Arizona Official State Visitors Guide

2006 Official State Visitor’s Guide Complimentary Copy

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Welcome

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to Arizona

Dear Traveler,

Yours very truly,

The Honorable Janet Napolitano Governor of Arizona

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Welcome to the Grand Canyon State! Prepare for an amazing journey through all that Arizona has to offer.

One of the Seven Wonders of the World exists here among our lush desert landscapes, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers travelers unique experiences packed with hospitality, adventure, and stunning sights.

Whether you want to explore the Grand Canyon, relax in top-rated spas and resorts or sleep out under the wide-open skies, I’m sure you will find your heart’s desire in Arizona.

The land is steeped in Old West, Native American and Mexican cultures, teaching about heritage rich with traditions.

In my travels around Arizona, I am always amazed to find the wonderful treasures that exist throughout this diverse state. From the northern most canyons to the sparkling lakes in the west, Arizona is waiting to be discovered.

I look forward to your visit and wish you safe and happy travels.

The Honorable Janet Napolitano Governor State of Arizona

Dear Traveler, On behalf of the Arizona Office of Tourism, welcome to the Grand Canyon State!

Arizona offers every possible vacation wish, and it is truly a state unlike any other.

Let this visitor’s guide be your map as you explore our spectacular mountaintops, cascading waterfalls, exclusive shopping, and an absolutely unique heritage.

Discover the culture of Arizona’s past in the petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park or lose yourself in beauty as you soar in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon.

Whatever you choose, Arizona’s adventures and experiences are unrivaled.

Whether you come for a day or a week, Arizona will offer you a truly memorable vacation. Head north to relax in a Sedona spa, or south to hear whispers of the past at the Casa Grande ruins. Drive east to visit Fort Apache and then back west to view the world famous London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. With more than 300 world-class golf courses, top-rated spas and exquisite dining, Arizona guarantees endless possibilities.

With an experience for every traveler and more than 325 days of sunshine, Arizona is sure to be the perfect destination. Come join us!

Sincerely,

Margie A. Emmermann Director Arizona Office of Tourism (602) 364-3700 www.arizonaguide.com

Margie A. Emmermann

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1110 West Washington Street, Suite 155 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 364-3700 fax (602) 364-3702 Visit www.arizonaguide.com for information on travel throughout the state.

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ACR-Amara Creekside Resort, AOT-Arizona Office of Tourism, BWR-BlueWater Resort, BBR-Bumble Bee Ranch, BR-Buttes Resort, CI-Camelback Inn, CS-City of Surprise, CWR-CopperWynd Resort & Club, ERRR-Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico, FCVB-Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau, FHC-Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, FSR-Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, GCR-Grand Canyon Railway, GOT-Glendale Office of Tourism, GPCVB-Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, HM-Heard Museum, HECRHilton El Conquistador Resort, HGS-Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort, JH-Jerome Hotel, JMC-Jill McComber, LHCVB-Lake Havasu Convention & Visitors Bureau, LGC-Longbow Golf Club, MCVB-Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau, MTCVBMetro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, PCC-Peoria Chamber of Commerce, PSM-Pointe South Mountain Resort, PACT-Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism, PHOE-The Phoenician, PC-Phoenix Coyotes, PIR-Phoenix International Raceway, RPD-Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, RV-Raven Golf Club at Verrado, SMG-San Marcos Golf Resort, SCVBScottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, SCC-Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce, SWHP-Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, TCVB-Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau, TP-Turf Paradise, WKP-We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, WKRWestin Kierland Resort, WLPR-Westin La Paloma Resort, WLR-Westward Look Resort, WSGR-White Stallion Guest Ranch, WCC-Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, WR-The Wigwam Resort, YCVB-Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau The Official State Visitor’s Guide, a publication of the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), is published annually. Every effort is made to ensure the information in this publication is as accurate as possible.

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Hiking Havasu Falls, part of the Havasupai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon - AOT

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Table

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Welcome to Arizona

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Arizona State Map

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Information Resources

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Mileage Maps

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Visitor Information

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Airport Information

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Arizona Family Adventures

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Calendar of Events

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Arizona’s Public Lands

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Arizona’s State Parks

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Native American Lands

121 Phoenix & Central Arizona Accommodations 126 Tucson & Southern Arizona Accommodations 128 Northern Arizona Accommodations 133 Arizona’s West Coast Accommodations 134 North Central Arizona Accommodations

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Arizona Spas

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Arizona Golf Courses

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Arizona RV Parks

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Grand Canyon State

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78 Northern Arizona

96 Arizona’s West Coast

North Central 108 Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park - AOT

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& 64 Tucson Southern Arizona

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Arizona

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State Map

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Valle

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LEGEND Points of Interest State Parks Indian Reservations National Parks and Monuments

Important Roads Divided Highways Scenic Roads Interstate Highways

Interstate Highways Indian Roads U.S. Highways State Highways

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There’s no place on earth quite like Arizona. It’s not just the landscapes, which take in mountain ranges, rivers, grasslands, sand dunes and cactus forests.

It’s not just the storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It’s not just the people, a vibrant blend of cultures and traditions. It’s all these things.

Grand Canyon State

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Sanctuary Resort & Spa - AOT

Yuma Golf - YCVB

Grand Canyon National Park - AOT

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El Charro Door with Chile Ristras - MTCVB

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Mogollon Rim - AOT

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona - AOT

Gold Canyon Golf Resort - MCVB

THE ARIZONA JOURNEY. For some, it’s the thrill of an unparalleled outdoor adventure amid some of the most awe-inspiring scenery on the planet.

For others, it’s an exotic sun-drenched getaway to an indulgent, world-class resort destination. Still others travel to the Grand Canyon State to examine and experience its rich history and multifaceted cultural offerings. Many make their pilgrimage here to tee up on the lush, green fairways of one of the state’s more than 300 golf courses.

Regardless of what inspires visitors to explore Arizona, their journey is guaranteed to be one that will lift their spirits, warm their souls and provide memories for years to come.

EXPLORE ARIZONA Planning an Arizona adventure can be almost as fun as actually experiencing it.

Because the state is so vast and varied, this guide is organized to make planning as effortless as possible. For easy reference, we’ve divided the state into five regions; then, within each region, we’ve identified five groups of popular experiences and activities: Nature and Adventure, Culture and Heritage, Resorts to Ranches, Golf and Sports, and Shopping and Entertainment.

To provide additional inspiration, suggested itineraries are included in each region. At the end of each section, you’ll also find a resource page to connect you with local organizations that can assist you with planning a visit to their area.

Enjoy mapping out your dream getaway to Arizona! We look forward to welcoming you to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.

NATURE AND ADVENTURE Many people think of Arizona as the land of cactus-studded deserts, and they’re understandably surprised when they discover the state’s immense variety of landscapes and natural attractions.

Certainly, some of the world’s most lush deserts can be found in Arizona; however, lofty peaks, pine forests and breathtaking multi-hued canyons are just as much a part of the Arizona adventure. Some of the most remarkable natural attractions are preserved in six national forests, 22 Native American Nations, 27 state parks, and 29 national parks, monuments, recreation areas, historic sites and conservation areas.

With raging rivers and shimmering lakes, fascinating caves, challenging canyons and soaring mountains, adventure-seekers can choose from an exciting menu of outdoor recreational opportunities: rafting, kayaking, water-skiing, rock climbing, biking, ballooning, hiking, camping and winter sports. Follow the Southeastern Arizona Birding Trail on your own, or take a guided tour at one of Arizona’s many nature festivals. Of course, Arizona’s most famous attraction, the 277-milelong Grand Canyon, is itself an outdoor adventure playground, offering scenery

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Havasu Falls - AOT

CULTURE AND HERITAGE An intricate tapestry of cultures is woven throughout Arizona, blending the distinct heritage of ancient Native American civilizations with Spanish and Mexican traditions, as well as those of 19th- and 20th-century explorers and settlers and the gunslingers of the Old West. Today, while preserving and interpreting the remnants of bygone civilizations at such sites as Montezuma Castle and Homolovi Ruins, modern Arizona is a cultural oasis, showcasing all aspects of the performing and visual arts.

Gems like southern Arizona’s Amerind Foundation near Benson and the Heard Museum in Phoenix offer a glimpse into Native American art and history. No longer just the domain of the metropolitan areas, contemporary art collections abound statewide, with vibrant art colonies thriving in smaller non-urban settings such as Sedona, Jerome and Bisbee.

Saguaro at Sunset - MTCVB

Arizona’s performance venues can quench any visitor’s thirst for dazzling entertainment and nightlife. Choices range from Broadway shows and ballet to opera and symphony, and from top international entertainers to local jazz ensembles, along with special events that celebrate the state’s unique heritage.

RESORTS TO RANCHES Since the days when travelers relied on the railroad to transport them to Arizona, it has long been the accommodations themselves that are a major part of the state’s allure. Grand historic hotels and resorts – some with “who’s who” guest lists that date back 100 years and more – still roll out the welcome mat for visitors today, but offer modern amenities and comforts to complement their celebrated pasts. Add to this scores of gleaming new properties and world-class spas, many of which regularly garner recognition as being among the world’s finest, and the choices are impressive.

Travelers seeking more economical or quaint bed-and-breakfast lodgings also are

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and activities – from ranger-guided rim walks to white-water excursions – found in few other places on Earth.

Lake Havasu Water Skier - LHCVB

• Grand Canyon National Park • Canyon de Chelly National Monument • Chiricahua National Monument • The Colorado River • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell • Kartchner Caverns State Park • The Mogollon Rim • Monument Valley • Petrified Forest National Park • Saguaro National Park • Sunset Crater National Monument • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park • The White Mountains • Antelope Canyon Tribal Park

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Downtown Tucson - MTCVB

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Arizona’s Natural Wonders

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Arizona’s Cultural Icons

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• Amerind Foundation Museum • Cowboy Poetry Gatherings • Ghost towns • Heard Museum • Historic missions of San Xavier del Bac and Tumacacori • Mining history in Bisbee and Jerome • Old West history in Tombstone • Rodeos in Payson and Prescott • Yuma Territorial Prison State Park • Fort Apache Culture Center • Route 66 in Oatman, Seligman and Kingman • Classic Southwestern architecture • Historic downtowns • Ancient Indian dwellings at spots like Montezuma Castle, Wupatki NM and Homolovi SP • Military history at Fort Huachuca • Casa Grande NM

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Omni Tucson National Golf Resort - MTCVB

Scottsdale Fashion Square - SCVB

in luck, as are those looking to experience a taste of the Old West at one of several authentic guest ranches. Hop on a saddle and explore the back country on a guided horseback tour. Outdoor enthusiasts will find camping and RV facilities in every corner of the state.

league contests. Arizona has some of the most sought-after tickets in the West, for events like the PGA FBR Open (formerly the Phoenix Open), the best-attended golf tournament in the world, drawing 400,000 spectators annually; NASCAR and Indy races; and even the “Super Bowl” of jet-powered ski races, the International Jet Sport Boat Association’s World Finals, on Lake Havasu.

In the professional sports arena, Greater Phoenix is home to the NBA Phoenix Suns, the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, the NFL Arizona Cardinals – and the list goes on.

Other hugely popular events include the annual Fiesta Bowl collegiate football championship and Cactus League spring training, which brings some of professional baseball’s finest players to the desert every spring for exhibition games.

GOLF AND SPORTS One ingredient that is critical to a flawless day on the links, on the lakes or in the bleachers is plenty of sunshine. And that’s an Arizona specialty. No wonder, then, that spectator sports, as well as those that require active participation, are popular pastimes for residents and visitors alike.

With more than 300 golf courses – ranging from traditional layouts lined with palms or pines to challenging target-style desert designs – Arizona has long been cherished by golfers as a slice of paradise. The Arizona sports experience goes far beyond the fairways, though, with an action-packed calendar of nationally recognized spectator events, as well as a year-round roster of big-

Colorado River near Parker - AOT

SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT When it comes to shopping for that perfect vacation memento or unique outfit, Arizona’s regions and communities offer choices that range from elegant and exclusive to eclectic and ethnic. Oneof-a-kind boutiques, galleries displaying handmade objets d’art and native crafts, and haute couture served up in elegant shopping destinations all combine to make shopping a fascinating diversion and a true Arizona adventure.

While the state’s urban areas boast modern shopping and entertainment venues, the smaller communities often feature collections of shops and boutiques that reflect their regional architectural style and natural surroundings providing unique and one of a kind items.

Dining options are equally diverse, offering tastes to suit any budget and the most discriminating palates. Savor Southwestern cuisine or a cowboy steak fry at a historic ranch, nouvelle cuisine overlooking city lights, imaginative fare served up by award-winning chefs, or a sumptuous buffet and a Broadway show to boot. It’s all part of the Arizona experience.

