Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 3
167 mi
Amazing Nature of Phoenix Neighborhood
The Southern United States are indeed an impressive natural area with a number of unique features. Due to the special climate, you can find remarkable samples of flora and fauna and explore the amazing nature and truly romantic landscapes here. Today will be busy and eventful. In addition, you will enjoy authentic local cuisine in restaurants and cafés on the way.
4.7 mi
15 min
Matt's Big Breakfast
Restaurant
Open Details
Start your day with a tasty breakfast. The breakfast menu consists of pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, buns, bacon, toast, jam and smoothies here.
This seemingly standard combination of dishes should be familiar to everyone, but don't be so quick to judge it by the way it looks because the exceptional cooking canons in places like Matt's Big Breakfast have turned such well-known recipes into something original. Pay special attention to soft waffles served with syrups, or taste an omelette.
This seemingly standard combination of dishes should be familiar to everyone, but don't be so quick to judge it by the way it looks because the exceptional cooking canons in places like Matt's Big Breakfast have turned such well-known recipes into something original. Pay special attention to soft waffles served with syrups, or taste an omelette.
9.2 mi
20 min
Piestewa Peak
Open Details
Travelers and mountain walks lovers come from all over the country to see Piestewa Peak like moths to a flame. And even the fairly large number of people here can stop you from enjoying the extraordinary and charming landscapes along the route.
3.8 mi
15 min
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
Landmark
Open Details
The Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is a scenic trail about three miles long. On a sunny day, it offers a view of truly impressive landscapes - fascinating distances, as if from paintings by great painters, dotted with bright wild flowers.
You can easily go through the route because even a layperson can do it, or if you wish, rent a bicycle or other recreational vehicles.
You can easily go through the route because even a layperson can do it, or if you wish, rent a bicycle or other recreational vehicles.
5.8 mi
15 min
Carolina's Mexican Food - Cactus
Restaurant
Open Details
Carolina's Mexican Food is an excellent example of "assimilated" Mexican cuisine preserved its main canons. The dishes here are extremely varied, and spicy sauces, which include chili, add a great deal of zest. Try the delicious burritos, quesadilla, fajitas, and tacos.
Note, that the restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Note, that the restaurant is closed on Sundays.
44.6 mi
1 hr 10 min
Bartlett Lake
Open Details
The Bartlett Reservoir area is known for its breathtaking views of the Desert Mountains and the Sonoran plant life. A significant part of the western side of the reservoir is designed for long-term outdoor recreation and picnics. Since the Bartlett Dam was built in 1939, the lake has become a favorite place for fishermen and just nature lovers, even some record-breaking fish have been caught here (large mouth bass record stands at seven pounds and carp record stands at 37 pounds).
Relax and clear your head, enjoy perfect harmony and magnificent nature and landscapes of this fantastic place.
Relax and clear your head, enjoy perfect harmony and magnificent nature and landscapes of this fantastic place.
52.3 mi
1 hr 20 min
Lake Pleasant
Open Details
There is a picturesque desert oasis, the Lake Pleasant Regional Park, on the outskirts of the city of Peoria. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, the park is an ideal place for lovers of active leisure and adventure. With incredible expanses of water and a flat desert landscape, Lake Pleasant Regional Park is one of the most picturesque recreation areas in the valley. Enjoy various types of activity, including kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, hiking, watching the stars and even hunting scorpions.
In the Lake Pleasant Nature Center, guests can explore the history of this area and the wildlife of the desert.
In the Lake Pleasant Nature Center, guests can explore the history of this area and the wildlife of the desert.
29.3 mi
40 min
Tonto Bar & Grill
Bar
Open Details
There's nothing like to relax in the pleasant atmosphere of a place known for its hospitality and delicious dishes after a long and tiring walk. The Grotto Café offers a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors, you can comfortably dine in a cozy room, accompanied by relaxing music.
Here you will definitely find the dining experience of your choice: starting from grilled stakes to fine salads and grilled vegetables.
Here you will definitely find the dining experience of your choice: starting from grilled stakes to fine salads and grilled vegetables.
17.9 mi
30 min
Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem
Open Details
We wish you sweet dreams in a hotel room after a busy day and exploration of the nature of the state. Tomorrow is going to be no less interesting: you will see the famous Red Rocks and visit the real safari park.