{"id":3792,"date":"2018-04-01T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=3792"},"modified":"2018-04-10T10:13:55","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T17:13:55","slug":"best-of-our-valley-2018-escapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/places\/best-of-our-valley-2018-escapes","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley 2018: Escapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"by-alyssa-tidwell\"><em>by Alyssa Tidwell<\/em><\/h5>\n<h4 id=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3808 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-80x55.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"512\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-750x512.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-750x512.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-380x259.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-800x546.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-1160x792.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-80x55.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-620x423.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes-850x580.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072402\/Pendry-San-Diego-HiRes.jpg 1500w\" ><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-san-diego-resort-or-hotel-pendry-san-diego\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best San Diego Resort or Hotel: Pendry San Diego<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Located in the center of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry San Diego is a luxurious California hotel housing 317 guest rooms and 36 suites with luxuries like a fully-stocked mini bar, marble countertops in the bathrooms and an LCD television. Pendry also features a 6,200-sq.-ft. spa and multiple upscale dining options like Lionfish (seasonal ingredients and fresh catches), The Pool House (top-notch rooftop lounge embodying the essence of SoCal) and Oxford Social Club (a high-class nightlife experience with extravagant furnishings). <a href=\"http:\/\/WWWpendryhotels.com.\">pendryhotels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-san-diego-resort-or-hotel-bahia-resort-hotel\"><b>Best San Diego Resort or Hotel: Bahia Resort Hotel<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In close proximity to Mission and Pacific Beaches and premier shopping and dining options, Bahia Resort Hotel is a tropical paradise located on a 14-acre peninsula of Mission Bay. It\u2019s the ultimate destination for comfort and adventure: rent sports equipment like bikes, surfboards, paddle boards and kayaks, or take a short drive to the San Diego Zoo, the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter or historic Old Town. Guests can also embark on a complimentary Mission Bay cruise aboard the Bahia Belle Sternwheeler, complete with cocktails and music.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wwwbahiahotel.com.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bahiahotel.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3814 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-80x57.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"539\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-750x539.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-750x539.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-380x273.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-800x574.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-1160x833.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-80x57.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-620x445.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-850x610.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1-100x72.jpg 100w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072423\/MontageLagunaBeach2-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-orange-county-resort-montage-laguna-beach-and-the-ritz-carlton-laguna-niguel\"><strong>Best Orange County Resort: Montage Laguna Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Channeling the artistic style of 1900\u2019s Laguna Beach, Montage Laguna Beach\u2019s distinct design includes stone architecture, crown moulding, lavish hardwoods, copper gutters and a shingle-style roof. The resort itself, which offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, has multiple dining options, a salon, a spa, and extravagant shimmering swimming pools. Something unique: As Montage is situated in one of the most artistic communities in the country, the resort showcases a fine art collection inspired by the early California Arts and Crafts movement. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel blends the luxe accommodations of a top-tier resort with the casual vibes of the Laguna Beach community. Kick back at the Ritz\u2019s 180blu, an oceanfront dining lounge with craft cocktails, take a dip in the on-site Salt Creek Beach, or go on a scuba diving adventure. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwmontagehotels.com\">montagehotels.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwritzcarlton.com\">ritzcarlton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-sedona-resort-or-hotel-arabella-hotel-sedona\"><strong>Best Sedona Resort or Hotel: Arabella Hotel Sedona <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Located in the heart of Sedona right next to the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, Arabella Hotel is an adobe-style sanctuary offering stunning views of those classic red rocks. Guests can relax at one of two pools in Arabella\u2019s family-friendly oasis, enjoy fresh complimentary breakfast every morning or cuddle up in front of the fire pit at the \u201csunset overlook\u201d spot, which provides idyllic views of the setting Arizona sun upon the colorful Sedona landscape. And an extra perk for dog lovers: there\u2019s an eight-acre dog park so your fur baby can have just as great a time as you. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwarabellahotelsedona.com\">arabellahotelsedona.