy area to bring your blanket and have a picnic on. It's definitely one of my favorite spots in Arizona. Don't miss it if you're in the Prescott area.

Watson lake is a beautiful spot. Easy access, great park. Great hiking. Lots of parking

A favorite for the beautiful lake views and scenery with diverse hiking trails (that aren't just dirt paths) and even waterfalls!Hike around the lake down to the other side of the dam took about an hour on the Watson Lake and Flume Trail.Trail includes areas which require some minor climbing.Large open green in park area provides perfect opportunity for field games.There is also a playground and restrooms as well as gazebos and picnic tables scattered about park.As others mentioned - entry is free on Wednesdays, otherwise $6/ vehicle.Only negative comment is that the stench coming off the lake, while at water level and down wind, was not pleasant, but odor was no longer detectable once climbing.

I love the sceneries in this area.We went there just before the sunset and it was beautiful 😍It’s early September here and I love the weather.- Clean restroom 🚻-Enough parking 🅿️-Paddle boats 🛶-Sanctuary of birds 🦢-Perfect for photography 📷- Not so crowded-Perfect for family picnic

Beautiful area with great scrambling trails. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky but we got caught in a thunderstorm at the dam. There is nowhere to take shelter so we got soaked but there were cool waterfalls that emerged from everywhere.

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Love the visit love that has a lot of restaurants but also has a lot of breweries and wine tasting if that's your thing. Was a little disappointed that the thrift store that I wish to go was selling lot of its merchandise to close down. But still a beautiful place to go see and look it's only 20 minutes away from Jerome and has more eatery if you are hungry and do not want to wait hours to eat at Jerome and it's just down the road

This is one of my favorite downtown areas in Arizona. It's definitely right up there with Downtown Prescott whiskey row. It's more wine-centric than Prescott I think. It's got a great liveliness to it. Doesn't feel like a downtown that's dying like Flagstaff. Cottonwood's downtown has lots of personality, great coffee shops and bars, and gifts shops, and restaurants. I got to see their Christmas light display on their city hall, and it was a bunch of amazing lights set to music. Great job this year!

The heart of Arizona Wine Country! We love it up here. We've stayed at multiple quaint little rentals walking distance from Old Town. It's become our home away from home and would recommend it for families and wine lovers alike.

Great little day trip from Phoenix. Lots of little shops, bars and restaurants.

I love old Town. I grew up here. It has lots of great dining,shopping,wine tasting,hotels, there is a beautiful trail that takes you to the river. The only downside is parking and it can be very crowded. Long waits sometimes to get into the restaurants.

A great little town a really fun experience it'd be nice if more our businesses labeled if they allowed dogs inside because it's very dog friendly otherwise because of the setting and the walkability

Love the laid back feel of this traditional town. People so friendly.

Amazing little town ... lots of antiques stores and perfect for gifts ... energy flowing is amazing ... good and hard working people make this town a must stop place on your trip!

I actually really enjoy Old Town. It's a small strip (maybe 0.5 mile) with quite a lot of wine tasting rooms, good food spots, craft kitchens, brewery, bars, etc. Free parking, walkable. Oftentimes live music at multiple spots. My only beef is everything closes super early, many tasting rooms close by 6 or 7pm. Places open "late" usually close by 9 or 10pm. There are some real gems on the side streets to! I've always felt safe and people are usually friendly / intoxicated. Not much else to do but eat/drink but it's great for that! Best hotels in town are also on/near this little strip.

I love the history . I have a very personal attachment to an old ice cream store called Kim’s ice cream shop I think. Love the town

Wonderful little town. Rather surprising actually. Love the old town

There is a delicious restaurant at the very end of Old Town that makesthe best pesto chicken panini I've ever had. It's on the corner as you are exiting the very end of the strip of old town. I apologize for not knowing the name of the place. Lots of wine trading rooms in old Town too.

Is a quaint area of town with lots of neat shops and restaurants period overall, cottonwood is a great town to visit.

Old town cottonwood a sweet travel back in time . Little shops with personality along this historic Main Street. Wine tasting from many Arizona wineries. Gift shops and galleries. Dining choice . walkable .

It's a beautiful quaint neighborhood to walkthrough, and you can even enjoy a walk through it right before sunset to soak in a less crowded ambience while you see the people mingling in the bars and restaurants.I would recommend parking at the Old Town Activity Park, or you can park at the Jail Trail lot. This way, you can get off-street parking. From there, there's an accessible flat concrete sidewalk that extends for about 2 blocks with shops on either side. (Just keep in mind most businesses do seem to close around 4 or 5 pm.) There's crosswalks to help cross as well and the traffic wasn't too bad when I went.You can end your adventure at the top of Merkin Hilltop Vinery- there's a short set of stairs you can climb or a trolley ride; from there you can get a bird's-eye view of Cottonwood.

Many new places to eat, wine tasting places, shopping. Can park at one end on the street and walk the length of old town cottonwood. Parking is limited to parallel parking along the street and it's first come first serve. Really enjoyed spending the day- day trip from Phoenix.

Super hot and windy mid June. We camped at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Nice state park with fishing lagoons, river swimming and camping.

It was very homey and fun to walk around. Cute shops. Very friendly shop owners.

First ever visit to old Cottonwood but would love to go again sometime in the future for sure ! . Had a great meal at the Belfry washed down with a pint of their home brew. We then had a walk down the high street, There's quite a few wine tasting shops selling the local vineyards produce .

We got there later in the day, on a weekday, so most shops were closed. But what we saw was nice. Going down to the river last year was a great walk.

Lots of shops to visit, wine tasting, restaurants. It was a fun place to visit! I can't wait to visit again!

Winery' taste testing all up and down main Street. Restaurants , bars ,music, a park for hiking down to the verde river where u can relax in the shade of Cottonwood trees , blue skies peeks through the branches. Never crowded Theres a small market , A store that sells nothing but glitter .everything was glittered and I mean everything. There's a hippie shop with all kinds of fun stuff , .sketches of Bob Marley and Gerry Garcia by local artist. There is another store w/ beautiful artwork .wWrought iron work , things made from local tree stumps, jewelry,Inlaid wood tables ,fantasy artwork . One particular artist had a dream of a dagger sketched it immediatly after waking and now he has a collection of artwork for sale.Alot of the art has a story the artist conveys to you .Theres always live music somewhere or a good sound system in bars and on patios almost everyday.Listen for the church bell at the Belfry Restaurant.( once a church ). When the bell rings,which can be heard all thru out the town you have 5 minutes to get in there and order a beer for 1/2 price.Fojol Brothers bar / restaurant, food truck service and old long buses for rides in the desert w/ a D.J set up, disco lights on board or a live band will make u dance the night away on a bus .! The staff is encouraged to crazily dress up for work. This place only serve beer and wine also a food truck and healthy bar food served in this fun place. Bocce by the old stone bridge . A Big fire pit outside.good places to get together for gourmet pizza and wine.full bar. Martinis r their specialty drink,different one everyday. Price is right too. Old town Cottonwood is a fun and historic place .Sedona and old mining town of Jerome r just a short drive away.

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This is a fascinating church! We parked at the bottom, in the first lot, which gave us a great view of the front of the church. There were 2 men in golf carts, giving rides to the top for tips, which were thankful for in the heat. The church itself is small, but beautiful, with amazing scenery surrounding it. I would love to return for a mass sometime. I would highly recommend this.

The chapel is wonderful. A little crowded but a lot of parking and staff with golf carts to help get people from the top to the bottom. There is a big turnaround at the end of the road so don't be afraid to drive all the way looking for a parking spot. Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape also. Definitely worth checking out.

Beautiful, Catholic chapel with amazing views. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the chapel, but totally worth it. They also have a surprisingly large gift shop beneath the chapel.

Spiritual place that evokes emotions as you step up to the door.Stood in the footsteps under the gaze of Jesus. Can't explain how it felt.The staff are wonderful, especially as they ate dealing with tourists who are just ticking the chapel off their "to visit" lists as well as those who want to experience a bit more.The website stated to grab the first parking spot, but we found lots of empty ones further up the hill, however, we didn't mind as the climb gave us time to appreciate and photograph the surrounding mountains.

Absolutely beautiful! There were a lot of people given that COVID is still an issue, so make sure to bring a mask.There is a catholic gift shop in the church.Might be a good idea to park outside of the entrance and walk up if you are going to hike Little Horse from here after going to see the church. especially if you are going a bit later so you don’t get locked in the gates after closing.

Beautiful views surrounded by red mountains of rock.The chapel is a triumph of architecture in its simplicity and beauty building around the the perfect spots. I sense a feeling of holy and joy upon entering the church . I am not a Catholic but would still highly recommend fighting the crowds to see and experience the glory of the chapel. Outside is breath taking views filled with fresh air, i highly recommend packing extra water bottle or two and apply sun screen before visiting because the sun light can be a pretty hot.

I'm Catholic, and whenever I travel I love to find a church or chapel to pray and give thanks to the Lord for the beautiful gift of life. This chapel is so unique and it's nestled in a beautiful spot in the deep red rocks of the mountain. The cross on the outside is so perfectly placed within the side of the mountain. It's so amazing to see the gifts and talents that human beins are gifted with and how they use their gifts to glorify God!

Very moving when you enter If you stand in footprints as they advise you will not be disappointed. Jesus will be looking at you it feels as he is truly their you must stop well worth it. Gift shop is basem*nt is well worth a visit so many unique gifts. Be patient it's busy and we all know how that can go.

The chapel itself is very nice from both the outside and inside, but the view of the valley is something else! Would definitely recommend going here.NOTE: It’s free parking and the chapel entrance closes around 4:50PM, so make sure to come before then!

While I’m an atheist I probably didn’t get as much out of this stop as others, but I will say it is definitely worthwhile. The views from the church are excellent, and the whole atmosphere was calming. I sat for a bit to take it all in and admire the architecture and how well it blended with nature.We arrived around 8:30, and while the gates don’t open until 9, I’m pretty sure they opened early. There’s limited parking, but we were fortunate to get near the church and avoid some uphill walking. Definitely go early if you can!This really is a must see location for anyone.

Incredible views in every direction. The chapel is a triumph of architecture in its simplicity and beauty. Upon entering, a feeling of joy and serenity overcame me. I am not a Catholic but would still highly recommend fighting the crowds to see and experience the glory of the chapel.

This chapel is breath taking! Perched high up, you can spot it from the highway as you drive into town, cut into the red rocks with its sleek yet simple architecture -it grabs your attention immediately.There are a few different areas to park, starting from the gate under the chapel, then continuing all the way to the ramp to the chapel doors, with 6 handicap spaces right at the top.It has a wonderful breeze that gently whips around you as you make your way up. When you get to the doors and they open -wow- the tree that Christ is situated on going to the highest point in the chapel is breathtaking!The chapel is surprisingly rooming with many rows of seating, all which have terrific views of the simple but stunning chapel.To the left are stairs that go down to a very well air-conditioned gift shop that has a wide variety of items (coins, postcards, ornaments, figurines, statues, jewelry, books, etc...so much more).

Beautiful and (for some) meaningful space. Silence for meditation and/or prayers is appreciated by others in attendance. There is a long and rather steep ramp from the upper parking lot to the Chapel... parking can be tight, but most people keep their visits short so spots open up fairly regularly.

Must go place. The chapel is spectacular. Don’t forget to walk the trail. Easy hiking and so close to the red rock with amazing view!

This is beautiful outside and inside. It's clean, long ramp outside has spectacular views. There's also a gift shop inside downstairs which I didn't go to. This is entirely free but tight parking, narrow road leading up and down. Definitely worth visiting.

It's a drive and a walk. The view outside and inside was amazing and inspiring. This is on a vortex, so..sometimes emotional blocks get released. I just recommend this as a bucket list item. For me, it was an experience that is worth sharing.

Spectacular chapel with singular views both gorgeous outside and inside. There's also a nice souvenir shop downstairs. Parking delay is worth the wait.

Breathtaking…It’s truly a slight to see…rising out of the dessert, one with the rock. Pictures do not do it justice.Come here before any hiking if you plan to. You can see the massive landmarks like cathedral rock, and then hike other places like Devil’s Bridge or the Birthing cave that you can’t see without hiking.When you pass the porta-potties, that is the last spot to go to the bathroom (none in the chapel). Between those and the actual chapel is a little parking along the road, with handicap at the top. You can take shuttles/golf carts if you don’t find a spot or the walk is too tough.If you are not comfortable driving in tight spaces around people, and turning around quick at the top to come back down, I recommend looking for parking at the bottom and walking up and getting a shuttle (golf carts) or walking up

Nice view but it was really hard to find a parking space and took a while plus too much crowd. The place looked well maintained at least the chapel and sorroundings but I wish they have side walk or good space for people who are walking/hiking and parking.

