Top Things to do in Arizona
What to do and see in Arizona, United States: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
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1. Grand Canyon National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 758 reviews
Reviewed By allisonhelene - Brownsburg, United States
Drove here from Phoenix to the south rim, and this is a great park!! Plenty of wildlife outside in natural habitat and the views of the canyon are amazing!!! $35 gets you in and can come back for one week with receipt. Would definitely come back to see north rim in the future!!
2. London Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,766 reviews
The original bridge from England was purchased by the founder of Lake Havasu City and reconstructed at Lake Havasu in 1971.
Reviewed By NiniBakes - Sudbury, Canada
Those granite blocks have an amazing story to tell! The tour boat operators provide great information as to why, how and when the bridge came to Lake Havasu, and the museum's display rounds out the story. The visitor's center also has great information too. The excellent walking paths along the channel offer great views from both sides, and of course you can walk and drive over it too. To say Mr. McCullough and his team had a great idea would be an understatement. The only downside in the area is that the shops in the English Village are suffering economic woes and need some sprucing up.
3. Wupatki National Monument
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4.5 based on 2,009 reviews
Explore this fascinating ancient pueblo, located near the San Francisco Peaks, which once housed almost 100 members of the Anasazi and Sinagua tribes.
Reviewed By kevingW5482NQ
Come in from the Sunset Crater side and stop at the first set of ruins. Perched atop a gigantic boulder, you’ll be able to get breathtaking views of the painted desert, the mountains, plains... stop next at the visitor center and walk down to the ruins there for more amazing scenery. There are other ruins on the way out toward the Grand Canyon, and they are all worth the stop and hike as well. This is amazing, American history and you won’t regret taking the time to contrast this monument with Sunset Crater, Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Walnut Canyon... every place we stopped, my wife said, “I didn’t think anything could compete with the last place we were...”
4. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
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4.5 based on 1,599 reviews
A Sedona landmark since the 1970's, Tlaquepaque treats visitors and local residents to an exceptional collection of galleries, shops and dining establishments. Named after the picturesque Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque construction began in 1971 with the creation of the wall along the highway. Giant sycamores and stately cottonwoods dapple the light in the courtyards, encouraging the visitors to meander from one courtyard to the next. While meandering stop by and view our Chapel on property - and perhaps you might get a glimpse of a wedding and reception. Tlaquepaque hosts several community events throughout the year. Tlaquepaque is a place that visitors return to again and again - to look and wander, to sample and buy, to eat, drink and refresh body and soul. Visit us soon and discover the magic yourself!
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
First of all, it is pronounced T-La-Keh-Pah-Keh, which means "best of everything." Which is very appropriate. Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is an enduring outdoor market featuring art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths and decorative arches. Located at 336 State Route l79 in Sedona, Arizona, on the banks of Oak Creek, it has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970s. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, it features over 50 specialty shops and art galleries and five restaurants. It is fashioned after a traditional Mexican village with vine covered stucco walls, wrought iron, stonework, patterned tiles, patios, courtyards, fountains, overhanging balconies, cobblestone walkways and arched entryways, even a chapel, designed as a place of serenity for meditation and contemplation. You've never seen a shopping mall like it. Among the most popular destinations are the chapel, the Rowe Fine Art Gallery, with a magnificent sycamore tree twisting skyward through the roof, and the El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, a Sedona icon for over three decades. Even if you never learn how to pronounce the name properly, you won't forget your shopping experience at Tlaquepaque.
5. Bird Cage Theatre
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4.5 based on 1,640 reviews
This one-time theater and brothel has been reincarnated as a museum.
Reviewed By Sparkyrickd
Daytime tour is pretty cool, a lot of neat historical artifacts that bring to life some of the westerns we watched as kids. The ghost tour is where its at though, from the paranormal experiences to the knowledgeable, friendly and fun ghost host Jade it is an experience anyone visiting tombstobe should have.
6. Grand Canyon Village
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4.5 based on 674 reviews
The hub of activity at the Grand Canyon's South Rim, this busy village offers hotels, shops and restaurants from fast food to fine dining.
Reviewed By MelissaClaire93 - Wilmington, United States
After viewing the canyon we drove around the village. It has some lodging and a really nice General Store. The General Store has a lot of super cute souvenirs and also groceries for if you’re staying there. It was really adorable. It’s a little hard to find the park exit (it was also heavily snowing when we were there) but overall it’s a really nice little village in the park.
