Chris & Emily
March 7, 2025 • Queen Creek, AZ
Chris & Emily
March 7, 2025 • Queen Creek, AZ
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA
(480) 888-9290
The Queen Creek Olive Mill estate is an agri-tourism destination where visitors can experience the flavors of Arizona and reconnect with the traditions that high-quality extra virgin olive oil inspires.
Pecan Lake Entertainment
25004 S 206th St, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA
(480) 943-1030
Pecan Lake Entertainment
is an amusement center located in Queen Creek Arizona. They offer tons of activities from golfing to karaoke, and endless food and snack options. So, if you want to relax and enjoy some amazing BBQ or challenge your kids to fight off zombies in their Virtual Reality Experience, there is excitement and fun for everyone!
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
(480) 941-1225
Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees, and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. Also near the Botanical Gardens, is the Phoenix Zoo and Papago Park.
Papago Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
(602) 495-5458
Papago Park is also home to attractions including the “Hole in the Rock” hike, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo, and the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park. Lastly, Emily has been here.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
(602) 617-1211
This offers boutique shopping featuring souvenirs, jewelry, and art with a Southwestern flair, or luxury shopping at one of the countrys best malls.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA
(480) 291-8000
This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and is the largest aquarium in Arizona. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive, and entertaining experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park-style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life. Another exhibit is the Butterfly Wonderland.
Spring Training Baseball
The best time of the year to catch a ballgame. Enjoy the amazing weather of Arizona. We have included the photo of where the MLB teams that play in Arizona for Spring Training. We couldnt get everyone on but the Rangers, Royals, Reds, and Guardians also play in the West Valley.
Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours
Highway 98, Milepost, 299, Page, AZ 86040, USA
(928) 691-0244
Tours are required for this activity. Entry Fee is $8 per person, per location, per day. You enter at your own risk. The tours meet & depart from 22 South Lake Powell BLVD – Page, ARIZONA. There is also a lower and upper part to these slot canyons.
Horseshoe Bend
US-89, Page, AZ 86040, USA
(928) 645-8861
A fun activity to do in Page, Arizona. It costs 10 dollars per vehicle and cannot use a national park pass.
If you are feeling adventurous you could paddle board or kayak down in horsebend, too like we did! The website is below.
https://kayakhorseshoebend.com
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Strawberry, Arizona
Hike Bob Bear Trail to this amazing place. You do not need a permit for March but would suggest going early. It is an 8-mile round-trip hike. I wouldnt recommend it if you dont hike often.
Blazin' M Ranch
1875 Mabery Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA
(928) 634-0334
Located just 20 minutes from Sedona, in Cottonwood, Arizona, is the Blazin’ M Experience. The gates of our Frontier Town open at 5:00pm. You’ll find a real western saloon, axe throwing, bull riding, wagon rides, shopping, and other fun activities for people of all ages!
At 6:30 pm, we ring the dinner bell and serve up a delicious Chicken & Rib Dinner with prickly pear coleslaw, yeast rolls, mashed potatoes, cowboy beans, and macaroni and cheese, all served with Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Water!
Then at 7:30, after a scrumptious dessert, the lights dim and the Western Stage Show begins!
West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead
W Fork Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
The hike in Sedona is really beautiful. It’s 12 dollars per car and recommend getting there early. This is about a 7-mile hike, it has a steady incline you don’t really notice and the hike goes by rather quickly. This is by far the most uniquely beautiful hike Sedona has to offer. Every part of this hike is stunning. From the red rocks that are reaching up to the sky to the greenery decorating the Creekside.
Emerald Cave
Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA
Fun adventure to do near Las Vegas. You can paddle board or kayak yourself or they have tours. Plus if you hit the cove at a certain point in the afternoon, it becomes green from the sunlight.
The Wave
The Wave Trail, Kanab, AZ 84741, USA
Must be put in four months in advance and its a lottery. Would be the best adventure and not too hard of a hike. They also have tours.
Valley of Fire State Park
Moapa Valley, NV 89040, USA
(702) 397-2088
Valley of Fire State Park is near Las Vegas. Fun if you’re doing a road trip to the wedding. Its 15 dollars per vehicle.
Raptor Ranch
332 AZ-64, Williams, AZ 86046, USA
(928) 635-3072
A fun activity to do near the Grand Canyons south rim. Also known as Bedrock City. It is a Flintstones-themed roadside attraction consisting of an amusement park. Admission is $10.
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
(928) 638-7888
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. Also, can you say you have been to Arizona if you havent seen the GRAND CANYON!!!!
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona, USA
(928) 524-6228
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. Its also part of Route 66. The park does close at 5 pm, but you can stay in the park a couple hours later. The Petrified Forest is known for its fossils, especially fallen trees that lived in the Late Triassic Epoch, about 225 million years ago.
Arches National Park
Utah, USA
(435) 719-2299
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. Its an amazing park and one of Emily and Chriss favorites.
Monument Valley
Arizona, USA
(435) 727-5870
Amazing place to visit. It is 8 dollars per person and your national park pass will not work. Plus you can horseback ride like we did!
Saguaro National Park
Arizona, USA
(520) 733-5153
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona
50 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
(480) 497-1181
Go watch a musical in downtown Gilbert. Anything Goes is the show they will be doing at the time of our wedding. Must book tickets. A lot of food and drinks in downtown Gilbert, too.
Queen Mine Tour
478 N Dart Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA
(520) 432-2071
Tickets are required for the tour. Its 16 dollars per person. Check out Bisbee, Arizona, and Lowell, Arizona. Bisbee and Lowell are both old mining towns.
Tombstone Arizona
Tombstone, AZ 85638, USA
Tombstone is an old western town in Arizona. Also has live reenactments.
Route 66
Interested in things to do on Route 66? Order this book on Amazon and find so many things to do on the Route 66. Emily and I have one and totally recommend.
https://a.co/d/6Ds2mwG
Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA
(928) 777-1122
Fun area near Prescott, Arizona to go paddle boarding or kayaking.
Chiricahua National Monument
12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643, USA
(520) 824-3560
Fun Activity if you enjoy being outdoors. Will have amazing weather during this time of the year. Its also FREE.
Downtown Gilbert Water Tower
45 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
Downtown Gilbert has a lot of bars and restaurants. It has a lot of great choices for drinks and food as well.
Cider Corps Mesa
31 S Robson #103, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
(480) 993-3164
If you love cider this bar is amazing. This was the place where Emily and Chris had their first date. They also have food.
Snowbowl Scenic Gondola
9300 N Snow Bowl Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
(928) 447-9928
Interesting in seeing snow and possibly going snowboarding or skiing? We have one of the best snow bowls. You can also just go up and enjoy the snow too. 🏂 ⛷️
Arizona Safari Jeep Tours
335 Jordan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
(928) 282-3012
Sedona is one of the most beautiful areas in Arizona. It is very touristy. They have old town Sedona and a lot of hiking trails in Sedona. The Subway and Devils Bridge are probably one of the coolest hikes in Sedona. Sedonas main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. It is also the home to the nationally recognized McDonalds with turquoise arches, instead of the traditional Golden Arches.
Zion National Park
Utah, USA
(435) 772-3256
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. If you’re doing a road trip suggest stopping at this beauty.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah, USA
(435) 834-5322
A National Park pass is 80 dollars for a year and gets your family in. If you’re doing a road trip I suggest stopping at this place.