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Arizona State Attractions - the Grand Canyon Looking for interesting locations to add to your Arizona vacation packages? Tempe is in the middle of it all. There are many statewide attractions to add to your Arizona vacation packages. We suggest various day trips or excursions around the state that will reveal Arizona’s historical splendor and breathtaking beauty. View State Map





NORTHERN ARIZONA
Canyon de Chelly National Park & Monument
(928) 674-5500 • discovernavajo.com
Anasazi Ruins, located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. (367 miles/587 km north)
Grand Canyon National Park and Monument
(928) 638-2631 • nps.gov/grca
Spectacular colors and breathtaking panoramas at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. (236 miles/378 km north)
Hoover Dam
(702) 294-3517 • usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
The highest concrete dam in the United States, impounding Lake Mead. (268 miles/429 km north)
Jerome
(928) 634-2900 • jeromechamber.com
An abandoned mining camp with quaint shops and restaurants lining the cobblestone streets of this "ghost town." (118 miles/ 189 km north)
Lake Havasu City
(800) 2 HAVASU (242-8278) • golakehavasu.com
Breathtaking shoreline, the London Bridge and small town charm. (200 miles/320 km northwest)
Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Dam
(928) 608-6404 • pagelakepowellchamber.org
Glen Canyon Dam impounds Colorado River water to form scenic Lake Powell. (280 miles/448 km north)
Meteor Crater
(800) 289-5898 • (928) 289-2362 • meteorcrater.com
The crater is 4,150 feet from rim to rim, 570 feet deep and more than three miles in circumference. 40 miles east of Flagstaff. (195 miles/312 km north)
Mogollon Rim
(800) 672-9766 • rimcountrychamber.com or pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Vast panoramas, forests and scenic trails, extending from Payson to Pinetop-Lakeside. (165 miles/ 264 km north)
Montezuma Castle
(928) 567-3322 • nps.gov/moca
A well-preserved ancient Indian cliff dwelling built more than six centuries ago. (114 miles/182.4 km north)
Painted Desert and Petrified Forest
(928) 524-6228 • nps.gov/pefo
High desert region splashed with a brilliant array of colors, including a 160-million-year-old petrified forest. (200 miles/320 km north)
Prescott
(800) 266-7534 • visit-prescott.com
Enjoy the mild climate, national forest, historical sites, galleries and museums in Arizona's first capitol. (111 miles/178 km north)
Roosevelt Dam
(928) 467-3200 • nps.gov/laro
This dam forms Lake Roosevelt, a popular spot for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. (54 miles/86.4 km north)
Flagstaff
(800) 842-7293 • flagstaffarizona.org
Northern Arizona University, festivals, forest paths, skiing, snow sports and mountain biking give this small town a big-town excitement. (175 miles/280 km north)
Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
(800) 288-7336 • sedonachamber.com
Spectacular beauty makes the red rock country a paradise for artists, photographers, golfers, hikers and nature lovers. (129 miles/206 km north)
White Mountains
(877) 242-7671 • azwhitemountains.net
Hundreds of miles of trails, dozens of lakes, and a diverse geography for outdoor activities. (211 miles/338 km north)
Sunset Crater
(928) 526-1157 • nps.gov/sucr
Located 20 miles from Flagstaff, this once-active volcano is unique in color and beauty. (175 miles/280 km north)
Tuzigoot
(928) 634-5564 • nps.gov/tuzi
Apache for "Crooked Water." Indian ruins built between A.D. 1125 and 1400 by the Sinagua; located near Clarkdale. (115 miles/184 km north)
Wupatki National Monument
(928) 526-1157 • nps.gov/wupa
Hopi for "Tall House," the three-story Indian ruins are located 25 miles north of Flagstaff. (180 miles/288 km north)


SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
(520) 883-2702 • desertmuseum.org
Ranked as one of the great natural museums in the world, showcasing Sonoran desert life. Located near Tucson. (106 miles/170 km south)
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
(928) 425-0320 • globemiamichamber.com
Meaning "place of metal" or "metal camp." An ancient 300-room pueblo dating back to A.D. 1225. (78 miles/125 km east)
Bisbee
(866) 224-7233 • bisbeearizona.com
Once an important mining center and the largest city between San Francisco and St. Louis. Take a guided underground tour or visit the mining museum. (205 miles/328 km south)
Border Towns
Douglas - (888) 315-9999
Nogales - (520) 287-3685 • nogaleschamber.com
Yuma - (800) 293-0071 • visityuma.com
Gateways to Mexican cities such as Agua Prieta, Nogales and Algodones.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
(520) 689-2811 • arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
Nature trails wind through 35 acres, featuring desert plants, Queen Creek and wildlife. (54 miles/86 km south)
Casa Grande Ruins
National Monument
(520) 723-3172 • nps.gov/cagr
Constructed nearly 650 years ago by the Hohokam, this ruin features a four-story building with more than 60 prehistoric sites. (46 miles/74 km south)
Biosphere 2 Center
(520) 838-6200 • bio2.com
The world's largest controlled environment facility housed in a 3.1 acre glass and steel structure. Tours daily. (109 miles/174 km south)
Kartchner Caverns State Park
(520) 586-4100 • pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner.html
Stunning, wet, "live" cave in Southeastern Arizona boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. (200 miles/320 km south)
Kitt Peak National Observatory
(520) 318-8726 • noao.edu/kpno
The world's largest collection of optical research telescopes. (170 miles/272 km south)
Mission San Xavier del Bac
(520) 294-2624
Founded in the late 1600s by missionary Father Kino, the "White Dove of the Desert" is the finest portrayal of mission architecture in the U.S. (121 miles/194 km south)
Saguaro National Park East
(520) 733-5153 • nps.gov/sagu
Saguaro National Park West
(520) 733-5158 • nps.gov/sagu
Scenic drives and trails to explore the Sonoran Desert and the most recognizable cactus in the world, the saguaro. (105 miles/168 km south)
Tombstone
(888) 457-3929 • tombstone.org
Known as "the town too tough to die." An authentic 1880 Western town. Famous location of the Shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. (200 miles/320 km south)
Tubac and Tumacacori
National Park
(520) 398-2704 • tubacaz.com
The oldest European settlement in Arizona, now known for working artists' studios and galleries. (165 miles/264 km)
Tucson
(800) 638-8350 • visittucson.org
Arizona's second largest city, home to the University of Arizona, arts, shopping, sporting events, spas, resorts and outdoor recreation. (100 miles/160 km south)


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