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I’ll get into much more detail later, but it might be good to start with a brief overview of Arizona.

What is there to see and do in Arizona?

Well, there are the obvious sights, such as the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Monument. (Did you know that the only place in the world where saguaros grow is southern Arizona and a small portion of Northern Mexico?)

But there are many other great places to go and amazing things to do. Window Rock on the Navajo Reservation is amazing, but don’t forget Hubbel Trading Post. The Hopi Tribe recently opened some of their villages to outsiders, and the White Mountains are better than the Rockies. Rafting down the Salt River is a one-of-a-kind experience — imagine traveling down rapids in the middle of the desert. Tucson is home to some amazing museums and the botanical gardens are suprisingly lush.

While outdoor activities are a staple of Arizona adventure, there’s also opportunities to see cultural performances nearly all year round. A combination of Hispanic, Native American and “wild west” influences have made Arizona culturally unique. Watch Navajo dancers while enjoying spicy Mexican food at the site of an old west shootout.

Tombstone may have stole the spotlight for a while, but Northern Arizona, especially areas like Holbrook, have an even wilder outlaw history, with places like Bucket of Blood Saloon and shootouts over cattle and women.

World-class museums around the state feature everything from ancient pottery and arrowheads to Ansel Adams photography. Whatever your interest, you can find a museum showing the best displays in the world.

Some visitors are surprised to learn that much of Arizona has four seasons and includes mountains, canyons, and lush valleys. While areas like Phoenix and Tucson are known for their hot summer weather and beautiful 70-degree winters, other areas regularly receive snow in the winter, have 70-degree summers, and beautiful displays of fall color in autumn.

You can go from amazing desert scenery to a clear mountain lake by driving a little less than two hours from Phoenix. Skiing is a popular activity in some areas of the state. Imagine a vacation where you can spend a week lounging around the pool in southern Arizona and skiing for a week in Northern Arizona?

The Phoenix and Tucson areas offer some of the best resorts in the world, such as the Phoenician, Arizona Biltmore and the Miraval Life In Balance Resort (one of Oprah’s favorite places to stay). If you like a more adventurous or low-key vacation, there are many small historic hotels to choose from as well as dude ranches and mountain camps.

No matter what type of vacation you’re looking for, you can find it in Arizona!

Again, if you have any questions about Arizona, please ask them. I would love to help you plan your trip!

Happy Trails!

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