2023 Arizona Bucket List

One of the best parts of moving to a new state is playing tourist for a year. The following is the All Things Home 2023 Arizona Bucket List. I’ve joined FaceBook groups; AZ Bucket List, they have some great ideas list and I keep a running Bucket List in my phone of all the incredible places to visit in this beautiful state.

Destinations

Sedona, Arizona Bucket List
Sedona Bound

Events & Adventures

  • Hot Air Balloon Rides Phoenix & Scottsdale | Rainbow Ryders | There’s nothing more beautiful in the Fall and Winter months when the skies are full of this magnificent balloons.
  • Canyon Coaster | Calling all rollercoaster fans! Featuring a mile-long track! Experience a variety of thrill ride features such as steep descents, dips, twists, hairpin turns, and 360-degree corkscrews! Canyon Coaster is the first and only mountain coaster in Arizona!
  • Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Williams, AZ | Since 1901 the Grand Canyon Railway has enchanted millions of people from all over the world. From its yesteryears of transporting ore to our present-day journeys to the canyon with the help of authentic characters who bring the Old West to life, the story of our railway is almost as dramatic as the spectacular surroundings.
  • AZ Wine Wagon | Wine Shuttle From Scottsdale To The Verde Valley & Sedona, Single Seat Tickets Available Friday – Sunday or Private Bus Rental Daily – In Phoenix or to the Sedona Area
  • AZ Wine Passport | Arizona boasts over 120 wineries and tasting rooms across the state. Grab your passport and use the interactive map to find your favorite wineries.
  • Castle Hot Springs , Morristown, AZ | We can all dream! This all-inclusive stunning resort should be on your bucket list.
  • Vulture City Ghost Town | This abandoned settlement nestled into the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert, was established in 1863. Tours of the mines look fascinating.
  • Blue Sky Organic Farms , Litchfield Park, AZ | A certified organic family farm since 1995 – over 25 years! They grow over 120 different vegetable varieties and are 100% organic, certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
  • Hidden Lake, Phoenix, AZ | A private 120 acre outdoor recreation destination featuring live music and outdoor fun!
  • Spring Training Mariners Game, Peoria Sports Complex | 2023 Spring Training Schedule, the best way to watch baseball.
  • Sunset Horseback Riding Adventure, Cave Creek, AZ | I’m absolutely terrified of horses but this is absolutely on my bucket list.

Outdoors

  • Grand Canyon | A top Arizona must-see! One of the seven wonders of the in the world!
  • Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ | Stunning natural wonders abound, tours must be booked in advance
  • The Painted Desert, Northern Arizona’s Painted Desert is a vast, striated badlands that extends some 150 miles from the eastern end of the Grand Canyon into Petrified Forest National Park.
  • Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona, AZ | 6.1-mile out-and-back trail 
  • Beaver Falls, | Definitely will need to train for this one. 24.5 mile trek to stunning beauty. You must get a permit from the Havasupai Indian Reservation for this hike.
  • Cottonwood Cove, Northwestern Arizona | Located at Coyote Buttes South in the BLM-administered area in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
  • Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ | On the first Tuesday of every month from October through May, the Arboretum will offer free admission.

Restaurants

  • Dillons at Western Trails, Morristown, AZ | Live entertainment every weekend with Country music, Rock-N-Roll Tribute bands and more!
  • Carolinas Mexican Food, multiple locations in Greater Phoenix, serving since 1968
  • Los Dos Molinos , 2 locations in Phoenix, serving Mexican food for over 30 years
  • Buck & Rider, Arcadia, Scottsdale, Gilbert, AZ | Thoughtfully sourced seafood flown in fresh daily from around the world.
  • Brown Mug Cafe, Winslow, AZ | Mexican
  • Waldos Tacos , Glendale, Peoria, AZ | Mexican
  • CiBO Pizzeria, Downtown Phoenix | Located in a restored 1913 bungalow, Cibo (pronounced “CHEE-boh”) is known to have the best pizza in AZ.
  • Gertrude’s Restaurant @ The Desert Botanical Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ | Boasts beautiful views and farm-to-table cuisine
  • Turquoise Room at La Posada, Winslow, AZ | An Arizona iconic restaurant, serves regional contemporary Southwestern cuisine 
  • Old Town Tortilla Factory, Scottsdale, AZ | Best tortillas in Arizona, Southwestern with a Mexican Twist
  • Agassiz Lodge Restaurant, Flagstaff, AZ | The highest elevation restaurant, 9500 feet above sea level, located at historic Agassiz Lodge
  • Rustler’s Rooste Beef & Brew with a View, Phoenix, AZ | Best steakhouse Arizona and views
  • El Charro Cafe, Tucson, AZ | Established in 1922 by Tia Monica Flin, El Charro Café of Tucson, Arizona is The Nation’s Oldest Mexican Restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Creator of the original Chimichanga.
  • Haunted Hamburger, Jerome, AZ | Voted best hamburger in Arizona
  • Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix, AZ |The historic Wrigley Mansion offers creative dishes featuring the finest local and seasonal ingredients.
  • Knock Kneed Lobster, Phoenix, AZ (near the airport) | They had me at quirky and “best hole in the wall”. This family-friendly restaurant has been serving up the best seafood since 1947.
2023 Arizona Bucket List
Source: VisitArizona.com

If I’ve missed any “must-sees” let me know. I’ll add them to the list. Throughout the year I’ll let you know how our sightseeing adventures go. I best get started as this is a long bucket list. Check out our other Arizona posts.

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