Start your day with a cozy breakfast at Udderly Divine Café & Bakery where homemade pastries and hearty fare pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. From there, head to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park  for the thrilling Predator Zip-Line Tour, gliding above lions, giraffes, and other exotic wildlife as you take in sweeping views of the Verde Valley.

After your morning adventure, swing back into town for lunch at Verde Brewing Company where craft beer and pub-inspired dishes provide a relaxing midday break. Once refreshed, lace up your hiking boots for a trek along the Copper Canyon Trail —a scenic 3.9-mile loop with desert vistas, peaceful stretches of high-desert landscape and even a waterfall detour to reward your efforts. For dinner, head to the Bullpen Grill & Watering Hole, where live music on Saturday nights livens up the hearty grill fare. 

Cap off your perfect day beneath a star-filled sky with a one-of-a-kind Conestoga wagon glamping stay at Verde Ranch RV Resort & Cabins —a rustic yet comfortable retreat that lets you drift off under Arizona’s spectacular dark skies.

On day two, enjoy a Sunday breakfast at Thanks a Latte, then saddle up for a horseback ride through the vines at Alcantara Vineyards & Winery, crossing the Verde River and climbing Masanne Hill before settling in for a tasting of their handcrafted wines for the afternoon.