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09/02/2008 03:40:24 PM · #1

Hi everybody.
saturdy,6 I´m going to Phoenix - Arizona. I´ll stay there for 3 weeks, in vacations.
For sure, I´ll visit Grand Canyon and Sedona. But I´d like some sugesstions, like special places to visit, some good restaurant in Phoenix, etc..
All tips are very well come.
tks,
Thereza

Ristyz

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

09/02/2008 03:43:09 PM · #2

Petrified forest for one. It's a good hike from Phoenix but you can mix it in with the Grand Canyon outing.

alanfreed

Nikon D6

09/02/2008 03:55:41 PM · #3

We visited Page this summer, and you certainly wouldn't regret spending some time there -- absolutely incredible! It's central to the Antelope slot canyons, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and Glen Canyon. Just an amazing area.

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09/02/2008 04:12:47 PM · #4

thank you

ristyz and

alanfreed
I´v already put your suggestions on my list!

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

09/02/2008 04:26:22 PM · #5

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Ditto that. The Page area is a close second to the Grand Canyon on my favorite places in Arizona list. While there also hit "the wave", buckskin gulch, wirepass, Paria canyon, Paria Movie set... You could easily spend a week there. Best food in Page is "The Dam Bar and Grill."

jrtodd

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09/02/2008 04:29:24 PM · #6

Originally posted by LoudDog:

Paria Movie set...

Burned down in 2006, what a shame.

LoudDog

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09/02/2008 04:33:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by jrtodd:

Originally posted by LoudDog:
Paria Movie set...

Burned down in 2006, what a shame.

Really? I didn't hear that. Ironic as it burnt down once before and was rebuilt from photos... Still a beautiful location to visit though!

jrtodd

Nikon D850

09/02/2008 04:37:12 PM · #8

It really sucked, they did such a great job rebuilding it and then.....

Fire Destroys Replica Movie Set in Kanab
August 26th, 2006 @ 9:46pm

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Replica buildings of a Kanab-area movie set made famous in westerns of the 1960s were destroyed by fire Friday night, the Bureau of Land Management said.

A wooden-framed saloon, mercantile, post office and another building caught fire about 3 p.m. and burned to the ground, BLM spokesman Larry Crutchfield said.

The cause of the fire remained unknown and investigators were trying to determine if it had been intentionally set, he said.

The buildings were erected in 2000 by Kane County residents and constructed as look-alikes of sets built for the production of the Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra "Rat Pack" western "Sergeants 3." The sets were located near the original Paria movie set, 40 miles east of Kanab.

"The rebuilding of the set was a community effort, and (the fire) hurts the whole community," Crutchfield said.

A traveler paying a visit to the sets Friday told authorities he saw a tan, late model pickup truck driving away from the area just as he arrived and spotted the fire, Crutchfield said.

More than 200 movie westerns have been filmed in the Kanab area, including the 1924 silent film "Deadwood Coach" starring Tom Mix. The saloon and mercantile were also featured in Clint Eastwood's "The Outlaw Josey Wales."

alanfreed

Nikon D6

09/02/2008 04:54:51 PM · #9

Originally posted by LoudDog:

Best food in Page is "The Dam Bar and Grill."

We also enjoyed Ken's Old West Steakhouse. Mmmm. Steak.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/02/2008 05:48:29 PM · #10

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Originally posted by LoudDog:
Best food in Page is "The Dam Bar and Grill."

We also enjoyed Ken's Old West Steakhouse. Mmmm. Steak.

This reminded me my very old - 1976 - T.G.I.Friday´s menu [thumb]717580[/thumb]. It´s all hand written and with a lot of sketchs.

Ristyz

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

09/02/2008 08:43:55 PM · #11

Originally posted by LoudDog:

The Wave has very restricted visitation now:

Permits: Day use only. Cost is $5 per person. Limited to 6 people in a group. Each group constitutes one permit. No more than 20 individuals will be allowed daily access into this area - 10 from walk-in permits and 10 from submitted applications. Walk-in permits are available by applying in person for next-day hikes. From mid-March to mid-November permits will be issued at the Paria Contact Station. From mid-November to mid-March, the Paria Contact Station is closed and permits are issued at the Kanab Field Office.

as per this website. Get your permit early

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09/02/2008 09:33:52 PM · #12

Originally posted by Ristyz:

Originally posted by LoudDog:
Ditto that. The Page area is a close second to the Grand Canyon on my favorite places in Arizona list. While there also hit "the wave", buckskin gulch, wirepass, Paria canyon, Paria Movie set... You could easily spend a week there. Best food in Page is "The Dam Bar and Grill."

The Wave has very restricted visitation now:

Permits: Day use only. Cost is $5 per person. Limited to 6 people in a group. Each group constitutes one permit. No more than 20 individuals will be allowed daily access into this area - 10 from walk-in permits and 10 from submitted applications. Walk-in permits are available by applying in person for next-day hikes. From mid-March to mid-November permits will be issued at the Paria Contact Station. From mid-November to mid-March, the Paria Contact Station is closed and permits are issued at the Kanab Field Office.

as per this website. Get your permit early

I saw the site, very beautiful place!! I´ll try to go there.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

09/02/2008 09:37:56 PM · #13

Those places are pretty far away. Make sure to check out the Lost Dutchman State Park.

Ristyz

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09/02/2008 09:44:50 PM · #14

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Those places are pretty far away. Make sure to check out the Lost Dutchman State Park.

I always liked that pic! When you're coming to AZ from BRAZIL! in comparison, it's not that far. But as I mentioned before, it is a pretty good hike so plan several days for Grand Canyon and the surrounding stuff.

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09/03/2008 10:42:57 AM · #15

Thanks to all for the nice tips!! :)

twmax

Nikon D300

09/03/2008 10:56:18 AM · #16

If you get farther south, we found Bisbee to be a pretty interesting place. It's an old copper mining town, and really liked it. We also went to Tombstone, but found that to be mostly a tourist trap. Northern Arizona is really beautiful like others have mentioned, but the southern desert area is beautiful as well.

Alicia

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09/03/2008 11:23:32 AM · #17

Thereza, I hope you have a good time here. Phoenix is a huge city with a lot of compelling sights. There are five mountain parks within the city. Check out Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak Mountain, Papago Park. Here's some info. Just north of Phoenix are Cave Creek and Carefree - beautiful desert landscapes, funky little restaurants, galleries, art shows...

Downtown Phoenix has some amazingly interesting architecture and wonderful restaurants. Make sure to visit the Heard Museum, which is completely unique and specific to the geography and history here. The Phoenix Art Museum is also downtown and currently featuring an Edward Weston exhibit - he's a Mexican photographer.

While you're here, you should definitely check out some of the Mexican cuisine - Los Dos Molinos is a good one, as well as Barrio Cafe. And there are many others, of course. Grab a New Times outside of a cafe or grocery store, or just check out the online version. They have an extensive listing of events, sights, restaurants, places-to-go, etc.

If you are going to Sedona, you can check out Prescott and Jerome in one swoop. Each town very unique with its own fantastic vegetation and landscapes. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions.

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oOWonderBreadOo

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09/03/2008 12:03:56 PM · #18

if you have the time try to get to the north rim of the grand canyon- it's beautiful!!!