I’ve Lived in Phoenix for 10 Years — These Are My Favorite Escapes

I’ve lived in Phoenix for 10 years. Over that time I’ve found a handful of favorite escapes that are easy to reach from the Valley. This article summarizes the places I highlight in the video and how to get more help if you’re thinking about moving to Arizona.

Overview

These trips — from Sedona and Lake Havasu to Rocky Point, Bisbee, Monument Valley and several hidden desert getaways — show just how much there is to explore within a few hours of Phoenix.

The original source is a video that breaks the escapes into short chapters (timestamps included below) if you want to watch the trips in more detail.

Lake Havasu (0:37)

Featured early in the video as one of the Valley’s popular escapes.

Payson (1:40)

Listed as one of the nearby mountain escapes included in the video.

Sedona (2:43)

Named among the top escapes from Phoenix shown in the video.

Rocky Point / Puerto Peñasco (4:03)

Included in the round-up of favorite getaways.

Havasupai (5:25)

The video highlights Havasupai as one of the memorable trips.

Parker (6:59)

Parker appears on the list of nearby escapes.

Frequently asked questions

What escapes are covered?

The video and this summary cover Lake Havasu, Payson, Sedona, Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco), Havasupai, Parker, Bisbee, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Monument Valley, Castle Hot Springs, plus mentions of hidden desert getaways.

How far are these places from Phoenix?

The video notes these trips are within a few hours of Phoenix.

Where can I watch the original video or see chapter timestamps?

The original video includes chapters: 0:00 Phoenix Escapes; 0:37 Lake Havasu; 1:40 Payson; 2:43 Sedona; 4:03 Rocky Point; 5:25 Havasupai; 6:59 Parker; 8:12 Bisbee; 9:33 Boyce Thompson Arboretum; 10:33 Monument Valley; 12:02 Castle Hot Springs; 13:02 Best Time to Visit.

I’m thinking of moving to Arizona. How can Ryan help?

You can call or text 480.612.2219, email ryan@ryan-meeks.com, or schedule a Zoom on his calendar: https://calendly.com/ryanmeeksaz. You can also search listings with him at https://www.compass.com/agents/ryan-meeks.

Is there a relocation guide I can download?

Yes. Download the “Ultimate Guide to the Best Neighborhoods for Families in Phoenix” at https://ryanmeeksaz.com/relocationguide.

Planning a move to Arizona? Explore Ryan’s relocation resources or contact Ryan directly for local guidance.