Arizona Attractions

One of world’s natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is a massive, majestic gorge carved by the Colorado River. The colossal chasm stretches 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and its steep, rocky walls descend a mile to the canyon floor where the river rages. A hiker’s paradise, the Grand Canyon boasts miles of scenic hiking and horseback trails and caves. Hike the popular Bright Angel Trail from Grand Canyon Village, fly above the canyon in a helicopter, or walk the Grand Canyon Skywalk with jaw-dropping vistas of changing color.  [Top]

Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park in Phoenix, Desert Botanical Garden showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits in the Sonoran Desert. Walk garden trails to see 139 rare, endangered and threatened desert plants from around the world. Follow the brick path on the Desert Discovery Trail to see colorful plant displays, exhibits and the garden’s oldest desert plants. Enjoy evenings in the desert with live Jazz in the Garden - March through June.  [Top]

A Recreation Area, formerly known as Squaw Peak, is a beautiful Sonoran Desert gateway with valleys, hills and mountains and amazing views surrounding the 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak,. The most popular hiking destination in Phoenix offers miles of trails to explore and the majesty of the desert. Hike the rocky Summit Trail to the top of Piestewa Peak or the gradual Circumference Trail for breathtaking views of the picturesque hills and city.  [Top]

Encompassing 16,000 acres in Phoenix, South Mountain Park & Preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. This beautiful desert and mountain preserve offers 58 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, as well as scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and the high peaks of Mount Suppoa. Hike the trail to Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, for incredible views of the park.  [Top]

Explore the beautiful mountains and caves of Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Southern Arizona, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour miles of passageways in Colossal Cave - one of the largest dry caves in North America - and see beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and helictites. Located in the Rincon Mountains at 3,700 feet, 12 miles from Saguaro National Monument, the park offers panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert.  [Top]

Encompassing 93,500 acres of rocky badlands in Northern Arizona, the Painted Desert is an adventure with nature. Explore a rugged and colorful landscape of deep lavenders to vibrant reds. See a natural canvas of dramatic rock formations, clay and sandstone stacked in beautiful layers that radiate color in the sun. Explore miles of hiking trails and a 10-mile paved road to breathtaking rock formations and colorful mesas. See the desert at sunset when the rocks morph into a canvas of color.  [Top]

Straddling Mexico, Arizona, California and Baja California, the Sonoran Desert is one of the largest and hottest deserts in North America. Protecting 496,000 acres in Arizona, the Sonoran Desert National Monument is a landscape punctuated by mountain ranges, and archaeological and historic sites, including rock art and artifacts. This biologically diverse desert, southwest of Tucson, has a diversity of plant and animal species and is a vital habitat for the only population of Jaguars in the country.  [Top]

Nestled along the Arizona/California border, Lake Havasu is an oasis of natural beauty. Home to London Bridge, one of Arizona’s top attractions, Lake Havasu’s clear, blue waters are sublime for swimming, boating, waterskiing, kayaking, jet skiing, and fishing. With 400 miles of coastline, you can relax on beautiful beaches and explore scenic hiking trails. Hop aboard a boat cruise and discover breathtaking canyons, rich wildlife and historic sites.  [Top]

One of the top universities in the country, Arizona State University offers 250 academic programs including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on 4 campuses in Tempe, Phoenix and Mesa. Sustainability students work in a solar lab on the historic Tempe campus, while journalism students get creative in Downtown Phoenix. Cheer for the ASU Sun Devils.  [Top]

The largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix offers an innovative college education through campus and online degree programs, certificate courses, and online classes. With 200 campuses across the country, University of Phoenix offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in cutting-edge fields. The Phoenix Hohokam Campus offers degree programs for working adults. The University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals football team and annual Fiesta Bowl.  [Top]