Breathtaking scenery and moving architecture make this a great stop. We visited on Good Friday, which may have explained the heavy flow of visitors in and out. There are multiple spots to park along the drive that are well signed and multiple staff members guiding. There was even a golf cart helping escort visitors up the hill.

This is definitely worth the trip and hassle. Resist the urge to park in first spot you find. The climb in the elevation to the top is not fun. Keep driving to the top and you should end up with a good and close parking spot.The view and the chapel are beautiful.

A peaceful place to visit, reflect and enjoy the spectacular views! It is a walk up, but doable. A trolley can bring you up from the bottom. If driving, pack you patience.

Initially I put Chapel of the Holy Cross as an optional place to visit. When the staff from the visitor center suggested places to visit, when we have only 1 day to explore without long hike, this place became a must see.The view from the ground is very spectacular, when there is no mass they play some chanting music inside the chapel. I wished they had some speakers outside to allow visitors to meditate through viewing God's unique creation surrounding the chapel.I felt a spiritual connection as I visited this place.Parking is limited.

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Great hike, good vibes. This hike is short and steep. Getting to the top will require some easy scrambling and the use of your hands to aid you on the ascent. The views are amazing. Try to get there early. I arrived at the trailhead by 7a and wss able to find parking. I believe they close off road acces around 8-9a, forcing hikers to take the shuttle to the trailhead. Bring water and sunscreen.Once you reach the top, "the end of the trail" take the small trail to the left for some additional amazing views.I really enjoyed this hike.

Good:Amazing landscape viewsGreat fresh, crisp airVariety of hiking terrainBad:Parking lots are horrible ($8? For parking without America The Beautiful park pass)1 way in n outCrowded past 830 amSome Steep and technical terrain for novice hikersPro tip: if you don't make it here first thing in the morning you'll be hard pressed to find parking in the main lot (20-30 spaces) and even overflow lot (20-30) spaces after 8 am. If you're getting there after 9am... Good be with you because you'll be waiting about 20-30+ min for a parking spot. ( Unless you're the kind of person who's willing to wait and have nothing else to do but wait).Other than the parking, waiting, and one section of the hike that is mainly smooth rock and about 60-70 degree vertical climb this place is awesome!Happy exploring!

Truly a hikers paradise. Sedona offers the best of free climbing. Cathedral Rock is a stunning must do when visiting this stunning town!

My recent hike at Cathedral Rock was an exhilarating adventure that surpassed all expectations. The steep scrambles added a thrilling element to the journey, demanding both physical and mental effort, making the ascent a truly rewarding experience. The breathtaking views from the top were nothing short of awe-inspiring, offering a panoramic spectacle of nature's grandeur that made every step worthwhile. The early morning start proved to be a game-changer, allowing me to savor the serenity of the trail and relish the stunning vistas in solitude. The juxtaposition of challenging climbs and awe-inspiring scenery makes Cathedral Rock an absolute must for avid hikers seeking a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty.

Short but steep hike. Try to get there early because this one fills up quickly. Excellent views.

This hike is SO worth it. As a novice hiker I struggled but seeing the sunset at the top made it worth it. It was tricky getting back down after sunset after it got dark, but since this is a popular hike there’s a lot of people around. The parking lot is very small though, I had to Uber from another parking lot (and there’s no service once you’re trying to leave).

A must-see in Sedona. Would recommend coming here shortly before sunrise, especially in the summer months. It can get busy here, so coming early will help you find parking near the trail head.The rock formations behind the trail block out the sunlight for some time, so you can to avoid the heat.People come hear to get a shot of themselves near a cliff, which is to the right of the end-of-trail sign. To the left of the sign, there's a path that goes into the rock wall and there are some additional views there, with a tall pillar.

One of the more iconic photo locations in Sedona as well as Arizona. It’s beauty never fails to amaze me. With many hiking trails that offer different perspectives, it’s one of my favorite locations for hiking, mountain biking, or simply enjoying its view at sunset or sunrise. Definitely, one of the many locations to check out in Sedona.

This is a must visit place in sedona! Amazing views in this hike, some sections are a bit inclined but it is worth the effort. Must bring good training shoes and water, sun can be Strong even in winter. The is a shuttle bus for the parking lots.

A fun, fantastic, and challenging hike/climb. I’ve done it many times and if I lived closer, I’d do it regularly. Exploring the rock is also fun as there are some cool nooks and crannies to find if you’re feeling adventurous.

Cathedral Rock located in Sedona Arizona, USA is a beautiful rock formation that attracts a lot of tourists to the area. The three separate complexes of rock formations are amazing with the sun rays reflecting their shadow on the land. A long trail almost encircles the two formations. To be visited if you are in the area.

Sedona, Arizona, is an absolute marvel and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through the Southwest. This enchanting town is a paradise for nature enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and those seeking serenity amid stunning red rock landscapes.One of the top attractions in Sedona is its vast network of hiking trails. From the iconic Cathedral Rock and the otherworldly Devil's Bridge to the scenic Bell Rock and Slide Rock State Park, there's a trail for every level of hiker. The breathtaking vistas and unique rock formations will leave you in awe.Now, let's talk about the Grand Canyon. Sedona is located approximately 110 miles south of the Grand Canyon's South Rim. While it's possible to visit the Grand Canyon as a day trip from Sedona, I highly recommend staying at least one night in Sedona during your visit.Here's why:Scenic Drive: The drive from Sedona to the Grand Canyon is incredibly scenic, taking you through Oak Creek Canyon and offering breathtaking vistas along the way. It's worth taking your time to enjoy the journey.Relaxation: After a day of exploring the Grand Canyon, returning to the tranquil and picturesque ambiance of Sedona provides a welcome contrast. You can unwind, dine, and soak in the beauty of Sedona to cap off your day.Stargazing: Sedona's dark skies make it an excellent place for stargazing. Consider spending an evening stargazing after your Grand Canyon adventure.In conclusion, Sedona, AZ, is a mesmerizing destination with a wide range of activities for every traveler. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking natural beauty, Sedona will captivate your heart. And when visiting the Grand Canyon, don't miss the opportunity to spend at least a day in Sedona to enhance your Southwestern adventure. It's an experience you won't soon forget

Absolutely spectacular - the view is amazing. However, there is some slick rock.

Beautiful rock formations, and medium to challenging trails to get to the spot.

The roads leading to these trails were closed, so I didn't go first. But When I was driving on the same road for the second time, there was a person standing at the closed sign, so I asked how we can go to the Cathedral Rock trails. The person told us that we could go to the trail by shuttle bus. So we went to the shuttle bus place (you'll see signs of shuttle bus parking). They took us to the main trail.When I got off the bus and went to the entrance of the trail, there was a guide who gave us good advice.We walked trails for 3 hrs.Hiking the Cathedral Rock Vortex in Sedona is a last memorable experience. Amazing place!One of the most scenic places in Sedona is Cathedral Rock, but it is also one of the most challenging hikes.Cathedral Rock is the only one of the four major vortices with “feminine” energy. I hope everyone will visit this place

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One of the most picturesque places you'll ever visit. It's an easy hike, but even if you take the difficult paths, you won't feel it because of how much more beautiful each extra step makes the place look

First. Don’t try to park at the trailhead, park at yavapi parking lot across the street.There are only about 25 or so spots at the trailhead.This is an easy hike and you can sit for hours on this vortex filled rock. Incredible.We walked on the trail around the entire area, about 5 miles. The loop walk is a must.

Dreamy place for beginners to hike.Red rocks always look so unique.Great place to enjoy the sunset.The vegetation are so “ desert”.

Went for a sunrise hike, it was incredible. Although it's mostly flat and rocky, there are some more moderate sections of the trail, and I was glad to have a trekking pole for these.

Amazing! Went there yesterday, very cold windy day and enjoyed every minute. First time here and did not disappoint. Parked in the South parking lot and went on the 'Bell Rock Path' to do the climb. My suggestion is (if you plan the same and it's your first time there) to not stop at the first signage you come across. Continue past the first signage on the Bell Rock Path trail, not much further, and you'll come up to a better route of going up. Way easier and actually has trail signs the whole way to follow. Showed a picture of the sign you're looking for. As stated, came from the South parking area and my first time here... spectacular!

I really enjoyed this place, because you can climb the rocks almost anywhere, so it was fun.

Such a nice place, i liked the front view more. The rock beside the bell rock is pretty too.

You can climb Bell rock while feeling the Voltex. Climbing shoes that give you good grip will make the climb easier. I was scared at the lower levels, but the higher I went, the easier it became. And I realized the importance of climbing shoes. The views are breathtaking, the place is phenomenal and fantastic.In the parking lot, unless you come early in the morning, you have to wait until someone leaves there. I waited about 20 minutes.

The first of our red rock experience and we had a great time. The hike is easy up with some rock scrambling up, but very doable. Parking can be tricky…. Small lot, but after a few minutes a spot opened up. We spent about 90 minutes here and enjoyed the views.

Beautiful hike in the morning. This is an easy hike and suitable for kids and dogs. I took a 10 min walk from Bell Rock Inn to the trailhead and didn’t need to pay for the $5 parking fee. The paths are somewhat marked but a bit confusing. I ended up checking from Google maps where I was and where the trail was. There were trails for bikers so maybe those were marked for them. If I had had more time I would have done the Courthouse Loop trail. Instead I turned back after 1.5 miles.

Short hike. Around 0.8 mile, but it can be dangerous if you slip . $5 for a-day pass or $15 for a-week pass

Amazing and easy hiking, you can feel the vortex energy in the area. Mother Nature can be felt at the base of this beautiful butte. 🌄

God did a great job on the natural beauty of this place. The trails are easy to walk on. If you are brave, you can climb up the rock up to the point that it goes straight up vertical, then you will need climbing gear and good skills.

Bell Rock is a popular natural landmark in Sedona that is definitely worth a visit. The stunning red rock formation is an iconic symbol of Sedona and is believed to have spiritual significance for many people. The trail leading up to Bell Rock is a moderately easy hike that offers breathtaking views of the stunning desert landscape. Visitors can take a leisurely hike or scramble up the rocks to reach the top of the formation, where they can appreciate the panoramic views of the surrounding area. Bell Rock is a must-see attraction that offers an unforgettable experience and is perfect for travelers seeking an adventure or a stunning backdrop to capture memorable photographs.

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Great staff, awesome visitor center with information on the site and gift shop. The walk from the center to the monument is so easy and quick any age can do it, and did. Toddlers were there, elders were there. Loved it. So beautiful and worth it to see in person.

Nice and tranquil site. Trail is explained as 1/3 of a mile and it is but you can see the pueblo almost immediately on the trail and then again from many points later. Was relatively busy even at 10am had to wait in a short line for our tickets. Luckily we came on a day where there was an indigenous heritage celebration happening so there were lots of extra tables with information to learn and art to buy. Ranger said these occur every once in a while so I would look into when it's happening to see if it can line up with your visit!

Another interesting and well-maintained National Monument. We visited on a Saturday in March. Crowds were light and it was easy to view the exhibits and interact with the displays. Informative guides and docents along the trail as well as in the gift shop. An amazing look into the ancient community and indigenous cultures. Definitely worth the trip.

I loved this national monument. Well maintained. The visitor center is a bit too small but it's pretty good. The trail to the monument was easy and well maintained. There was enough parking when I visited this place, it was a Friday afternoon. I would love to visit this place again!

The park is easy to find. Tickets to Montezuma and Tuzigoot can get you entrance into the other park. Be sure to dress appropriately if you are visiting in the summer. On the day we visited it was 104°. The trail is paved. The Monument is awesome and well preserved. The story of Montezuma is another chapter in the ancient settlements of the Verde Valley and Red Rock region.

It is very valuable to have places like this conserved. Allows us and our next generations to see just how our native people lived and what the land looked like in those years. Great loop that tells the story and the visitor center has ALOT more exhibits to see. Well worth the visit

Really great monument to visit and spend some time in. Wish we could have spent more time but a thunderstorm was beginning to roll in. There’s a couple spots where you can stop and sit and enjoy the sights. Absolutely amazing to see this dwelling standing in the cliffside.

Very pretty ruins!! There is a small gift shop right before you enter that has facts about the area and a small museum of sorts. The entrance fee is 10 dollars per person and pets are allowed also. Not a long distance to walk and there is lots of shade on the short trail.

For a Monday, in mid-October there was a constant line to pay $10 per person to the ranger in the afternoon. Pleasant mostly shaded walk to see the cliff dwellings. There was water flowing in Beaver Creek. Gift store is well stocked. Dogs on leash are allowed on the trail.

