After hitting a record high in early summer, gas prices have started to decrease rapidly in recent weeks. In Arizona, the price dropped 72.7 cents in only a month while the national average has also declined considerably. While many adventure seekers may have hit the pause button on their road trip plans due to the sky-high gas prices, now appears to be the perfect time to hit the road. When you live in Prescott, you can get even more value for your buck by picking an exciting road trip destination that is within a stone’s throw of home.
Jerome Remains a Popular Destination
Thanks to its reputation as being the ‘biggest ghost town in America’, Jerome remains a very popular road trip destination. Located only 35 miles from Prescott, gas usage will be minimal, making a day trip to the historic copper mining town both an exciting and budget-friendly activity. There is plenty to see and do in Jerome including visits to more than two dozen galleries and a range of eclectic shops. A trip to the city will also not be complete without tucking into a scrumptious burger and fries at The Haunted Hamburger.
Wickenburg Reminds Strongly of the Old West
With the gas prices dropping, many motorists are tempted to fill up and save the gas for as long as possible. It is important to remember that regular gasoline has a shelf life of about six months so you might as well put your gas to good use and take a road trip to nearby Wickenburg. Here you can enjoy a host of activities such as a mini shopping spree in downtown Wickenburg, brushing up on your Western culture at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, or indulging in authentic Western food and drinks at one of many establishments scattered across town.
The Wine Country Beckons
What better way to celebrate the decrease in gas prices than by taking a road trip to Verde Valley Wine Country. Situated only 59 miles from Prescott, the idyllic Page Springs Road that stretches from Cornville to Sedona is home to many wine tasting rooms and other exciting activities. If you are looking to spend some time on something other than drinking wine, head on over to one of two local fish hatcheries for an interesting experience or go for a hike at the nearby Red Rock State Park.
Gas prices have dropped significantly in recent times. Thanks to this, road trips are fast becoming a popular pastime across Arizona and the rest of the country again.