Log on to www.arizonaguide.com for a more complete listing.

Arizona Game & Fish Department 2222 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.com

Arizona Guides Association P.O. Box 45302 Phoenix, AZ 85064 (480) 425-9001 Arizona Public Lands Information Center 1 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 417-9300 az_plic@blim.gov www.az.blm.gov Arizona State Parks 1300 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-4174 www.azstateparks.com Arizona Trail Association P.O. Box 36736 Phoenix, AZ 85067 (602) 252-4794 www.aztrail.org Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association P.O. Box 563 Patagonia, AZ 85624 www.azwildlife.com Audubon Arizona 4250 E. Camelback Road Ste. 310K, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 468-6470 www.audubon.org Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office 1 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 417-9200 www.az.blm.gov Greater Arizona Bicycling Association www.sportsfun.com/gaba

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory P.O. Box 5521 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (520) 432-1388 www.sabo.org USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region 333 Broadway SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 842-3292 www.fs.fed.us/r3 CULTURE AND HERITAGE Arizona American Indian Tourism Association 7119 E. Shea Blvd.

Ste. 109-244 (480) 315-8187 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Arizona Art Alliance 6339 E. Greenway #102-264 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 945-5028 www.azartalliance.com Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 255-5882 www.arizonaarts.org Arizona Humanities Council The Ellis-Shackelford House 1242 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-0335 www.arizonaheritagetraveler.org, www.azhumanities.org Arizona Opera 4600 N. 12th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 266-7464 3501 N. Mountain Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 293-4336 www.azopera.com Ballet Arizona 3645 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 381-0184 Box Office: (602) 381-1096, (888) 3-BALLET www.balletaz.org

GOLF AND SPORTS

Arizona Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns 11770 E. Rambling Trail Tucson, AZ 85747 (800) 752-1912 www.arizonabed-breakfast.com

Arizona Cardinals (NFL) Season: August –January Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Glendale Tickets: (602) 379-0102 www.azcardinals.com

Arizona Dude Ranch Association P.O. Box 603 Cortaro, AZ 85652 www.azdra.com Arizona Hospitality Research and Resource Center School of Hotel and Restaurant Management Northern Arizona University P.O. Box 5638 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 (928) 523- 2845 www.nau.edu/hrm/ahrrc/ Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association 1240 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 604-0729 www.azhla.com Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association 2400 N. Central Ave., Ste. 109 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 307-9134 (800) 888-0701 www.azrestaurant.org Arizona Travel Parks Association P.O. Box 4260 Huachuca City, AZ 85616 (520) 323-2872 (800) 921-2872 Arizona Winter Visitors Association 201 W. Apache Trail, Ste. 109 Apache Junction, AZ 85219 (480) 474-8071 www.arizonawintervisitors.com SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT Arizona Shopping & Attractions Consortium 2 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1140 Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.eshoparizona.com

Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) Season: April – October Chase Field, Phoenix Tickets: (602) 514-8400 www.azdiamondbacks.com

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Arizona Geological Survey 416 W. Congress, Ste. 100 Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 770-3500 www.azgs.az.gov

National Park Service www.nps.gov

RESORTS TO RANCHES

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Mountain Bike Association of Arizona P.O. Box 32728 Phoenix, AZ 85064 (602) 351-7430 www.mbaa.net

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Arizona Golf Association/ Golf Industry Association 7226 N. 16th St., Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 944-3035 www.azgolf.org Arizona Women’s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Ste. 210 Phoenix, AZ 85004-1555 (800) 442-2942 www.awga.org Cactus League Spring Training Season: March 1– April 1 Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson Tickets: (480) 784-4444 www.mlb.com Junior Golf Association of Arizona 10888 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85029 (602) 944-6168 www.jgaa.org Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) Season: September – April Glendale Arena, Glendale Tickets: (480) 563-PUCK www.phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR racing & IRL) 125 S. Avondale Blvd., Ste. 200 Avondale, AZ 85323 Tickets: (602) 252-2227 www.phoenixintlraceway.com Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) Season: May– August US Airways Center, Phoenix Tickets: (602) 252-WNBA www.phoenixmercury.com Phoenix Suns (NBA) Season: October – April US Airways Center, Phoenix Tickets: (602) 379-SUNS www.suns.com ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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Arizona Statewide Suggested Itineraries

Many of Arizona’s signature attractions have become familiar around the world.

With so much amazing scenery in the state, it is difficult to take it all in. The following are two suggested one-week itineraries that touch on a few highlights.

Grand Exposure DAY ONE Tee off in one of the world’s great golf meccas, metropolitan Phoenix, where there are lush tree-lined layouts or rolling, desert target courses. Visit collections of Native American art and archaeology at the renowned Heard Museum in the afternoon. Drive south and overnight in a Tucson resort.

DAY TWO Drive south to Benson and visit Kartchner Caverns State Park. Spend the afternoon in Tombstone, where the Old West lives on. Overnight back in Tucson.

DAY THREE Take a morning tour of the world-famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Drive to Yuma in the afternoon and overnight.

DAY FOUR Visit Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park and do some birding at Martinez Lake. Drive to Parker and overnight.

DAY FIVE Continue to Lake Havasu City and jet ski, then take a tour on the Dixie Belle. Head for historic Route 66 and overnight in Peach Springs.

DAY SIX Take a one-day Grand Canyon raft trip from the Grand Canyon River Runners or view the Canyon from its West Rim on the Hualapai Reservation.

Overnight in Williams.

DAY SEVEN Ride the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the Grand Canyon and back. Alternatively, drive north to the Grand Canyon and take the shuttle bus on the Hermit Loop Tour.

Lunch overlooking the canyon. Visit the overlooks along the East Rim Drive on the way back to Phoenix.

Desert Delight DAY ONE Drive from Phoenix to Prescott.

Hike Thumb Butte for a view of the town and enjoy lunch near the Courthouse Plaza.

Browse the shops near Whiskey Row and visit the Sharlot Hall Museum. Overnight in Prescott.

DAY TWO Drive to Jerome and look through the art galleries, then to Clarkdale for the afternoon Verde Canyon Railroad scenic train ride. Drive to Sedona and overnight.

DAY THREE Take a jeep tour through Sedona’s red rock country. Lunch in uptown Sedona. Drive up through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff. Wander through the Museum of Northern Arizona. Drive north to Page for the night.

DAY FOUR Board a boat tour to Rainbow Natural Bridge and enjoy the blue waters of Lake Powell. Drive to and overnight in Kayenta.

DAY FIVE Spend the morning at Monument Valley gazing at sandstone spires and mesas. Drive south to Chinle and admire the Anasazi Indian ruins of Canyon de Chelly. Overnight in Chinle.

DAY SIX Start the day out with a visit to the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site. Drive to Petrified Forest National Park and observe the geologic wonder of a forest turned to stone. Lunch in Heber. Explore the lakes and views of the Mogollon Rim. Continue south to Scottsdale and check into a resort hotel.

DAY SEVEN Browse through Scottsdale’s Arts District, take a tour through Taliesin West or get in a round of golf.

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SunRidge Canyon Golf Club - SCVB

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Information Climate From the desert floor to the highest pine-covered mountain peak, Arizona’s renowned sunshine ensures that nearly every day is a perfect one for sightseeing, playing a round of golf, skiing down a mountain slope or simply relaxing by a sparkling swimming pool.

Seasons During any season in Arizona, some part of the state enjoys near-perfect weather.

Generally, the “peak,” or busiest season in the desert areas (southern half of the state) lasts from January through March; the next most popular “shoulder” season is from April to May and September through December; and the season when visitors can find the greatest values is June through August.

Peak and value seasons in the mountainous regions (in the northern half of the state) are the opposite of the desert areas. Generally, peak season is from June through August, shoulder season is April to May and September through December, and value season is January through March.

Peak season in some mid-climate areas of the state, such as Sedona, is from March to May and September through October, with shoulder season from January to February.

What to Wear Depending on the time of year and where one plans to travel in Arizona, anything from a swimsuit to a winter jacket may be appropriate. Overall, though, dress is fairly casual in Arizona, with an emphasis on comfort. Few restaurants require jackets and ties for dining, so throughout the year just about anything goes. Jeans and western wear are always in style. If you plan on attending a cultural event or dining at one of our finer restaurants, it is advisable to bring along more formal outfits. During the summer throughout the state, shorts and sandals are appropriate during the day and a sweater or light jacket is perfect in the higher elevations for the evenings. In the cooler months, a sweater or light jacket is perfect in the desert areas for evenings and a winter jacket is recommended in the higher elevations. Also, wide-brim hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended year-round. Always carry drinking water for outdoor activities.

Alcoholic Beverages Arizona law prohibits anyone younger than age 21 from purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages. Liquor is not sold between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays. It is against the law to drink in a motor vehicle or from the original container in public places.

Seat Belts Arizona law requires that each front-seat occupant wear seat belts in a passenger car that is designed to carry ten or fewer passengers. Children under five years of age must be properly restrained as well.

Tips on Tipping Tipping is voluntary in Arizona and generally not included in the bill. (There are exceptions. Some restaurants automatically add a 15%–18% gratuity for groups of a certain size.) Generally, restaurant servers and taxi drivers are tipped 15%– 20%.

Bellhops receive $1 to $2 per bag taken to a room and airport skycaps are tipped $1 per bag.

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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale - SCVB

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Currency Exchange For currencies, exchange locations and hours of operation, please contact individual banking institutions, see your hotel concierge or consult the Yellow Pages.

Also, a Travelex foreign currency exchange office is conveniently located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Time Zone Arizona is in the Mountain Standard time zone. With the exception of the Navajo Nation in the northeastern corner of the state, Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Arizona’s Highways All parts of Arizona are accessible by federal and state highways. The speed limit on most interstate freeways is 75 miles per hour; it drops to 65 or 55 near metropolitan areas. The speed limit on most state highways and U.S. routes in rural Arizona is 65 miles per hour.

Roads Website for ideas and itineraries for traveling on Arizona’s most scenic byways and the “roads less traveled.”

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• Police, Fire, Medical 911 • Arizona Highway Conditions (888) 411-7623 • Arizona Office of Tourism (866) 806-8228 • Better Business Bureau (602) 264-1721 • Doctor Referral (602) 230-2273 • Main Public Library (Phoenix) (602) 262-4636 • Main Post Office (602) 225-3158 • Passport Information (U.S.) (415) 538-2700 • U.S. Customs (602) 914-1400 • Phoenix Weather (602) 265-5550

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Arizona Temperatures & Rainfall

www.arizonavacationvalues.com This Web site provides vacation values, special offers and discounts for travelers to Arizona. Visitors can search for values based on region of the state, dates or categories such as accommodations, golf, spas or attractions. www.arizonaheritagetraveler.org This unique interactive website invites visitors to explore ancient civilizations and contemporary cultures. Whether it’s re-living the Old West, discovering historic hotels and authentic ranches, learning about architecture or experiencing cultural fairs and festivals, visitors can “pack their suitcase” by using the customized itinerary builder and maps to help plan their trip.

Arizona Visitor Information Web Sites www.arizonaguide.com The official Web site of the Arizona Office of Tourism offers comprehensive information on every region of the state, including a map to locate various cities and points of interest. Also check out the Kid Zone for family friendly adventures and kid friendly information about Arizona. www.arizonascenicroads.com Visitors who believe it’s the journey, not the destination, can visit the Arizona Scenic Mesa Arts Center - MCVB

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Airport

Information Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Arizona’s main airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, saw more than 39 million passengers in 2004 and is served by 23 airlines. These carriers provide nonstop service to more than 100 cities in the U.S. and around the world.

Nonstop international service is provided

by Aeromexico (to/from Mexico), British Airways (to/from London, England), Air Canada (to/from Toronto) WestJet (to/from Calgary) and America West Airlines (to/ from Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica).

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Tucson accommodated more than 3.8 million air passengers in 2004 and is served by 11 airlines that provide nonstop service to 14 cities and connecting service to more than a 121 others in the U.S. and around the world. Nonstop international service to Hermosillo, Mexico is provided by Aero California and Aerolitoral.

In-State Connections from Phoenix (number of daily flights) Flagstaff/Grand Canyon America West Express (5) Westwind Air Tours & Charters (888) 869-0866 Offers charter flights from Deer Valley Airport to the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Airlines (866) 235-9422 Offers scheduled and charter flights from Scottsdale Airport to the Grand Canyon.

Kingman Great Lakes Airlines (2) Lake Havasu City America West Express (3) Page Great Lakes Airlines (3) Prescott Great Lakes Airlines (3) Show Low Great Lakes Airlines (2) Sierra Vista Great Lakes Airlines (2) Tucson America West Airlines United Airlines (10) Yuma America West Express (5) Statewide Westwind Aviation (888) 869-0866 Offers charter flights from all greater Phoenix airports to anywhere in Arizona and the Southwest.