Seeing a cliff dwelling has been in my checklist so I was excited to see this option on our drive between Sedona and Phoenix. Parking is limited, but just be patient a spot will open. There's a small museum and gift shop, be sure to get your vinyl water bottle decal. It's just a short walk down the path before you get a glimpse of the amazing cliff dwelling. Be sure to continue your walk to see other sites in and around the cliff side. Bathrooms and a water filling station can also be found here.

We really enjoyed our visit to this site because it's amazing to see how the Native American people used to build their homes on the southern side of the cliffs. Visitors cannot walk up to the sites, but its amazing enough as you walk the 3/4 trail to see it.The rangers that work this area are extremely nice, and there are ranger docents stationed at different places to help visitors and relay information about the area and the dwellings.The Sycamore Trees are absolutely beautiful and well cared for, as is the sidewalk and grounds. This location is well visited every day, so make sure you arrive early to get your parking spot.Dogs are allowed on the paved trail only, and they even hand you a "Bark Ranger" flyer for your dog. :-)I highly recommend a visit here if you're in the area. If you do, I also recommend a visit to Montezuma Well and V-V Heritage Site.

Such an amazing place to visit, especially if you happen to catch a ranger. I asked a genealogy question, as I have recently discovered that our family has a significant percentage of "indigenous American" DNA, and he was able to direct me towards further research. It's exciting to know that these early cultures are being preserved.

Don’t miss it, very cool. Super easy access to the hillside dwellings.Beautiful trees! Lots of shade too.Nice paved walk. Great for strollers, wheelchairs or people who don’t want to hike.

Easily accessible, very well kept up, knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers. Nice fairly short walk to get a clear view of the upper "castle", a little further to see the lower dwellings. Lots of informative signs and demonstrative diagrams. In the store is a beautiful display of timeliness, art, relics, and additional information.Plenty of parking, shade trees, places to sit and take it all in.

What an amazing place! They stopped letting people into the castle back in the 50s but they have a replica of the inside. The castle we see is the second one. The remains of the first one is just past this location. It's a short paved trail. Definitely recommend stopping by this monument.

tickets in advance in order to save time. The location has a gift and informational building to walk through to get to the cliff dwelling which was awesome, informative and a delightful shopping experience. You basically do a self tour, although there was a ranger giving a tour to a large group of seniors, and we got to listen in. The castle to me is so incredible and leaves you with more questions than answers. You can not go up to the ruins so the structure does not get abused, which was fine with me. You can clearly see it from almost anywhere in the park. It had recently rained, so we got to see a full Oak Creek flowing by at the other side of the park. My wife and I visited on the Vernal Equinox in March of 2024, which was very moving. We found a park bench to rest and meditate foe awhile, and no one cared or bothers us. Beautiful sacred space and well taken care of. I definitely had the feeling that I was the immigrant and these amazing indigenous people who built this and lived here so long ago were still present in a spiritual way to welcome us there. Was a highlight of our vacation to Sedona and for only a $10 ticket, I would definitely visit and soak in again.

Visit both the Castle and the Well (with pit house), an 11 mile drive apart. But don't follow Google Maps down the dirt road! Follow the highway signage instead. Neither site replaces the other, and the story you learn is more complete by visiting both. Awestruck by the engineering and the story of community and migrations.

We arrived with about 7 minutes left until they closed the park. It would be years until we could make it back around to see it. They never pressured us on time, but we kept up the pace to get at least one good family picture, which they helped with! The park staff was amazing, I do understand that latecomers can be a nuisance, but they were so kind to us. Beautiful place, next time we will plan our day to see more of it!

This is one of the places I was able to mark off of my bucket list! So cool to just walk up and see the cliff dwellings. Very interesting history and lots of information along the way. There is a $10 charge but it's worth it to see a National Monument.

I've been meaning to visit Montezuma for years. I'm not sure why I didn’t. This is one of the most accessible ruins I've visited so far.The park staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful grounds, and the weather in February was perfect!

Get here early. Parking fills fast. Was lots of people, but once you get through the pay line, there is loads of room. You should bring water and wear comfortable shoes. You just stand in wonder at this structure.

Always a great place to watch the seasons change or to take family when they come to town. Decent size parking lot with space for smaller rvs/vans. The bathrooms are on the outside at the beginning of the building next to the parking lot before you pay to enter making it great for arrival and departing stops. The fee is $10 a person or is you have the national park pass it’s included. After passing the bathrooms you enter the gift shop and pay your entrance at the desk. There is an educational area along with the gift shop. Pass through the other doors and follow the looping path down to the castle. Some days they even have interpretive tours by the ranger but if you don’t catch one of those there are interpretative signs and even a diorama about the way of life all along the trail.The trail is paved and moderately flat making it accessible to almost anyone.Make sure to not climb on any of the monument or damage the trees.Leave no trace

Beautiful trip. I was especially glad to see they were not allowing visitors close to the attraction to preserve the site. A very nice man gave a wonderful description of the exhibit.

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What a pleasant surprise for me and my family. I visited MIM during Teacher Aappreciation week and enjoyed free admission and a gift catalog which was of very good quality. We were an all-adult group of 4 and we had a blast! The exhibits were organized by region, and we walked around the world learning about music and history. Some exhibits were interactive videos with audio headsets. We did the self-guided tour. A lot of walking, but there were plenty of seats to take a break. The experience room was a unique place where visitors can try playing all kinds of instruments. The museum restaurant, Cafe Allegro, did not disappoint. We all purchased some unique items in the gift shop. Give yourself plenty of time. Our group spent 5 hours there !

Really can’t say enough about this place. I’m not even a Musical person, but I was just blown away by this museum. Way larger than I expected, with absolutely beautiful grounds that can be enjoyed when the weather finally breaks! Not only will you see a vast variety of instruments, But also outfits and costumes worn by stars. So many historical instruments, beautifully arranged by region, as well as by instrument type. If I, as a non-musical person loved it, I cannot imagine how much a musical person will enjoy this place.

Fascinating. Several hours was not enough. Cafeteria has great food. Outside patio eating area was beautiful. Will go again but do in reverse order as so much info in American area alone.

We had fun with our infant. They have headphones and an exploration and play place for little ones. A great time for the whole family. Just wonderful. Worth buying the membership as you will want to come back over and over if you are a resident. And the restaurant is quite good and affordable.

Very cool visit. First off though…this is a big museum. If you want to see and read and interact with it all..leave yourself at least two days. If you can navigate topically through it, a full single day.Well presented, good use of technology with their headsets. Hands on space for kids. Good was museum pricing, but really good and good quantities. Will be back for sure just to finish it!

Wow! Had such a fantastic time here. There are instruments from all over the world grouped by country or genre. You get audio devices that let you listen to the music from each section as you pass along. There’s a room of interactive instruments at the end by the cafe. The museum is well curated and organized. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Phoenix.

This is a wonderful experience for ALL ages!!! The Experience Exhibit is a fantastic room where children and adults can play with many of the instruments seen throughout the museum. Highly recommend stopping if you're looking for an, at your own pace, adventure. Almost all of the exhibits provide attendees the ability to listen to and see the instruments being played in their natural environment. For listening, the museum provides the wireless receiver and wired headset. We spent almost three hours here!!!

This is a wonderful place, not just for musical instruments, but also history and geography and cultures from around the world.Each country display has a map where the country is located, and instruments (and costume /dress) used in that location. The headphones will link to the videos playing on that display screen, which show a few clips of the music in that region, using the instruments you see on display.There are also displays of musical instrument manufacturers, and displays of each kind of instrument.There is a coffee shop and an outdoor area where there was a live performance that day. The outdoor area is gorgeous, with covered tables, shaded trees areas, water features and landscaping.You are not permitted to carry water or any food or drink through the museum. I had to check my water bottle at the front.Everyone working was very kind, friendly, and helpful! One lady told me that they have live performances most nights of the week.It is more affordable to buy the membership if you plan on going more than once - which would be great to see more! There is so much here, I had to miss areas since I was only there for 2.5 hours.Overall wonderful place with a wonderful atmosphere!

This is one of the best museums that we've visited! Visitors get a headset that pairs with videos at each display. We spent 4 hours on the main floor, and there was still more to see! They have a big room with hands-on instruments for exploration and experimentation as well as a cafe and a restoration viewing area on the main floor. The upstairs features the history of music and instruments from every continent. It was definitely worth the$20 admission.

What a fantastic museum!! Really loved going through each exhibit but I wished we had more time in okie schedule to see everything. There were free tours that happen every other hour, which is great, but they breeze through everything. My husband and I eventually broke away from the group so that we could take our time and look at everything. We’ll be back!!!

Considering that the museum is of musical instruments, it is larger than I expected it to be. Very immaculately curated with instruments from every corner of the world.The geographic arrangement along with a proximity enabled audio tour is well orchestrated. As soon as you arrive at a display your audio tour connects to the correct audio allowing you to hear the instrument being displayed. Fading as you walk away only to connect to the next display. Very well done!One could spend a full day easily. We did.A must see if you are visiting Scottsdale.

There is so much to see here! The audio box with headphones provides a guided tour with a lot of information. There is a room with many instruments that can be played and touched, but the museum overall isn't ideal for young children. Recommended for anyone interested in musical instruments and history. Very large collection from all over the world.

If you like music, history, cultures around the world this is a great place to visit. I especially enjoyed seeing instruments and hearing music from places my ancestors came from. There is also a section with instruments, costumes, etc. of famous artists. There is a room where you can play instruments as well. Nice cafe with delicious food. ALL the people working there were very pleasant and incredibly helpful and informative. So glad I went!

What a wonderful place! The exhibits are so beautifully arranged. I was nervous about coming with my 6 year old, but especially my 3 year old. The staff was so understanding and patient! We spent most of our time in the experience gallery. There are so many instruments from all around the world for everyone to try playing! It was amazing!

Amazing, amazing, amazing. And sensational.Hundreds of years of history in a single building. Free parking. $20 per person to go and see music history over the past 1000 years and by continent.Truly inspiring and worth the drive to north Scottsdale. Make sure to spend at least a few hours there to really experience this place. Great food, too!The special exhibit was not worth it but the cost was very low so no regrets. But I do recommend you avoid the upsell

Incredible collection of musical instruments from around the world with detailed history. The headphones and audio box provided added immensely to the experience. As you walk through from display to display it automatically plays the sound and music from that display. We ended up spending about three hours here and didn’t fully experience everything. Huge collection of modern day instruments and artifacts like Johnny Cash’s suit and guitar and Taylor Swift clothing. Plus massive areas on the second floor from regions and countries throughout the world with traditional music. Amazing place that we’re already planning our next visit to see more of.

An absolutely incredible museum. They have the largest collection of musical instruments in the WORLD!!! The exhibits are all done beautifully and the headphones that you wear that automatically connect to each exhibit while walking around enables you to hear the most beautiful sounds. Great place to spend a few hours and get lost. I highly recommend!

The musical instrument museum was well organized and thoughtfully laid out it included a variety of instruments from every and any country you could think of! We were there 2 hours but you could easily spend 3 hours there. We were directed to start with the Asian and African exhibits progressing to Europe and the United States. I would have liked to spend more time in the European and United States exhibits. Next time I will start there first. Highly recommend going here.

Went after accomplishing a hike which was a nice way to unwind. There were so many fascinating pieces of history to learn and see. I really liked that they automatically give you a headset to listen as you move through the exhibits. Very well laid out and fun to see all the similarities across cultures.

Don't try and listen to every display, work your way through the whole museum and circle back for displays you are especially interested in. Pace yourself it's huge.Also I would buy the add-on, they are pretty much covered in the main Museum.

If you have the time and are interested in music, you need to see this place.The museum is very large and they have a huge collection of musical instruments from around the world.They cover every continent and country and culture regarding instruments used. They also have snippets of the music from every area. We spent 3 hours here and could have spent more time if permitted.Highly recommend.

This is one of my favorite museums ever. It displays a very extensive collection of musical instruments, separated by country and, in a few cases (say, huge countries like China and India), by regions within the country. You get an audio device that automatically tuned in to a given TV set for that country/region. Each TV loops through a few (3 to 5) short videos showcasing the instruments in the display area. Very effective in giving you an idea of how that the musical heritage of that area is all about. Highly recommended when in Phoenix. Make reservations for a specific entry time.

As amazing as a museum can get! The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix was so much fun. I had no idea what to expect upon entering the museum, but my expectations were exceeded. You're given a headset that automatically connects to the sounds within each exhibit - mind blown. It's such a simple thing but it's very effective. The global, what I'll call "world tour", exhibits on the second floor of instruments from all over the world was so cool. Little did I know that these many instruments existed!This museum isn't just for music lovers though, it's perfect for art lovers as well. The craftsmanship, art, and painting on some of these instruments will literally take your breath away. The ingenuity of people from the past, and hearing the sounds that they once heard was surreal and really touching. My favorite items were the collection of music boxes on the first floor; they were delightful.I highly recommend visiting this museum! I wish I had more time to explore, so definitely set aside a few hours to take your time and be present with all the sounds and sights.Side-notes: I did not reserve tickets in advance, and was able to purchase tickets the day that I visited which was on Saturday. There is a parking lot that is quite large.

