Discovering Unique Towns For Weekend Getaways AZ

By Jason Hill


When it comes to the greater Southwest area of the United States, there is a lot of beautiful scenery. In addition, there are some great and unique towns which offer inexpensive and fun Weekend Getaways AZ. In some cases, these towns are surrounded by canyons and cliffs. While this is the case, there is also a great deal of hiking, biking, camping, fishing and swimming that can be found in different areas of the state.

In fact, there are seven areas in particular in the state in which residents and tourists tend to visit on a regular basis. These include, Jerome, Lake Havasu, the Grand Canyon, Bisbee, Flagstaff, Lake Powell and Sedona. All of which are only a few hours apart from one another.

When it comes to Sedona, it is rumored to be a spiritual hot spot with regards to healing. As such, there are a number of holistic professionals living and providing services in the area. Whether getting a hot stone massage, soaking in a hot mineral spring or getting a full treatment at a local resort and spa, Sedona has a lot to offer. In addition the area is surrounded by breathtaking cliffs which tend to glimmer and shine at sunset and dawn.

Lake Powell on the other hand is located on the border of Utah and Arizona. The lake is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the southwest by locals and tourists. As a result, it can be extremely busy during Spring and Summer months. As such, if planning on camping in the area, it is advised that reservations be made well in advance.

The quaint mountain town of Flagstaff is a favorite among the more liberal and laid back class of visitor. The area has recently been going through somewhat of a redevelopment process with more upper scale stores and restaurants moving into the area. While this is the case, many of the locally owned artist galleries, businesses and restaurants are still worth a trip to the downtown area which also host one of the most beautiful and quaint Amtrak stations in the country.

Art enthusiasts will most likely love the little hamlet of Bisbee. An active artist colony, artists can be found working out of small homes, storefronts or, in some cases, art buses on a daily basis. In addition, the Copper Queen Hotel, a favorite of John Wayne remains open and operating in the area.

Anyone whom has ever played London Bridge might find Lake Havasu quite interesting. For the original bridge is located over the lake. The bridge was transported from London to Lake Havasu piece by piece in the mid-late 1960s. After which, it became a popular tourist attraction and still holds a great deal of interest for visitors.

Jerome, a town even lesser known than Bisbee is a small village located in the Black Hills county of Yavapai. The town offers scenic views, narrow alleyways and a history of ghostly apparitions. In addition, there are a number of locally owned eateries and shops. After an afternoon of lunch and shopping, many residents and tourists like to tour the various old buildings and notable hotels in which ghosts of the old west are rumored to haunt the establishments on a regular basis.




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