Airlines Represents major airlines that fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (l) and Tucson International Airport (t). lt Aero California

Reservations: (800) 237-6225 Baggage: (520) 573-8387

lt Aeromexico/Aerolitoral

Reservations: (800) 237-6639 Baggage: (602) 231-8880 www.aeromexico.com

l Air Canada

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Reservations: (888) 247-2262 Baggage: (888) 689-2247 www.aircanada.ca

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lt America West Airlines

(Merging with US Airways in 2006) and America West Express Reservations: (800) 235-9292 Domestic Group Sales: (800) 634-2312 International Group Sales: (800) 363-2592 Baggage: (480) 693-3163 www.americawest.com

lt American Airlines

Reservations: (800) 433-7300 Group Sales: (800) 221-2255 Baggage: (800) 535-5225 www.aa.com

l American Trans Air

Reservations: (800) 225-2995 Baggage: (602) 306-4044 www.ata.com

l Arizona Express Airlines

Reservations: (866) 435-9872 Baggage: (602) 275-6828 or (866) 435-9872 www.azxpress.com

lt British Airways

Reservations: (800) 247-9297 Baggage: (602) 306-4868 www.ba.com

lt Continental Airlines

Reservations: (800) 525-0280 Domestic Group Sales: (800) 525-1700 International Group Sales: (800) 243-4399 Baggage: (800) 335-2247 www.continental.com lt Delta Air Lines Reservations: (800) 221-1212 Baggage: (800) 325-8224 www.delta.com

All information contained in the Visitor and Airport Information sections is current at time of printing. The Arizona Office of Tourism does not necessarily recommend or endorse the companies or services listed herein.

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Advantage (800) 777-5500 (800) 327-9633 lt Avis (800) 831-2847 lt Budget (800) 527-0700 lt Dollar (800) 800-4000 lt Enterprise (800736-8222 lt Hertz (800) 654-3131 lt National (800) 227-7368 lt Thrifty (800) 847-4389 lt Alamo

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Reservations: (800) 426-0333 Group Sales: (800) 445-4435 Baggage: (602) 225-5064 www.alaskaair.com

National Car Rentals

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lt Alaska Airlines

Reservations: (800) 432-1359 Baggage: (602) 273-7255 www.flyfrontier.com l Great Lakes Airlines Reservations: (800) 554-5111 Baggage: (602) 225-2855 www.greatlakessav.com l Hawaiian Airlines Reservations: (800) 367-5320 Baggage: (480) 693-2929 www.hawaiianair.com l JetBlue Reservations: (800) 538-2583 www.jetblue.com l Mesa Airlines/ America West Express Reservations: (800) 637-2247 Baggage: (480) 693-3163 www.mesa-air.com l Midwest Express Reservations: (800) 452-2022 Baggage: (800) 452-2022 or (602) 244-1066 www.midwestairlines.com lt Northwest/KLM Reservations: (800) 225-2525 Baggage: (602) 273-3973 www.nwa.com lt SkyWest Airlines (a service of Delta Air Lines) Reservations: (800) 453-9417 Baggage: (800) 325-8224 www.skywest.com lt Southwest Airlines Reservations: (800) 435-9792 Group Sales: (800) 433-5368 Baggage: (602) 286-3465 or (602) 389-3465 www.southwest.com l Sun Country Airlines Reservations: (800) 359-6786 Baggage: (800) 359-6786 www.suncountry.com l TED (Part of United) Reservations: (800) 225-5833 Baggage: (800) 221-6903 www.flyted.com lt United Airlines Reservations: (800) 241-6522 Baggage: (800) 221-6903 www.united.com l US Airways (Merging with America West in 2006) Reservations: (800) 428-4322 Baggage: (800) 371-4771 www.usairways.com l WestJet Reservations: (888) 937-8538

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Bus Service l Valley Metro (Phoenix)

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(Tucson/Phoenix) (800) 888-2749 www.arizonashuttle.com l Open Road Tours (Flagstaff/Phoenix) (800) 766-7117 www.openroadtours.com l Shuttle “U” Prescott (Prescott/Phoenix) (800) 304-6114 www.shuttleu.com l Sedona Phoenix Shuttle (Sedona/Phoenix) (928) 282-2066 www.sedona-phoenixshuttle.com l Timberline VIP (White Mountains/Phoenix) (866) 628-2020 www.timberlinevip.com Area Key l Phoenix Service t Tucson

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Arizona Family Adventures

Think of Arizona as America’s natural “amusement park,” where family fun and adventure await in every corner of the state. Add an engaging selection of Old West towns, dude ranches, mines, manmade lakes, railroads

Children of all ages can stand in four states at one time at Four Corners Monument on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona.

Other fascinating sights in the area include the often-filmed Monument Valley, with its uniquely shaped buttes, and Canyon de Chelly National Monument, where red canyon walls are home to ruins of Indian villages that families can explore on horseback or by jeep tours. Just west of Monument Valley is Lake Powell, with its nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, and Glen Canyon Dam, offering tours into its concrete depths.

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a mile-deep gorge that stretches for 277 miles across Northern Arizona. Excellent trails are available for hiking. A fun way to venture to the canyon is via the Grand Canyon Railway, a vintage steam train that travels from Williams to the South Rim and back each day.

Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory, where the planet Pluto was discovered, offers tours and evening stargazing through telescopes. The Arizona Snowbowl draws skiers and snowboarders in the winter and offers scenic chairlift rides in summer.

East of Flagstaff, explore the site in which astronauts once trained. Meteor Crater, at 550 feet deep, is where a giant meteor slammed into Earth 50,000 years ago. Still farther east is Arizona’s “Triassic Park,” Petrified Forest National Park. Displays at the park document the dinosaurs that once roamed the area.

A half-hour south of Flagstaff, ride the natural water slide at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon. Hiking areas are abundant in the lush canyon as well. Near Sedona at Clarkdale, the Verde Canyon Railroad takes passengers on a four-hour, 38-mile round trip through the Verde River Canyon, where bald eagles and other birds of prey have been sighted.

Northwest of Payson is a cool respite at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, the world’s longest travertine bridge, 400 feet long and 180 feet high. The Mogollon Rim, east of Payson, rises 2,000 feet and is a pine-studded paradise with lakes, forests, campgrounds and abundant hiking trails.

It is the gateway to the White Mountains, where more lakes and trails abound, as well as Sunrise Park Resort, a ski area operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

and other diversions, and the result is a family vacation like no other!

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San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff - AOT

G R A N D C A N Y O N S T A T E Poolside, Boulders Resort - AOT

Greater Phoenix offers tremendous adventures for the whole family. The Phoenix Zoo is noted for its exotic habitats, preservation efforts and special events. A host of unusual museums also dot the area, including the handson Arizona Science Center, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the Arizona Museum of Youth, to name a few.

The Phoenix area is also a haven for watersports, with four major lakes within an easy drive – Pleasant, Bartlett, Saguaro and Canyon – and the two-mile Tempe Town Lake, where motorized and nonmotorized watercraft cruise the formerly dry riverbed between Tempe and Phoenix.

Free-standing water parks, as well as those located in resorts, send visitors coursing down steep, twisting water slides or floating along “lazy rivers.”

Southern Arizona boasts some impressive habitats for native animals and plants at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Just minutes away is Old Tucson Studios, serving up daily stunts along its Western-themed streets.

A visit to a “dude” ranch brings out the inner cowboy in guests of all ages. On the northern edge of Tucson, the Santa Catalina Mountains provide an immense outdoor recreation area with a ski area and summertime chairlift rides, while Sabino Canyon is an excellent riparian area for hiking, picnicking and exploring.

The Pima Air and Space Museum, the largest museum of its kind in the western U.S., has a remarkable display of vintage airships and modern aircraft.

Other family adventures can be found within a 90-minute drive southeast of Tucson in Cochise County. Kartchner Caverns State Park is a living cave that preserves spectacular stalactites, stalagmites and other cave formations.

Tombstone is the Wild West’s real deal, where visitors can tour the site of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Less than a half-hour from Tombstone is Bisbee, where an underground mine tour takes explorers into the depths of an actual copper mine.

Along Arizona’s West Coast, the Yuma Sand Dunes offer a playground for dune buggies and off-road vehicles. Waterbound adventures proliferate along the Colorado River, with inner tubing, boating, jet skiing and other activities found from Yuma all the way north to Lake Mead. A stop at the London

Bridge and English Village in Lake Havasu City is almost like being in the United Kingdom – just drier and warmer!

Campgrounds are found throughout the West Coast, and a side trip to Oatman will acquaint travelers with some of this Arizona town’s most populous residents: wild burros.

Whether visitors have a couple of days or a couple of weeks, Arizona is a virtual playground of activities and adventures for families to enjoy.

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This calendar is only a small sampling of great events held annually throughout the state. Visit www.arizonaguide.com for a comprehensive listing of more than 4,000 events.

Calendar of events

Hot-Air Balloon, Phoenix - GPCVB

Sunshine Jeeps, Tucson - MTCVB

US Airways Center, Phoenix - GPCVB

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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Tempe - TCVB

January u Alpine: Sled Dog Races (928) 339-4330 l Avondale: Collector Car Auction & Show www.kruse.com l Casa Grande: Fiddler & Bluegrass Jamboree, Arts & Crafts Bazaar & Car Show www.pinalcountyfair.com l Carefree: Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com l Glendale: Glendale’s Glitter & Glow www.visitglendale.com s Lake Havasu City: PRCA Turquoise Circuit Rodeo www.turqrodeo.com l Litchfield Park: West Valley Native American Arts Festival www.wvfac.org l Phoenix: High Noon’s Wild West Collector’s Show & Auction www.highnoon.com l Phoenix: P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon www.rnraz.com l Pinetop-Lakeside: Winter Games 2006 www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com s Quartzsite: Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show www.quartzsitechamber.com l Scottsdale: Arizona Fine Art Expo www.ArizonaFineArtExpo.com l Scottsdale: Arizona National Horse Show www.anls.org l Scottsdale: Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction www.barrett-jackson.com l Scottsdale: Celebration of Fine Art www.celebrateart.com l Scottsdale: FBR Open www.fbropen.com

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Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction, Scottsdale - SCVB l Scottsdale: Native Trails by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation www.CultureQuestScottsdale.com l Scottsdale: Russo and Steele Auto Auction www.russoandsteele.com l Tempe: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic www.tostitosfiestabowl.com t Tubac: Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts Car Show www.carnuts.org t Tucson: Family Arts Festival www.familyartsfestival.org t Tucson: Quilters Guild Quilt Show www.iwhome.com/quilter s Wellton: Wellton-Mohawk Tractor Rodeo www.town.wellton.az.us t Willcox: Wings Over Willcox Sandhill Crane Celebration www.wingsoverwillcox.com s Yuma: Southwest Senior Invitational Golf Championship www.caballeros.org s Yuma: Yuma Lettuce Days www.yumalettucedays.com

February l Apache Junction: Run For the Gold Lost Dutchman Marathon www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org l Apache Junction: Arizona’s Renaissance Festival www.royalfaires.com l Apache Junction: Lost Dutchman Days www. apachejunctioncoc.com l Benson: Territorial Days www.bensonchamber.com l Buckeye: Helz-A-Poppin’ Senior Pro Rodeo www.buckeyevalleychamber.org u Camp Verde: Pecan/ Wine & Antique Festival www.cvaz.org l Carefree/Cave Creek: Desert Foothills Musicfest www.azmusicfest.org l Casa Grande: O’odham Tash www.casagrandechamber.org l Chandler: St. Katherine Greek Festival www.chandleraz.gov n Flagstaff: Winterfest www.flagstaffarizona.com l Florence: Tour of Historic Florence www.florencemainstreet.com

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FBR Open, Tournament Player's Club, Scottsdale - SCVB l Fountain Hills: Great Fair www.fountainhillschamber.com l Glendale: Chocolate Affair www.visitglendale.com t Globe/Miami: Historic Home Tour & Antique & Quilt Show www.globemiamichamber.com l Goldfield: Superstition Mountain Chili Cook-Off www.goldfieldghosttown.com l Goodyear: Goodyear Rodeo Days www.southwestvalleychamber.org s Lake Havasu City: Western Winter Blast www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: Winterfest Festival www.golakehavasu.com l Mesa: Arizona Scottish Highland Games www.arizonascots.com l Mesa: Territorial Day Festival www.cityofmesa.org l Phoenix: Hoop Dance Festival www.heard.org l Phoenix: Matsuri: A Festival of Japan www.azmatsuri.org l Phoenix: VNSA Used Book Sale www.vnsabooksale.org s Salome: Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook-Off www.azoutback.com l Scottsdale: All-Arabian Horse Show www.scottsdaleshow.com l Scottsdale: Tennis Classic Open www.scottsdaletennis.com l Scottsdale: Jaycees’ Parada Del Sol Rodeo Parade www.scottsdalejaycees.com l Scottsdale: Scottsdale Fine Art & Chocolate Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com l Scottsdale: Scottsdale Indian Artists of America Show www.indianartistsofamerica.com l Scottsdale: ArtFest of 5th Avenue www.888artfest.com n Sedona: International Film Festival & Workshop www.sedonafilmfestival.com t Sierra Vista: Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering www.cowboypoets.com l Surprise: Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson - MTCVB

