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Phoenix Zoo in Arizona: Complete guide to one of America’s largest privately owned zoos

Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers stalk through tropical forests, then hand-feeding gentle giraffes creates wildlife encounters few American cities can match. The Phoenix Zoo spreads across 125 acres within Papago…

Arizona, Phoenix, wildlife, zoos

London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City drive: Distance, time & best route

The strange Colorado River settlement of Lake Havasu City is a tempting detour in the US South West. Here’s how to get there from Las Vegas. A detour to Lake Havasu City from Las Vegas Lake Havasu City in Arizona is one of the strangest…

Arizona, California, driving, Lake Havasu City, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Plan your visit to Sea Life Aquarium Arizona: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Sea Life Aquarium Arizona? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Sea Life Aquarium Arizona The Sea Life Aquarium Arizona opened at Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe in 2010.…

aquariums, Arizona, Phoenix, USA, wildlife

Plan your visit to Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the world’s music traditions, with thousands of instruments, live performances and interactive galleries. If you’re planning a visit, here’s everything you need to know. That includes how to book, what to expect, plus…

Arizona, museums, music, Phoenix, USA

The best value entrance pass for Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, valid for seven days, with discounts available for certain US residents. Overseas visitors should consider this pass over the America the Beautiful pass, which is $80 but only for US citizens.

Arizona, Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…

Arizona, Grand Canyon, USA

A Route 66 gift shop in Williams, Arizona.

Las Vegas to Williams, AZ: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Las Vegas to Williams drive are Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Kingman. Planning a visit to Williams, Arizona Williams, Arizona, is one of the more appealing stops on Route 66. It has something of an Old West feel,…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Hoover Dam from a Lake Mead cruise boat.

How to see Hoover Dam from the water

The best way to see Hoover Dam from the water is on a Lake Mead cruise from the Lake Mead Marina in Boulder City, Nevada. How to see Hoover Dam – on land Hoover Dam, blocking the Black Canyon on the Colorado River, is one…

Arizona, cruises, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The best time to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk

Get to the Grand Canyon Skywalk at opening time, and you can beat the crowds on the tour buses from Las Vegas. So set your alarm early. Optimising your Grand Canyon Skywalk visit Early morning visits help avoid crowds and intense heat. Spring and autumn…

Arizona, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, USA

Kingman to Las Vegas drive: Distance, driving time & best stops

By car, the distance from Kingman to Las Vegas is 107 miles, with a 1h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive are Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Clark County Museum. Kingman to Las Vegas on Route…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA