Top Places to See in Arizona - Visit Arizona (List of over 100+ Attractions!)

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A great list of things to do when you visit Arizona, with places for Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, Tempe, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, and many destinations in-between!Apache JunctionHike in the Superstition Mountains at Lost Dutchman State ParkGo back in time at the Arizona Renaissance Festival (February through March)Take a 4-5 hr drive from Phoenix on the Apache TrailCheck out the Goldfield Ghost Town for a fun western experienceDinner and music at the Arizona Opry!Take a cruise on the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon LakeAvondaleFriendship Park in Avondale has lots of kids play areas plus a small pondTake your children to Jubeelieve Indoor Playland (ages 0 to 5)Valley Golf Center is a popular west valley golf rangeBisbeeVisit Bisbee in southern Arizona, a turn-of-the-century mining townGo underground and tour the Queen Mine!Check out the Copper Queen Library, established in 1882There are numerous Bisbee Ghost Tours (and other tours) available in BisbeeBullhead CityBullhead City has lots to see and doCamp VerdeSee animals from all over the world at the Out of Africa Wildlife ParkCarefreeEnjoy the shops, art galleries, and restaurants in Carefree and check out Easy Street and Ho Hum Dr. where there s a huge sundialCave CreekCave Creek is north of Phoenix, and has lots of cool western stores, restaurants, and shopsBuffalo rides, and bbq! Eat dinner at Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek.ChandlerSee amazing art at the Eddie Basha Western American and American Indian Art CollectionBe a cowboy and experience the wild west at the Rawhide Western TownSee historic rail cars and locomotives at the Arizona Railway Museum (closed in summer)Go shopping at the Chandler Fashion CenterTake the family to Desert Breeze Park for a nice lake, train ride, splash pad, and playgroundIf you re into car racing, there s lots to see and do at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports ParkThe Koli Equestrian Center offers horseback riding adventuresGo racing at Bondurant! High performance driving school.Check out ImprovMANIA in Chandler for a fun night out!Stop and get a homemade popsicle at Paletas BettyHave breakfast at Hanger Cafe at the Chandler Airport and watch the airplanes take offGo on a guided bird walk at Veteran’s Oasis Park (first Saturday of every month from November through April)Visit Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park, a free, 2.5-acre playground for kidsThe Chandler Farmers Market is extremely popular (Saturdays in winter)Deer ValleyThe Rock Art Center in Deer Valley offers a look at ancient rock artFlagstaffSee the Museum of Northern Arizona in FlagstaffSki Arizona Snowbowl (or in summer go to the top of Mt. Humphries on a ski lift)See the Indian Ruins at Walnut Canyon near FlagstaffLowell Observatory in FlagstaffExplore the past at Walnut Canyon National MonumentCamp or hike at the Flagstaff Nordic CenterHike or ride bikes at Buffalo ParkRide or hike the Karen Cooper Trail which is part of the  Flagstaff Urban Trail SystemPlay in the snow at the Wing Mountain Snow Play Area (sled, or snowshoe)Swim at the Flagstaff Aquaplex (lazy river, pool, hot tubs, water slides)Take the kids to Thorpe ParkWatch a movie on the square in downtown Flagstaff (summer)Story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers at the Flagstaff Public LibrarySummit Gymnastics has open gym on Mondays and Thursday afternoonsBushmaster Park has playgrounds and a skate park for teensCheck out Crown Railroad Cafe which has a model train going around the ceilingFlorenceVisit historic Florence, AZFountain HillsCheck out Fountain Park which has one of the worlds tallest fountains (560 ft high) which is one of the top four in the worldGo tubing on the Salt RiverGilbertCheck out the Gilbert water tower and splash padDine at Liberty Market, one of the best restaurants in GilbertTake the family on a guided bird walk at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve (held every third Saturday of the month, October through March)See the moon and planets at the Gilbert Rotary Centennial ObservatoryGreerSki Sunrise Ski Park (about 4 hrs from Phoenix)Take a relaxing trip to Greer ArizonaGlobeVisit Globe-Miami, AZ home to a bunch of great restaurants and antique stores on the way to the White MountainsGo horseback riding near Saguaro Lake (October though April)Take a day-trip to Tonto National Monument and see real indian ruins (about two hours from Phoenix)Nearby is Bartlett Lake, one of the best lakes in the area!Even bigger is Theodore Roosevelt Lake which is about 18 miles in lengthGrand CanyonVisit the