Tohono O’odham Nation: Rodeo and Fair www.desertdiamond.com t Tubac: Festival of the Arts www.tubacaz.com t Tucson: Chrysler Classic of Tucson www.tucsonopen.pgatour.com t Tucson: Gem & Mineral Show www.tgms.org t Tucson: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros www.tucsonrodeo.com t Tucson: Southwest Indian Art Fair www.statemuseum.arizona.edu s Wellton: Pioneer Day Parade & Fiesta www.town.wellton.az.us l Wickenburg: Gold Rush Days www.wickenburgchamber.com s Yuma: Yuma River Daze Arts & Crafts Festival www.visityuma.com

l Phoenix: Aloha Festival www.azalohafest.org l Phoenix: Art Detour www.artlinkphoenix.com l Phoenix: Bluegrass Festival www.pioneer-arizona.com l Phoenix: Great Canadian Picnic www.phoenixsistercities.org l Phoenix: Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market www.heard.org l Phoenix: Safeway International LPGA Tournament www.safewaygolf.com l Phoenix: St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Family Faire www.phxirish.com l Phoenix: Tres Rios Nature Festival www.tresriosnaturefestival.com t Picacho Peak: Civil War Battle Re-Enactment www.azstateparks.com l Scottsdale: National Festival of the West www.festivalofthewest.com l Scottsdale: Scottsdale Arts Festival 2006 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org l Scottsdale: Phoenix Film Fest www.phoenixfilmfestival.com l Scottsdale: Jaycees’ Parada Del Sol Rodeo www.scottsdalejaycees.com Statewide: Archaeology Awareness Month www.pr.state.az.us l Superior: Welcome Back Buzzards http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu l Tempe: Arizona Dragon Boat Festival www.azdba.com l Tempe: Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts www.tempefestivalofthearts.com t Tombstone: Ed Schiefflelin Territorial Days www.tombstone.org t Tubac: Art Walk www.tubacaz.com t Tucson: Celebrity ProAm www.tucsonlpga.com t Tucson: Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair www.fourthavenue.org t Tucson: Spring 2006 Open Studio Tour www.tucsonartsdistrict.org t Tucson: St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.tucsonstpatrick.com

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March Ajo: O’odham Day Celebration www.nps.gov/orpi l Carefree: Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com l Casa Grande: Pinal County Fair www.pinalcountyfair.com l Chandler: Ostrich Festival www.ostrichfestival.com l Coolidge: Cotton Days www.coolidgeaz.org n Flagstaff: Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival www.flagstaffmountainfilms.com l Fountain Hills: Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com s Lake Havasu City: Juried Spring Art Show www.golakehavasu.com l Mesa: Valley of the Sun Marathon www.valleyofthesunmarathon.com t Oracle: Oracle Fine Art Weekend (520) 896-9200 s Parker: Blue Grass on the River Festival www.azfolk.com s Parker: La Paz County Fair www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com s Parker: IWSRA Water Ski Races www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com t

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Turf Paradise, Phoenix - TP

El Tour de Tucson - MTCVB

Tucson: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org s Yuma: North End Bike Event www.northendclassic.com s Yuma: Yuma County Fair www.visityuma.com s Yuma: Midnight at the Oasis Festival www.caballeros.org t

April l Avondale: NASCAR Nextel Cup Arizona 500 Weekend www.phoenixraceway.com t Bisbee: Fiesta de las Aves www.sabo.org t Bisbee: La Vuelta de Bisbee www.lavueltadebisbee.us l Carefree: Sonoran Festival of Fine Art 2006 www.sonoranartsleague.org l Cave Creek: Fiesta Days Weekend www.carefree.org l Chandler: Paradise Valley Jazz Party www.paradisevalleyjazz.com u Cottonwood: Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival www.birdyverde.org t Elgin: Blessing of the Vine Festival www.sonoitavineyards.com n Flagstaff: Northern Arizona Book Festival www.nazbookfestival.org l Florence: Country Thunder USA www.countrythunder.com l Gilbert: Feathered Friends Festival www.fffestival.com l Glendale: Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival www.visitglendale.com l Kearny: Pioneer Days Festival www.copperbasinaz.com n Kingman: Hualapai Hustle ATV Jamboree www.kingmantourism.org l Mesa: El Tour de Phoenix www.perimeterbicycling.com t Miami: Mining Country Boom Town Spree www.MiamiAZ.org/boomtown.htm t Oro Valley: Oro Valley Festival of the Arts www.govac.org ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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Tortoise at Phoenix Zoo - TCVB s Parker:

SCSC Spring Power Boat Classic www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com l Phoenix: Arizona Asian Festival www.aaaa-az.org l Phoenix: Arizona Book Festival www.azbookfestival.org l Phoenix: Copperstate 1000 www.copperstate1000.com l Phoenix: Arizona Cup Target Archery Tournament www.azarchery.com l Phoenix: Maricopa County Fair www.maricopacountyfair.org l Scottsdale: 2006 Culinary Festival www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org l Scottsdale: Arizona Bike Week www.azbikeweek.com l Scottsdale: McDowell Mountain Music Festival www.mmmf.net l Scottsdale: Tostitos Southwest Salsa Challenge www.salsachallenge.com l Tempe: ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest l Tempe: ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow http://powwow.asu.edu l Tempe: Ironman Arizona www.ironmanarizona.com l Tempe: Rotary River Rally www.rotaryriverrally.com t Tombstone: 2006 Rose Festival www.tombstone.org n Tsaile: Language Arts Fair www.discovernavajo.com t Tucson: Simon Peter Passion Play of Tucson www.simonpeterproductions.org t Tucson: Viva Tucson Latino Music Festival www.cplc.org t Tucson: Wildflower Festival www.tohonochulpark.org t Tucson: International Mariachi Conference www.tucsonmariachi.org t Tucson: Pima County Fair www.swfair.com t Tucson: 2006 Arizona International Film Festival www.azmac.org

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Tucson: Tour of the Tucson Mountains www.perimeterbicycling.com s Yuma: Yuma Birding & Nature Festival www.yumabirding.org t

May Bisbee: Fiesta de las Aves www.sabo.org l Chandler: Coors Monster Trucks & Jet Car Jam www.firebirdraceway.com u Cordes Junction: Spoken Word Festival & Slab City Slam www.arcosanti.org u Cottonwood: Auto, Aeroplane & Cycle Show http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com u Cottonwood: Verde Valley Fair http://verdevalleyfair.com u Dewey: Young’s Farm Memorial Weekend Pie Festival www.youngsfarminc.com n Flagstaff: Route 66 Corvette ‘N America Road Tour www.corvette-n-america.com n Flagstaff: Sacred Mountain 10K & 5K Prayer Run www.nacainc.org n Flagstaff: Trappings of the American West www.drycreekarts.com n Fredonia: Heritage Day (928) 643-7241 n Ganado: Native American Arts Auction www.nps.gov/hutr l Glendale: Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival www.sweetonionfestival.com u Jerome: Home & Historic Building Tour www.jeromechamber.com n Kingman: Festival of the Arts www.kingmantourism.com s Lake Havasu City: Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby www.golakehavasu.com t Nogales: Youth Mariachi Festival www.nogalesmainstreet.com u Payson: Payson Stampede www.tucsonracing.com t

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Guest Ranch, Tucson - MTCVB

u Payson: Spring Rodeo www.rimcountrychamber.com u Pine: Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival www.pinestrawhs.org u Prescott: Off Street Festival www.prescott.org u Prescott: Phippen Museum Memorial Day Fine Art Show & Sale www.phippenartmuseum.org u Prescott: Whiskey Row Marathon www.prescottymca.org l Queen Creek: The Peach Festival www.schnepffarms.com t Safford: 2006 Gila Valley Family Festival www.visitgrahamcounty.com l Scottsdale: Night Run for the Arts www.arizonaroadracers.com n Sedona: Sedona Open Studios www.sedonaartistscoalition.org n Seligman/Topock: Route 66 Fun Run www.azrt66.com t Sonoita: Quarter Horse Show www.sonoitafairgrounds.com t St. David: Fiesta de la Primavera www.holytrinitymonastery.org l Tempe: AVP Tempe Open www.avp.com t Tombstone: Wyatt Earp Days www.tombstone.org n Tsaile: Dibe-Dine Be iina – Sheep is Life www.navajolifeway.org t Tucson: Festival of Hummingbirds www.festivalofhummingbirds.org t Tucson: Tucson Folk Festival www.tkma.org t Tucson: Cinco de Mayo Celebration (520) 292-9326 t Tucson: Waila Festival www.tucsonfestival.org n Williams: Rendezvous Days www.williamschamber.com

June Ash Fork: Pioneer Days (928) 637-2413

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Rancho de Los Caballeros, Wickenburg - WCC

l Chandler: Circle K Jets vs.

Funny Cars & Fireworks Too! www.firebirdraceway.com n Chloride: Old Miners Day www.chloridearizona.com u Cordes Junction: Juneteenth Festival & Ethnic Arts Fair www.pjazz.org u Dewey: Young’s Farm Garlic Festival www.youngsfarminc.com u Eagar: Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show www.springerville-eagar.com n Flagstaff: Grand Fiesta Del Barrio Fajita Cook-Off (928) 526-1629 n Flagstaff: Pine Country Pro Rodeo (928) 526-1629 n Flagstaff: Renaissance in the Pines www.renaissanceinthepinesinc.com n Flagstaff: Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff www.flagstaffarizona.org n Flagstaff: Wool Festival (928) 774-6272 u Greer: Greer Days www.greerarizona.com n Holbrook: Native American Dances (800) 524-2459 n Holbrook: Puerco Pueblo’s Solar Calendar www.nps.gov/pefo u Mayer: Mayer Daze www.mayerpokerrun.com s Parker: Great Western Tube Float www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com l Phoenix: Grand Canyon State Summer Games www.gcsg.org l Phoenix: Heard Museum Film Festival www.heard.org u Pine: Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show www.pinestrawhs.org u Pinetop/Lakeside: National Trails Day Celebration http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us u Prescott Valley: Prescott Valley Days www.pvchamber.org u Prescott: Bluegrass Festival www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com u Prescott: Folk Arts Fair www.sharlot.org

u Prescott: Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo www.worldsoldestrodeo.com u Prescott: Gathering of the Pai Festival (928) 445-8790 ext. 137 u Prescott: Territorial Days www.visit-prescott.org u Prescott: Tsunami on the Square www.tsunami-on-the-square.com u Strawberry: Strawberry Festival www.pinestrawhs.org u Strawberry: Living Historian Gathering & Show www.pinestrawhs.org n Tsaile: Native American Music Festival (928) 755-4556 t Tucson: Dia de San Juan Fiesta www.tucsonfestival.org u Whiteriver: Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines www.hon-dah.com n Williams: AZ Hog (Harley Owners Group) Rally www.azstatehogrally.com

July u Camp Verde: Cornfest www.cvaz.org u Dewey: Young’s Farm Corn Festival www.youngsfarminc.com u Eagar: Pioneer Days www.springerville-eagar.com u Eagar/Springerville: Parade & Rodeo www.springerville-eagar.com n Flagstaff/Tuba City: Lori Piestewa National Native American Games www.gcsg.org n Flagstaff: Arizona Highland Celtic Festival www.nachs.info n Flagstaff: Fair of Life Festival of Arts & Crafts www.northlandhospice.org n Flagstaff: SummerFest Flagstaff Festival in the Pines www.888artfest.com n Flagstaff: Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run & 2K Fun Run/ Walk www.nacainc.org n Flagstaff: Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture www.musnaz.org n Flagstaff: Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture www.musnaz.org

