i'll br touring in az and am in need of a couch in flagstaff from 3/10 to 3/12. very low maintenance.

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We will actually be in Phoenix, AZ in June first for a 4 day convention and then we'd like to take another 3-5 days for fun R & R and exploration of Arizona. We definitely want to see the Grand Canyon. Any other suggestion? If possible we'd like to rent an RV at least for 2 days or so during this time. Could see Sedona in addition to Grand Canyon and maybe somewhere else? What about:Trail Rides? Cowboy Cookout? Float Tours? Williams to GC Train Ride? Williams Campground or hotel? Most campsites within the GC park are booked but the Maswich Lodge still has vacancy. Just in case, we tentatively booked a room at the Holiday Inn Express in GC near the entrance gates. Feel free to play "Travel Agent here! Would like to hear any helpful advice or itineraries you can think of.

Thanks for your help!!!

I actually just did almost the exact same trip last year, so let me run down how I laid out the itinerary for myself.

We were based out of Phoenix/Scottsdale for our hotel and drove everywhere from there, so it will be a little different for you.

Day 1: From Phoenix we drove south to Tombstone and checked it out. It is amazing, once you get out of your car and into the preserved area, it is a total change. The wooden walkways that run along the outside of the shops are still there, and they have stagecoach tours to take which are great. They also have reenactments of the battle at the O.K. Corral, which we missed but I plan on going back.

From Tombstone, we drove back to Phoenix(3 hours each way approx.) and caught a Diamondbacks game(that's baseball in case you are unaware), which was awesome as well.

Day 2: We traveled North of Phoenix(be careful, there are a lot of mountain passes that are steep and if you're not used to them, you want to be careful driving them) up to Flagstaff, and then went east. To the east of Flagstaff you have Meteor Crater, which is an amazing place. To see the result of such a colossal explosion, incredible. It's as deep as the Washington Monument is high, and the Apollo Astronauts trained there. They still have the area in the bottom of the crater, as well as some of the mining stuff from when it was an iron mine.

After that we went and drove thru the Painted Desert. If you are from the northeast, any major city, or just love nature, then this is a must see, especially at sunset!

Day 3: We went back up north(yes this was redundant and I should have gotten a hotel there for the night, but I don't mind driving) but this time we traveled west to the Grand Canyon. It's about a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, so if you stay in Flagstaff, it's about 2 hours.

Words can not do it justice the first time you walk up to the canyon. If you have never been there, be prepared to be in awe for the entire time. They have a bus that takes you to different spots along the South Rim of the canyon, and in one of those spots you can actually hear the Colorado River from where you are. You can also rent donkeys/mules and go down the trails to the bottom, or if you're a hiking fan, you can walk down it.

On our way back from the Canyon, there is an exit off Route 10 that will take you to Sedona, but it takes a little while, and there are more mountain passes to navigate, porbably not too easy in an RV, but I don't know that for sure. We only drove thru Sedona, but it was as the sun was just beginning to set, and what we saw was gorgeous!

If you keep going south thru Sedona you'll eventually see this mountain with a huge "J" on it, that is the town of Jerome. This place has the best hamburger joint I have ever been to! The place is called The Haunted Hamburger. It's awesome, and I recommend getting a seat on the porch area outside, or at one of the windows!

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions and have Yahoo Messenger, please feel free to contact me.

I live in Bullhead city, AZ thankyou for your help

you could try dialing 211 on your phone (like 911…. but with a 2). I’a not sure if it works in Arizona, but in Texas it will connect you with all the state and government programs like that. Then just ask them what you need to do.

we will be leaving during the day time hrs and staying in hotels every night and takin the ACTUAL Route 66. I did not mention eanything about new roads. I specified traveling Route66 didnt I?! From Chicago to LA and back how long would it take? Not in hrs. We're talking days!!

I drove from Chicago to San Diego last year through Route 66. I tried to only drive about 10-12 hours a day and it took me 4 days. I wouldve probably gotten there in 3 days but I managed to make a few tourist stops at the Oklahoma City Memorial for a few hours one day and then another day, I had a minor car problem.

I really recommend stopping there for a couple of hours and have a look at their memorial and museum. Also, while in Albuquerque NM, make sure you have a pit stop at Little Anita's. Its a mexican restaurant right off the freeway. It's very good food! Since it's a long trip, make sure you have the essentials…there are quite a few stretches of roadway with hardly any businesses in sight.

All in all, it was an interesting trip as I got to see quite a bit of the US and I'm sure you'll agree after your trip is done.

depends if you are going Kingman to Phoenix or Phoenix to Kingman. Phoenix to Kingman is about 3 hours, Kingman to Phoenix closer to 2.5 (because you are coming down hill).

I am debating on either going to laughlin or vegas? has anyone ever won big $$ in laughlin or know of anyone who has? which is better? is laughlin fun at all? I know its very different than vegas, but what are the differences?
is the drive as bad as the one to vegas?
Thanks I will choose best answer !!!

Laughlin is small. I don't think people win as big there. There are more casinos to choose from in vegas. there are the ones on the strip and the ones the locals go to. people win big there. I am a local and like the Suncoast. there is a brand new Casino/hotel/resort called Red Rock that is awesome in Summerlin Off Charleston Blvd. Both drives are a pain, depending where you are coming from (c.a.?). Laughlin has one main road that can get real windy and cause roll overs. They are both nice, just depends what you are lookimg for. I prefer vegas because of the vast variety of things to do and what ever happens there, stays there. Not so in Laughlin. There were bikers that got shot and there was a trial and a real mess. Vegas is Vegas, baby and perhaps you will see someone famous.

I dont see an email address, but there is a Tom Watkins who has the same phone number (928) 774-6006. His email is tomwatkins@qwest.net Could be typo on his site. says he's a real-estate agent.

Going up this weekend.. curious what to expect. Thanks .

43 right now. All week it is going to be in the 50's for the high.

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