Hi, my husband and I are contemplating taking our first trip in over two years to Arizona in mid-April. Neither of us have ever really been (I've taken a day trip to the GC from Vegas once quite a few years ago - hardly counts!)
Originally, I was looking at staying 5 nights in Sedona with a day trip to the Grand Canyon. The gorgeous views, cultural scene, and tons of local hikes interest me greatly. However, we have family friends with a place in Surprise where we could stay for free. The location doesn't immediately thrill me, but the appeal of a free place to stay (with a pool) is very tempting. My husband and I live in a cold climate and are new parents to an infant, so pretty much any trip at this point, even if it's slower paced, would be a godsend! And, I think we'd still try for a day trip to the Grand Canyon and potentially a second day trip to Sedona if we went this route. I've also considered 2-3 nights in Sedona with a day trip to the Grand Canyon, followed by 2-3 nights in Surprise to relax.
I guess I'm looking for advice on what to do and where to eat if we end up staying in Surprise. Or, I'm looking to be convinced that we will hate Surprise and should just skip it and splurge on a week in Sedona, ha! We're in our early 30s and interested in hiking (easy-moderate), breweries, distilleries, great local food, and arts/cultural attractions. Thanks!
