Day Trip Guide: Golf Adventures from McDowell Mountains

Scenic drives near our vacation rental locations let you experience breathtaking landscapes from the comfort of your car, making them perfect for days when you want to explore without strenuous activity. Both Arizona and Utah offer routes that wind through mountains, canyons, and valleys, providing a constantly changing visual feast that stops you at pullout after pullout.

Arizona Scenic Drives

The Apache Trail from Apache Junction to Roosevelt Lake is one of the most dramatic drives in the state. Highway 87 from Mesa to Payson climbs from desert floor to pine forests in just over an hour, offering one of Arizona's most dramatic landscape transitions. The drive through the Verde Valley to Jerome and Sedona combines red rock scenery with charming small towns. All of these routes are accessible from vacation rentals in Gilbert and Queen Creek.

Utah Mountain Drives

The Ogden Canyon route connecting Ogden to Eden is stunning in every season, with towering canyon walls giving way to the open beauty of the valley. The drive up to Snowbasin reveals panoramic views at every switchback. The Mirror Lake Highway, accessible from a slightly longer drive, crosses the Uinta Mountains through some of Utah's most spectacular high-altitude scenery. Explore these drives from your rental at LoveYourVacationRental.com.