International Mariachi Conference, Tucson - MTCVB

u Greer: Music from Greer – Concerts with Altitude www.musicfromgreer.com s Oatman: Sidewalk Egg Frying (928) 768-7400 l Phoenix: Fabulous Phoenix Fourth www.phoenix.gov l Phoenix: New Works Festival www.newplays.net l Phoenix: 2006 World Pastry Forum www.worldpastryforum.com u Pine: Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival www.pinestrawhs.org u Pinetop/Lakeside: White Mountain Native American Art Festival http://pinetoplakesidechamber.com u Prescott: Navajo Rug Auction www.smokimuseum.org u Prescott: Prescott Indian Art Market www.sharlot.org l Scottsdale: Summer Spectacular ArtWalk www.scottsdalegalleries.com n Seligman: Seligman Days (928) 422-3939 u Snowflake: Pioneer Day Celebration (928) 536-4331 u St. Johns: Pioneer Days www.stjohnsaz.com t Tombstone: Western Film & Book Exposition www.tombstone.org t Vail: Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival www.colossalcave.com t Willcox: Peach Mania Festival www.appleannies.com t Willcox: Sweet Corn Extravaganza www.appleannies.com n Window Rock: PRCA Rodeo & Youth Celebration www.navajonationfair.com

Area Key l Phoenix & Central Arizona t Tucson & Southern Arizona n Northern Arizona s Arizona’s West Coast

u North Central Arizona w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Hohokam Stadium, Mesa, MCVB

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Bentley Gallery, Scottsdale - SCVB

August

Williams: Cool Country Cruise-in & Route 66 Festival www.williamschamber.com

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u Alpine: Cool August Nights Car Show

(928) 339-4330 u Alpine: Four Corners Regional Chili Cook-Off www.springerville-eagar.com t Bisbee: Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival www.swwings.org l Chandler: Clown Day Celebration www.rawhide.com n Chinle: Central Navajo Fair (928) 674-9745 u Eagar: Eagar Daze www.eagar.com u Eagar/Springerville: Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta www.valleredondofiesta.com t Elgin: August Fest www.sonoitavineyards.com n Flagstaff: Climb the Mountain www.cancer.org/arizonaclimb n Flagstaff: SummerFest Flagstaff Festival in the Pines www.888artfest.com n Flagstaff: Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival www.azbeer.com n Ganado: Native American Arts Auction www.nps.gov/hutr n Havasupai: Peach Festival www.havasupaitribe.com u Payson: World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo www.rimcountrychamber.com l Phoenix: Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair www.el-zaribah.org u Pinetop/Lakeside: White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival http://pinetoplakesidechamber.com u Prescott: Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering www.sharlot.org u Prescott: Summer Fine Arts & Crafts Festival www.mountainartistsguild.org u Show Low: Tri in the Pines Triathlon www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com t Sierra Vista: Army Solider Show www.visitsierravista.com t Tombstone: Vigilante Days www.tombstone.org t Tucson: Cactus Clash www.sirace.com t Tucson: San Augustin Festival www.tucsonfestival.org

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Hot-Air Ballooning, Scottsdale - SCVB

September Bisbee: Brewery Gulch Daze www.discoverbisbee.com u Chino Valley: Territorial Days Celebration www.chinovalley.org u Cordes Junction: Arcosanti Space Music Festival www.arcosanti.org u Cottonwood: Sizzlin’ Salsa http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com u Cottonwood: Verde River Days www.pr.state.az.us n Dolan Springs: 2006 Dolan Springs Day (928) 767-3400 t Douglas: Cochise County Fair www.explorecochise.com t Duncan: Greenlee County Fair http://arizonafairs.com u Eagar: Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree www.azatvoutlawtrail.com u Eagar: White Mountain Half Marathon www.whitemountainhalfmarathon.com n Flagstaff: Festival of Science www.scifest.org n Flagstaff: Coconino County Fair www.co.coconino.az.us/parks n Flagstaff: Flagstaff Open Studios www.culturalpartners.org l Glendale: Fiesta Glendale www.visitglendale.com t Globe: Gila County Fair www.globemiamichamber.com n Grand Canyon: Grand Canyon Music Festival www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org u Heber/Overgaard: Oktoberfest in the Pines www.heberovergaard.org n Holbrook: Old West Days & Bucket of Blood Races (928) 524-6558 n Holbrook: Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show (928) 524-6407 n Holbrook: Navajo County Fair Rodeo and Little Buckaroo Rodeo (800) 524-2459 t

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Sonoran Desert Guides, Scottsdale - SCVB

Kingman: Andy Devine Days Parade & PRCA Rodeo www.kingmantourism.org n Kingman: Mohave County Fair www.mcfafairgrounds.org s Lake Havasu City: Campbell Boat Regatta www.golakehavasu.com t Miami: Miami Arizona Fiesta www.MiamiAZ.org t Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley: Oktoberfest (520) 576-1321 u Payson: State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest www.rimcountrychamber.com l Phoenix: African Festival www.afasa.org u Pine: Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival www.pinestrawhs.org u Pinetop/Lakeside: Fall Festival http://pinetoplakesidechamber.com u Pinetop/Lakeside: Run to the Pines Car Show www.pinetop-lakeside.com u Prescott Valley: Yavapai County Fair www.yavapaidownsatpv.com u Prescott: Arizona Shakespeare Festival www.azshakes.com u Prescott: Faire on the Square www.visit-prescott.com u Prescott: Prescott Book Festival www.sharlot.org t Safford/Thatcher: Gila Valley Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering www.visitgrahamcounty.com u St. Johns: Apache County Fair www.co.apache.az.us l Scottsdale: Arizona Open www.southwest.pga.com n Sedona: Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque www.tlaq.com n Sedona: Jazz on the Rocks Concert & Festival www.sedonajazz.com u Show Low: White Mountain Storytelling Festival www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com t Sierra Vista: Sierra Vista Open www.visitsierravista.com t Sierra Vista: Oktoberfest www.visitsierravista.com n

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Young Cowboys, Wickenburg - WCC

u Snowflake/Taylor: White Mountain Wildlife Festival www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com t Sonoita: Labor Day Rodeo www.sonoitafairgrounds.com t Sonoita: Santa Cruz County Fair www.sonoitafairgrounds.com l Superior: Bye-Bye Buzzards http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu u Taylor: Sweet Corn Festival www.tayloraz.org t Tombstone: Rendezvous of Gunfighters www.tombstone.org t Tucson: Sun Sounds Great Tucson Beer Festival www.azbeer.com u Whiteriver: White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo www.wmat.nsn.us l Wickenburg: Fiesta Septiembre www.outwickenburgway.com t Willcox: Apple Harvest Celebration www.appleannies.com n Williams: Labor Day Rodeo www.williamschamber.com n Window Rock: Navajo Nation Fair www.navajonationfair.com

Douglas: Cochise County Cycling Classic www.perimeterbicycling.com t Duncan: Greenlee County Fall Festival www.townofduncan.com n Flagstaff: Northland Hospice Historic Vintage Car Rallye www.northlandhospice.org n Flagstaff: Celebraciones de la Gente www.musnaz.org l Glendale: Front Porch Festival www.visitglendale.com t Globe/Miami: Apache Jii Day www.globemiamichamber.com l Kearny: OctoberFest www.copperbasinaz.com n Kingman: Kingman Air & Auto Show www.kingmanairshow.com s Lake Havasu City: International Jet Ski Boating Association World Finals www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: Lake Havasu Film Festival www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: London Bridge Days www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: Relics & Rods Run to the Sun www.golakehavasu.com l Mesa: Mesa Storytelling Festival www.mesastorytellingfestival.org l Mesa: Native American Pow Wow www.cityofmesa.org n Page: John Wesley Powell Museum Auction www.pagelakepowellchamber.org s Parker: Parker Championship Rodeo www.parkertourism.com s Parker: Biker Fest www.parkertourism.com s Parker: National Native American Days (928) 669-9211 s Parker: Blue Water Resort & Casino Triathlon & Duathlon www.mountainmanevents.com t Patagonia: Fall Festival A Celebration of Music & Art www.patagoniaaz.com l Peoria: Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination www.peoriaaz.com l Phoenix: New World Harvest 2006 www.dbg.org

October l Avondale: Billy Moore Days www.southwestvalleychamber.org t Benson: Butterfield Rodeo and Overland Stage Days www.bensonchamberaz.com t Bisbee: Bisbee 1000-The Great Stairclimb www.bisbee1000.org t Bisbee: Fiber Art Festival www.discoverbisbee.com t Bisbee: Turquoise Hunt www.discoverbisbee.com s Bullhead City: Hardyville Days www.bullheadchamber.com u Camp Verde: Fort Verde Days www.cvaz.org l Chandler: Fall Rhythm Fest www.chandleraz.gov l Coolidge: Calvin Coolidge Days www.coolidgeaz.org u Dewey: Young’s Farm Pumpkin Festival www.youngsfarminc.com

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Biking Papago Park, Tempe - TCVB l Phoenix: Arizona State Fair www.azstatefair.com l Phoenix: Cowboy Artists of America Sale & Exhibition www.phxart.org l Phoenix: Greater Phoenix Greek Festival www.holytrinityphx.org l Phoenix: Native American Recognition Days www.aznard.com u Prescott: Folk Music Festival www.sharlot.org u Prescott: Ghostwalk www.sharlot.org t Safford: Graham County Fair www.visitgrahamcounty.com s Salome: Dick Wick Hall Days www.azoutback.com u San Carlos: 2006 Indian National Finals Rodeo www.infr.org t San Xavier: Traditional Indian Feast & Fundraiser www.usaindianinfo.org l Scottsdale: Scottsdale International Film Festival www.ScottsdaleFilmFestival.com l Scottsdale: Western ArtWalk www.scottsdalegalleries.com l Scottsdale: ArtFest of 5th Avenue www.888artfest.com l Scottsdale: Railfair ‘06 www.therailroadpark.com n Sedona: Plein Air Festival www.sedonaartscenter.com t Sierra Vista/Ft. Huachuca: Festival of Color 2006 Hot Air Balloon Rally www.visitsierravista.com t Sierra Vista: Art in the Park www.visitsierravista.com t Sierra Vista: Cars in the Park www.visitsierravista.com

Area Key l Phoenix & Central Arizona t Tucson & Southern Arizona n Northern Arizona s Arizona’s West Coast

u North Central Arizona ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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Tucson Botanical Gardens - MTCVB

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Holidays at Tohono Chul Park, Tucson - MTCVB

Sierra Vista: Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club Show www.admmr.state.az.us/showlst.htm s Somerton: Cocopah Cultural Celebration Day (928) 627-1992 l Tempe: Way Out West Oktoberfest www.tempe.gov/sister l Tempe: SOMA Half Iron Man Arizona www.redrocktriathlon.com t Tombstone: Helldorado Days www.tombstone.org n Tuba City: Western Navajo Fair www.westernnavajofair.com t Tubac: Juan Bautista de Anza Days www.tubacaz.com t Tucson: Blues Festival www.azblues.org t Tucson: Desert Thunder Pro Rodeo www.desertthunder.com t Tucson: Fiesta de las Calabazas www.calabazas.org t Tucson: Jet Car Nationals www.sirace.com t Tucson: Tucson Bluegrass Festival www.desertbluegrass.org t Tucson: Tucson Meet Yourself Festival www.tucsonfestival.org l Wickenburg: Fly-In & Classic Car Show www.outwickenburgway.com t Willcox: Rex Allen Days www.willcoxchamber.com n Winslow: “Standin’ on the Corner” Festival www.standinonthecorner.com n Winslow: International Film Festival www.winslowfilmfestival.org s Yuma: Oktoberfest on Main Street www.visityuma.com t

November l Avondale: Checker Auto Parts 500 www.phoenixraceway.com t Bisbee: Historic Home Tour www.discoverbisbee.com t Bisbee: Festival of Lights www.discoverbisbee.com s Bouse: Founders Day www.azoutback.com

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Helldorado Days Parade, Tombstone - AOT

Bullhead City: Christmas Parade of Lights www.bullheadchamber.com l Cave Creek: Hidden in the Hills Artists Open Studio Tour www.sonoranartsleague.org l Chandler: Arizona Classic Jazz Festival www.azclassicjazz.org l Chandler: Coors Light Drag Boat IHBA World Finals www.firebirdraceway.com t Elgin: St. Martin’s New Release Festival www.sonoitavineyards.com n Flagstaff: Holiday of Lights Festival www.littleamerica.com l Florence: Florence Junior Parada www.florenceaz.org l Fort McDowell: Orme Dam Celebration www.fortmcdowell.org l Fountain Hills: Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts www.fountainhillschamber.com l Fountain Hills: Thanksgiving Day Parade www.fountainhillschamber.com l Gila Bend: Desert Shrimp Festival www.gilabendaz.org l Gilbert: 2006 Gilbert Days www.gilbertdays.com l Glendale: Glendale Glitters & Spectacular www.visitglendale.com l Glendale: Sahuaro Ranch Days www.sahuaroranch.org s Lake Havasu City: Festival of Lights www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: Greek Festival www.golakehavasu.com s Lake Havasu City: London Bridge Seaplane Classic www.azstateparks.com l Mesa: Arizona Temple Christmas Lighting www.lds.org n Page: Page Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta www.pagelakepowellchamber.org s Parker: SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta www.parkertourism.com s Parker: Fall Gathering www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com s Parker: Lighted Boat Parade www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com s

