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Arizona: Phoenix, Verde Valley & Sedona: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for April: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
240 km
distance
9.5 h
driving
22
curated stops

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Day 1 Phoenix

6 curated stops
Transit
1h45
Finish
~16:55
Temperature
12.2°C–29.0°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
12.8h
09:00
Phoenix public desert-city-and-Indigenous-history circuit phoenix.gov map ↗
Use public city, desert and interpreted Indigenous-history access subject to heat and opening.
50 min · Phoenix · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
10:00
Phoenix Art Museum phxart.org read more map ↗
View a vast collection of American, Asian, Latin American, and contemporary artworks.
50 min · Phoenix · Free on the first Friday evening of every month
open: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM (Thu until 9PM)
11:00
Heard Museum heard.org read more map ↗
Appreciate Native American cultures and arts, including stunning Hopi Kachina dolls.
50 min · Phoenix · $15 adults, $13.50 seniors 62+, $7.50 children 6-12, free for children under 6 and American Indians
open: Mon-Sat 9:30AM to 5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
12:05
Arizona State Capitol Museum azlibrary.gov read more map ↗
Learn about Arizona's government through artifacts, technology, and hands-on activities.
50 min · Phoenix · Free
open: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM; Sept-May: Sat 10AM-2PM
13:35
Arizona Biltmore Hotel arizonabiltmore.com read more map ↗
Visit this legendary landmark built in 1921, known for hosting famous guests throughout history.
50 min · Phoenix
15:05
Phoenix Zoo phoenixzoo.org read more map ↗
Explore a vast collection of animals in naturalistic habitats across lush desert landscapes.
50 min · Phoenix · $39.95 adult, $29.95 child (3-13), about $2 less online
open: June–August 7AM-1PM; September–October 9AM-5PM
15:55
Fry Bread House frybreadhouseaz.com map ↗
Enjoy authentic Native American frybread and family recipes.
60 min · Phoenix
open: Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM
Overnight here
e.g. Courtyard Phoenix North · Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix
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Day 2 Prescott

5 curated stops
Transit
3h23
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
4.8°C–20.8°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
12.9h
11:45
Prescott public plaza-and-frontier-history circuit prescott-az.gov map ↗
Use public plaza, museum-area and frontier heritage; booked activities remain separate.
50 min · Prescott · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
12:45
Sharlot Hall Museum sharlot.org read more map ↗
Step into the former Territorial Governor’s Mansion to see early regional history.
50 min · Prescott · $7 adults, $6 seniors and military, $3 (children 13-17), free for children under 12
open: May-Sep Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM; Oct-Apr Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM
13:45
Museum of Indigenous People (formerly Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture) museumofindigenouspeople.org read more map ↗
See rotating exhibits on regional Native American tribes and their rich culture.
50 min · Prescott · $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, free for children under 12
open: Mon–Sat 10AM–4PM, closed on major holidays
14:45
Fort Whipple Museum sharlothallmuseum.org read more map ↗
Explore historic military artifacts in a former officer's quarters.
50 min · Prescott · Donation
open: Thu-Sat 10AM-4PM, closed on major holidays
15:55
Watson Lake Park prescott-az.gov read more map ↗
Explore hiking, rock climbing, boating, and fishing around an artificial reservoir.
90 min · Prescott · $2 parking
open: Summer daily 6AM-10PM, winter daily 7AM-sunset
Overnight here
e.g. Forest Villas Hotel Prescott · Hassayampa Inn
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Day 3 Jerome

4 curated stops
Transit
1h24
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
6.1°C–22.6°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
12.9h
10:10
Jerome public mining-town-and-Verde-history circuit azstateparks.com map ↗
Use public town and state-park mining heritage subject to mountain roads and opening.
50 min · Jerome · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
11:10
Jerome's Sliding Jail read more map ↗
Witness the unique jail that slid down the hillside, now preserved as a landmark.
50 min · Jerome
12:10
Audrey Shaft Headframe Park jeromehistoricalsociety.com map ↗
Stand on glass above a deep mining shaft, gazing up at the largest wooden headframe in Arizona.
50 min · Jerome · Free
open: Daily 8AM-5PM
13:10
Jerome State Historic Park azstateparks.com read more map ↗
Visit the Douglas Mansion, a museum showcasing the area's rich history.
50 min · Jerome · $7 (adults, 14+), $4 (youth, 7-13), free (children)
open: Daily 10AM-4PM (park), 10AM-4PM (museum)
14:00
Asylum Restaurant theasylum.biz map ↗
Dine on a sophisticated menu while enjoying a breathtaking view.
60 min · Jerome
open: Daily 11AM-9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Jerome Grand Hotel · Hotel Connor
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Sedona

5 curated stops
Transit
2h57
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
1.7°C–18.5°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
12.9h
10:25
Sedona public red-rock-and-town-heritage circuit fs.usda.gov map ↗
Use suitable open public red-rock overlooks, town heritage and trails after checking heat, fire, roads and parking.
50 min · Sedona · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
11:35
Chapel of the Holy Cross chapeloftheholycross.com read more map ↗
Admire this unique chapel built into the rock with stunning views.
50 min · Sedona
12:50
Red Rock State Park azstateparks.com read more map ↗
Explore ten well-maintained hiking trails in this historic preserve and visitor center.
90 min · Sedona · $10/vehicle (up to 4 adults)
open: Daily 8AM-5PM
14:55
Snoopy rock search map ↗
Spot a rock formation resembling the beloved dog character from a certain angle.
50 min · Sedona
16:10
Slide Rock State Park azstateparks.com read more map ↗
Enjoy swimming in a creek and visiting this historic apple farm with a famous rock slide.
90 min · Sedona · $20/vehicle (up to 4 adults)
open: Daily 8AM-7PM

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