1. Oatman – Wild West & Burros

• Navigate the hairpin turns of Sitgreaves Pass for amazing views.

• Explore this quirky Wild West town with roaming burros.

• Watch an old-fashioned gunfight in the street.

2. Grand Canyon Caverns – Underground Exploration

• Take a deep cave tour (or even stay overnight in an underground hotel room!).

• Try the repelling tour into the depths of the cavern.

3. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge – Kayaking & Hiking

• Kayak through Topock Gorge, a stunning, lesser-known part of the Colorado River.

• Hike in the rugged desert landscape with incredible wildlife.

4. Kingman – Off-Roading & Ghost Towns

• Hit the dirt trails with an ATV or off-road Jeep rental.

• Explore abandoned mines and ghost towns like Chloride & Mineral Park.

5. Grand Canyon West – Skywalk & Ziplining

• Walk the glass-bottom Skywalk over the canyon for a heart-pounding view.

• Ride the Eagle Point Zipline over the canyon rim.

6. Peach Springs – Rafting the Grand Canyon

• If you want whitewater thrills, take a guided raft trip on the Colorado River.

• This is one of the only ways to raft into the Grand Canyon from Route 66!

7. Petrified Forest & Painted Desert – Backcountry Trekking

• Take an off-the-grid hike in the Blue Forest Trail or Devil’s Playground.

• Explore the alien-like badlands of the Painted Desert.

8. Two Guns & Apache Death Cave – Urban Exploration

• Walk through the ruins of Two Guns, an eerie abandoned tourist stop.

• Dare to step inside the Apache Death Cave, a haunted hideout with a dark history.

9. Meteor Crater – Space & Extreme Hiking

• Hike the rim of the world’s best-preserved meteor impact site.

• Try the Astronaut Experience, where you simulate training for space missions.

10. Winslow – Rock Climbing & Hidden Trails

• Head to McHood Park for rock climbing or kayaking in Clear Creek Reservoir.

• Explore Little Painted Desert, a hidden, colorful canyon off the beaten path.