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Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo, Prescott - AOT

u Payson: Electric Light Parade www.rimcountrychamber.com l Phoenix: Arizona Quilters Guild Small Quilt Auction www.azquiltersguild.org l Phoenix: Big Chalk Weekend www.openvenue.org l Phoenix: Caribbean Multi-Cultural Festival www.caaaz.org l Phoenix: Chile and Chocolate Festival www.dbg.org l Phoenix: Devonshire Renaissance Faire www.devonshirefaire.com l Phoenix: International Gem & Jewelry Show www.intergem.net l Phoenix: New Times 10K www.phoenixnewtimes.com/10k l Phoenix: Spanish Market www.heard.org l Phoenix: ZooLights www.phoenixzoo.org l Phoenix: Las Noches de las Luminarias www.dbg.org u Prescott: Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village www.prescottresort.com u Prescott Valley: Valley of Lights www.pvchamber.org s Salome: Fiddler’s Jamboree www.azoutback.com u San Carlos: Veterans’ Memorial Fair, Pageant & Rodeo (928) 475-2361 l Scottsdale: ArtFest 2006 www.888artfest.com l Scottsdale: CMSA World Championships www.cowboymountedshooting.com n Sedona: Red Rock Fantasy of Lights www.redrockfantasy.com t St. David: Festival of the Arts www.holytrinitymonastery.org l Tempe: Fantasy of Lights www.downtowntempe.com t Tombstone: Clanton Gang Reunion www.tombstonearizona.com t Tombstone: Western Music Festival www.tombstonewesternmusicfestival.com

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe - TCVB

Tubac: An Art Experience www.tubacaz.com t Tucson: El Nacimiento www.tucsonarts.com t Tucson: El Tour de Tucson www.perimeterbicycling.com t Tucson: Native American Indian Month Social Pow Wow www.usaindianinfo.org t Tucson: Puro Mexicano Tucson Film Festival www.tucsonfilmfestival.org t Tucson: Tucson Museum of Art Holiday Craft Market www.tucsonarts.com t Tucson: Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games www.tucsoncelticfestival.org t Tucson: Tucson Culinary Festival www.tucsonculinaryfestival.com l Wickenburg: Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship www.outwickenburgway.com n Window Rock: Navajo Nation Museum Keshmish Festival www.explorenavajo.com n Winslow: Christmas Parade www.winslowarizona.org s Yuma: Holiday Pageant & Friendship Tower Lighting www.caballeros.org s Yuma: Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival www.caballeros.org

l Glendale: Glendale Glitter Enchanted Evenings www.visitglendale.com t Globe/Miami: Festival of Lights www.globemiamichamber.com n Holbrook: Parade of Lights Festival www.azjournal.com s Lake Havasu City: Boat Parade of Lights www.boatparadeoflights.org n Page: Festival of Lights Boat Parade www.pagelakepowellchamber.org s Parker: Indian Rodeo www.parkertourism.com u Payson: Electric Light Parade www.rimcountrychamber.com l Peoria: Oldtown Holiday Festival www.peoriaaz.com l Phoenix: APS Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade www.phoenix.gov l Phoenix: Arizona National Stock Show www.anls.org l Phoenix: Celebration of Basketweaving and Native Foods Festival www.heard.org l Phoenix: Christmas Mariachi Festival www.eliasentertainment.com l Phoenix: Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear Show www.anls.org l Phoenix: Fiesta Bowl Parade www.tostitosfiestabowl.com l Phoenix: Fiesta of Light 5K www.runningmasters.net l Phoenix: Holidays at the Heard Museum www.heard.org l Phoenix: Insight Bowl www.insightbowl.com l Phoenix: Poinsettia Festival www.gardenpro.net l Phoenix: Pueblo Grande Indian Market www.pgmarket.org u Prescott: Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting & Ceremony www.visit-prescott.com l Scottsdale: Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk www.scottsdalegalleries.com l Scottsdale: Holiday Lights 2006 www.therailroadpark.com

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December Cascabel: Christmas Fair (520) 212-9800 l Chandler: Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights www.chandleraz.gov u Clarkdale: Made in Clarkdale Invitational Exhibition www.clarkdalechamber.com t Clifton: Festival of Lights (928) 865-3313 u Cottonwood: Chocolate Walk http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com n Flagstaff: New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop (800) 842-7293 t

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Sedona: Tlaquepaque Festival of Lights www.tlaq.com t Sierra Vista: Holiday Parade www.visitsierravista.com l Tempe: APS Tempe Town Lake Holiday Boat Parade www.downtowntempe.com l Tempe: Fall Festival of the Arts www.tempefestivalofthearts.com l Tempe: Fiesta Bowl Twirl-Pom-Cheer-Flag & Dance Championships (602) 997-0522 l Tempe: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party www.tostitosfiestabowl.com t Tubac: Luminaria Nights: Fiesta Navidad www.tubacaz.com t Tucson: Fourth Avenue Fall Street Fair www.fourthavenue.org t Tucson: Holiday Music in the Canyon www.sabinocanyon.org t Tucson: La Fiesta de Guadalupe www.degrazia.org t Tucson: Luminaria Nights www.tucsonbotanical.org t Tucson: Indian America New Years Competition Pow Wow www.usaindianinfo.org t Tumacacori: La Fiesta de Tumacacori www.nps.gov/tuma l Wickenburg: Cowboy Christmas, Cowboy Poets Gathering www.outwickenburgway.com n Williams: Grand Canyon Railway Polar Express www.thetrain.com n Williams: Mountain Village Holiday www.williamschamber.com s Yuma: Christmas Crafts Festival www.visityuma.com n

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Arizona’s

Public Lands

Arizona, the nation’s sixth-largest state, boasts vast land holdings under federal, state and local care. Ranging from

National Parks, National Monuments, National Historic Sites, National Conservation Areas For more information, visit www.nps.gov or www.az.blm.gov.

u Agua Fria NM At least 450 prehistoric sites occupied between A.D. 1250 and 1450. BLM, 21605 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027, (623) 580-5500

Canyon de Chelly NM Many well-preserved Anasazi Indian ruins and 1,000-foot sandstone canyon walls. P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503, (928) 674-5500

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Casa Grande Ruins NM A four-story Hohokam Indian ruin occupied from A.D. 900 to 1450. 1100 Ruins Drive, Coolidge, AZ 85228, (520) 723-3172 l

sea-level deserts to snow-topped mountains, Arizona’s public lands offer something for everyone.

Chiricahua NM Spires and oddly shaped rocks, including the Totem Pole. 13063 E. Bonita Canyon Road, Willcox, AZ 85643, (520) 824-3560

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Coronado National Memorial Marks the first major European exploration of Arizona. 4101 E. Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ 85615, (520) 366-5515

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Fort Bowie NHS The remains of a frontier Army fort. C/O Superintendent, Chiricahua NM, P.O. Box 158, Bowie, AZ 85605, (520) 847-2500

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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area More than 20,000 acres with four perennial waterways. Camping, birding, hiking, floating, back country drives. BLM, 711 14th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546, (928) 348-4400

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Glen Canyon NRA More than 1.2 million acres of fishing, boating, hiking and camping. P.O. Box 1507, Page, AZ 86040, (928) 608-6404

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Grand Canyon NP One of the largest canyons in the world. Scenery, hiking, rafting, mule rides.

P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, (928) 638-7888

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Grand CanyonParashant NM Geologic features, more than 11,000 years of human history. BLM, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790, (435) 688-3200

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Hubbell Trading Post NHS The oldest continuously operating trading post in the U.S. P.O. Box 150, Ganado, AZ 86505, (928) 755-3475

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Ironwood Forest NM Ironwood tree forests, 5,000 years of prehistoric habitation. BLM, 12661 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85748, (520) 258-7200

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Lake Mead NRA 1.5 million acres of fishing, boating, hiking and camping. 601 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City, NV 89005, (702) 293-8907

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Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Historic ranch house set amidst rolling hills and grasslands. Camping, birding, picnicking. BLM, 12661 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85748, (520) 258-7200

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u Montezuma Castle NM Five-story Sinagua Indian cliff dwelling used in the late 1300s. P.O. Box 219, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, (928) 567-3322

Navajo NM Contains Keet Seel, the largest and best-preserved Anasazi Indian ruin in Arizona.

HC 71, Box 3, Tonalea, AZ 86044, (928) 672-2700

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Organ Pipe Cactus NM Protects organ pipe cactus, found only in this 330,000acre monument. 10 Organ Pipe Drive, Ajo, AZ 85321, (520) 387-6849

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Petrified Forest NP (set within the Painted Desert) Fields of petrified logs. Box 2217, Petrified Forest NP, AZ 86028, (928) 524-6228

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Pipe Spring NM The remains of a Mormon cattle ranch from the late 19th century. HC 65, Box 5, Fredonia, AZ 86022, (928) 643-7105

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Saguaro NP Thick stands of 30- and 40-foot-tall saguaros.

Hiking, biking, riding and camping. 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730, (520) 733-5153

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San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area Forty miles of riparian corridor lining the San Pedro River. Birding, picnicking, nature hikes, historic sites. BLM, 12661 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85748, (520) 258-7200

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l Sonoran Desert NM Huge saguaro forests, incredible Sonoran Desert biodiversity and abundant prehistoric sites. BLM, 21605 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 580-5500

Sunset Crater NM From a volcanic eruption dated to A.D. 1065. Route 3 Box 149, Flagstaff, AZ 86002, (928) 526-0502

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u Tonto NM Two well-preserved Hohokam Indian ruins that visitors can walk around in.

HC 02, Box 4602, Roosevelt, AZ 85545, (928) 467-2241

u Tuzigoot NM A 110-

u Apache-Sitgreaves NF P.O. Box 640, Springerville, AZ 85938, (928) 333-4301

Coconino NF 1824 S. Thompson Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 527-3600

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Coronado NF 300 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701, (520) 388-8300

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Kaibab NF 800 S. 6th St., Williams, AZ 86046, (928) 635-8200

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u Prescott NF 344 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303, (928) 443-8000

Walnut Canyon NM Hundreds of Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings. Walnut Canyon Road, #3, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 526-3367

l Tonto NF 2324 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006, (602) 225-5200

Wupatki NM One of the largest Pueblo Indian ruins in northern Arizona, containing an amphitheater. HC 33, Box 444A, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 679-2365

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Kingman Field Office 2755 Mission Blvd., Kingman, AZ 86401, (928) 718-3700

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Lake Havasu Field Office 2610 Sweetwater Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, (928) 505-1200

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l Phoenix Field Office 21605 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027, (623) 580-5500

Safford Field Office 711 14th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546, (928) 348-4400

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San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area 1763 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 439-6400

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Tucson Field Office 12661 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85748, (520) 258-7200

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Selected BLM Wilderness Areas Aravaipa Canyon A bird-watcher’s paradise in a world-famous riparian canyon. Advance permits are required; available online at www.az.blm.gov.

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Baboquivari Peak A dominant skyline feature for miles around.

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Kanab Creek A rugged tributary of the Grand Canyon, with wildlife, solitude and excellent backcountry camping.

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Vermilion Cliffs NM Spectacular 3,000-foot cliffs, Buckskin Gulch, a popular “narrows” canyon and endangered California condors. BLM, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790, (435) 688-3200

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Arizona Strip Field Office 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790, (435) 688-3200

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room Sinagua Indian ruin in the fertile Verde Valley, abandoned around A.D. 1400. P.O. Box 219, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, (928) 634-5564

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Tumacacori NHP A 17th-century Spanish mission. P.O. Box 67, Tumacacori, AZ 85640, (520) 398-2341

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Redfield Canyon Steep-walled riparian canyon within the Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area which has seven perennial streams. Jackson Cabin Road provides back county access.

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Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365, (928) 317-3200

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Much of Arizona’s public land falls under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or Arizona State Parks. Entry fees are required to visit parks, and nominal fees may be required for some of the more popular areas on Forest Service or BLM land.

Grand Canyon National Park One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a must-see attraction.

And, with more than 4 million visitors each year to Grand Canyon National Park, it is wise to plan ahead to make your trip to the Canyon as enjoyable as it is beautiful. Below is a brief list of resources for trip planning. More details and descriptions of the park and its facilities are located in the Northern Arizona section of this guide.