Grand Canyon!At 8,803 feet, Point Imperial is the highest point on the North Rim of theGrand Canyon (360 view)Havasu Falls (at the bottom of the Grand Canyon but worth the hike) or other waterfallsRiver Raft the Colorado River at the Grand CanyonGo to the Grand Canyon Skywalk (if you dare!)KingmanDrive the Sitgreaves Pass, which is a fun road with great viewsVisit the Historic Route 66 MuseumCheck out the worlds first Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman at the Route 66 EV MuseumLake Havasu CityLake Havasu (see London Bridge up close)Have pizza at the Organ Stop Pizza and enjoy live music on the huge pipe organ!Take the children to the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa for all-day activities.The Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa is fun for all ages!Check out the Usery Mountain Regional Park for a great hike!Go to the water park! Golfland-Sunsplash in Mesa is one of the best in the valley!Check out the AZ Commemorative Air Force at Falcon Field in Mesa where you can see old WWII airplanes and even take a ride!Northern ArizonaTake a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad in Northern ArizonaVisit the Arizona Crawfish Festival in Northern ArizonaVisit Jerome (old copper town)See bears and other wildlife at Bearizona near WilliamsSleep in a Wigwam (Holbrook, AZ)Go horseback riding in Northern Arizona! There are lots of trails and beautiful scenery to see, and lots of companies to choose fromLake Powell (the second largest man made lake in America)Stay in a cozy cabin in Arizona (hundreds of cabins all over Arizona!)Visit Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, one of the best preserved meteorite craters on earth (35 miles east of Flagstaff)Montezuma Castle (a day trip from the valley)Stand on the intersection between Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado at Four CornersTour ArcoSanti in the High DesertCheck out the Old Trails Museum in WinslowNortheastern ArizonaThe Painted desert in Northern Arizona is absolutely beautiful named for the many colors you can seeIf you re in northeastern AZ don t miss the amazing Petrified Forest National ParkSee the beauty of Canyon de Chelly near the four corners regionPretend you are John Ford filming in Monument Valley (near four corners)Northwestern ArizonaCheck out the Hoover DamExplore Lake Mead near Las VegasOracleCheck out the Biosphere 2 attraction (learn about earth and plants cycles)The Acadia Ranch Museum provides a historical museum about OracleView the beautiful and amazing colors and shapes of Antelope Canyon in Page, AZSee the Powell Museum and learn about Major Powell and the Colorado PlateauCheck out Canyon X, a less busy version of Antelope Canyon that s good for photographersSee Horseshoe Bend near the Utah border in Page, AZ, an awesome view overlooking the Colorado River near Lake PowellVermillion Cliffs National Monument features a hard to reach (by permit only) Wave rock that s beautifulPhoenixThe Phoenix Symphony offers classical music for everybody, and you can see and purchase tickets onlineTake a Brewery Tour in the Phoenix areaTake a horseback ride through the desert on South Mountain (south of Phoenix) and get the cookout ride!Have lunch at the Wrigley Mansion (reservation required)The Children s Museum of Phoenix is one of the best in the countryCheck out the world s first global Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix (mim.org)Arizona Science CenterVisit The Phoenix ZooTour the Capitol and see the museum about the USS ArizonaMystery Castle at South Mountain built in 1945 (may not be open for tours) which was featured in LifeThe Arizona Taco Festival is held every October, and you can try tacos from over 50 vendorsDuring the holidays (November to January) check out ZooLights for an amazing light displayIf you are really into hiking, you should hike the seven summits of PhoenixGo sailing on Lake Pleasant (north of Phoenix)Eat some great food around PhoenixEat pizza at the famous Pizzeria BiancoHike Squaw Peak (aka Piestewa Peak) in the Phoenix Mountains PreserveLearn about Native American Indians at the Heard MuseumCheck out the great art at the Phoenix Art MuseumPick fresh vegetables at Crooked Sky FarmsLearn about desert plants at the Desert Botanical Garden (read our guide to the Desert Botanical Garden)If you re looking for a list of ideas for things to do with your kids in Phoenix, check out this listCheck out the Hall of Flame Fire Museum and see lots of old fire fighting equipmentTake a tour of Tovrea Castle (that castle near the freeway with all of the cactus around it)Take the family go kart racing at K1 SpeedVisit an old 1800s town at Pioneer Living Museum in North PhoenixVisit the Pueblo Grande Museum and learn about prehistoric ArizonaHike