ARIZONA ATTRACTIONS
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Arizona State Attractions
Water Attractions
Canyon Lake
Located 16 Miles North East of Phoenix, Canyon Lake was created in 1925 and is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest. The lake twists for 10 miles through a majestic gorge.
 Colorado River
Starting from the melting snow in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado going through Arizona at the Grand Canyon to the west border of Arizona known at the Arizona West Coast. There are many water recreation opportunities such as in Bull Head City, Parker, Lake Havasu City and Yuma.
Lake Powell
Spectacular red rock towers, blue-green water perfect for fishing and boating, beaches of rosy sand, and night skies shimmering with stars. Rent a houseboat for a unique vacation.
Salt River Tubbing
San Pedro River
One of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, the river is a habitat for many species of plants, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Reddington Pass
Just east of Tucson, a year-round stream in a picturesque canyon provides cool relief from the desert sun and plenty of sun bathers.
White Water Rafting
Some of the most exciting whiteriver water in the world can be found in Arizona including the famed Colorado River. There are many Travel Agencies that offer gay-inclusive white water adventures.
Arizona State And National Parks
Deadhorse Ranch State Park
Camping, mountain biking, hiking and bird watching in the lush Verde Valley.
 Homolovi Ruins State Park
Learn about the Hopi people by visiting pueblo ruins, interactive exhibits, bookstore and visitor center.
Slide Rock State Park
Slide down a slick natural water chute or wade and sun along the creek. Swimming, wading, bird watching, and fishing.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
Catlina State Park
Scenic desert park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, plant, and wildlife viewing.
Picacho Peak State Park
On April 15th, 1862 the most significant Civil War battle in Arizona to place near Picacho Peak. Every March "The Civil War in the Southwest" comes alive again as an reenactment converge on Picacho Peak.
Sonalta Creek Natural Area
Patagonia Lake is popular for a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Tubac was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio. Working artists' studios now surround the grounds which once served as the home for a Spanish military garrison./p>
For more information on Arizona state parks go to www.pr.state.az.us.
Grand Canyon National Park
The most famous park and one of the 7 wonders of the world
Petrified Forest National Park
Brilliantly colored fossilized logs
Saguaro National Park
Large forest of saguaro cactus, the state symbol of Arizona
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Deep Canyon in the Navajo Reservation
Photo Courtesy of Flagstaff CVB | Chiricahua National Monument
Eroded rocky pinnacles and unusual wildlife, in the SE corner of Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Rocky desert around the Mexico border, with miles of rare cacti
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The imposing 4 story building dating from the late Hohokam period, probably 14th century.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Impressive Native American cliff dwelling
Pipe Spring National Monument
A 19th century Mormon fort
Tonto National Monument
Two well-preserved cliff dwellings high above Roosevelt Lake
Tuzigoot National Monument
A large ruin with good views over the Verde River Valley
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Sandstone cliff dwellings in a deep wooded canyon near flagstaff
Wupatki National Monument
Many Native American ruins at the edge of the Painted Desert
For more information on national parks go to www.nps.gov.
Flagstaff/Northern Arizona Attractions
Arizona Snowbowl
928-779-1951
Where Arizona goes to ski
Photo Courtesy of Flagstaff CVB | Arizona at Flagstaff
928-774-1442
200-acre botanical garden of high country wildflowers in America
Lowell Observatory
928-774-3358
Where the planet Pluto was discovered
Meteor Crater
800-289-5898
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
435-727-3287
Monument Valley situated on the border of southern Utah and northern Arizona
Museum of Northern Arizona
928-774-5213
Native American cultures of the Southwest
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
928-523-5661
Flagstaff Nordic Center
928-220-0550
Cross-country trails through the beautiful Coconino National Forest
Vertical Relief Climbing Center
928-556-9909
Coconino National Forest
Explore the world's largest contiguous ponderosa
Phoenix Area Attractions
Art, Culture And Museums
A Variety of museums offer history and contemporary art, as well as important works. With more than 24 theater groups in Metro Phoenix, there is no shortage of entertainment. Phoenix offers everything from Broadway plays to lyric opera.
A provincial attitude toward art need not apply to our fair city. The Valley is home to one of the top three art markets in the country, right up there with New York and Santa Fe. The best way to view and meet people is take a walk.
Scottsdale Art Walk
Every Thursday night in "season," October through May. Walk the galleries along Main Street for "western" art and Marshall Way for something more modern. You can usually get some decent chardonnay and cheese cubes before heading out to fine dining.
 Phoenix First Fridays
Downtown Phoenix, along Roosevelt and Third Street. You can walk to quite a few galleries or take the shuttle to some of the others, but we usually drive. We recommend that you take a shuttle or the Metro Valley Bus as parking is hard to find with the downtown redevelopment and lightrail construction.
