Nogales

Do just about everything you want in southern Arizona on this trip. Head south out of Phoenix to Tucson, an area of unusual high desert scenery and classic western films. Visit Tombstone, home of the famed Gunfight at the OK Corral. Spend a day at Kartchner Caverns, an incredible cave system beneath the desert. Horseback rides, jeep tours and hot air ballooning add to the fun, or hike among the saguaros in the morning and snow ski in the afternoon. Family-oriented museums feature everything from outdoor wildlife to air and space museums. You can even take a day trip into Mexico if you like.