GIRLS WEEKEND IN ARIZONA
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- May 28, 2019
- 4 min read
Arizona is a great destination for a long weekend trip with the girls. At the end of April, my girls and I celebrated my best friend's Bachelorette weekend in Arizona. We were gone from Thursday night until Sunday night, and visited Scottsdale, Sedona, and Page, Arizona. With such a short visit and lots to see and do, we had a jammed packed weekend with lots of driving, selfie-taking, laughs, and good times. Below is a glimpse of our itinerary, including what I loved and what I would do differently.
DAY 1 - Thursday
We arrived Thursday night around 11:00 p.m. at the airport in Phoenix. We rented a car at the airport and drove to our hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. The drive was short and painless, about 30 minutes. I recommend staying in Old Town Scottsdale; it is extremely cute and filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. Two hotels I'd recommend staying at in Old Town Scottsdale are The Saguaro Scottsdale, Hotel Adeline, or W Scottsdale.
DAY 2 - Friday
On our second day, we woke bright and early and had breakfast in Old Town Scottsdale at JOJO Coffeehouse. I had the best avocado toast there. After breakfast, we went shopping, bar hopping, and picture-taking in Old Town Scottsdale.
At around noon, we headed towards Sedona. The drive from Scottsdale to Sedona is about two hours. While lengthy, the scenery is gorgeous and worth every second. Make sure to stop along the way on the side of the road for pictures! Upon arriving in Sedona, we hopped on the Pink Jeep Tours. This tour is soooo fun! It basically consists of off-roading in the cutest pink jeep you will ever see. We booked our tour online about two weeks before our trip. Pink Jeep Tours offers various tours through various routes and different lengths. We chose the Scenic Rim tour for 1.5 hours and it was perfect. We went off-roading through amazing views and stopped for hiking and pictures.
After the pink jeep tour, we had dinner in Sedona and headed to our Airbnb. If you are in a large group, I suggest an Airbnb so that everyone can stay together. However, be aware that the Airbnb's in Sedona are scarce and expensive. Our Airbnb was about an hour away from Sedona in a town called Muns Park. Our house was amazing, but in a rural neighborhood. We did not mind the seclusion because we were closer to Page, Arizona, where we would visit the next day to see Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. However, if you are in a smaller group, I DEFINITELY suggest staying in a hotel in Sedona. There are so many gorgeous hotels to choose from. If you stay in a hotel in Sedona, then after dinner you can go to a spa or nearby bar.
DAY 3 - Saturday
On our third day, we drove about 2 hours from Muns Park (where our Airbnb was located) to Page, Arizona. Page is the nearest town to the famous Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. On our way to Page, we got a flat tire! But all things happen for a reason, and we were so grateful for that flat tire, which led to amazing pictures in a deserted road! After replacing the flat tire, we continued our journey to Page.
Our first stop in Page was Antelope Canyon. You must book a tour if you want to visit Antelope Canyon because visitors are only allowed in with a guide. We booked our tour of Upper Antelope Canyon about two weeks before our visit. There are various websites to book a tour of Antelope Canyon. While it was a gorgeous sight, it is one of those places that you visit once and never again. It is so crowded, with so many people walking through a narrow canyon. You are not able to get amazing pictures because so many people are in the way and it feels rushed all of the time. However, it is definitely worth the visit, and the canyon itself is beautiful.
After Antelope Canyon, we drove 15 minutes to Horseshoe Bend. You do not need a tour to visit Horseshoe Bend, and the sight is free. Once you arrive at the destination, you park in the parking area and walk about 20 minutes to the actual "horseshoe" looking canyon. You will get amazing photos, and despite the large amounts of people, it is a much more relaxing experience than Antelope Canyon because you are at your own pace.
DAY 4 - Sunday
On our last day in Arizona, we woke up early and headed back to Scottsdale where we had brunch at The Saguaro Scottsdale hotel. The brunch was not fantastic, but you must visit the hotel. It is the cutest hotel EVER and selfie heaven because every single corner is picture perfect. The Saguaro Scottsdale also has a very popular pool with a bunch of young people, so it is perfect place for drinks by the pool.
After brunch we headed back to the Old Town where we visited various bars and shops. However, I suggest visiting a spa followed by drinks by the pool before your late night flight home.
If you're traveling back to the east coast, keep in mind that due to the time difference, your flight will arrive early Monday morning if you depart Arizona late Sunday night.
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