7. Main Street Arts District
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By Brandyomariva
Nice district for a tourist who loves art and bars! I enjoyed my time here, and loved the galleries.
8. Allen Street
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4.5 based on 1,016 reviews
Allen Street is the main business and Historic District/National Registry of Historic Places of the famous Old West town of Tombstone, Arizona. It's full of history having once been the main thoroughfare of Tombstone during the boomtown days, so has certainly seen plenty of sights in its time. Allen Street became famous for being at the heart of the action during the time of the Old West. It saw plenty of gunfights in its day, and continues to be the primary tourist destination for tourists and Tombstone visitors. Today, it attracts people from all over who are looking for the excitement and enchantment of the Wild West days. The first stop on any trip to Allen Street should be the Tombstone Visitor and Information Center, where people can pick up a map of the area along with all the information that they need to plan their day. After that, they can head on down the Street to see what they come across. Allen Street is home to plenty of attractions, one of the most notable being the O.K. Corral. The O.K. Corral is the site of the most famous gunfight of the Old West which took place on October 26, 1881. It has daily re-enactments of the fight and is also home to the Historama, a multimedia performance showcasing Tombstone's long and varied history. After that there's plenty to choose from, including the Tombstone Ghosts and Legends Tour, guaranteed to give everyone a chill, or the Birdcage Theatre. Visitors can ride along the dusty road on the Tucson Stage Line or Butterfield Stage Coach, and can enjoy travelling as it once was with the road being closed to all other traffic. There are lots of options in terms of food and drink as well including the Crystal Palace Saloon and Big Nose Kate's, and there are countless other souvenir and gift shops along the Street for visitors to find a memento of the day. And, the Street is an attraction in its own right, with western re-enactments often being performed by the Six Gun City Players. Allen Street is open daily and entry to the road itself is free, however admission fees and opening times are sure to vary with each individual attraction. Be sure to check with the attraction first for their terms and conditions, and it's worth checking with the visitor center if you want to know when any staged gunfights and the like will be taking place. A trip to Allen Street really gives people a chance to see what life was once like in the Old West. With plenty of attractions to choose from, as well as re-enactments of famous showdowns, visitors will truly get a glimpse into the history of the time. And, with everything so beautifully preserved it really feels like you're back in the days of the Wild West, which will appeal to history fans and general tourists alike. Allen Street is a must-see for any visit to Tombstone.
Reviewed By Travellingphoenix64 - Phoenix, United States
You've seen the movie "Tombstone", right? Why not visit the place where that history actually happened? It's all here on Allen Street in Tombstone Arizona. There are no cars allowed on this dusty lane. Instead a stage coach or carriage can take you on a historical journey back to 1879, when a miner named Ed Schieffelin discovered a massive silver vein, and a mining camp called Tombstone was born. Or you can stroll along the wooden sidewalks, past historic places like the The Crystal Palace and The Oriental Saloon, and the bawdy (and haunted) Bird Cage Theatre (a terrific museum). You can visit the actual OK Corral, site of one of the most famous gunfights in all of western lore, stand on the actual spot where Virgil Earp was shot, see the area where Morgan Earp was killed, and visit the spot where "Curly Bill" shot Marshall Fred White. There are the amusing Ghosts and Legends of Ike Clanton's Haunted Hotel, wine tastings, plenty of shopping, and enough food and drink to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Living in Arizona, I visit the Tombstone area periodically, and I always come away with something that I didn't know before. If you're looking for a Wild West history lesson on your next vacation, give Allen Street and the "town too tough to die" a try.
9. Mill Avenue District
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4.5 based on 761 reviews
This is a shopping, dining, nightlife area. It's similar to 5th Ave and Old Town in Scottsdale, which are listed on tripadvisor.
Reviewed By jhonesnaps63 - Bradenton, United States
This are has the true ambiance of an excellent college town and activities. The buildings are old and majestic and packed with history.
10. Dinosaur Tracks
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4.5 based on 456 reviews
These are dinosaur tracks on the side of the highway on the Navajo Nation.
Reviewed By laurenc0486
This place was out of this world! We absolutely loved our guide Alvin. He was very informative. We couldn’t believe some of the dinosaur tracks we saw! One of the best experiences in our road trip across America!
