📍- Page, Arizona
The city of Page is a small town on the northern edge of Arizona known for its canyon vistas, breathtaking overlooks, and iconic rock formations. It’s one of those places that is so densely packed with breathtaking landscapes that even the view from the Walmart parking lot will make your jaw drop in awe.
There is so much to do in Page, Arizona that there is no way you’ll be able to experience it all in just one weekend. Still, sometimes that’s all you have to work with, and some time in Page is better than no time in Page. We spent 10 days in this charming little area and discovered the best things to do there in the process.
So, if you’ll be passing through Page and only have a weekend to explore it, read on to discover your complete weekend itinerary for Page, Arizona. It’s packed with only the activities that are worth your precious time.
Friday
Dinner at BirdHouse
If you’re coming into Page for the weekend, you’ll likely stumble into town around dinner in need of some grub. We were in that same hungry boat when we found BirdHouse. It’s one of the most highly rated restaurants in town and is known for its juicy fried chicken which packs a flavor punch with every bite. Their fast service and casual atmosphere make it the perfect place to sip a local beer and quiet your growling mid-section after your drive. You can go for a classic chicken recipe, or you can opt for spicy, honey butter, or a zesty concoction that they call “The Eddie Special”. We went with the spicy option and thought it was the best fried chicken we had since Willie Mae’s Scotch House which we tried during our Mardi Gras adventure in New Orleans!
We can wholeheartedly testify that their chicken sandwiches, mac n’ cheese, french fries, and signature sauce are all off the chicken chain! They’re open every day until 9 pm, so be sure to call in your order before they close the doors for the night.
Sunset at Horseshoe Bend
Odds are that you are aware that Page, Arizona is home to the now-famous landmark, Horseshoe Bend. This bending canyon ridge is one of the most recognizable locations in Utah with some people driving across the country for a chance to see it in person. While the sheer size of the formation is enough to give you heart palpitations at any time of day, the best time to photograph this majestic beauty is during sunset.
Depending on how much time you have, we recommend getting there an hour and a half before sunset to ensure that there is enough room in the parking lot, and to get a good spot for the light show before the crowds block your view. It’s currently $10 a car to enter the parking area, and it is only a 1.5-mile round-trip, fairly easy hike. You’ll likely be sharing the path with many other excited tourists along the way, but try to let them add to your anticipation instead of detracting from it.
Once you get down to the overlook, enjoy the grandeur of this river-carved beauty. Also, please remember to take photos with caution as there is no guardrail on the majority of the overlook. Although it may be hard to comprehend the size of the bend, the Colorado River is 1,000 feet below you. Careless selfie-takers fatally slip every year, so try your darndest to not be one of them.
