Arizona Resorts With the Best Summer Pools
Summertime in Arizona means big pools with even bigger water features. Make a splash at these stylish and family-favorite resorts.
Whether you're seeking boisterous sports pools for splashy fun and games, man-made rivers for inner tubing with friends or even relaxation on your own private island, you’ll find them in Arizona. Keep cool at these resorts, where activities range from casual poolside games to challenging wave-pool surfing.
A popular spot for families, Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak's four-acre River Ranch Water Park attracts guests with a variety of "splashy" activities. In addition to swimming pools, the park includes a 130-foot waterslide, a slow-moving lazy river and beautifully lighted waterfalls. And if you want some dry-land fun, the resort's tennis courts, basketball court and miniature golf putting course are just a few steps away. The park is reserved for guests only; however, during the summer, residents of Arizona and nearby states can save up to 20 percent.
TOP SPOTS TO CANOE AND KAYAK IN ARIZONA
In Arizona, you'll find ample opportunities to get out on the water — from the lakes of the Mogollon Rim to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Check out a few of our top spots to canoe and kayak.
One of the best places to kayak and canoe in Arizona is Lake Pleasant, located 45 minutes northwest of Phoenix. Canyons and cliffs tower over the six-mile lake, islands dot the middle of it and slot canyons hide on the northeast side. There are a lot of Arizona landscapes to explore on a kayak or canoe at Lake Pleasant, so set aside a full day for boating. This is also a popular place for power boaters, which could impact the water's flow. Stick to the shoreline for a smoother ride.
Rafting the Grand Canyon
Running the storied whitewater rapids of the Grand Canyon is one of the top five bucket list adventures for almost every nature lover and photographer around.
National Geographic Traveler justly called it, "The Greatest River Trip in North America," and they'll get no quarrel from me. Yet, too many folks don't know how best to plan their longed-for river trip, and somehow it stubbornly remains on that life list. I've been gifted to have rafted the Grand Canyon 17 times over the past 28 years, and I'd like to share what you'll need to consider, to bring, and what to expect from traversing the rocky heart of North America in six-18 days, leveraging gravity and water on the great river of the American Southwest.
Incredible Fishing on Arizona Lakes
In Arizona, it’s always a good day to go fishing. Thanks to our staggering diversity in species, anglers can pursue their reel passion all summer long — all while also enjoying spectacular settings.
Corralling the Salt River, Theodore Roosevelt Lake holds more than 20,000 acres of water, ringed by saguaro-clad mountains. Scores of largemouth bass, including some 10-pound monsters, swim among the submerged brush and trees.
Lake Havasu is consistently ranked as one of America’s best fishing lakes where 450+ miles of shoreline are pockmarked by quiet coves full of largemouth and smallmouth bass, redear sunfish, crappie and catfish.
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