TravelNew Around Town: Lake Havasu City
Heading to Lake Havasu for spring break? Here’s what’s new in “Arizona’s Riviera.”
Heading to Lake Havasu for spring break? Here’s what’s new in “Arizona’s Riviera.”
Heading up north for a snow day? Bookmark these three new spots.
From first-time festivals to French cuisine to digital art exhibitions, Sin City always has a new card up its sleeve to entertain visitors.
If you’re looking for a dose of small-town charm in the new year, take a road trip to Superior. The former mining town, with its budding food-and-beverage scene, is about an hour’s drive from Phoenix. Bruzzi Vineyard The Young, Arizona-based winery’s Superior tasting room opened in October 2020, housed in the same historical building as La Paloma Fine Art gallery so guests can drink wine while enjoying the art on display. Wine tasting reservations are...
Late fall is the perfect time for a quick getaway to Lake Havasu City, which recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the rebuilding of the renowned London Bridge. Here’s what’s new in Havasu. The Fresh Herb This new eatery on Swanson Avenue, aka “Restaurant Row,” has a menu with dishes from a range of cuisines. Guests can enjoy a teriyaki grilled chicken sandwich, herb-marinated grilled shrimp or quattro formaggio flatbread, as well as heartier meat...
Looking for a break from the city? Trade saguaros for pines in Arizona’s favorite mountain town. Route 66 Walk This Talk This self-guided tour takes advantage of mobile technology, allowing you to tour historic Route 66 at your own pace. You call the provided number, and the recording gives you neat facts at each stop. Plan to spend about an hour discovering gems like the Mother Myth mural, The Rock Lab and Motel Du Beau....
Need a glam desert getaway? Head west to Palm Springs (visitpalmsprings.com) for a weekend of hot springs, spa days and golf in “Hollywood’s desert playground.” Red Collar Coffee Co. Jim Ferguson named his coffeehouse after his dog, RC, so it’s no surprise the shop has a dog-friendly patio. Bring Fido and enjoy a breakfast burrito, scramble or quiche alongside your espresso drink, green tea latte or fresh smoothie. rccoffeeco.com Las Palmas Brewery Rey Romero and...
There are some delicious new things baking in America’s potato capital. If you’re headed north for ski season, check these out. Certified Kitchen + Bakery Restaurateurs David and Lizzy Rex’s newest spot churns out baked goods both classic (peanut butter cookies, banana bread) and innovative (tahini layer bars, chocolate olive oil cake). All-day breakfast and lunch are on offer, too. certifiedboise.com Regal Beaver Russ Crawforth revamped his Donut Daze chicken and doughnuts shop with a...
Formerly a smelter site for neighboring Bisbee’s copper mines, the quaint border town of Douglas now draws birders and history buffs to its riparian areas and historic landmarks. We round up the new and notable in “Arizona’s Hometown.”
In May, online Travel company Trivago named Kingman No. 5 on its list of the top 10 emerging travel destination in the United States. We poked around to see what's new and newsworthy in "The Heart of Historic Route 66."