Arizona



Tourist Attractions

Phoenix, AZ
Greater Phoenix offers a lot. So much to experience, so little time. If you see and do nothing else in the Valley, the following attractions and destinations are surefire ways to let the good times roll.

Sonoran Desert
If you’re looking for glamorous nocturnal fun, then you should know that after dark in this part of the Sonoran Desert, the bars, restaurants, trendy clubs of Scottsdale and the beautiful people who frequent them come alive — as in "par-TAY!"

Glen Canyon Recreation Area
From the magnificent Glen Canyon Recreation Area to quiet forest lakes nestled among scenic mountains, Arizona offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation.

Boating in AZ
With 96 named tributary canyons and dozens of smaller, unnamed side canyons, and more shoreline than the West Coast of the U.S., boaters could spend a lifetime exploring the nooks and crannies of the 160,000-acre lake.

Arizona Museums
Don't know much about Arizona history? Fortunately, the Grand Canyon State offers an abundance of historical sites and museums that lets you to bone up on our storied past — and have fun, too. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

In the heart of the Sonoran Desert: living exhibits include more than 1,300 types of plants, 300 kinds of animals. Open daily, year-round.

International Wildlife Museum
An interactive natural history museum featuring over 400 different species.