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dining, travel and thingsto-do experts. You’ll also find top-10 lists of the state’s best spas, golf courses, parks and more. 121 rooms decorated in bright, Southwestern touches, the Grand manages to look luxurious yet feel casual. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. Its spacious lobby is built with stone and big timbers for an upscale, rustic look. The lobby connects the gift shop, restaurant and bar.

Details: 149 Arizona 64, Tusayan. 928-6383333, grandcanyongrand hotel.com.

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tures salads, chili and more. Entrees come with soup or salad, freshbaked bread and a choice of baked potato, rice, cottage fries or cowboy beans. Lunch includes fish and chips, a sourdough burger, grilled sandwiches and salads.

Details: 109 Main St., Greer. 928-735-7226, www.mollybutlerlodge .com.

PLAY: Sunrise Park Resort will be open for skiing and snowboarding from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. The resort has snow-making capabilities and, depending on weather conditions, a limited number of runs and lifts will be open. Lift-ticket prices will be reduced to $25 until all the runs are open. The bar, cafe, rental shop and ski school also will be open. The hotel will open in December.

Details: About 28 miles east of Pinetop on Arizona 273. 855-7357669, www.sunriseski parkaz.com.

STAY: Book a cabin at this peaceful resort with cabins scattered among the pines, many perched at water’s edge. The private lake is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Fishing is free, and no license is required. Cabins have kitchens and fireplaces, and there are a playground and rec room on the property.

Details: 2244 W. White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside. 928-368-5353, lakeofthewoodsaz.com.