Magnificent Museum! Not only do you see these amazing instruments from around the world, but there are videos showing the people who played them. There are ten thousand instruments. It would take something like fourteen hours to listen to all the videos. There is so much to see! The cafe has wonderful food. I can't say enough.Great things about this place.

This was our favorite attraction on our trip to Scottsdale! It’s only a half hour away in Phoenix and a must see for a music lover! They have an extensive collection of instruments from all over the world and from famous music composers and musicians. It’s a guided audio tour so you can listen to the music and sounds of the instruments and various cultures while you watch the monitors. It was such a fun learning experience. They have some instruments downstairs for you to try to play and helpful guides throughout. We were there for 3 hours and felt like we could have stayed longer to finish it all. One guide told us the whole tour is 6 hours. Well worth the price! There’s also regular concerts held in their music hall. We weren’t able to see one the week we were in town but next time we come I’d check their schedule for that experience. They also have exhibits that change like the acoustics feature now. We had such a great time here we would definitely come back again

This is a great musical instrument with music from around the world. It is a bit overwhelming. I would suggest seeing a few places around the globe, taking a break, and jumping back in.What do they have? Free parking, picnic area, restaurant, gift shop, multiple rooms where you can listen to music, read the posts, and look at the instruments from all over the world and different time periods. From African ancient music to Price and Elvis. There is a room to play a variety of musical instruments and you can even ring a big Gong!We got a bonus as a worker at the gift shop, who taught us how to use the sounding bell thing (already forgot the name, but they use it in yoga today).I would 100% recommend buying tickets in advance.There were many kids' tours going through (not MIM lead), literally, only one adult leading the tour was extremely loud. We avoided him, which made it more enjoyable.Check it, listen to some music, learn some history, enjoy life.

This place is an absolute treasure. A must see for musicians and music lovers of all ages. Beautiful well curated collection. Grab a set of earphones to listen as you browse for an immersive experience that is top notch! A great venue for events as well, with amazing in house catering. The space is simply beautiful. The location could not be more convenient- just 1 minute from the freeway. The Phoenix valley is lucky to have the MIM.

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This museum is an absolute beautiful addition to our city. Learn about the historical Southwest while touring this beautiful property for 2-3 hours. Experience and learn about the American Indian heritage with all its history .The silver and weaving exhibits, art work, garden sculptures and architecture of the property are outstanding as well as special exhibits . A great day for the out of town visitor and locals alike.Beautiful for all ages.Parking is easy and staff is kind and welcoming .

The Heard museum is great. Make sure you stop at your local library to get two free tickets with a program called the culture pass!This place is awesome. It seems a very important purpose in making sure the USA's horrific treatment of the indigenous people here and in other states. They also had an amazing exhibit that ended on Hawaiian surf culture.

I've been to a lot of museums in my short 37yrs in life and I must say, this is the best one that I've had the honor and privilege to step foot in. The art, the details, the information are all priceless and must be preserve forever. I also had lunch at the cafe and the food was delicious, their Birria tacos were probably the best I've had in a long time. Would I come back and bring family and friends who visits from out of town? Hell yeah! It is worth it and this is a gem in the city of Phoenix.

Lovely museum, definitely visit if in Phoenix! Recommend taking the guided tour which is very informative and provides a lot of historical background!Both the permanent and temporary exhibitions were amazing when we visited! The museum also has a cafe and activity room for children!

I went to the Heard Museum as a part of a catered event, and I was amazed! While that means that I can't say anything about the wait times, lines, or costs of entry; or even the quality of the tours and tour guides - I can comfortably say that, aside from being a gorgeous building, the Heard Museum is home to unforgettable displays (I didn't see some of the displays), helpful staff, alongside some of the best event management (read: catering) that I've experienced at an event in a long time. All in all, I'd gladly visit again!

Beautiful, educational Native American museum. There is so much art on display and it’s fantastic to see all of the examples of Indigenous talent. There is a display that shows the impact of Residential/Boarding Schools and Manifest Destiny. As a Native American, This is so eye-opening and infuriating at the same time. It was by far the most impactful things we saw while there and I recommend everyone check it out. If you’re a registered tribal member, you get free admission into the museum.

The Heard Museum is a well done museum that you should visit at least once.The museum is well designed, the exhibits are laid out in a manner that allows for easy viewing. The exhibit spaces and grounds are well kept and look spectacular.There is a large collection of artwork, jewelry, and other artifacts that speak to the history of Native Americans.The Indian school exhibit details the history, both good and bad, of boarding schools for native children. It is an interesting and educational look at the history of our country.

Such a humbling, educational, and moving experience learning about so many different tribes. Don’t miss the boarding school exhibit upstairs. It’s such a well thought out curation that shows the impact of colonizers. The grounds are beautiful.

Excellent museum. Thoughtfully done. Both a history lesson and top quality contemporary Indigenous art. Caught a guided tour highlighting sections of the museum and then went back taking my time.Nice restaurant for a meal afterwards.

A one of a kind museum of native American people. If you are interested in their culture and history, this is a must stop. The gift shop is a marvel of native arts and jewelry. Prices are high but you have confidence that the pieces are real. It's worth just coming for the gift shop alone.

The interior and exterior are very pretty. The tickets are around 25 dollars person but you can get in for free if you’re indigenous. You can also get a good military or student discount. This pace was definitely worth the money I spent. I will be coming back to it. I think this is definitely a must see if you go to Phoenix, Arizona. They also have a nice gift shop, coffee shop, and book store.

Very nice museum but we didn't have much time to see all of it. The lady that sold us the tickets told us that the 2 hours we had before they closed was enough time to see it and it really wasn't. Why they close at 4pm I have no idea. That was insanely early to close. Most museums are open until at least 5 or 6pm. They should consider extending hours. Also there was not a single affordable thing in the gift shop and I was sorely disappointed. All the beautiful items were hundreds if not thousands of dollars. First time I left a gift shop disappointed. Please include some nice Native American items that normal people can afford. Other than that we enjoyed what we were able to see. Would go back if we had more time...

All I can say is wow what an amazing Museum to walk through. I teach US History in FL and I will now take back a whole new lesson to show much students I wish I could take them through your amazing facility. Just outstanding how you are preserving the culture and heritage and the truth about how the native Americans were treated. I will absolutely coming back.

I went on a Saturday. It was Super Bowl day the street was busy with people showing off team pride. No absolutely No water bottle of any kind you must check your water at the front desk. It was my first time here I spent a lot of time looking at Indian school experience the museum is vast and I didn’t get enjoy everything because I had munchies. If you go I recommend bringing a snickers or peanuts or something. I am going back to the Heard museum and I’m going to make sure I start with the Native American artifacts first.

If you want to learn about Native American history, this is the place. Lots of exhibits. Downtown Phoenix location is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. While you can view the exhibits on your own, taking a tour with a docent helps the history come alive. And, there is a Cafe and gift shop, too. Certainly a must do experience when in the Valley of the Sun.

My visit to the Heard Museum was amazing! It's a place filled with incredible Native American art and culture. The exhibits were fascinating and taught me so much. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's a must-see if you want to learn about the rich history and creativity of Native American communities.

Such an amazing museum. This is probably the museum we spent the most amount of time in other than the Louvre. Truly worth a visit. We even did the starlight room that’s like a 360 theater with starlight ceiling. The staff and docents were very informative.Truly a 5-Star.

Wonderful grounds and very interesting exhibits. Knowledgeable docents and helpful staff. A diverse collection of artifacts and artwork, many rooms to explore. Reasonable cost, plenty of parking, cafe and restaurant on site as well. A very pleasant museum for a visit.

One word bedt describes this museum repeated many times. WOW, WOW, WOW and a hundred thousand times more. Spent 5 hours there and could have spent 10 times that there. Can't wait to go back. Did (2) tours and the docents were FANTASTIC.

it has both indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture gardens. It was so beautiful and had the cutest outdoor cafe to eat afterward. We also got to enjoy the Sky Dome in the Substance of Stars exhibit! Overall a very moving experience and I learned so much about the different native American tribes and their culture. The stories about the boarding schools was heartbreaking.

This museum has lots of art from many tribes in the southwest - the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, Apache, etc. I especially loved the pottery, some of which is over 1000 years old and made using the coil and scrape method. We had a wonderful guide (Christine) who was passionate and knowledgeable. The museum is laid out well and has an open courtyard, outdoor sculptures, a fantastic store, and a small cafe. It is absolutely worth a visit.

Really educational place that after highlighting the many skills of the Indigenous people that were based in America when the English arrived, ends up addressing the attempted indoctrination of Native Americans in the 1800’s. Doesn’t touch on the persecution of them enough, barely brushing past that they were ‘lost’ as opposed to nearly wiped out. Nice experience.

This place was great and I love the galleries. I learned more than I knew before I came in and it was very interesting. Being Native American, it was free and you just needed to have a photo of your CIB(Navajo). The staff had great attitudes, were very approaching if we had questions, and were very nice. I would definitely go here again but try the tour. The tour guide seemed very nice, knowledgeable, and asked me how my visit was although I didn't do the tour. Would definitely recommend if you're interested in different Native American cultures.

Thanks to my younger son (5th grader) who asked us to visit Heard Museum this weekend. It was an amazing trip to this one of its kind museum which is dedicated to tell about history and present culture of Native American tribes of this region and across US. I realized how rich their culture, art and traditions have been and what difficulties they have faced over last couple of centuries to protect themselves and their culture from outside forces. I knew a very little until this trip.We were blessed to be guided by a noble lady (sorry forgot her name) who made it a richer experience for our whole family.We surely going to visit it again.

Last minute decision to visit as I needed to kill time before heading to the airport. Glad I stopped in to check it out.Excellent museum with lots of Native American art. I love sculpture art and there was a lot of that too. Discovered another artist whose work was gorgeous. I was hoping to pick up a book of her work but there wasn't anything in the book store. There is also a a museum shop and a Cafe where you can get a bite to eat and sit outside in the beautiful weather.Check it out!

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Who are these people who gave less than 5 stars? As far as small town parks go, this one is one of the best I have ever seen. From the public facilities, playgrounds, splash pad, and disc golf, to the retail and restaurants at the front of the park and the Veterans Memorial, it has everything one could ask for in a nice public park. But on top of all that… it has the tallest fountain in the world! I have visited Fountain Hills many times since my aunt and uncle moved here in the 90’s and it just keeps getting better! My husband and I love walking down to and around the park and sometimes hike up the trail next to the park, racking up the steps and the miles every time we are here. We have attended events in the park, such as Art in the Park and Pet Parades and competitions. Everything is always well planned and executed. We also love eating on the patio at Euro Cafe. Always a great view, good food and service. If you visit the park, be sure to check out all the great statues in and around the lake. All very well done and they include information about the artist and the subject. You simply can’t go wrong visiting this park.

The walk around the lake is very nice. There are plenty of benches and lawn for sitting to watch the fountain and the ducks. There are also interesting statues and art work.

It's very nice to place spend a day. Kids and adults will love this place. It has very big playground, walking trails and lots of ducks and tortoises. For every one hour you can see the water fountain ⛲️ in the middle of the park.

This is one of my favorite park in Arizona, the people here are so nice and kind, and the fountain the top it off. My Autistic girl love it here, and there are nice restaurants nearby that you can have an all day fun weekend with your family. There are so many ducks here, sometime they leave eggs on the grass so watch out for the eggs. The park hosts a variety of culture events too, the last time we were here there were like 1000 or more Indian people here. Is a great experience for my family since I always wanted to travel to India but never did.

Just love this park. It's beautiful, well maintained, some delicious drinks and restaurants nearby. The fountain is just a treat every hour. A great playground for kids as well as a fun little water area in the hotter months. It's great for a walk around anytime of the day or year for that matter. Just calming and beautiful! Fun festivals and events throughout the year also.

Very well maintained. Park had options for kids of all ages and activities such as their music section that is fun and different from other playgrounds. Watch the fountain, play at the playground and then let the kids run through the splash pad. Lots of nearby shops too

At the Concours Car Show today! What an unbelievable day! Probably 20 food trucks here and more cars than you can shake a stick at. Sun is shining and it all benefits the Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund with donations welcomed.

Great place to take the family, have a picnic, walk around and relax with a good book. Very clean and peaceful. Love seeing the fountain and the mountains in the back ground.

