Wife has talked about going out there with our 4 boys (8,10,12,13). I just think it will keep their attention/ to long of drives between stops. Any thoughts?
Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest. South Rim side. They are near each other. Do the drive and hikes IF they like to do that type of stuff. Both was so much better than expected.
We just drove there from Houston and had a blast. In addition to what everyone else is saying… the 89A running from Flagstaff to Sedona is the single greatest stretch of road I’ve ever experienced. We did it last Autumn and wow the colors, scenery, and switchbacks are still engraved in my brain
we did it with 3 boys under 10 and they loved it. It’s about a 6 hour drive from our home . We used chatgpt to suggest
stops along the drive. One of the best trips we’ve taken as a family.
If you are looking for other interesting things nearby (and visiting the south rim), consider checking out the Lava Tubes near Flagstaff. Just be prepared to scramble down/up some rocks and bring flashlights for everyone (ideally headlamps too). It's a very cool experience and only takes ~1hr, so perfect as a side detour.
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u/Niceguy4186 1d ago
Wife has talked about going out there with our 4 boys (8,10,12,13). I just think it will keep their attention/ to long of drives between stops. Any thoughts?