Greater Phoenix is more than just a destination – it’s your gateway to some of America’s most historic and beautiful landscapes that will expose you to many of Arizona’s greatest treasures. In our sprawling state of Arizona you can hike, bike, ride, fly, ski, climb, fish, hunt, sail, golf, or soar and explore. You can go horseback riding, river rafting, ballooning or rent a Harley or simply put the roof down and discover first hand, the splendor and beauty of our Sonoran desert…because heading into the gorgeous Northern Arizona region, is not an option, its’ a must do!
Red Rocks Sedona
Traveling north takes you through north Prescott, Jerome and the awesome red rocks of Sedona. Experience the wooded pines of the San Francisco Peaks or Flagstaff and further north…witness the majestic splendor of our very own Grand Canyon – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Or take a trip down memory lane on America’s legendary Route 66 – but whatever you do, your Arizona adventures are truly limitless!
So from cowboy hats to Haute Couture, few regions in America offer such history, diversity or natural beauty. In 2006 over 5 million global visitors visited our famous Grand Canyon and over 225,000 had the experience of a lifetime by riding the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona. During the winter season, you can be skiing in Flagstaff in the morning and be back in Phoenix, sunning poolside by late afternoon. If it’s a taste of the Old West you are looking for, then grab your cowboy hat and six-shooter and head off to Rawhide Western Town or further south to Bisbee or Tombstone where you can visit the famed Old Tucson Studios – home to the original American Western movie.
Arizona’s culture can be found everywhere you look or turn with its many museums, galleries, local zoos, state & federal parks, botanical gardens and numerous historic landmarks. The state is steeped in history and is rich in culture with a broad base of exciting venues. Whatever your final destination, take the time to explore the natural beauty, desert landscape and towering saguaros.
So take the time to do some exploring and see some of the many wonders our great state has to offer…Experience for yourself, the million views that are ever changing; all of which are guaranteed to last a lifetime. TRAVELHOST magazine has created this section to provide you with a great selection of unique attractions and spectacular venues that we promise you and your family with thoroughly enjoy. Take the time to get out and about … you will be glad that you did.
