Fantastic Canyon Voyage
United States
A grand Arizona circuit from cowboy-era Wickenburg to the rim of the world at Grand Canyon Village, threading through the Old West centres of Prescott and Jerome, the vortex-energy red rocks of Sedona, and the pine plateau of Williams before the canyon opens in all its terrifying magnificence.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Wickenburg
Arizona's dude ranch capital, a genuine 1860s gold rush town of Victorian storefronts and the Hassayampa River Preserve.
- Prescott
Arizona's first territorial capital at a mile high. Whiskey Row's 1900s saloon facades line Montezuma Street in the granite-ringed town centre.
- Jerome
A copper boomtown of 15,000 now home to 450 artists, clinging to a 30-degree slope above the broad Verde Valley.
- Sedona
Red sandstone buttes rise 340 m around a resort town. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon are unmissable.
- Flagstaff
A college mountain town at 2,100 m under the San Francisco Peaks. Historic Route 66 runs through its brick-paved downtown.
- Williams
The last Route 66 town bypassed by I-40. The Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from a perfectly preserved 1900s depot.
- Grand Canyon Village
The South Rim overlooks a chasm 1,800 m deep. Bright Angel Trail descends through 1.8 billion years of geological time.
Where to Eat
- The Asylum RestaurantAmerican
Located in the historic Jerome Grand Hotel, offering gourmet American dishes with panoramic views of the Verde Valley.
- Elote CaféMexican
Celebrated for its innovative Mexican cuisine and signature elote appetizer, set against the stunning red rocks of Sedona.
- The Turquoise RoomSouthwestern
Located in the historic La Posada Hotel, serving Southwestern dishes with a modern twist in a classic setting.
- Cress on Oak CreekFine Dining
Offers creekside dining with a menu that blends European influences and local ingredients in an elegant atmosphere.
Things to Do
- Jerome State Historic ParkMuseum
Explore the Douglas Mansion and learn about Jerome's mining history through exhibits and artifacts.
- Cathedral Rock TrailHike
A popular trail offering breathtaking views of Sedona's iconic red rock formations.
- Lowell ObservatoryObservatory
Historic observatory in Flagstaff where Pluto was discovered, offering public telescope viewing and exhibits.
- Bearizona Wildlife ParkWildlife Park
Drive-through wildlife park in Williams featuring North American animals in natural habitats.