Longer Trips and Excursions
Sedona
Located northwest of Phoenix, Sedona offers incredible landscape, archaeological treasures, arts, culture and shopping. This city is a get away with incredible views along the drive and the red rock canyons and mountains that act as Sedona's landscape and backdrop.
Sedona is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Chandler.
Sedona's Official City Web Page
Sedona is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Chandler.
Sedona's Official City Web Page
Grand Canyon
Located north of Phoenix, the Grand Canyon is a natural wonder and offers breathtaking views, opportunities to hike and places to stay. The southern entrance to Grand Canyon National Park is approximately a five hour drive from Chandler, about 90 minutes further than Flagstaff. Click on the links below for more information.
Grand Canyon National Park Government Site
Grand Canyon Site
Grand Canyon National Park Government Site
Grand Canyon Site
Flagstaff
Located north of Phoenix on the way to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff offers diverse weather (full 4 seasons) and is situated at a higher elevation than Denver. This city is a perfect overnight en route to the Grand Canyon or a base for viewing the Canyon from the south.
Flagstaff is approximately a three hour drive from Chandler.
Flagstaff's Official City Web Page
Flagstaff is approximately a three hour drive from Chandler.
Flagstaff's Official City Web Page
Saguaro National Park
This amazing national park is south of Chandler near Tucson. It takes its name from the largest of all the cactus trees, the saguaro.
Here is a good map: Map of Saguaro
For more information, click on the links below.
Saguaro National Park Government Site
Saguaro's Park Site
Here is a good map: Map of Saguaro
For more information, click on the links below.
Saguaro National Park Government Site
Saguaro's Park Site
Tucson
Located south of Chandler, Tucson is situated in the desert surrounded by Saguaro National Park. This city is a perfect day trip to see the diverse desert landscape on the drive (including the amazing saguaro cactus trees), enjoy tasty food at one of the city's fine restaurants and take in the rich culture and history of Tucson. It is also a great overnight en route to Mexico.
Tucson is approximately a two hour drive from Chandler.
Tucson's Official City Web Page
Tucson is approximately a two hour drive from Chandler.
Tucson's Official City Web Page