Exquisite park just outside of Mesa. The fountain tiggers every hour on the 00 so if you want to time your visit. It’s a beautiful area with amazing views. Has a lot of parking even a Purple Heart parking spot designated for injured war veterans. Not too crowded and should be easy to find parking.

Gorgeous Park with an Amazing Splash Pad, Amazing Thrill ride style slides, Music Creation Section, and Plenty of shade. Of course the fountain is Amazing!!

What a lovely park! There's lots of play places for the kids, groomed walking paths, and tons of space to enjoy a family picnic. The fountain is unique. It shoots water very high, yet it's incredibly quiet.

The fountain really is pretty cool. didn't know what to expect until I saw it rising from behind some of the local business buildings. and the turtles are super cute!

It's a great park in the center of Fountain Hills. A nice concrete walking path around the lake and has a large fountain. There are multiple washrooms with water stations, a playground, and a disc golf course.There is lots of free parking and a Veterans Memorial.There is also an art wall done by local painters.It is very clean and well maintained.

We came here for the St. Patrick's Day celebration, and have visited many times during other parts of the year. Very nice, green grass, a walking path around the lake, and the famous fountain are there to enjoy.

A very beautiful place to be. Went there for 4th of July celebrations. It was packed and is one of the best places to be on 4th July.You can do all kinds of recreational activities. There is play area for kids, barbecues and sitting area. You can walk around the lake. Every hour you can enjoy the biggest fountain you would have ever seen. Plenty of free parking.

Very nice park with tons of space for walking and great photos. The fountain goes off every hour for fifteen minutes. At night it lights up, so it is a great spot. Currently seeding the area, so there are a lot of mosquitos. Tons of ducks around to feed. The play area for the kids of super cool.

I LOVE this park! It was on my bucket list for years and it delivered. I take shelter dogs on day fosters and this is a great park. There is so much green grass and the fountain is beautiful! The yogurt shop nearby is great too! They also have water stations with dog fountains in case you forget. Lots of big shady trees. There is even a creek where your dogs can cool their paws. 10/10 Highly recommend!

We saw this from far far far away while driving highway 88 so we decided to find this. Nice park. The fountain is every hour from 9am to 9pm. Plenty of parking in various parts of the park. Worth visiting.

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We stopped here on a whim & I'm so glad we did! Being from the east coast it felt a little surreal walking around all the cacti, plants & wildlife but this place is absolutely stunning. There is plenty to see, you could easily spend several hours walking around. It's very clean & the staff is very knowledgeable & down to earth. The gardens are so calming & relaxing, I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. As someone else said pictures are great but it is so much better in person. Truly a wonderful experience!

The Desert Botanical Garden offers a delightful escape into nature's wonders, even for those who may not have a particular interest in plant life. While the gardens boast a multitude of stunning flora, including a diverse range of cacti and desert plants, there are other attractions to appreciate. For instance, if you're more drawn to wildlife, you'll find yourself surrounded by an ample amount of ground squirrels and lizards that add a touch of liveliness to the environment. Moreover, the garden ensures visitor comfort with plenty of shaded areas to seek respite from the sun, as well as numerous water fountains equipped with water bottle stations. Plus, the convenience of air-conditioned bathrooms throughout the premises enhances the overall experience.The scenery at the Desert Botanical Garden is nothing short of breathtaking. The juxtaposition of vibrant desert flowers, towering cacti, and the unique desert landscape creates a captivating visual spectacle. Whether you're strolling along the well-maintained paths or sitting in one of the shaded areas, you'll find yourself immersed in the serene beauty of the surroundings. The attention to detail and the preservation of this arid ecosystem are commendable, and it's an ideal place to reconnect with nature and enjoy a peaceful respite from the bustling city.

My wife and I had a pleasant visit here and did it comfortably in about 2 hours, including the gift shop. They truly put a lot of love and care into the multiple trails and plants. There are also plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as rabbits, ground squirrels, roadrunners, quail, and so on. Don't worry about not bringing enough water, as there are plenty of free water bottle refill stations with cold and tasty water which was much appreciated. Lastly, if you're a local or have flexibility, check their website to find their freebie day to save a few bucks.

Man, idk what to say other than a beautiful experience that I won't forget. They trails are amazing and informative. They are brimming with life and nature being nature. The ticket wasn't expensive also they had a small art exhibit that was interesting wall through. Overall a easy stop to add into your day or adventure in Phoenix.

What a great way to kick off our trip, by seeing all the different desert plants. I loved seeing the very large ones. We are here in late February. I definitely would not want to be there in the dead of summer without a lot of sun protection.Note there are water fountains placed throughout the garden,

Such a fabulous place. We've been here several times and it's always different and always improving. We went into the butterfly habitat this time and saw some amazing butterflies. Great time of year right now as many of the plants are just starting to flower. Another couple or few weeks and they'll be more. Strongly encourage you to go and enjoy.

This place is heaven on earth. I leave a lot of reviews and have rarely wished to lavish such praise. If you don’t leave five stars you maybe should talk to your therapist. This is incredible!!! It is massive and in reality you could easily spend 3 to 4 hours here appreciating the expanse of desert plants and flowers and sculpture. It is beyond beautiful and I would argue one of the finest collections of such natural wonders on the planet. The staff are professional and passionate, the grounds are modern and kept, there are all sorts of possibilities for events as well and whatever you might need as a visitor for hydration or food if you must. I just felt totally calm and at peace and by the way, there are hundreds of birds and I mean of all varieties but most of all we saw so many hummingbirds playing together and they are quite curious, I snagged a photo. This is an instance where the photos are beautiful but the place is better in real life. The natural world is in abundance here and it will, it should connect with your soul. Enjoy!

The place is so serene, peaceful, well-designed and maintained that it it helps you remember why we can still love Arizona. Because it’s surely not for its divisive politics. I loved seeing all the fall family/engagement photo shoots take place here as well. Which means they will not discourage if you pay the entrance fee. Every penny was worth it, even if you aren’t doing a photo shoot.The gorgeous art work juxtapose the desert landscape in a brilliant way. And the butterfly garden is a treat. Fabulous descriptions of the cacti and plants and their significance to the ecosystem. And open late during certain times of the year when lighting comes on at “golden hour” to make the place sparkle.It’s a desert museum worth seeing whether you live or are visiting Phoenix.

Went on a Saturday night for their flashlight event! So much fun and the weather was enjoyable at that time. I went at 7:30pm and wish I would've gone at 7pm for some better sunset photos and to see way more as flashlights can only do so much. They have ton of little things all throughout the garden for children to do as well at night. I don't have kids so I can't speak much on that part. They also have a nice little gift shop. Multiple drinking fountains with bottle fill ups throughout the garden. Very well taken care of and would visit, again.

Just the right size for me whose attention span for such things is a couple hours or so. Very nice grounds with meandering sidewalks and beautiful landscapes. Our interactions with the staff and rangers were great. The butterfly exhibit was (for me) surprisingly engaging.Parking was free and easy.Folks using wheelchairs I think would find lots of paths that work here.Lots and lots of pokey plants so watch those young kids!

Wonderful display of a cacti garden. However we visited the garden during a Halloween festival for children and some of the trails were closed off so we were not able to view their entire garden. I would have given it five stars if some of those trails weren't closed and we paid full price.

The Desert Botanical Gardens are lovely. There's a ton of walking to do and a lot of stunning beauty to see. There are sights and smells and amazing art installations. The gift shop has a wide selection and something for everyone. There are several water filling stations around the property so bring a water bottle and stay hydrated!

Photographed a wedding there on a cloudy Jan day, and the grounds are simply stunning. I could spend all day at the gardens, there is so much to see. Staff is very friendly and nice. One of my favorite spots in the valley to do photos at. It is the perfect desert backdrop.

Fantastic! What a wonderful botanical garden. Larger than anticipated with so many different display areas and pathways. Nice exhibitions too. Good cafes and the restaurant on site is very good. A very nice gift shop on site. Plenty of parking, helpful guide and an absolutely beautiful site to visit. This is a must do when in the Phoenix area.

Beautiful botanical gardens!! MUST visit when in Phoenix. The place has been designed beautifully. The cactii are huge and gorgeous. We also saw a few hummingbirds up close! Went in the evening so had the chance to witness a beautiful sunset.The place offers defined trails, clear signs, plenty of rest stops, water fountains and clean restrooms.Very very pleasant experience, could not recommend this place enough!

Absolutely Amazing! We had such a great time at the botanical gardens. Since being from Ohio, it felt like we were on an alien planet with all the unique plants and environment. The garden was a great way to see the variety of plants and learn about the ecosystem of the desert. On top of the standard botanical garden delivery, there are Chihuly glass sculptures nestled into the gardens. My crew spent over two hours walking the grounds. Our experience matched the value of the price of admission.

It is a wonderful place in Phoenix, Arizona, and I can strongly say that you will definitely enjoy the time you spend here. I was on transit in Arizona, and was thinking about how to spend my long layover. When I checked, I found this place, which is very close to the airport! I called a taxi and visited the place. It was a well-worth visit of at least half a day! This is very useful, especially for botany students and nature lovers. This is incredible!!! You may experience desert plants, flowers, and sculptures, which are beyond beautiful!! The staff are professional and friendly. I felt very peaceful! I should make a special note that there is a canteen where you can enjoy delicious food too. A location that will completely exceed your expectations!! You can enjoy it thoroughly.

I'd be happy to provide some information about the Desert Botanical Garden in Tempe, Arizona. However, please note that my knowledge is based on information available until May 2023, so there may have been changes since then. The Desert Botanical Garden is a popular attraction in the Phoenix metropolitan area known for its stunning collection of desert plants. It covers 140 acres and showcases a wide variety of plant species, including cacti, succulents, and other desert flora. The garden offers beautiful walking trails that allow visitors to explore the different desert habitats and enjoy the serene beauty of the desert landscape. Additionally, the garden hosts various events, including art exhibits, concerts, and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Visitors often praise the garden for its well-maintained grounds, informative exhibits, and breathtaking scenery. However, I recommend checking the official website or recent reviews for the most up-to-date information about the Desert Botanical Garden and any changes that may have occurred since my last knowledge update in May 2023.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! Anytime I have some extra money I come here to enjoy the atmosphere. I got a discount for National Cactus Day and took my children, they were so young and loved coming here I was surprised because they don’t even like going to the zoo. However, seeing the butterflies and all the gorgeous plants they absolutely loved it. Even in the summer time it’s fun! The entire enclosure is well kept and very clean, I’m glad my children loved it as much as I did mainly because there’s lots of fun places for them to climb!

What a fantastic place to explore desert plants! My family and I had a few hours before we had to be at the airport, so we decided to explore. It was great to walk around at our own pace and look at everything there. We even saw rabbits and lizards! It was very hot (more than 100°F) but the gift shop has air conditioning and a nice selection of gifts and souvenirs. I will return the next time I'm in town.

A beautiful botanical garden filled with desert plants, which isn’t like most botanical gardens.It was hotter than hell the day I went but there are good spots to sit and relax. There are also plenty of water fountains throughout. A beautiful art exhibit as well (thru March ‘24).The butterfly exhibit is a highlight.Bring sunscreen!

Love love love this garden! It is a $25 admission charge, I feel that it is expensive for the small size of this place. I thoroughly enjoyed it, so wasn't too worried about the price after. The whole area around the botanical garden, Papago Park and Hole in the Rock are fun to visit so make a day of it! We packed food and water and explored each area, it was one of the highlights of our trip to Phoenix!

My children gifted us tickets to the luminaries event and reservations at Gertrude’s. What an absolute beautiful experience. It was a perfect night with a full moon. We were able to catch the sunset and the moon. The music through out the gardens was amazing. It was just magical with all the candles, lights, Christmas trees and music. Plus a delicious meal. Everyone was festive the employees were helpful and kind.

Definitely well worth a visit if you are in Phoenix. I would say to fully take advantage of your ticket and the experience you may want to call out about 2 to 3 hours. There are plenty of bathrooms around the gardens as well as a restaurant and a gift shop. The gardens themselves are diverse and have a wide variety of different botanicals. It really sets a good scene for the other Flora and foreigner around the state of Arizona.

Fantastic place!! Especially for those who love cacti and succulents.There are timed tours available with the purchase of the entrance ticket, we did this and we learned a lot.Some of the huge cacti are over a hundred years old and some can live until 250. They’re starting to bloom now and they’re so pretty!There are docents around the garden so if you feel like you’re in a maze and not finding your way around, it’s easy to get help. They also have water fountains around the paths and benches under some shade to allow people to rest and hydrate.This is a well thought out garden and one that may be enjoyable for everyone, young and the not so young!

