Our FReeper Vacation in Arizona ~ May 4, 2008(Vanity)

http://www.azpatriot.com/Aztardvaca.htm ^ | 12-12-07 | NYTexan - Azamericonnie

[NYTexan]

After the 3rd Annual TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot we are headed to AZ
to meet up with more FReepers for a week long vacation starting May 4th 2008.

Come along and join us for a great time!

Our tentative itinerary

[NYTexan]

I started this thread so we could all share info on places to go and make plans as we get ready for the trip to AZ.
Also to post pics and share stories as we visit.

Any suggestions for places to visit are welcome.

(If anyone would like to be added or removed from the ping list, let me know)

[NYTexan]

Ping!

Just so that we stay organized. ; >)

[NYTexan]

This looks like it's gonna be a blast!

sedona offroad center

[NYTexan]

I'm looking forward to this also!

VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

[Halcontent]

Head southwest out of Tucson on Hgwy #86 to Three Points about 13 miles ). Go south at Three Points on Rt.# 286 to Sasabe.( on the border, 45 miles )
This is where the Gov’t is building the new border fence and Boeing’s ‘virtual fence”.
Any hitch hikers on Rt# 286 will be illegal aliens.
Call Border patrol. They will be there in less than 10 minutes.

[the_Watchman]

I would suggest taking highway 89A out of Prescott on the way to Sedona and stopping for a look around Jerome. It is an old mining town with a good museum. The roads are so winding that some houses have an upstairs access and a downstairs access on segments of the same road.

Rock Springs is about 25 minutes north of Phoenix on I-17. Some people swear by the biscuits and gravy. I like the barbeque pork. Don’t miss the pies. They have a Jack Daniel’s Pecan pie that is great. They also do meringue pies, but the pie lady used to just do the meringues on the weekend and they don’t keep. If you have a cooler, you can take a pie with you.

In Prescott there is a microbrewery directly across the street from the courthouse on the north side. All the food is good and the brews are unique. Try the “bangers and mash” with a good porter. If you have a cooler, you can take 1/2 kegs of beer with you.

Staying in Sedona can be kind of expensive. You might try some of the B&B’s on 89A going north out of town. You can find information on them from AAA and Google Earth. We are staying up there between Christmas and New Years. We found a B&B in town with rooms on the creek. Oak Creek Canyon is on 89A going north out of Sedona. Go at least as far as Slide Rock State Park. It is a very pretty canyon. There are trails up to the top if you feel like a stout hike.

[the_Watchman]

BTW In May the AZ Diamondbacks will be holding court in their relatively new stadium. Come and see the only MLB stadium with a swimming pool at the outfield fence! :)

[NYTexan]

Thanks! We are staying in Sedona for a night, maybe two, Mostly in Scottsdale.

I’ll look into your suggestions.

Hope you have a great Christmas there. Please post some pics!

[CalvaryJohn]

While in Sedona, you might want to eat at Javelina Cantina or Joey Bistro. They also have a great helicopter tour there. Enjoy.

[mylife]

You gotta love the bikini babes in the field at the BOB!

[gate2wire]

Bookmark

[HiJinx]

Only a slight change in the plan here - our railroad adventure will be on the Grand Canyon Railway. Reservations are already being accepted - I have about 10 of y'all so far!

 

[HiJinx]

Great advice - check the link, Rock Springs Cafe is definitely on the itinerary, as are Prescott and Sedona. And of course, you can’t visit Arizona and not see the Grand Canyon.

Trouble is, there’s just way too much to see and do to try to get to it all in one week!

[yorkie]

I suggest anyone interested in really good food should check out Shugrue's Hillside. (Mark Shugrue also owns the Javelina Cantina.)

IMHO, this is the best place to eat in Sedona. I always have good food and service there - and the view is outstanding.

Shugrue's Hillside

[NYTexan]

Yark! I forgot. Thanks Hijinx

[NYTexan]

Thanks Yorkie!

Food and view look great!

[Randy Larsen]

I was looking at the GCR website, Has it been decided which class we are going yet?

I would like to show the missus what is going on.

[yorkie]

There are places where the locals never eat. (For good reason.) If anyone wants to know those places, FReepmail me.

[NYTexan]

Thanks! found one good link

http://www.gatewaytosedona.com/featureMain/client/JoeyBistroandSteakandSticks

[HiJinx]

Club class. Some of the route is a bit boring, so having access to a wet bar will help!

[Randy Larsen]

Excellent Choice!

This is going to be a trip we will remember the rest of our lives!

[Randy Larsen]

BTW, did you get my check?

[leftee]

Hope you enjoy Sierra Vista when you come. We sure have for the last 15 years.

[NYTexan]

We strive to have a blast wherever we go!

Click the keyword freepervaca to see our last outing.

[NYTexan]

Outstanding! Can you post the link?

[Randy Larsen]

http://www.thetrain.com/

[NYTexan]

Thanks, This will be a great trip!

[Randy Larsen]

I can hardly wait!

[NYTexan]

You are not alone with that notion!

[NYTexan]

And shockingly, Luv has yet to stop by here with her anticipations.

[Randy Larsen]

*Note to self*

Don’t try to out drink the females! Remember the last time you tried that?

[LUV W]

Oh, BB!

I never saw the ping...I am SO sorry!

((((LBH))))

I am anticipating EVERYTHING!! :D

[LUV W]

You have put a lot of work on this thread and it’s a great
way to share the anticipation and the fun that we will have, then afterward, the fun we HAD.

Thank you for all your hard work, NYT! You are always right
there for us and we appreciate you!

[NYTexan]

That’s ok LS, yer my favorite tard. That’s why I ping ya twice!

BBH

[LUV W]

I sooooo look forward to that train trip through the
grand canyon! :D

I look forward to all of this adventure!

[LUV W]

Thank you, Sweetie! You are good to your L'il Sis!

(((LBH)))

I'm proud to be part of the....

[NYTexan]

My work was minuscule compared to that of Connie & Jinxy. We have our hosts to thank for much of it!

I’ll just make sure sure we have a place to sleep and a ride to get from place to place.

[LUV W]

A BIG THANK YOU!

[LUV W]

No matter what you say.....

....you are the glue that holds us together. So THERE!

[NYTexan]

Just don’t call me Elmer!

[LUV W]

Awesome!

[LUV W]

Promise! LOL!

[yorkie]

Just a suggestion - but you all might want to take a look at Montezuma's Castle. It is really something you won't forget.

[AZamericonnie]

our railroad adventure will be on the Grand Canyon Railway

Oh goodness....A vaca thread!:) I'll alter the railway info tomorrow so it will reflect the changes.

[yorkie]

And, while you are at Montezuma's Castle, it's not too far, to go down to Montezuma's Well. It is almost sur-real, and magical, in it's beauty.

[NYTexan]

Very cool pic! Near Sedona?

[NYTexan]

Very nice. Sort of looks like a skinny dipper lovers lane.. LOL

[DLfromthedesert]

Wayne; any ideas for their Tucson leg?

[yorkie]

Not too far - maybe 35 - 40 minutes.

http://www.arizona-leisure.com/montezuma-castle-area-map.html

[HiJinx]

Sure did...thank you so very much.