Piestewa Peak (second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains)Tour Rosson House at Heritage Square (next to Science Museum)Check out the monuments at Wesley Bolin Memorial PlazaSee the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix called Ro Ho EnVisit Papago Park for a nice quick hikeCatch a unique film and craft beer at FilmBarThe best venue for live music events is Crescent BallroomFour Peaks might be one of the best breweries in the countryThere are lots of farmers markets, but the Phoenix Public Market on Saturday mornings is terrificCheck out Phoenix Comicon every year in PhoenixWatch horse races at Turf ParadiseThe Farm at South Mountain is a beautiful place to visit and dine (the fancy restaurant is called Quiessence)Go on a glider ride with Arizona Soaring (by Lake Pleasant)Go bowling at the new Lucky Strike bowling (Downtown Phoenix)Head north to the Ben Avery Clay Target Center and shoot some shotguns! ($10 shotgun rentals)Have fun with crafts and make something at PinspirationParadise ValleyHike Camelback Mountain in Paradise ValleyVisit the Cosanti and ArcoSanti galleries of Paoli Soleri in Paradise Valley spectacular displays of windbells and sculptures available for purchasePaysonCheck out the natural land bridge at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park north of PaysonTour Payson Rim CountryCheck out the Mogollon Rim! A geological feature that cuts across the state for 200 miles!The Zane Grey Museum in Payson is really coolCheck out the Tonto Creek Fish HatcheryPeoriaTake the kids to the Challenger Space Center and learn about space explorationPrescottCheck out Heritage Park Zoological SanctuaryVisit Watson LakeStop off at the experimental town of ArcosantiScottsdaleCatch a show at the Desert Stages Theater in Scottsdale (currently showing Peter Pan, Driving Miss Daisey, Fiddler on the Roof, and about 7 more)Check out the new Butterfly Wonderland in ScottsdaleCatch the Parada del Sol in February in Old Town ScottsdaleTake a Segway tour of Scottsdale!Tour Frank Lloyd Wright s home in Scottsdale, Taliesin WestVisit Scottsdale. The Best Run City In The World. See amazing artwork and get shop till you drop in Old Town ScottsdaleEat ice cream at The Sugar Bowl, Scottsdale s oldest ice cream parlor (since 1958!)Taste some unique ice cream flavors at Sweet RepublicIf you are into gaming, check out the Talking Stick ResortCheck out the Marquee Theater for live events in ScottsdaleCheck out the recently opened Scottsdale Museum of the West to see western artSee beautiful Arabian horses every February at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse ShowCheck out the beautiful Civic Center Park and the LOVE statue in Old Town ScottsdaleGolf at the TPC Scottsdale where the Waste Management Open is held every JanuaryEvery January the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event comes to Scottsdale and is one of the best car shows in the worldGo hiking at Pinnacle Peak Park! One of the best hikes in the valley!Every Thursday Scottsdale hosts an informal walking tour of Fifth Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale called ArtWalkCheck out some of the amazing coffee shops in ScottsdaleCheck out the race cars at the Penske Racing MuseumCheck out the Waste Management Open golf event every February in ScottsdaleHit golf balls at the Topgolf resort golf experience at Talking StickShoot some guns at the Scottsdale Gun ClubGo Kart Racing is fun at the Octane Raceway in Scottsdale!Swim with dolphins at Dolphinaris!See a theatre production at the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in ScottsdaleSedonaHike in Oak Creek Canyon at the West Fork in Sedona (my favorite day hike in Arizona)Cool down at Slide Rock in Sedona (2 hrs north of Phoenix)Take a Jeep tour!Get some great photos and hike at Red Rock Crossing (one of our favorite hikes!)Red Rock State Park is one of the bet hikes in Sedona with magnificent viewsThere s some good restaurants and shops at TlaquepaqueCheck out the Chapel of the Holy Cross nestled among the red rocksDrive up the famous Schnebly Hill Road (truck recommended)Southern ArizonaDown near the Mexican border you don t want to miss Organ Pipe Cactus National MonumentHike or camp at Mt. Graham (3 hrs east of Tucson) which has an elevation of 10,724 ftPicacho Peak where the only Civil War battle in Arizona was fought (on the way to Tucson you will pass it on the freeway)Hike in the Chiricahua Mountains (The 10,000 foot mountains are in the southeastern corner of Arizona) and see the wonderland of rocks at the Chiricahua National MonumentKartchner Caverns State Park is 2 1/2 miles of amazing underground caves (near Benson, AZ)CoolidgeCheck out the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and see an old indian