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-sedona-spa-lapothecary-spa\"><strong>Best Sedona Spa: L\u2019Apothecary Spa <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>L\u2019Apothecary Spa at L\u2019Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel calls upon the natural forces of the Arizona earth, incorporating various herbs and healing botanicals, like lavender flower, white ceremonial sage and juniper berry, to create custom body and skin care products. Guests can relax in the tranquility of fresh, crisp air and the sounds of rushing water with several different nature-based spa treatments designed to balance and awaken the senses. Treatments include Feet in the Creek, where guests dip their feet ankle-deep in Oak Creek before a foot reflexology treatment, and Forest Bathing, where certified instructors guide guests through a walking meditation practice through the forest. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwlauberge.com\/spa.\">lauberge.com\/spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3816 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"505\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-380x256.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-800x539.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-1160x782.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-750x506.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-620x418.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072431\/Credit-to-Courtesy-of-Pelican-Hill_1-850x573.jpg 850w\" ><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-orange-county-resort-or-hotel-the-resort-at-pelican-hill\"><strong>AFM Fave! BEST Orange County Resort or Hotel: The Resort at Pelican Hill <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Resort at Pelican Hill is a five-star, five-diamond luxury destination located in a serene, coastal enclave in Southern California. Its 504 acres overlook the Pacific Ocean in the hip town of Newport Beach. In addition to bungalow guest rooms and suites, Pelican Hill offers villas ranging from 2,200 to 3,581 square feet with spellbinding ocean views, expansive balconies and even personal butlers, so you can really treat yourself to the most lavish experience. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwpelicanhill.com.\">pelicanhill.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"-3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3818 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072438\/TucsonBotanicalGardens2.jpg 1500w\" ><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"best-southern-arizona-adventure-tucson-botanical-gardens\"><strong>Best Southern Arizona Adventure: Tucson Botanical Gardens\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major part of the rich culture and history of Tucson. Built on the grounds of the historic Porter Home dating back to 1929, the gardens feature thousands of plant species in 17 different \u201cpocket gardens,\u201d featuring all kinds of flora from desert dwellers to tropical varieties. This botanical attraction also integrates art pieces throughout the gardens creating a sort of \u201cliving museum\u201d for guests to enjoy. Past exhibits include Nature Connects (Lego sculptures of plants and animals) and Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life (including a recreation of Frida\u2019s pyramid and other aspects of her own Mexico City garden). <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwtucsonbotanical.org\">tucsonbotanical.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3819 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-60x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"1000\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-750x1000.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-80x107.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-620x827.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494-850x1133.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072444\/IMG_70892-e1522262830494.jpg 1125w\" ><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-southern-arizona-winery-the-village-of-elgin-winery\"><strong>Best Southern Arizona Winery: The Village of Elgin Winery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This family-run winery is all about sourcing locally\u2014they use grapes only grown in Southern Arizona in the Sonoita and Willcox American Viticultural Area (AVA), Kansas Settlement and Bowie. One of the largest wine producers in the Sonoita AVA, The Village of Elgin Winery ages its wines in fine European and American wood and offers a wide range of varieties to suit customers\u2019 tastes. The winery also uses an automatic bottling line, capable of running from 250 to 750 cases of wine per hour. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwelginwines.com\">elginwines.com<\/a>. <em>Also a 2017 Winner!\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3821 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072453\/bearizona.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-northern-arizona-adventure-bearizona\"><strong>Best Northern Arizona Adventure: Bearizona <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Bearizona, located in historic Williams, gives visitors the most immersive, up-closeand-personal experience with North American wildlife as one can possibly get. Visitors embark on bus tours with incredibly knowledgeable guides through more than three miles of Ponderosa Pine Forest, observing animals like bears, tundra wolves and bison in their natural habitats. A 20-acre walk-through area lets guests view even more critters like red foxes, bobcats and North American river otters in a more zoo-type environment. <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwbearizona.com.\">bearizona.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3822 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"684\"  height=\"1024\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography-.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography-.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--380x569.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--620x929.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/25072501\/JadeMinPhotography--850x1273.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-northern-arizona-winery-alcantara-vineyards\"><strong>Best Northern Arizona Winery: Alcantara Vineyards <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Family-owned and -operated Alcantara Vineyards is located in the gorgeous foothills of the Verde Valley. 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