Phoenix Weekend Getaway
Enjoy a Phoenix weekend getaway for fun in the sun - stay at a Phoenix spa resort, have a hot stone massage, enjoy horseback riding stables or spectacular Phoenix golfing - you can even take a gold mine tour! I'm from the midwest, so my visit to the Phoenix area was an eye-opener. The landscape is so very different - and the weather is so hot and dry! It was a very different experience - but I enjoyed so many activities that I don't engage in at home. Getting ThereArriving for your Phoenix weekend getaway is no problem. The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has flights from across the country, so if you're flying in you'll easily find a convenient - and probably relatively inexpensive - flight into town. There are two separate terminals, though, so if you're meeting your companions at the airport make sure you know which terminals everyone arrives at. (My sister and I arrived at separate terminals and needed to coordinate getting together). But if you're driving in, Interstates 10 and 17 are easy to navigate, and the city is not a difficult place to drive. While there is public transportation around the city, driving and parking are relatively easy. Where to StayThere are so many resorts in the Phoenix (and Scottsdale) area! A Phoenix spa resort would be the ideal place for a Phoenix weekend getaway with "the girls". The Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa is one of the finest (and priciest! - but if you're only there for a couple of days, you can indulge!). The resort has a terrific spa, and you can enjoy a classic Phoenix golfing experience. And with Camelback Mountain in the background, the scenery is lovely. For a more moderately priced Phoenix hotel, try the SpringHill Suites Phoenix Downtown. While it's not a spa resort, it's clean, comfortable, and conveniently located to sports attractions and shopping. If you're going to be spending your time on activities around town, this is a great option (you can still get a massage at a day spa!). Phoenix also has a lot of condo-style resorts which can accommodate several people more comfortably than a hotel room (and you'll have kitchen facilities, too, saving money on meals!). You'll find Condos, Villas, Homes, & Vacation rentals at ABetterStay.com
Things to Do In PhoenixOne of our first excursions on our Phoenix weekend getaway was to the horseback riding stables. I hadn't been on a horse in over 30 years! But I was very much looking forward to it.
Our ride took us into the Tonto National Forest in the Sonoran Desert. The scenery was gorgeous and the cacti were in bloom in early May. Highly recommended! We then took a gold mine tour with Carefree Outfitters. The gold mine, also in Tonto National Forest, is on a mountaintop at an elevation of about 4500 ft. The ride up the mountain is worth the price of admission!
Once at the top, you walk down a narrow path to the goldmine. Inside the mine, the rock walls still have narrow veins of gold visible, along with some red veins of iron. If golf is a favorite pastime of yours, Phoenix golfing is legendary and one of the best reasons for a Phoenix weekend getaway. I am not a golfer, but many of the resorts have courses, and you can enjoy any of the local golf courses. This is great for a winter getaway when you can't golf at home! After excursions like these, what better way to relax than at a spa! You can get a massage at one of many Phoenix spa resorts, or a day spa. A Time For You day spa in Phoenix offers hot stone massage, fruit scrubs, and herbal body wraps to relax and refresh you after all your activities. Or, you can find other spa options in SpaFinder's Directory. Order The Global SpaFinder Directory Today!
What Are Your Favorite Things to Do On a Weekend Getaway?
Where do you like to spend a weekend getaway? What do you like to do, where do you stay, what are your favorite restaurants? Where Would You Like to Go Next?For more weekend getaways: Boston Weekend Getaway Chicago Weekend Getaway Miami Weekend Getaway Milwaukee Weekend Getaway For Arizona photo galleries: Phoenix Photo Gallery Sedona Photo Gallery & Verde Canyon Grand Canyon Sunset Photo Gallery return from Phoenix Weekend Getaway to Great Women's Vacations
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We heard about Cave Creek Outfitters from our concierge, so we decided to give it a try. We did a 2-hour ride (in the morning, to avoid the mid-day sun). They specialize in small groups, and ours was very small - just my sister and I, and the guide. 
It's a one-lane, private road, very steep, full of twists and turns, and has some of the most incredible scenery! 