MAJOR WEB SITES Grand Canyon National Park www.nps.gov/grca Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce www.grandcanyon chamber.org ENTRANCE FEES Passes accepted: Golden Eagle, Golden Age, Golden Access and Grand Canyon Park Passes Non-commercial (seven-day pass): • Private vehicles, $20 • Pedestrians/bikers/ motorcyclists, $10

Commercial vehicles: • Capacity of 1– 25, $8/person (unless 16 or under); passes accepted

ACCOMMODATIONS/LODGING

• Capacity of 26 or more, $300; passes not accepted

Outside the park: “Where to Stay” at www.thecanyon.com

HOURS South Rim entrances are open 24 hours.

North Rim entrances are open mid-May to midOctober (dates vary).

South and North Rim: www.xanterra.com, (888) 297-2757

Flagstaff (79 miles away): www.flagstaffarizona.org Williams (58 miles away): www.williamschamber.com Valle (28 miles away)

Camping in the park: http://reservations.nps.gov CVIP (Visitor Center) is open (800) 365-2267 8 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Camping (developed) outside the park: (928) 638-2443, (928) 638-2887

Hiking Grand Canyon National Park - AOT

SEEING THE CANYON Backcountry Information Center (928) 638-7875 •B y train, www.grand canyonrailway.com •B y air or by raft, www.thecanyon.com • By mule, (888) 297-2757 w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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State Parks

The 27 state parks that are open to the

(www.azstateparks.com)

l Arizona State Parks, Headquarters 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-4174

Alamo Lake State Park Large lake, fishing, swimming, water skiing, RV/tent/group camping, wildlife viewing. Wenden, AZ (928) 669-2088

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public encompass a wide variety of activities. Some preserve prehistoric and historic resources, some provide recreational opportunities and some offer a glimpse into our natural world.

All state parks charge admission fees, some per vehicle and some per person, with children admitted free or at reduced rates. Day-use fees range from $1 to $8, with tours and some programs charged separately. Two types of annual passes are available.

The first allows unlimited day-use access to all state parks. The second allows day-use access to all the parks, except the Colorado River parks (Buckskin, Cattail Cove and Lake Havasu) on weekends and holidays.

Area Key l Phoenix & Central Arizona t Tucson & Southern Arizona n Northern Arizona s Arizona’s West Coast

l Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park One of the world’s largest collections of arid-region plants (cactus, flowers, plants.) Picnic areas and group programs. Hwy. 60, Superior, AZ (520) 689-2723

Buckskin Mountain State Park Fishing, RV/ tent/group camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, boating, water skiing, inter-tube rental, cabanas, beaches, nature programs. Hwy. 95, Parker, AZ (928) 667-3231

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Catalina State Park Wildflowers in the spring, hiking, horseback riding and corrals, RV/tent/group campgrounds, nature programs, all with scenic views of the Catalina Mountains. 11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ (520) 628-5798

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Cattail Cove State Park Colorado River access for boaters, fishing, RV/tent/ group camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, special programs. Hwy 95 south of Lake Havasu, AZ (928) 855-1223

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u Dead Horse Ranch State Park Bird watching, RV/tent/group camping, canoeing, Verde River access, fishing, horseback riding, picnic areas.

Downtown Cottonwood, AZ (928) 634-5283

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u Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Excellent fishing, RV/group/tent camping, hiking, birding, swimming areas, boat launch. Just west of Show Low, AZ (928) 537-3680 u Fort Verde State Historic Park A frontier fort showcasing everyday life among the soldiers.

Exhibits, buildings, exhibitions, group tour ramada, special programs.

Downtown Camp Verde, AZ (928) 567-3275

Homolovi Ruins State Park Hopi Indian ruins built between A.D. 1200 and 1425. Interpreting Hopi Trail and culture. Signed and authenticated Native American art and artists.

Special programs, RV/ tent/group camping.

Large visitor center just north of Winslow, AZ (928) 289-4106

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Park The mining history of Jerome is depicted in the sprawling Douglas Mansion perched on a hill overlooking the Verde Valley. Just south of downtown Jerome, AZ (928) 634-5381 Kartchner Caverns State Park One of the world’s most pristine underground caverns with cave tours offered daily. Expansive Discovery Center with children’s exhibits, movies, outdoor hiking trails, hummingbird garden, amphitheater, nature programming. RV/tent/ group camping and group ramada/stage facilities. Just 9 miles south of Benson, AZ (520) 586-2283.

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Lake Havasu State Park Colorado River boat launch access, fishing, RV/tent/ group camping, hiking, birding, water skiing.

Special event outdoor venues. Just north of Lake Havasu City, AZ (928) 855-2784

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l Lost Dutchman State Park Tent/RV/group camping, picnic areas, access to the Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area, nature programming, group tour opportunities. West of Phoenix in Apache Junction, AZ (480) 982-4485

Lyman Lake State Park Large lake with camping cabins/ yurts/tent/RV/group areas. Special event indoor facilities for groups, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, boating, permanent slalom ski course. Just south of St. Johns, AZ (928) 337-4441

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l McFarland State Historic Park Historic park documenting history of Governor Ernest McFarland, GI Bill.

Courthouse and history of the town of Florence, AZ (520) 868-5216

Oracle State Park An environmental education center and a wildlife refuge with hiking, picnic areas, historic home, wildlife viewing, nature programming for children and schools. Group ramadas, special programs.

3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ (520) 896-2425

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Patagonia Lake State Park Fishing, RV/tent/group camping, hiking, birding pontoon tours, wildlife viewing, skiing, boat rentals.

Sonoita Creek trail access.

Special programming for group tours. 400 Patagonia Lake Road, Patagonia, AZ (520) 287-6965

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u Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Stunning natural travertine bridge (183’ high 400’ wide) with lush waterfalls, vegetation, hiking, picnic areas, special event indoor and outdoor areas for large groups, 10 room lodge for group reservations.

No camping. Payson, AZ (928) 476-4202

Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Colorado River crossing preserving five centuries of the Spanish explorers, colonists, gold miners, military and Native America history. Picnic areas, grassy outdoor group amphitheater, special event areas. 201 N. 4th Avenue, Yuma, AZ (928) 329-0471

Slide Rock State Park Smooth red sandstone water chutes, deep swimming pools, picnic areas, photo opportunities in winter and hiking year round. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, AZ (928) 282-3034

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Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Spanish fort built in 1752 is now an archaeological site and extensive museum with living historians providing special food preparations. Group tour areas outside and inside.

Tubac, AZ (520) 398-2252

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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park The 1882 Cochise County Courthouse offers a museum of Tombstone’s real frontier history and true stories of the OK Corral, silver mining, and Earp family. Tombstone, AZ (520) 457-3311

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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Arizona’s most notorious prison at the turn of the century for the likes of criminals such as Pearl Hart. Special programs, picnic tables, group tour areas. 100 N. Prison Hill Rd., Yuma, AZ (928) 783-4771

Kartchner Caverns State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park preserves one of the world’s top ten caves in mineral diversity. More than 25 years of planning, including seven years of actual construction, have resulted in a visitor experience that protects the cavern’s fragile ecosystem.

The number of daily visitors is limited to ensure that the park will continue to thrive and evolve. This means that reservations should be made well in advance of your trip date. The park recently began offering its “Big Room Tour,” which shows spectacular formations and gives visitors a chance to stand where the discoverers first entered the cave.

Make non-refundable reservations up to a year in advance by calling (520) 586-CAVE (2283) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) weekdays, excluding state-recognized holidays; pay by Visa or MasterCard.

HOURS Seven days a week, 7:30 a.m.– 6 p.m. (MST). Park entrance fees: $5/vehicle with up to four people; $1 for each extra person. No park entrance fee with cave tour.

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CAVE TOURS Tours start every 20 minutes from 8:40 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., last about one hour, cover one-third mile, and are accessible for people with disabilities.

•R otunda/Throne Room Tours Adults $18.95, children 7–13 $9.95, children six and under free (but require a tour ticket).

•B ig Room Tours are available from October 15 through April 15. Cost is $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 7–13. Children six and under will not be admitted to the Big Room tours. For info, visit www.azstateparks.com.

Kartchner’s campground has 60 campsites at $22/night with electric hook-ups and water – RVs and tents welcome. All campsites are first-come, first-served (14-day maximum stay).

A dump station is available. Restrooms include showers and flush toilets. There are no fire rings or grills – all units must be self-contained. The front gate hours are 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.

The park includes a Discovery Center with exhibits, a large gift shop, regional displays, and educational information about the caverns. There are also campgrounds, hiking trails, shaded picnic areas, a vending area and an amphitheater. Allow at least three hours for the entire park experience, which includes the cave tour, a walk through the visitor center exhibits, gift shop and enjoyment of the outdoor scenery. ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park “Arts and Crafts” architecturally unique 100-year-old historic mansion interpreting history of Flagstaff’s lumber economy.

Special event and group tour opportunities. 409 Riordan Rd., Flagstaff, AZ (928) 779-4395

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Roper Lake State Park Outdoor rock natural hot tub, excellent fishing, top birding area in Arizona, RV/ tent/group camping, hiking, camping cabins. Dankworth Village trail interprets southeastern Arizona’s Native American history.

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Red Rock State Park Nature preserve, environmental education center, many interpretive programs, theater, group tour ramadas and programs and large grassy picnic areas.

Just south of Sedona, AZ (928) 282-6907

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Picacho Peak State Park Year-round RV/tent/group camping, picnic areas, hiking, nature trails, spectacular views from top of peak, wet-years produce Mexican poppy wildflower displays, Civil War re-enactment in March. Picacho, AZ (520) 466-3183

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American Lands Arizona’s 22 Native American tribes offer a multitude of recreational

attractions, casinos and scenery which

l Ak-Chin Indian Community A casino, a hotel and the Him-Dak Eco Museum; south of Phoenix.

42507 W. Peters and Nall Road, Maricopa, AZ 85239, (520) 568-1000

Cocopah Indian Tribe A casino, access to Mexico and the Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center; south of Yuma. County 15th and Avenue G, Somerton, AZ 85350, (928) 627-1992, www.cocopah.com

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make their reservations, covering about 30 percent of the state, highly soughtafter destinations and vacation spots.

From ski slopes to blue waters, from narrow canyons to slender spires, Arizona’s Native American lands are more than ready to entertain and delight visitors. Within each regional section you can learn more about what each tribe offers visitors. For additional information, log on to www.arizonaguide.com.

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Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Ninety miles of Colorado River shoreline containing a nature preserve, several historic sites, a museum, a riverside casino/resort and ample water sports and hunting opportunities; near Parker.

Rt. 1, Box 23-B, Parker, AZ 85344, (928) 669-9211, www.critonline.com

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l Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Offering excellent golf, a casino, trail rides, cattle drives, hay-rides and jeep tours; straddles the Verde River east of Scottsdale. P.O. Box 18359, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269, (480) 362-8800, www.ftmcdowell.org

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe River sports, camping, nearby mountains, museum, golf course, RV Park and two casinos; south of Bullhead City. 500 Merriman Ave., Needles, CA 92363, (760) 629-4591

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Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe A casino, a museum and easy -access to Mexico; near Yuma. P.O. Box 1899, Yuma, AZ 85366, (760) 572-0661

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l Gila River Indian Community A museum, a resort hotel, a Heritage Park, a Troon golf course, Firebird International Raceway and three casinos; south of Phoenix. P.O. Box 97, Sacaton, AZ 85247, (520) 562-6055, www.gric.nsn.us

Havasupai Tribe Hiking, camping and world-famous -waterfalls; in the Grand Canyon, near the West Rim. P.O. Box 10, Supai, AZ 86435, (928) 448-2928

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Hopi Tribe Ancient dwellings of Walpi and Old Oraibi, internationally acclaimed arts and crafts, and the Hopi Cultural Center and Museum; northeastern Arizona.

P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039, (928) 734-3244, www.hopibiz.com

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Hualapai Tribe Scenic views of the Grand Canyon by bike, foot, car and helicopter; prime big-game habitat; and whitewater rafting on 108 miles of the west rim of the Grand Canyon. P.O. Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, (888) 255-9550, www.grandcanyonresort.com

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Kaibab-Paiute Tribe Kanab Creek, Pipe Spring National Monument, hunting, hiking and beautiful scenery; west of Fredonia. HC 65, Box 2, Fredonia, AZ 86022, (928) 643-7245

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Tribe A cultural center, extensive fishing and hunting, whitewater rafting, hiking, golf, a hotel and a casino. P.O. Box 0, San Carlos, AZ 85550, (928) 475-7800, ext. 3278

Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier del Bac Mission, Kitt Peak National Observatory, an arts and crafts plaza, and three casinos. P.O. Box 761, Sells, AZ 85634, (520) 383-2028 www.desertdiamond.com

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u Tonto Apache Tribe A casino and other amenities on State Highway 87 near Payson and a hotel in Payson. TontoApache Reservation #30, Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 474-5000

u White Mountain Apache Tribe The White Mountains, abundant fishing and hunting, white-water rafting, hiking, skiing, historic sites, a cultural center and museum, a hotel and a casino; eastern Arizona.