We were headed for the restaurant in its beautiful setting. We arrived on a community day and got in free. What a treat! We got to see the beautiful butterfly exhibit and enjoy the huge collection of cacti and other desert plants. Wonderful afternoon! 🙏🏽

The staff was super friendly, went on a Saturday morning for dog days. My dog loved to sniff around, lots of new smells for him that he doesn’t get on our normal walks. There were also lots of opportunities for photos. Loved every moment we got to spend together. I would recommend if going with a dog to go as soon as they open because it got crowded around 9am.

One of the nicest botanical gardens I have ever been to. I am from the northeast so naturally the plant and wildlife here is shockingly different from my home state, however, I was in awe at how well manicured the gardens were. Even at night (we stayed from when it was light out until almost complete dark) everything was lit in a thoughtful way, so you could still appreciate the diversity of plant life present. The gardens were spacious and varied greatly as you moved through the different areas, always able to discover something new along the way. There were a lot of fun, more intimate settings scattered throughout the property, great for taking photos. There were two cool exhibits, centered around dwellings typically used by the native peoples of the area, but I wish they had put more emphasis on them or had more information about them, their use, how they were built, etc. Seemed more like an afterthought, which does a disservice to the native peoples. Aside from that, this is a place I would highly recommend going to.

Amazing gardens. An absolute must do in the Phoenix area. My daughter and I spent about 5 hours here. The trails are well designed, and the interactive docent booths are fun and interesting.We had lunch at the cafe, the food was fine. It was good, but nothing exciting or much to write home about. I do however recommend the prickly pear iced tea, especially mixed with the lemonade.It was really exciting to see so much wildlife and so many birds.We look forward to returning next time we're in Phoenix!

The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden was a treat you'd be remiss to miss!There's plenty of free parking. The price of admission is worth every penny.The design of the Garden is beautiful. It's exquisitely maintained and thought-out.I absolutely loved every part of it, especially the Marvelous Mariposa butterfly house.This was my highlight in Phoenix!

Absolutely stunning botanical garden. We moved to the area and went on their free day and were blown away by the beauty and peace of the gardens. We got a family pass and have enjoyed seeing the garden through various seasons. The blooming cactus along with the quail all over are a really unique and beautiful experience. All of their trails are wonderful and unique. My sons love the cactus clubhouse and both the staff and the environment there are top notch. Hands down our favorite place to go since we moved here.

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Amazing zoo, very green, no plastic bags for merchandise. Animals look to be treated really well here, enclosures for the bigger animals are huge, making it seem more natural. Definitely would recommend everyone to visit if in the area, purchasing tickets online on their website will save you a couple of bucks and being able to skip the ticket booth lines if any at all.Atmosphere was very clean, they do an impeccable job with that. If you're not a long walker, I'd recommend the scooterpals, as an adult, you can ride 2 person on it, pretty fun actually and you can unleash the kid inside you. 😁

Such a great zoo! There is so much to do every time you come. The animal exhibits are great! You can get up close to most of the animals. The zoo has entertainment for all ages here. You can ride a camel, hit the splash pad, ride the merry-go-round, and the farm area has a playground and petting zoo - so much fun! Definitely recommend coming early in the morning to see the zookeepers feed the animals. Concession stands all over the grounds, and the exhibits are well spaced out. There are tons of different event nights throughout the year, too! It's definitely worth the visit!

Great zoo in terms of animals! We came on thanksgiving day and it was a beautiful day and not too crowded. Weather was nice and cool and it felt like being in an air conditioned zoo!I would easily give this 5 stars if they charged a little bit less. I go to a lot of zoos and this was one of the more expensive zoos I’ve been to, it was around $107 for me and my wife and my 4 year old daughter.On top of this, if you want to do a bus shuttle thing, it’s an extra $6 a person to do it. There were these cool scooter things, and those were $5 plus around $0.35/minute. We also felt weird seeing camel rides at a zoo. Again that costs more money, but seems weird to subject camels to being ridden at a zoo for money.Staff were nice and facilities were nice! Just seems like they could improve a few things.

The zoo was fun. Pretty packed, lots of families and strollers. It's pretty pricey, but I got a $5 discount for being a student. Any place we went to grab a snack was closed before 4.They ran out of food to feed the sting rays before 230, so that was a bummer too. Overall, we had a great time

A Perfect Day Out at Phoenix Zoo - A Must-Visit!We had an absolutely delightful day at Phoenix Zoo, and I cannot recommend it enough! With nearly every animal species imaginable, it's a thrilling experience for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. The zoo is beautifully designed with ample shaded areas, providing a comfortable and cool environment even on hotter days.What I particularly appreciated was the abundance of restrooms scattered conveniently throughout the zoo, making it easy to freshen up and keep little ones happy. The availability of water fountains also added to our comfort, ensuring we stayed hydrated as we explored.A highlight for the kids was definitely the fun rides, perfectly suited for children, adding a touch of excitement to their educational adventure. These thoughtful amenities make Phoenix Zoo not just a place to see animals, but a full-day experience where convenience and fun go hand in hand.Every staff member we encountered was helpful and knowledgeable, enhancing our visit with interesting facts and helpful tips. If you're looking for a family-friendly outing that combines education with entertainment, Phoenix Zoo is the place to go. Five stars all the way!

The phoenix zoo was amazing for myself, my wife my 8 year old and my 7 month year old. It was a busy day, but the lines were short, none of the attractions were crowded. They have definitely upgraded the grounds and even have venues for weddings and birthday parties.The membership option is a great value, pays for itself in just about 2 trips. We are going back next week to see the African wildlife exhibits we missed.Plenty of restrooms and snack stands. The petting zoo is always a hit with my kids, and I love the river stingrays and alligator exhibits. My wife thought the prairie dogs were adorable, and the carousel was a big hit. I have never been so terrified in my life, of, my baby, having a freak accident and slipping off. My stress was at a 99 out of 10.My apologies, our pictures are more of the fun my family was having, and not the animals themselves

I will always and absolutely love this place! Coming to this zoo as a child, and as an adult now makes me so happy! They are creating new exhibits for the animals, and everyone is always trying their best to keep the place clean. The new update in the gift shop is absolutely nice! Of course the food is a bit expensive, but going at the zoo during a nice chilly day is fun!I came along with my sister's school field trip, so we did have to wait a bit. But that's understandable.The string ray bay was absolutely worth it! The people there with red hair, and another person were very nice to my family and I! Feeding the stingrays is so nice. And they make sure you know how to feed them.Always be prepared to pack up snacks, and water! And always please make sure to pick up your trash!

The zoo is really nice. I like the atmosphere; walking all around watching the beautiful trees, flowers and some lovely animals.It is amazing and you should spend half of a day, if you wanna visit all the animals.African animals are most visited and they look so beautiful, water's side/ part is the best part of the zoo.King lion,Rhino, Camel, greater flamingo are really lovely and giraffes are amazing.

To say I love this zoo would be an understatement! I enjoy this zoo more than the San Diego Zoo. The size is just perfect, and without a lot of steep hills. There is a lot of shade at the zoo, which is super important in Phoenix 🌞. Everything is immaculate, and the zoo employees have always been very courteous. The zoo has splash pads for the kids, a really nice merry-go-round and a tram. The animal exhibits are organized with a lot of fun information for kids. There are a lot of bathrooms 🚻, which is always helpful. Another bonus: you can take in a cooler and eat a picnic lunch by the water. We purchased a Family Zoo Membership, which is a great deal if you live nearby. Be sure to check out the Monkey Village if you go. It's very unique. Parking is free, and the walk to the gate is reasonable. The zoo rents scooters and strollers. Another huge benefit to membership: Members get in one hour early. The zoo has the usual animal exhibits that would be typical at most zoos. I am so grateful to have this zoo available to visit as a local.

Had so much fun here! Came to the zoo on a mother/daughter trip and it did not disappoint! Definitely got my steps in here! They had so many cool animals and displays. Don’t forget to ride the camel! Also they have tons of refreshment options and a great gift shop. I really enjoyed it!

My father brought me hers back in 2000 and now I brought my little ones. Loved the atmosphere of this place. The staff were all very professional. Would be nice to have have more workers at the snack bars as ordering took a good 20 minutes. I recommend you buy your tickets in advance.

The Phoenix Zoo was amazing. I traveled here from Houston, TX to see my daughter. We took my grandson to the Phoenix Zoo. He loved it. We all had a great time. The animal cages were really close up so you could see the various animals up close. The food at the Zoo was actually good. It's very family friendly and a great place.

This was our first visit as a family and we had such a good time. My kids were both so excited, even my teenager. It's always fun to learn about the animals and get to see them. We went when they first opened and it wasn't too busy, but it was definitely getting busier when we left 3 hours later.

Really enjoyed this zoo not too packed and definitely the petting area was our favorite especially for the kids. The best part was the camel ride which our little one got on twice on how much she enjoyed it. Would highly recommend to buy tickets only because to buy tickets at the place is a very long line. We just went and showed our tickets and we were let through with no problem. Overall very good expiration for your little ones. Will be back again.

Always clean, staff is always wonderful, and the membership is totally worth it. With the membership you can get in at 8 a.m. instead of the regular opening time of 9 a.m. which makes all the difference on hot weekends. Not to mention you're seeing all the animals first thing without loud crowds. It's truly magical!

I don't have little kids anymore, but wanted a good place to walk and get outside more, so I bought a membership to the zoo. I love it! I'm not sure I'd recommend buying a one day pass (price!) but the membership has been worth it. There's so much to see, and a variety of add-on activities like dining or rides. I love seeing the updates and new things when I go. Definitely getting my money's worth from my pass!

Neat zoo, lots of trails. Was a rainy day but animals were out. If sunny you will get hot, not a whole lot of shade areas, however there are alot of benches. Worth it, there is a cost to enter and they also do military discounts.

Hands down the BEST zoo I've been too! There's sooo much to do! The zoo itself is spacious and you can tell workers take pride of their work.All the animals were visible during our visit and their enclosure made it easy to access them but still built so they are unbothered.Highlight was the walking monkey enclosure. The staff was very informative and willing to educate people.

Fantastic zoo! We especially enjoyed all the cool reptiles, desert animals, camel riding ($6 or $8?) and the petting zoo with lots of cute goats. This zoo is very large and spread out, so be ready to walk a lot! Next time I want to rent the motorized animals you can ride around the park (charged by the minute)!

This zoo was a lot of fun to go to! We got there right at 9am and was able to finish by noon (that’s without stopping frequently for food and drink and doing activities)Walking around is not bad here. For the most part, it’s pretty flat and not super hilly. Lots of cool and unique animals to seeStaff was super helpful and informative and looked like they actually enjoy their jobs caring for the animals and teachingDefinitely recommend stopping by when you have the chance

We went to the Zoo Lights show and loved everything about the experience. Because it was dark, we did not see the animals - but would love to go back for that as well. Parking was easy, staff was very helpful and organized. Lights and music were fantastic. We spent a few hours here and enjoyed every second.

Plan at least 4+ hours if you want to see all the animals. It is a huge zoo, both in size and in the variety of animals on exhibit. The Arizona landscape in the savanna area adds a wonderful element of authenticity and ambience that other zoos don't have. There are lakes, little islands for monkeys to call home without netting, and so much to see. This is a wonderland for children as well. Lots to do to keep them entertained all day.It's definitely worth the $40/person for adult admission. And if you live in the area, the membership is well worth the investment as well.Highly recommended.

I took my daughter here for the first time as we moved out of state and are here visiting. She had a great time. We were there for 2 hours, and I didn't feel like it was enough time!They have some great play houses for kids, and of course, a merry go round. They also have a small splash pad area, and you can even rent a large stuffed animal to ride on.My daughter is a year and a half, and she particularly liked playing with the statues by the exhibits as well as looking at the elephant and orangutan.The zoo is really large, and I did feel lost a few times. However, you can download a map, and they have street signs pointing to exhibits to help you out.Be prepared on the weekends to park far and walk. The parking is limited as there's no garage, only 1 parking lot. However, there's a nearby fishing area and trail to walk up to a lookout rock that has additional parking, and you can easily walk with a stroller.

This is a great zoo. My kids had an awesome time. They have a lot of exhibits and also places to eat and playgrounds. My kids loved the petting zoo the most. The flamingos and orangutan were also pretty popular. They have a big beautiful lake with islands that different animals hang out on, and it has a beautiful mountain backdrop. We were really glad we got membership passes.

This is a wonderful zoo. It great for all ages. They have a very ample variety of animals there. It's separated into sections, so it's easy to see everything without trying to figure out the place. It's a big place, so be ready to walk! It's worth it, though, and they have seating benches all over the place. Note: Going during summer time could be very, very hot!

SO much fun!! We went on a Friday morning and it was very busy from the parking point of view, but inside it wasn't bad at all. So many fun things to do! We were there all day and didn't even get to see everything. My kiddos LOVED IT!

