The Backroad Blog
Design Your Own Arizona Road Trip Itinerary
Design your own Arizona road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic drives & heritage railways, plus our exclusive planning resources.
7+ Amazing Attractions in Verde Valley AZ
Discover Arizona’s Verde Valley, a region with incredible scenic, historical, and outdoor attractions that make it the perfect destination for travelers of every kind.
Ride Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad travels into the past, along the Verde River, through national forests and desert landscapes, to the ghost town of Perkinsville.
3 Stunning Sedona Scenic Drives
Experience the best Sedona scenic drives along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road, and with Pink Adventure Tours.
Tons of Fun Things to Do in Winslow Arizona
Fun things to do in Winslow Arizona, include Route 66, Standin’ On the Corner Park, La Posada Hotel, a thriving arts scene, and amazing day trip destinations.
Drive the Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park
Experience a virtual drive through the Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park, and then use Backroad Planet’s guide to plan a road trip of your own.
Tour Flagstaff Attractions On Your Own
Tour Flagstaff attractions on your own with six themed self-guided walking & driving tours, plus stops at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Lowell Observatory.
3 Magnificent Flagstaff National Monuments
Don’t overlook three magnificent Flagstaff national monuments—Sunset Crater Volcano NM, Wupatki NM, and Walnut Canyon NM—when planning your Northern Arizona itinerary.
Take the Train to Grand Canyon National Park: An Insider’s Guide
Take the train to Grand Canyon National Park! With Backroad Planet’s guide to the historic Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel in Williams, Arizona, you can make your national park visit an adventure.
Things to Do on a Drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff, Arizona
Two national monuments, an experimental town, a legendary pie café, and more attractions to make your drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff, Arizona, an adventure.
A Visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
Tour the interactive museum, research the archives, and walk 35-acres of gardens on a visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, Georgia.
3 World-Class Atlanta Museums of History
Explore natural history, art history, and the history of disease control all in one day at three world-class Atlanta museums of history.
