Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon
Motorcycle Trip 2009

Day Trips

Here's a short list of great places to check out. 

 Goldfield Ghost Town, Goldfield 
Old time Saloon, gun fights and food and drink, pan for gold.  Fun for all. 


 http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/
Tortilla Flat & Canyon Lake

Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has a charm that has surpassed time.
Tortilla Flat started out as a stage stop in 1904 and neither fire nor flood has been able to remove this historic stop along the Historic Apache Trail.
Mosey down the boardwalk and visit the Superstition Saloon. Real saddles serve as bar stools where you can enjoy a cold brew or sarsaparilla. The unique wallpaper is really dollar bills from visitors world wide.
The Restaurant serves the biggest burgers, hottest chili and the coldest drinks everyday. The Gift Shop is good as well. 
Add your dollar to the collection from around the world! 
  saddle bar stools....don't wear a skirt!!

http://www.tortillaflataz.com/


Canyon Lake
Less than an hour drive from Phoenix at an elevation of 1,660 feet lies the unspoiled beauty of Canyon Lake.  There are more than 28 miles of cactus-dotted shoreline, explore wondrous rock formations, discover peaceful private coves and spot countless species of birds, Big Horn sheep, deer, and javelina roaming freely through the landscape.  We rented a pontoon boat here for the afternoon and it was lovely!
marina
http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/


 Jerome
"America's Most Vertical City" and "Largest Ghost Town in America".

Jerome ArizonaLocated high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. Four disastrous fires destroyed large sections of the town during its early history, resulting in the incorporation of the City of Jerome in 1899.

Awesome knitting and bead shop in town.  Knit 1 Bead 2







http://www.azjerome.com/

 Tempe Town Lake 
A top destination in Arizona, Tempe Town Lake is an engineering marvel that protects the region from flooding, provides recreation, creates jobs and stimulates investment in Tempe. Dozens of special events happen at Town Lake annually, including Ironman Arizona, the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade and the state's largest Independence Day celebration 
Distance

http://www.tempe.gov/index.aspx?page=1193
Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake was formed by the Stewart Mountain Dam, which was completed in 1930. It was the last of the reservoirs to be built on the Salt River.The lake is named for the Saguaro Cactus, which stand majestically in the surrounding desert landscape. Saguaro Lake has more than 22 miles of shoreline, creating a great environment for boating, kayaking, sailing, skiing, jet skiing, fishing and camping.  The Saguaro del Norte Recreation site is near the dam and includes Saguaro Lake Marina, which includes a restaurant and boat concession, a Maricopa County Sheriff's aid station, picnic tables, restrooms and boat ramps. Butcher Jones Beach, which can be reached by a road a few miles north of Saguaro del Norte, features swimming, picnic and restroom facilities.
Stewart Mountain Dam


http://www.saguarolakemarina.com/

 More!!
And here's some places we have yet to visit (or have and want to see again) if you are looking for places to visit or eat. 

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