Spent the whole day at the zoo. It was a little warm but they have splash pads. I definitely recommend buying a membership if you plan on going atleast twice. It'll save you a lot of money. You can bring an ice chest and food inside, no alcohol or glass.

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455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

4.5

(1091)

Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

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I loved walking here. It was really pretty when the sun was going down. When it got darker tons of hares (desert rabbit) came out. I didn't walk very far but it is a big area. It is nice that it is open until 10pm because you can actually sit and enjoy the sunset. There are other places I would love to go to watch a sunset but most of the places close at 7pm. The park area of the reserve is amazing. I was so glad I went before the sun went down. It is so peaceful and relaxing in the preserve. There are a lot of ducks too. You can feed them too but it has to be certain kinds of food. (some kind of bread or like corn/seed). I enjoyed it. When I come back I will have to walk more around the area.

Great little hideaway, with both paved and off-the-beaten paths.Parking is limited with little shade for sitting around the (cement walkway), but the nearby library makes up where the park lacks.Lots of birds and an equal amount of people feeding them. 😉

Beautiful place to walk around all the lakes and surround yourself in nature. Multiple trails. A great place to sit and listen to the birds.

Fun walking trails. We walked about 2 miles arounds the park. It was easy terrain, all flat and either paved or dirt trails. Beautiful scenery and lots of baby ducks right now! So cute. The ponds are very pretty. Would definitely come here again.

One of my favorite places in the east valley. It's a little slice of paradise to feel like you aren't in the city. No matter how "crowded", it is always so peaceful. You'll see bunnies, birds, dogs, turtles, fish, and more. There is a great playground and they are always having events and activities. If you stop by the Preserve definitely check out the southeast regional library while you're there. It's beautiful and they have fun library cards!

Beautiful, serene, & peaceful place to come & relax or de-stress. Not very much shade in certain areas though so it does get toasty out there on a hot day. But keep walking & you’ll find plenty shade. There were people fishing in the water & lots of wild life scurrying around to see & enjoy.

Peaceful haven so close to metro areas! Created to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat, with pathways and an array of seating areas. Play area for kids. Really nice! Wheelchair accessible.

A very cool place to see so much wildlife. The amount of ducks, geese, rabbits and other wildlife was amazing to see. Definitely my place to take a stroll to be with mother nature within the Metro.

My son and I love coming here. There are some trails to walk which is nice. There are ducks, turtles,and rabbits you may come across while taking a walk around the trails and lake. Always see people fishing here. There are a couple small areas for the kids. They also have a few events for families, you just need to look it up. Very peaceful and pretty.

Beautiful preserve to walk around and take in nature. 3 large ponds to enjoy, with 1 dedicated to fishing. Tons of wildlife and species of birds. Also has an observatory, too! It's always very clean and a nice escape. Great place to bring the whole family, including dogs!

Riparian Preserve is an amazing place to visit… once you’re there, you would never believe you’re still in Gilbert. Is has about seven different ponds — and the pond closest to the library has a completely paved path around it, and a floating boardwalk over a portion of the water. The rest of the paths are dirt, and encircle the additional ponds, cross over streams, and go along the canal. One of the best features of Riparian Preserve is all the shade provided by the trees… Most walks / hikes around the area don’t provide much shade and that sun can get hot! There are also different habitats with informational signs explaining the animals you’ll see among other facts. There is an abundance of animal and plant life, and the scenery is ever changing. It’s a great place to go for some peaceful alone time to clear your head or you can take the whole family for a fun filled day. There is an observatory that is open on Friday and Saturday evenings as well. Too cool - I highly recommend.

My first time at the Reserve and will not be the last. Well planned, peaceful place to walk. The variety of birds and desert plants makes it educational and interesting. The "blind" areas for bird watching are great! Helps humans observe without scaring away wildlife. Get there early to see and hear the most birds.

I visited Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, and it was a real treat! The place is full of birds and has ponds with ducks and fish. There are nice walking paths and places to relax. It's peaceful and great for bird-watching. I had a great time and recommend it to all nature lovers.

I love this place. It let's you feel like you're in nature without the longer drive. It's an easy 'hike' with lots of opportunities to rest for those who need them, and depending on when you go, so many happy dog faces.Parking can be a bit of a crush, but the lot next door at the library is larger and has access from the urban fishing lake side.

What a gem in Mesa and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. You can get out in nature in the middle of the city at this park. They have a beautiful unpaved nature trail around multiple wildlife ponds which horses can use, a paved trail around a park lake which you can fish in, a dino dig and play area for kids, campsites, observatory, restrooms, and ramadas.The only issue is that sometimes they put up signs that the nature trail is closed at sunset, which is unacceptable for summers in Phoenix and they're right underneath the flight path for Sky Harbor, Phoenix Mesa Gateway, Falcon Field, and Chandler Airpark; and have busy streets on two sides of the park. So noise pollution is very heavy. However, you can get lucky with some periods of quietness to where you can hear the nature. I usually walk with headphones because of the noise pollution. Also, local photographers can get a little over eager in this place so be prepared for lots of dodging and trying to be quiet on the trails as to not disturb wildlife photographers and group photographers.I've been coming here for most of my life and will continue to and then very happy with the improvements that they have continued to do, especially the hope walk which gives mental health tips for people walking the nature trail. What a great idea!

Want a great community space. Lots to see and do. Plus, it's a learning center, too! Fishing is available with a state license. Come back in the evening to gaze at the stars through the observatory. Overflow parking at the library next door.

Flat walk and nice views. There are birds to look at all over. Bathrooms, water bottle refill. A place to feed ducks whole grain foods. Playground was fun!

Really nice, easy walk through nature. We took the dog along and all of us enjoyed it. There were many birds to watch and flora to see.

Happy place with lots of bunnies and other types of wildlife enjoying the surroundings. Feels like an art masterpiece at sunset. Highly recommended

An oasis in the middle of the city! Comfortable walking paths, pristine grounds and water, and lots of wildlife to see. Despite this being 25 miles from our home, this is our new favorite hiking spot.

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2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

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This place was soo cool. It looks and feels like a legitimate old school 1800's mining town. Plenty of shops and cool activities to do when you get there. The food at the saloon is also really really good. Definitely a fun place to take family and friends. I enjoyed the shooting gallery as well. It's worth checking out. I Highly recommend it.

Absolutely a beautiful place to visit and learn. Our family did the combo pass at approximately $30 per person. It included the Shack, the Train and the Mine tours. All 3 tour guides were exceptional in every possible way!!! They were so kind and filled our minds with so much knowledge. Well worth the money!! We tipped every single one of our tour guides at the end of our tours.On the other hand, my only complaint would be that every single part of the little town was a place to spend more money which was a little disappointing. It would have been or could be so much more if some of the village was seeing how people lived back in those days... but I guess the point is to make more money.My absolute favorite part of the entire town was hearing and seeing the fiddler. And yes, we made sure to tip him.All together, great experience and I'd recommend visiting.

A fun old western town tourist attraction for the family. There is free parking and no cost to visit. There are live western shows happening throughout the day on the street with live actors. Souvenir and art shops. Lots of other activities available on a pay-per-activity bases. Horse-back riding, train rides, reptile room, mine tour, jeep rides, etc.It was very busy on the day that we visited.

[MUST VISIT PLACE IN ARIZONA]A perfect day out place! Spent our Saturday here and enjoyed nicely with my family.Got a chance to explore this old town and visited most of the shops out there. Took a rail ride ($12/person) and Zip line ($14/Person). Had a nice lunch (Good restaurants are there around). Don’t miss out the Gun Fire Act (Fun filled). Great sights of thunderstorm superstitious mountain.No entry fee to this town. Decent Parking facility(Free).

Definitely a fun place to learn about some Arizona history, do a little local shopping and experience a bit of the Superstition Mountains. I found a great piece of pottery at the Mudslinger, we found a great cactus gift at the Cactus Shop and the Apothecary had wonderful soaps. The Museum was quite fun with some very cool items on display and a great gift shop. We will absolutely come back and it's definitely a great place to bring visitors!

This place is a pretty cool tourist trap with several shops and multiple activities including a zip line, horseback rides, a train ride, mine tours, a restaurant, and wonderful views of the Superstition Mountains. You can buy souvenirs, hot sauce and salsa, plants, and get old west photos. Great day trip from anywhere in the valley. Worth a stop of you live here or are visiting from out of town.

This is a cool little place, lots of gift shops, and very rich in history. I may recommend ear plugs for the gun fight, I had some ringing going on after that. Zip line seems a lot faster when you're on it. Nice relaxing train ride around the town. Mine tour was pretty fun and educational. The saloon was kind of busy so I didn't explore that. But overall, it was great place and experience

Although this is definitely a tourist attraction, they did a good job mixing in some history. The area has a story. The shops were friendly and presented their products well. They host an ole fashioned cowboy gun fight in the center of town. We had a great time, and we strongly recommend the ice cream shop!

As you walk down the dusty streets of the wild western town, you can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over you. The wooden buildings with their swinging saloon doors and old-fashioned storefronts transport you back to a time when cowboys and outlaws roamed the land.The town bustles with activity as locals and tourists alike mingle and explore the various shops and attractions. The friendly staff greet you with warm smiles and a hearty "howdy," making you feel right at home in this lively setting.You have your pick of delicious food and refreshing drinks, from hearty cowboy fare to modern culinary delights. Whether you're in the mood for a sizzling steak at the local saloon or a cool drink at the bustling tavern, there's something for every taste bud to enjoy.As the sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over the town, you can't help but be grateful for the opportunity to experience a bit of the wild west right here in the present day. The wild western town may be touristy and bustling, but it's a place where the spirit of the old west lives on, welcoming visitors from near and far to step back in time and create unforgettable memories.

Such a cool spot. First time here and we love it. We loved everything from gold panning, train , mine tour, zip lines and the mystery shack to the steak house. Wow what a wonderful day we had. So if you have time stop by. You won't regret it. The beautiful mountain ⛰ 😍 is spectacular.

What a fun day trip! It's an easy walk around the town with lots of items to browse in the stores.Lunch at the Saloon was awesome! Plenty of indoor, outdoor and patio seating. The outdoor seating is covered with the patio in the sun. It features a gorgeous view of the back of the Superstition Mountains.The train is a fun event and not too expensive - recommend this! The ride is narrated by one of the engineers and he provides a crazy amount of information about the area, the gold mines, the history, the trees, etc.Oh, and don't forget to stop by and sluice for gems or gold! Super fun!We didn't go into the mine (I'm claustrophobic) There's also a zip line and trail rides on horses.This is a must stop place! You won't be disappointed!

It was a neat place to visit, but not during the monsoon season! It was very hot and not too many people were there. Because of that, the stores closed a couple hours early.There were a couple of tours to go on: a mine tour,a mystery tour, and a train tour. My favorite was the train tour. The guy was very informative and the tour lasted about 20 minutes or more. The mine tour was pretty short, but it was nice to cool off in the mine! The mystery tour was short too. The guy took us to a slanted house that can mess with your balance.There were some places to eat and some tourist shops. They were all expensive.All in all, it was a neat place to visit for a few hours.

Visiting Goldfield Ghost Town was an incredibly fun experience. Watching the gunfight reenactments brought history to life with a bang and was entertaining for all ages. The shopping added to the charm, with quaint shops offering a variety of unique finds that you wouldn't come across anywhere else. It's a great way to spend a day stepping back in time while enjoying some lighthearted amusem*nt.

Went this morning to see for our first time. We have lived in Mesa but haven't ever been here. Well, let's start by saying that this is definitely a very unique place. From the old west feeling. To the old buildings and mining that was going on back in the day. There are a lot of things for the entire family to enjoy and see. From the old church in the very back to the front riding a train. Definitely would skip the so-called Zip Line. It's a cable that runs up a pole, and they let you come back down. And then they want you to pay for it. It's definitely not worth the money. Unless that's what you are used to. Staff does seem friendly for the most part.

We went for their Christmas event and we all thoroughly enjoyed it all! We did the mine tour to meet the Grinch, Santa, and Mrs. Claus, we rode the zip line and the train, and we went on a nighttime jeep tour. We loved it all, especially the jeep tour! It's small but we appreciate that because it wasn't crowded. We were told their Christmas event was thrown together at the last minute, and we're so glad it was!❤️

We did some research on fun ideas for Pheonix and this place popped up. After seeing the attractions, we thought we'd give it a shot and it didn't disappoint. There were a lot of activities for kids, enough to keep adults entertaining and certainly a lot of photo and video ops.A great place to create memories as family and friends. We only did the train and zipline because of how busy of a day it was. My only recommendation is to go outside of the week between Christmas and new years because the staff said it's super crazy busy during that time and more personalized the other 51 weeks of the year. I'd go back occasionally, but worth it for first timers.