Theater And Museums
Arizona Science Center
More than 300 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the art planet-arium, giant-screen theater, live demonstrations and changing exhibitions. 602-716-2000
Chandler Center for the Arts
Heard Museum
2301 North Central Ave; 602-252-8848, wwwheard.org The Heard Museum focuses on the cultures and arts of Native Americans and the Southwest.
Herberger Theater Center
Houses two theaters and an art gallery. And is home to the Arizona Theatre Company, the Actors Theatre of Phoenix, and the Center Dance Ensemble.
Heritage Square and Science Park
Sixth and Monroe Streets
602-262-5071
Home to the Annual Rainbows Festival, the square is a reminder of Phoenix proud Victorian past. Four square blocks of the city's original town site, the area includes several museums, historic buildings, restaurants and gift shops. Home to Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Science Center, Rosson House Museum, Arizona Doll and Toy Museum.
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
4619 East Washington Street
602-495-0901
Pueblo Grande is the only National Historic Landmark in the city. The park includes an actual Hohokam culture ruin and an on-site museum featuring exhibits of cultures of the Southwest.
Mesa Center for the Arts
The Hall of Flame
602-275-3473
This museum of firefighting houses more than 90 pieces of firefighting equipment. Dating from the beginning of the United States and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes.
Symphony Hall
225 East Adams Street
602-534-5600
In the heart of downtown Phoenix lies Symphony Hall, home of the Phoenix Symphony, Ballet Arizona and the Arizona Opera.
Parks And Recreation
Camelback Mountain
602-256-3220
The city's most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain and the Echo Canyon Recreation Area. The 76 acre park is a favorite hiking and climbing spot. The summit trail is difficult.
Japanese Friendship Garden
602-256-3204
Ro Ho En features more than 1,500 tons of handpicked rock, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12 foot waterfall and a Koi pond. The garden is the product and shared cultural vision of the Sister Cities of Phoenix and Himeji, Japan.
Desert Botanical Gardens
480-941-1225
This unique garden displays one of the most extensive collections of desert plants in the world.
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is the nation's largest privately owned, non-profit zoological park. Home to more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world.
Tucson Area and Southern Arizona Attractions
BISBEE
Bisbee 1,000 The Great Stair Climb
Is Saturday morning the 3rd Weekend in October. Weather your're walking, running or here for the excitement, youll have a great time at this weekend-long event.
Bisbee Pride "top 5 rural gay prides in the nation"
Held Fathers day weekend very June. For more info go to www.BisbeePride.com
Bisbee Mining & historical Museum
With a history deserving of National Ladmark status, It's only fitting that Bisbee's past be captured and reflected in a museum like no other.
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
A non-profit grass-roots, bird-focused organization that reaches out to the community.
Old Bisbee Ghost Tour
Your ghost host will lead you on this walking tour through Old Bisbbe's streets, stairways, and old alleys after dark on an adventure to discover and learn about the ghosts that haunt this 125 year old town.
Queen Mine Tour
Don a mining lantern, hat and slicker and ride the mine train deep into the mine and experience the life of the miners as they tell you how they toiled in the subterranean tunels.
For more information go to www.discoverbisbee.com
TUCSON METRO AREA
Art, Culture And Museums
Kitt Peak National Observatory
The world's largest collection of optical telescopes located high above the Sonoran Desert at Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O'odham Reservation.
The Titan Missile Museum
For over 20 years during the Cold War, 54 Titan II missles were maintained at the ready at sites throughout the U.S. This museum is an actual Titan Missle Silo, the only one of these silos left in existence.
Biosphere 2
Visit the rainforest, oceans, forest, desert and other living "Biomes" during your tour of one of the largest living laboratories in the world.
Tucson Museums
(featuring over 30 museums)
Arizona State Museum
Through the Arizona University brings the native cultures of the Southwest through the study of anthropology.
Barrio Viejo
In downtown Tucson just south of the Civic Plaza is a neighborhood of colorful adobe structures.
Sonoran Desert Museum
Part zoo, part botanical garden, its somehow educational, fun and endlessly fascinating all the same time.
International Wildlife Museum
Over 400 different species of mammals, birds, insects and prehistoric animals are on display.
Mission San Xavier Del Bac
This active Franciscan mission is located on the Tohono O'Dham Indian Reservation.
Reid Park Zoo
Home of hundreds of exotic animals living in naturalistic settings, this zoo offers conversation, recreation and education for the entire family.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Is a five-acre collection of 15 specialty gardens, including a historical garden, an herb garden, a butterfly garden, cactus and succulent garden.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
The historic block represents the five houses built between the mid-1850's to 1907 surrounding the modern museum building that houses most of the galleries.
Old Tucson Studios
Live musical performances, Old West gunfights and Wild West stunt shows. The kids will enjoy this unique western theme park.
For more info on museums go to www.tucsonmuseums.org.
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