{"id":3563,"date":"2019-03-13T23:08:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T23:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2023-06-27T17:07:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T00:07:18","slug":"top-9-ways-to-escape-the-phoenix-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/top-9-ways-to-escape-the-phoenix-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Ways To Escape The Phoenix Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phoenix is one of the best cities to live in\u2026 for 10 months out of the year. The year-round warm weather is amazing but when that summer comes along it really puts a damper on day to day activities like getting in your car, dog parks, grocery shopping, running, breathing etc.<\/p>\n

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Everyone needs an escape from the Phoenix heat and there are a plethora of amazing ways to keep cool and still enjoy a Phoenix summer.<\/p>\n

<\/div>So what do you do if you’re stuck in Phoenix and it is 100+ degrees? The simplest answer is to make sure you take your vacations in the summer to avoid as much of the heat as possible.<\/p>\n

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If 7-10 day vacations aren\u2019t possible then thankfully you have me and this list below. Whether you want to adventure or relax, I have a plethora of things for you to do so you can keep cool and have fun doing it.<\/p>\n

For more Phoenix ideas click these links for: Top things to do,<\/a> top restaurants<\/a>, top hikes<\/a>, top events and festivals<\/a> and top bars!<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you have ever wanted to explore Arizona then the summer is the time to do it. Whether it is a half-day, full day or a weekend trip getting out of the city to explore and relax in some cooler temperatures will remind you how lucky you are to be in such an amazing part of the world.<\/p>\n

1. Drive To Mexico<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Not many people know that you are just a few hours away from the ocean, crystal clear water, cheap tacos and $1 beers. I would absolutely go here over San Diego given the choice and it is even much closer. See here for 11 amazing things to do in Rocky Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rocky Point or Puerto Penasco is extremely underrated as long as you take it for what it’s worth. Being \u201cwell travelled\u201d I was told that this place wasn\u2019t that great, was trashy etc etc\u2026 however I think it is awesome!<\/p>\n

Sure it isn\u2019t the Mayan Riviera but it has everything you need for a little Mexican get away and is extremely safe. I wouldn\u2019t think twice about making the trip out here a few times a year! It truly is half the price or less of a California trip.<\/p>\n

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2. Go To Page Arizona<\/h2>\n

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Page has two screen savers on your computer and they are less than 30 minutes from one another\u2026 this isn\u2019t a joke. Page is a must do weekend trip for anyone in Arizona. The beauty and uniqueness of Antelope Canyon as well as Horseshoe Bend are truly unparalleled in not just Arizona but all of the US.<\/p>\n

Furthermore it sits on Lake Powell, which is stunning in its own right. This lake is carved out of the rocks and you can boat, swim or kayak surrounded by the red walls of the canyon making it one of the prettiest lakes in the US.<\/p>\n

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It is about 4 hours from Phoenix but oh so worth it. I hate driving but it was also one of the prettiest drives I have ever been on. You truly go through what feels like 4-5 different worlds on the drive.<\/p>\n

3. Chase Waterfalls & Swimming Holes<\/a><\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s crazy but there are literally storybook oasis\u2019 in the desert just outside of Phoenix. There are so many amazing places within 2 hours of Phoenix to take a day and play in a waterfall or have a drink at a great swimming hole.<\/p>\n