CHOL HAMOED
SUGGESTIONS
Trip
One
The Grand Canyon
90-Minute Drive from Flagstaff
Guided Tours:
www.onlygrandcanyondayhikes.com
Discover the Grand Canyon
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Mather Point Overlook
See the Grand Canyon in its full glory and a wonderful place for pictures. (Tripadvisor)
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Visitor Center
Located at Mather Point, it’s a great place to ask questions and plan your next stops. (Tripadvisor)
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Bright Angel Trail
Take a beautiful 30 minute to an hour hike into the Canyon. (We do not recommend hiking too far if you do not plan properly and don’t have experience.) (Tripadvisor)
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"Ooh Ahh Point"
A moderate 1.7-mile hike starting at South Kaibab Trail leads to a spectacular viewpoint. (Tripadvisor)
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Bike Rental
Rent a cruiser or road bike and ride Grand Canyon’s beautiful rim side bike trails away from the crowds! (Website)
Trip
Two
Sedona
45-Minute Drive from Flagstaff
Guided Tours:
Journey to Sedona
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Airport Road Overlook
Lookout point with views of the town & rugged red sandstone hills that are illuminated at sunset.(Tripadvisor)
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
A Sedona landmark since the 1970's, Tlaquepaque treats visitors and local residents to an exceptional collection of shops and galleries. (Web) (Tripadvisor)
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Sedona Main Street
Home to Sedona's famous shops and galleries. (Tripadvisor)
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West Fork Oak Creek Trail
6.9-mile trail that follows a creek at the bottom of a 1,000-foot canyon. (10251 N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336) (Tripadvisor)
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Devil's Bridge Trail
4.3-mile easy hiking trail with beautiful red rock scenery and the chance to have your photo taken on top of Devils Bridge.(Tripadvisor)
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Additional Hikes
Boynton Canyon Trail, Bell Rock Pathway, Airport Mesa Trail, The Birthing Cave, Soldiers Pass, and Red Rock Crossing
Trip
Three
Page & Lake Powel
2-Hour Drive from Flagstaff
Guided Tours:
Explore Page & Lake Powell
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Antelope Canyon
Few geological formations are as picturesque and awe-inspiring as Antelope Canyon. (Tripadvisor)
All areas of Antelope Canyon are only accessible via Guided Tour. Tour Guides are mandatory. Click Here for tour options.
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Horseshoe Bend
A horseshoe-shaped overlook with one of the most spectacular views of the Colorado River. (Tripadvisor)
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Colorado River Rafting
Enjoy a rafting trip on the Colorado River with a certified tour guide. (Tour option one) (Tour option two)
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Lake Powell Boat Tour
There's no better way to see Lake Powell than aboard a guided boat tour. Click Here to view tour options.
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Motor Boat Rental Lake Powell
Explore Lake Powell on the water in your very own powerboat rental. Click Here to view rental options.
Trip
Four
Explore Northern Arizona
For a shorter day trip during Chol Hamoed, consider visiting one of the below cities in Northern Arizona:
Flagstaff:
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Lava River Cave
This mile-long lava cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent. (Tripadvisor)
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
See millions of years of history unraveled in the geology of the rocks at this popular scenic and historic hiking area. (Tripadvisor)
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Sunset Crater National Monument
A crater was created by a volcanic eruption 900 years ago. (Tripadvisor)
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Flagstaff Extreme
Arizona’s only adventure & zip line course, offering treetop obstacle courses for kids & adults.(Website) (Tripadvisor)
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Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona's premier ski & snowboard destination. Enjoy the scenic gondola ride for an aerial view from the top of the San Francisco Peaks (Website) (Tripadvisor)
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Lowell Observatory
An astronomical observatory in Flagstaff. Best known for the discovery of Pluto. (Website) (Tripadvisor)
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Indoor Activities:
Camp Verde:
55 Minute Drive from Flagstaff
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park
A drive-through wildlife park and zoo. (Website) (Tripadvisor)
Williams:
30 Minute Drive from Flagstaff
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Bearizona Wildlife Park
Wildlife park offering a drive-thru experience starring wolves, bears, bison, mountain goats & more. (Website) (Tripadvisor)
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The Deer Farm
Large petting zoo with chances to feed fallow deer, also home to cockatoos, wallabies & llamas. (Website) (Tripadvisor)
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Route 66 Zipline
Zipline riders in seats instead of harnesses fly over a quaint town on the historic Route 66. (Website) (Tripadvisor)