IronOaks residents often remark that all of their everyday needs are right here in IronOaks at Sun Lakes and the Phoenix metro area offers an astounding number of attractions, activities, resources and commercial entities as well.  But when wanderlust strikes, there are vast opportunities for scenic daytrips, weekend adventures and getaways.

A short drive south might include a stop to explore the ruins of an ancient civilization at Casa Grande on your way to Tucson for shopping and to tour the the University of Arizona campus.  Walk in the Saguaro National Parks amid the stately Saguaro cacti unique to the Sonoran Desert and also Arizona’s state flower.

Go west to Yuma, the Colorado River shaping Arizona’s western boundary, or Lake Havasu where the London Bridge and a charming shopping village await.  Further northwest is Las Vegas, a favorite entertainment destination.   San Diego lies beyond the western border, through desert oases to the ocean, seaside enjoyments and sightseeing.

Northern Arizona beckons with the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.  The quaint towns of Sedona, Flagstaff and Prescott and a variety of retreats in the White Mountains promise breathtaking scenery along the way. Experience the full range of Arizona’s geographic terrain from sunny desert to shadowy mountain hideaways.

Nostalgic sojourns might include seeking out deserted ghost towns, meandering along  original Route 66, discovering antique meccas, or reliving the “Old West” when cowboys roved the range and determined miners sought elusive treasure.