communityStatewideListen to some live jazz right here in AZIn October you can pick a pumpkin at numerous farms statewideArizona is serious about golf and has hundreds of beautiful golf coursesTaste espresso at great coffee shops in ArizonaGo on a balloon rideTake a hike in Arizona! There are tons of resources online for hikersVisit some rivers and wetlands areas of Arizona to see wildlifeGo on a hike! Check AZ Trail Heads for a map and list of cool hikesSuperiorSee birds, animals, and plants of the southwest at Boyce Thompson ArboretumTempeThe Arizona Sea Life Aquarium has 26,000 square feet of indoor aquariumSee an improv show at the Tempe ImprovTake a stroll along Tempe Town Lake or rent a boat (kayaks, pedal boats, electric boats, and stand-up paddleboards)Enjoy Cactus League Spring Training!Watch one of the many performing arts shows at ASU Gammage (a Frank Lloyd Wright designed building).Big Surf Waterpark features the third largest wave pool in the world!Downtown Tempe and Mill Ave are spectacular evening walksThe splash pad at Tempe Marketplace is really amazing a good place to take the kids!Visit Main Event Entertainment for laser tag, video games, food and bowling!Movies in the Park at Kiwanis Park – Friday evenings in MayFirst Saturdays for families at ASU Art MuseumCheck out the LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Arizona Mills (a LEGO play area with rides)Tilt Studio is a family entertainment center (video games, pizza, etc.)There are lots of great shows at Tempe Center for the ArtsTombstoneVisit Tombstone (wild west town), home of the O.K. CorralSee the  World s Largest Rosebush  planted in 1885Check out Boot Hill, the gravesite of many gunfighters (with a bunch of funny grave markers)See Bird Cage Theatre, which was a saloon and more from 1881 to 1889The Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is home to the original courthouse built in 1882Stroll down Allen Street (the main street) which looks and feels like the old westTubacCheck out Tubac Presidio State Historic Park which is the first state park and best preserved Spanish Colonial PresidioPlay golf at the Tubac Golf ResortTuba CityCheck out the real dinosaur tracks near Tuba CityTucsonCheck out the Titan Missile Museum, near Tucson and see a intercontinental ballistic missileDo some climbing, hiking, or bouldering on Mt Lemon in TucsonVisit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in TucsonThe Pima Air and Space Museum is one of southern Arizona s great gems see old airplanes!See the San Xavier del Bac Mission near Tucson (a mission founded in 1692)Step back into the wild west at Old Tucson StudiosSkydive over ArizonaVisit Catalina State Park at the base of the Santa Catalina MountainsDrive or hike into the Sabino Canyon area of the Santa Catalina Mountains north of TucsonCheck out Saguaro National Park just about 15 minutes west of TucsonCheck out Trail Dust Town for a western experienceTake a 20 minute flight in a light-aircraft or ultralight with Arizona Ultralight Aviation!Visit Saguaro National Park near TucsonThe Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is a very popular showWaddellSee petroglyphs in the White Tank Mountains on the west side of PhoenixWickenburgThe Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg is one of the best western museums in the nation featuring western artworkCheck out Yuma Crossing, a National Heritage Area that is being transformed into an agricultural oasis and riparian areaGet coffee at North End CofeehouseThe Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park was opened in 1876 and held more than 3,000 prisoners over 33 yearsThe Castle Dome Mines Museum Ghost Town has more than 50 buildings related to the mining operations from the 1800sAs you can see from our list, Arizona is a hive of outdoor activities. Despite being known for warm summer temperatures, Arizona visitors can find fun things to do all year!If you have a suggestion or need advice about your trip to Arizona, you can contact us. We live in Arizona, so we re very familiar with the area! This list is updated frequently when we discover new things to do!We have a full web site devoted to kids in Arizona! Get ideas kids and families here. Hello! Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm bringing the best things to do in Arizona to you! My family lives in Arizona, and we're always traveling around the state! Check out the awesome list on our home page which highlights our favorite Arizona destinations. Enjoy! Pages About UsArizona FactsContact UsPrivacy PolicyTop Places to See in ArizonaPhoenix with Kids We also run a web site that specifically suggests things to do with your kids in Phoenix. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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