Las Vegas – Phoenix
Las Vegas to Phoenix, 14–18 January 2026, via the Grand Canyon South Rim. A couple of days at the Aria, then Hoover Dam and on to Williams for the night at Trailborn — very decent. The next day the South Rim, then Flagstaff, and two days in Phoenix at a friend’s near downtown. I found downtown Phoenix very modern, but sadly full of people living on the street. Breakfast at Welcome Diner.
- Lodging
ARIA
Visited: Jan 14, 2026
Arrival notes: A couple of days on the Strip
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The Aria again. Two nights in Las Vegas before the drive.
- Attraction
Hoover Dam
Visited: Jan 16, 2026
How I got there: Car — Southeast out of Vegas
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The dam, on the way to Williams.
- Lodging
Trailborn
Visited: Jan 16, 2026
How I got there: Car — Route 66, Williams
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Trailborn Grand Canyon. Very decent.
- Attraction
Grand Canyon South Rim
Visited: Jan 17, 2026
How I got there: Car — North from Williams, the next day
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The South Rim. Mather Point and the visitor centre.
- Attraction
Flagstaff
Visited: Jan 17, 2026
How I got there: Car — South from the canyon
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Through Flagstaff on the way to Phoenix.
- Lodging
A friend's place, Phoenix
Visited: Jan 17, 2026
How I got there: Car — Into Phoenix, close to downtown
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Two nights with a friend.
- Attraction
Downtown Phoenix
Visited: Jan 18, 2026
How I got there: Walk — Around the centre
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Very modern, but sadly full of homeless people.
- Restaurant
Welcome Diner
Visited: Jan 18, 2026
How I got there: Walk — Breakfast, near downtown
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Breakfast.
Route summary: ARIA → Hoover Dam → Trailborn → Grand Canyon South Rim → Flagstaff → A friend's place, Phoenix → Downtown Phoenix → Welcome Diner