There is no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It's not just the landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes and cactus forests. It's not just the storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It's not just the people, a vibrant blend of cultures and tradition. It's all of these things, and the way they come together, that make a visit to Arizona a truly unforgettable experience.
Arizona's West Coast
Flowing hundreds of miles from Hoover Dam to Mexico, the Colorado River forms Arizona's West Coast. Along the way, beaches, lakes and coves provide boating, fishing, water skiing and wildlife viewing for millions every year. And here and there, visitors can check out historical attractions that show how people have used this river for centuries. Home to the world-famous London Bridge, Lake Havasu is both a water lover's paradise and a desert lover's dream. Visitors enjoy the top-rated RV resorts and condominiums with spectacular views and convenient locations. And, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Lake Havasu is ideal for golf, tennis and desert tours.
North Central Arizona
Enjoying the cool, pine-scented forests of North Central Arizona, summertime, visitors hike, bike and ride their way along tree-shaded mountain trails. High-country communities invite them to enjoy rodeos and festivals. In fall, they watch the slopes turn red and yellow. And in the winter, high above the cactus-studded desert, they ski at some of the country's southern-most ski resorts.
Northern Arizona
The Grand Canyon's vastness, Sedona's red rocks, Flagstaff's forested mountains, Lake Powell's blue waters and Monument Valley's sandstone spires-- all these are in Northern Arizona. Familiar to many through movies, they await only the tough decision on how best to see them. Help is as close as the nearest raft, helicopter, mule, jet ski, trail, jeep or guided tour.
Phoenix and Central Arizona
Numbering over 3 million in population and over a thousand square miles in area, Greater Phoenix can be overwhelming in its variety of entertainment choices. It helps to divide Phoenix & Central Arizona into four areas, each of which has a distinctly different character-Phoenix; the West Valley; Scottsdale and the Northeast Valley; and the East Valley.
Tucson and Southern Arizona
Dominated by the modern city of Tucson, with its plush golf courses and resorts, Southern Arizona is a nature lover's paradise with a romantic cowboy history. Visitors can relive the past at guest ranches and Old West towns or explore the future at astronomical sites or the Biosphere, and Southern Arizona birding is some of the best in the world.