Pricey but so much fun! When we were there train rides were $12 per person, same for the tours of the old mines. Gift shops weren't cheap either. Great atmosphere throw. Tons of characters around the place dressed up like they would like in the old West. They even had a fun little reenactment of an old West gun shoot out.

Beautiful views. Interesting history. Some nice interesting items for sale. Hat store, mercantile store-good fudge, and Saloon was the restaurant. Saloon food was ok, service was mediocre. Poor lady did not have a good attitude for serving or welcoming guests. Interior of the saloon had a lot of cool posters.

Love, love, love this place! We rode a zip line, toured an actual goldmine (copper and silver too) and took a cool train ride around the town. They have an old church, jail, gift shoppes and places to get food. We Sadly didn't have time to explore everything they had to offer but it did not disappoint in any way. This town has a gorgeous view of Saguaros and Superstition Mountain. We would go back if the opportunity presents itself. Fun for all ages!

It's a great touristy place to visit with a fun ghost town vibe that is well done. Kids and folks that like to shop will enjoy it. We did not do the train ride and mine tour as it was a crowded Saturday afternoon. I'm sure they were entertaining. Definitely watch the gun fight that seems to be on the hour. It was very entertaining. Don't forget to tip the actors! We did eat at the saloon and the view from the outside seating area was nice! Food was just OK but that should not be the reason you come here.

Great visit and best of all it didn't have a charge to go in. You can buy food and coffee and drinks if you like, and also a train ride and tours but it can totally be a cost free experience. And the view of the superstition mountains is incredible. Greatly would recommend for family fun.

This was so fun!! There was no charge to get in, but all of the experiences cost money. The gunfight was really cool and we had a front row viewing. I think they do it every hour. We did the gem mining and the train. There are lots of little shops and we bought some delicious fudge. The scenery around the whole area was just gorgeous! I would love to go back and spend some more time there.

Went here with a couple of friends, only had about a half hour and the town did not disappoint! The shops are very unique and honestly pretty affordable for selling souvenirs. We were able to walk around and see insides of buildings and great views of Superstition Mountain for free and had a great time. Would recommend if you’re short on time and want to see a little bit of the Old West.

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4.0

(1842)

4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

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I've been to a farm type restaurant, but it was my first time with olive trees. The trees are very beautiful! I enjoyed this place but it was too crowded on the weekend. And this place is not as big as I thought. One more thing that disappointed me is the yellow line ruined the landscape to take pictures. Anyway we had pizza, chicken sandwich and a boozy brunch flight and it was cute and delicious. This is where you can enjoy live music and eating outdoors during the picnic season!

That was an amazing experience for us 🤩 Both of tastes and olive oil 101 tour excelent. If you are looking for different experience and if you live in Arizona, you can try that. By the way life music and nature is amazing. You can go with your children and friends :))

I visited Queen Creek Olive Mill on my trip to visiting family. This place was so dope. They had olive oil products that were unusual to me like gelato and lip balm. They also had some food, fresh pasta, hot sauce, gift sets with different olive oil herbs and desserts. I enjoyed my time here. They have tours, but I didn't get to go on it.

Had the most wonderful time on Monday. Our tour guide Wolfgang was knowledgeable, articulate, and detailed explaining the entire extra virgin olive oil process. I would highly recommend the tour, sampling the oils, balsamic, dressings, and anything else you can get your hands on. Absolutely delicious! After the tour we stayed for lunch and the food was incredible. I loved the chapters sandwich and fries, my husband thought his Italian flatbread was full of flavor, and my aunt said the Italian wedding soup was some of the best she’s had. I cannot wait to come back (hopefully in the spring) to see the olive blossoms! If you have the opportunity to visit, I would highly recommend.

Oh this place is so nice! The food (a tad pricey but delish), the ambiance (very chic farm-ish with an elegant Italian vibe to it), the tour (great bang for your buck...quite informative) and what's for sale (man oh man it'll be a bit spendy but if you want high quality items, this is it). We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.

A great experience and easy to spend a couple of hours at. It's clearly a popular spot to dine at based on the queue to get in as we left. A nice gesture was the staff announcing how long the wait was, so those inline could decide.A huge selection of local produce with eclectic varieties in the market area. The coffee was fantastic and is ordered from a separate counter to the food. I had the avocado toast with salami. A small portion with a single slice of toast, nice nonetheless.Plenty of seating in the shade with misters for the warm days. Bonus for me was a live musician before 12pm! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to returning on my next visit to AZ. ☕🥑🍞

Stopped by to take the tour and get a bit to eat. We enjoyed a wonderful tour that was very informative given by Von. I don't think there was a question he couldn't answer. I highly recommend the tour. It'll give you a whole new perspective about olive oil and it's benefits. We were able to sample the different types of olive oil. Then we went and got some food. I ordered a Caesar salad with crispy chicken on top which was very good. My wife ordered the fish and chips which she thoroughly enjoyed. There's plenty of seating outside. There's a place for bocce ball as well as private areas in the orchard for private parties.

We went last weekend. The ambiance and the food were fantastic. We took the tour and learned about olives and olive oil. It was a great way to spend the afternoon with family. I can't say enough great things about the food and the store items. GREAT. Must go!

Our family is from Wisconsin, and we visit the Olive Mill whenever we are in town! The food is great, and the co*cktails incorporate different oils and vinegars to make unique and tasty beverages! There is a large selection of items in the shop (and samples!). They will even ship orders (over $90). It was a warm day, and the misters on the patio were perfect.

A week later. . .The linguine & meatball today the pasta was all stuck together. Very disappointed from our last visit. The Pasta Carbonara was on point. The canolies we're amazing but the orange cupcake frosting was amazing but the cupcake was dry and lacked flavor. The consistency doesn't seem to be there. From our Italian to another please get some consistency down.Delicious lunch but lots of choices for any meal. Open and airy seating. So many choices to try all at once. Can't wait to come back and try something new! Food was excellent!

I love this place. It's a great location for people to hang out, for family, friends, or for couples. When you enter the property there is a huge outdoor area with tables in an olive orchard.There are sometimes events going on as well, and so you will see event booths and live music (they have a Garlic Fest every year!).There is a restaurant and gift shop as well. The restaurant has really good food and serves alcohol as well. The gift shop sells different kinds of olive oil, vinegars, reductions, and condiments that are made by the Olive Mill. There are also other products like soaps, lotions, and a whole lot of snacks, candy, and chocolate as well.I've visited this place quite a few times and have also taken family and friends over when they visit -- all of them enjoyed it!They also offer tours of the mill so that you can see how they make the olive oil. I highly recommend this place!

Fun venue but extremely busy making for a very long wait for our food. You order at the counter, and they give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. You come get it yourself and bring it to your table. You have to get your own beverages as well. Simple decor with limited inside seating but massive outdoor seating area unlike anything I have ever seen before. This is a store for selling their products and an eating venue combined. The wait is for food, not the store. Pizza is your best choice.

I am sorry I could not give the Olive Mill a higher score. I had not been in some time and was unfortunately disappointed. My husband and I had sandwiches, the bread was so dry and boring. Also, very expensive. I wanted to buy an extra loaf of bread to use to taste the oils, and what they had was hard as a rock! Food was ok. Olive oils and balsamic were ok. I hope to go back one day and have a better experience.

My parents visited the Queen Creek Olive Mill whilst visiting family in the area and brought back some for me and I immediately became obsessed. Delicious on it's own or perfect to cook with, Queen Creek olive oil is the perfect addition to your kitchen. I also feel great using it after doing some research into the adulterated Olive Oil scandal of Italy and Greece. American Olive Oil will be my first choice from now on! I recently returned the favor and bought my parents (and myself!) a classic gift pack and the Roasted Garlic Olive Oil. Perfectly packaged and Super fast shipping. It's a great gift! Delicious, Pure, and Made in the USA.

The store is absolutely fantastic. So many unique items and gourmet foods. The menu is made up of delicious dishes and I hope to try each one. Their desserts are super delightful and they serve gelato too.

The store is outstanding with a variety of cheeses, olive oils and jarred products. Available to taste test. Grabbed a coffee from the coffee shop inside while I shopped.Outside is welcoming and lively.Amount of food they give is great and all is delicious!

Every bite I've had at Queen Creek Olive Mill has been delicious. Such unique local gift ideas as well. This is one of the places I highly recommend to new residents in the area. They host a variety of events, and give very interesting tours of the OliveOil making process.

We really enjoyed ourselves. The food was good, service was great but Brian (grandpa) was my best experience there. Great family history. A lot of olive oil products, olive wood products, ornaments, cheese, wine, etc. the products and property is fabulous! Love the outdoors seating, fire places are wonderful, what a beautiful setting in the olive grove.I WOULD RECOMMEND

Delicious food, highly recommended tour, great product, and a wonderful area to eat or have a drink in. Love being able to mix and match tasters of their products to find delicious combos. Wish I lived closer to make coming here a regular thing. Can easily spend 2-3 hours here.

For our short visit, it was a lot of what I already read through the years.....lovely, relaxing, informative, and superb quality (oil). We had lunch prior to our visit and got there before the last tour, but we found out the guide got really sick and had to be sent home. It happens and we understand. It just gives me another excuse to visit sooner than later. In the mean time, my husband and I were about to walk the isles to see what you all had for sale, when I nice associate unboxing product up front, took the initiative to tell us what isles were sauces, oils, and balsamic vinegars. That was great for us since we are not only foodies, but great cooks ourselves. So, he went straight to the sauces, I went to the oils. There were a lot of free samples on every isle as well. What we thought was FANTASTIC was that there were recipe cards in every isles that you could take home. We just loved that! We bought product because of that.After trying trying a few, I saw the coffee bar and thoroughly enjoyed talking with the barista there (sorry, forgot her name). She recommended a hibiscus and lavender tea that I wanted ice and it did not disappoint. Soooooo good! She was so funny and very knowledgeable about her craft. Being a former barista myself, I loved the wood burning display on the counter a customer made for you folks. So good and VERY informative. It begs people to ask questions what each one does for the coffee bean. As a coffee master, I wished I had one for my old jobYou're very lucky to have that there.Then, my husband and i went to the deli! I gasped in joy! Being part Italian, I had to buy some of those beautiful pastries. OMG! The lemon cannoli........heaven!! The gluten-free cherry date bar was AMAZING!! The tiramisu cup was good but not " tira-cinnamon-ey" enough for us, according to my husband. Everyone at the counter were so kind and answered all our questions about the pastries.We stayed in the garden for about 20 minutes and thoroughly loved the homey feel of the patio and the garden. Its inviting. My husband, a retired arborist, said someone there knows what they're doing when it came to your olive trees, as he looked at your grounds. Again, although our visit was short, we'll be back again and hopefully take in the tour next time. We highly recommend Queen Creek Olive Mill for a quant getaway for lunch, a date, or a beautiful walk. Definitely something to do on your list for any season.

First time in AZ and QCOM. We learned a lot by attending the paid guided tour. After tasting a few award winning EVOO, we bought several products to bring home. Spending more than $90, our purchases were offered free shipping to our home address. Friday is fish and chips day in their menu. Unfortunately, we already ate so perhaps next time. We highly recommend a visit.

A fantastic day starting with the Olive 101 class and tour. I had no idea about how olive oil is made and the differences in ratings.The store is amazing and had fun tasting all sorts of oils, balsamic vinegars, and various other products. Their products are not inexpensive, but the quality is amazing so bring your credit card so make sure you take some home.This place can get packed, so if you’re coming for lunch be patient as they will have a line out the door. We didn’t eat there, but seeing the food come out looked fantastic. We will be back to shop and have a nice lunch next time.

A great place to visit. A selection of oils and vinegars to buy , gelato and food. I took their tour. An introduction to understand how olive oil is made and how to evaluate its quality I like the food their. As in Italia. I recommend to come early as it’s a large line around three lunch time.

This place was great! If you are in the area or looking for a relatively near-phoenix epicurean adventure, this is an excellent option.They had a huge number of standard and flavored olive oils, as well as balsamics, tapenades, and other dressings and sauces. They had a very large range of olives and stuffed olives as well as breads and many other high end chocolates and sweets.They have a food counter with a dessert and ice cream section. We did not eat there because we had already eaten up in Phoenix before going, but the food looked great and everyone we talked to said the food was excellent ( and our extended family have been there many times).There is a tour that you do need tickets for (buy ahead). They also have a handful of beers on tap and a small number of custom ingredient co*cktails which we did have and they were very good and fun. And of course last but not least an outstanding coffee bar.Also there are many special events there including bands on weekends. Lots of outdoor seating in and amongst pretty, decorative olive trees. Kid friendly and fair amount of parking.

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25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA