San Xavier del Bac
A peaceful oasis in the desert.
Off The Map | Near Tucson, Arizona
Step out of the desert sunshine and into the quiet beauty of San Xavier del Bac. White towers and an intricately carved entrance welcome you to a place rich in Spanish Colonial art and craftsmanship. Take time to admire the details and pause in a sacred space that still serves the Tohono O’odham community of Wa:k. You may come for the architecture and leave remembering the peace.
Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
From sculpted sandstone passages to a breathtaking sweep of river.
Off The Map | Page, Arizona
Follow a welcoming Navajo guide through flowing sandstone walls whose shapes and colors hardly seem real. Then ride to Horseshoe Bend, where the river curls far below towering cliffs and the scale takes your breath away. Deer Spring Canyon Tours brings these two experiences together in one outing—a chance to slow down, look closely, and leave with a fresh sense of wonder.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Step into a village where art seems to grow from the stones.
Off The Map | Sedona, Arizona
Step through Tlaquepaque’s stone arches and the bustle of Sedona begins to fade. Shaded courtyards, quiet fountains, climbing vines, galleries, distinctive shops, and inviting restaurants surround you with a calm beauty that feels almost timeless—as though art might have been born here. There is no need to hurry. Follow the passageways, linger over the craftsmanship, stop for a meal, and let the village reveal itself one courtyard at a time.
Uptown Sedona
Where red-rock beauty meets a lively mountain town.
Off The Map | Sedona, Arizona
In Uptown Sedona, the scenery follows you everywhere. Magnificent red-rock formations rise beyond the rooftops while art galleries, gift shops, restaurants, and tour companies offer plenty of reasons to keep exploring. Wander without a strict schedule, enjoy a meal, or trade the sidewalk for a Jeep tour into the surrounding landscape. Traffic can be slow, so arrive early, park once, and explore on foot. Once you step away from the roadway, Uptown becomes a genuinely fun place to spend the day.
Bearizona Wildlife Park
A mountain park with a wild side.
Off The Map | Williams, Arizona
Set among the cool ponderosa pines of northern Arizona, Bearizona is far more than a drive past a few bears. Travel through habitat after habitat filled with wolves, bison, bighorn sheep, deer, javelinas, elk, bears, and more. Then leave the car behind and stroll through the beautifully landscaped walking area—a comfortable mountain park filled with animals and places to slow down and linger.
La Posada
Step back in time to a romantic Southwestern oasis.
Historic Places & Americana | Winslow, Arizona
Step through La Posada’s courtyard and the outside world seems to fall away. This beautifully restored railroad hotel surrounds you with Southwestern architecture, remarkable art, tranquil gardens, and a warm, unhurried atmosphere. Stay the night, share a memorable meal, browse the trading post, and give yourselves time to wander. It is a romantic getaway made for slowing down together.
Meteor Crater
Stand at the edge of unimaginable force.
Off The Map | Near Winslow, Arizona
The raised rim appears miles away across Arizona’s flat high plains, but nothing prepares you for the view from the edge. Meteor Crater is so vast that a six-foot astronaut marker on the floor nearly disappears without a telescope. Stand at the rim and try to comprehend the violent force that reshaped this landscape in a single moment.
Titan Missile Museum
Step inside the bunker built for the unthinkable.
Off the Map | Green Valley, Arizona
After a briefing on the Cold War arms race, descend through security checkpoints and massive blast doors into a preserved Titan II launch complex. Knowledgeable guides lead you through the command center and missile silo, explaining the people, procedures, and safeguards behind the weapon. Then take the command chair – and get your picture with your hand on “THE KEY.”