P.O. Box 710, Fort Apache, AZ 85926, (928) 338-1230, www.wmat.nsn.us u Yavapai-Apache Nation Offers a casino, a hotel and a conference center; near Camp Verde. Just off Interstate 17, exit 289, at 555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, (928) 567-1006, www.yavapai-apache.org u Yavapai-Prescott Tribe A shopping center, two casinos and a hotel; adjacent to the city of Prescott. 530 E. Merritt St., Prescott, AZ 86301, (928) 445-8790

Etiquette on Tribal Lands Each reservation operates under its own unique governmental structure and establishes its own rules for visitors. What applies in one native community may not be the general rule for all native communities. Please observe all tribal laws and regulations. It is highly recommended that visitors contact the individual tribe(s) prior to their visit to obtain information specific to the particular Tribe. Below are some basic guidelines for visiting Tribal Lands: • The taking of photos, video and audio recordings, as well as sketching is a particularly sensitive issue. Permits may be required, and fees and restrictions vary, particularly for professionals. Therefore, it is important to contact each individual Tribe regarding its policies. Do not attempt to engage in any of the above mentioned activities without prior authorization. Failure to comply with tribal regulations could result in fines, confiscation of equipment and/or expulsion from Tribal Lands.

• Dances are sacred ceremonies. Observe them as you would any other religious function by dressing and acting appropriately. Actions such as pushing to the front of a group and blocking others’ views are considered inappropriate. Be mindful of where you sit, stand and walk. For example, at certain Hopi dances men and women sit apart; during pow wows it may not be appropriate to stand beside a drum; and it is inappropriate to walk across the pow wow arena during a dance. Never pick up any object that is dropped during a ceremony. Please refrain from talking to the ceremonial dancers.

Applause after ceremonial dances is considered inappropriate.

• Some of the tribal buildings and structures may be several hundred years old and damage easily; do not climb on walls or other structures. Do not disturb or remove animals, plants, rocks or artifacts including pot shards, as Tribal and federal laws prohibits the removal of such items.

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• Alcohol use is only permitted in designated locations, such as a casino. Drug use is not tolerated.

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River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community A museum, two golf courses, shopping -centers, trap and skeet facility, and two casinos.

10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, (480) 850-8056, www.srpmi-nsn.gov

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Navajo Nation World-famous Monument Valley Tribal Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Navajo National Monument and Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site; in northeastern Arizona. For more information, contact the Navajo Tourism Department at P.O. Box 663, Window Rock, AZ 86515, (928) 871-6436, www.discovernavajo.com

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Arizona’s capital city of Phoenix combines with the surrounding cities of Chandler, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Tempe to form the Valley of the Sun, a rich mecca of diverse experiences.

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Papago Park, North Mountain Park and more. South Mountain Park is the world’s largest municipal park, and, in northcentral Phoenix, Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) Park Recreation Area greets more than 750,000 nature lovers to its trails each year. Hikers can summit Camelback Mountain, the city’s highest point, as it looms in the city skyline as an unmistakable landmark.

Explorers who want to delve into the natural landscape’s secrets and the plants that thrive here can visit the Desert PHOENIX More than 300 days of sunshine each Botanical Garden. Located nearby is year make Phoenix the perfect year-round the Phoenix Zoo, which houses nearly destination. Whether you want to relax at a 400 species of animals. These “living world-class resort, stroll through museums museums” showcase wildlife and plant life and galleries, experience lush golf courses from throughout the world.

Art of unrivaled diversity can be found or explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert, here is where you’ll discover the in Phoenix, ranging from Native American artifact collections to classical European desert you never knew.

Phoenix’s climate provides ample art, pieces depicting life in the West to opportunities for nature lovers to soak up contemporary creations. Some of the the sunny Sonoran Desert. Hike, bike or city’s largest art collections can be found take a horseback ride throughout one of at the Heard Museum, which possesses the many recreational areas that comprise an internationally acclaimed collection the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, including of art and artifacts from regional Native American cultures. The Phoenix Art Museum, with a collection from classic to contemporary, as well as popular traveling exhibits, showcases some of the world’s Black Canyon City finest art. Prehistoric wonders abound at Wickenburg New River the Pueblo Grande Museum, where an 60 Cave ancient Hohokam Indian community Morristown Creek Carefree has been preserved. Heritage Square is a collection of the city’s early 17 Tonto Fountain Ft. McDowell homes that have been transformed N.M. Surprise Sun Paradise Hills City into shops and restaurants. The Indian Res. Litchfield Valley Central Arizona’s desert is home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents. Encompassing more than a thousand square miles, the area amazes with a variety of experiences.

For convenience, this section is divided into six areas, each of which has a distinctly different character and slate of activities — Phoenix, the West Valley, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the Northeast Valley, the East Valley and Pinal County.

LEGEND Points of Interest State Parks Indian Reservations Important Roads Divided Highways Scenic Roads Interstate Highways 15 Indian Roads 89 U.S. Highways

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Two newer resorts are located in northeast Phoenix. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has two 18-hole championship golf courses, 950 rooms and Revive Spa. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa also provides golf and a host of other amenities including great shopping and dining at nearby Kierland Commons.

A golf mecca, Arizona ranks highest in the number of golf courses per capita of all Western states. More than 2 million golfers tee up in metro Phoenix each year; some value the city’s golf experience so highly that they come exclusively for the lush fairways. Golf spectators also rank Phoenix at the top of their lists. The PGA Tour’s best-attended tournament, the FBR Open (formerly the Phoenix Open), is held each year at the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, and the LPGA women compete each spring in the Safeway International at Superstition Mountain Golf and County Club.

Winter and summer seasons welcome two major professional sports teams to Downtown Phoenix. The NBA Phoenix Suns hold court at US Airways Center in

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Victorian-era Rosson House was once one of the most prominent homes in the city. These homes, along with the Phoenix Museum of History and the Arizona Science Center, form an eclectic mix of entertainment and educational venues downtown.

Copper Square-Downtown Phoenix has blossomed into an impressive cultural center, boasting an array of performing arts venues. Opera, symphony, ballet and a variety of dramatic and musical adult and youth theatrical works are represented.

Concerts, films, lectures and other special events can be seen at the ornate Orpheum Theatre and the modern Dodge Theatre.

The Herberger Theater Center is home to music, drama and dance presented by four resident companies: Arizona Theatre Company, Center Dance Ensemble, Actors Theatre and Childsplay. Other groups also perform at the Herberger, including The Black Theater Troupe and Valley Youth Theatre. Nearby, urban galleries highlight art works by emerging, as well as established, artists.

Metropolitan Phoenix boasts more than 55,000 hotel rooms, making a search for accommodations easy. From three dozen luxury resorts to numerous moderately priced properties, the choices are seemingly endless. Winter and spring are peak seasons for Phoenix, making summer a time for incredible savings.

Near the “Camelback Corridor” is one of Phoenix’s legendary hotels, the four-diamond Arizona Biltmore, with an 18-hole putting course, award-winning Wright’s restaurant and a pampering spa.

Built in 1929 by a Frank Lloyd Wright pupil, the resort has a colorful past, with guests ranging from presidents and politicos to celebrities and captains of industry. In the shadow of Camelback Mountain, the Mediterranean-style Royal Palms Resort and Spa comforts guests with luxurious details and beautiful views.

The Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix and the historic Hotel San Carlos, just blocks from Phoenix Convention Center, welcome downtown guests with comfortable, convenientlylocated accommodations.

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• Golf on one of 200 courses • Amaze your kids at the Arizona Science Center • Tour pioneer homes in Heritage Square • Climb one of the peaks in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve • Explore Native American arts and culture at the Heard Museum • Probe desert survival secrets at the Desert Botanical Garden • Attend professional athletic events-Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns • Experience downtown art galleries at Artlink’s First Fridays • Sway to the music at Cricket Pavilion’s outdoor concerts • Delight in the culinary creations of one of the city’s many award-winning chefs

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winter, and the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field all summer at Chase Field.

Fully air-conditioned, it boasts an aweinspiring retractable roof, a swimming pool and a variety of eateries. The WNBA Phoenix Mercury, the arena-football Arizona Rattlers and minor league hockey’s Phoenix Roadrunners also play in US Airways Center. Spring brings Cactus League baseball to Greater Phoenix, with nine major-league teams completing their spring training here: Oakland A’s, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.

As Arizona's third largest sports attraction in the state, Turf Paradise offers live thoroughbred racing October through May. It is the first organized sports franchise in the state, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2006.

And, whether spectator or participant the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon are the largest combined running events in the U.S. The course winds through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. Fantastic running weather, two exceptionally fast courses and 60 live bands combine for one rockin’ event in January.

Dining in Phoenix has become an art form in and of itself. Because of its Western and Mexican influences, the city provides exquisite steakhouses and spicy Southwestern foods in abundance. But the menu only begins there. Visitors can choose from American, Asian, Italian, Salvadoran, French, Japanese and many more specialty cuisines. Some of the nation’s brightest culinary stars share their creations with residents and visitors.

Phoenix restaurateur Chris Bianco, chefowner of Pizzeria Bianco, was named a James Beard Award winner. The award is one of the culinary industry’s highest honors.

Shopping and entertainment diversions range from perusing fine wares at outdoor, tree-lined retail plazas like Biltmore Fashion Park, with its exclusive shops and restaurants, to enjoying an intimate concert at the Celebrity Theatre, where no seat is more than 75 feet from the theater-in-the-round’s stage. Nightlife choices span blues and jazz clubs, comedy clubs and Country/ Western bars. Family entertainment choices include uniquely Arizona attractions such as the Arizona Science Center or Arizona’s Mining & Mineral Museum.

THE WEST VALLEY Glendale, Wickenburg, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, El Mirage, Youngtown, Tolleson One of Greater Phoenix’s fastestgrowing regions is defined by its stunning

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Outdoor-adventure opportunities also abound in the region, which includes Lake Pleasant, the metro area’s largest water playground. Sailing, fishing and water-skiing are year-round pastimes at the 24,000-acre man-made lake, with full marina facilities and prime camping spots. Hikers and bikers can explore the Thunderbird and Estrella mountains, as well as White Tank Mountain Regional Park, where 22 miles of hiking trails wind through the park’s 26,000 acres adorned with authentic petroglyphs.

Eco-tourists will want to explore the Nature Conservancy’s Hassayampa River Preserve in Wickenburg, where 230 species of birds can be spotted.

Shoppers and culinary enthusiasts also delight in Glendale and West Valley excursions. Glendale is best known for its charming and well-preserved Historic Downtown, which offers more than 90 specialty and antiques shops nestled around a quaint town square. A wide array of ethnic eateries are sure to tempt any appetite. Named by both USA Today and Sunset magazine as one of the nation’s top 10 spots for antiquing, the area easily can be explored on foot with a handy map from the Glendale Visitor Center. A visit to Glendale is not complete without a tour

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mountains, sparkling lakes and bustling development promising to deliver regional amenities and attract national attention.

Thirteen unique communities, which offer a diverse lineup of outdoor, luxury, cultural, historical and downright fun leisure opportunities, define the area that is referred to locally as the West Valley.

Supported by more than $1 billion in capital investments, this region is emerging as a professional sports mecca, with acclaimed baseball, football, hockey, lacrosse and auto racing facilities under construction, recently completed or successfully renovated.

The first of the new facilities opened in Surprise: Surprise Recreation Campus, the Cactus League spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. In addition, the region’s largest city, Glendale, debuted its $230 million NHL hockey arena, home to the Phoenix Coyotes, in December 2003. The ice den is adjacent to a new $360 million NFL Arizona Cardinals stadium scheduled for completion in 2006, which will host football’s biggest game — the Super Bowl – in 2008. When it’s completed, Glendale’s square mile of sports development will be home to more than 6 million square feet of retail and entertainment development space.

These facilities join other highly successful venues. Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, home to IndyCar racing, recently completed major renovations that set the standard for the NASCAR experience. And the Peoria Sports Complex, the spring training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, is tucked among a large entertainment complex with one of Greater Phoenix’s largest malls, Arrowhead Towne Center, plus movie theaters and hundreds of restaurants and shops.

Golfers will find several dozen courses in the West Valley, ranging from beginner municipal courses to challenging desert designs. Visitors can play a round at Wickenburg’s Los Caballeros Golf Club, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 75 courses in the country, or at one of The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa’s three acclaimed courses.

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• Shop for antiques in Glendale • Skipper a boat on Lake Pleasant • Blast off at the Challenger Space Center • Relive history at Glendale’s Historic Sahuaro Ranch • Feast at a four-star resort in Litchfield Park • Admire art and history at the West Valley Art Museum • Tee up in the shadow of the Estrella Mountains • Investigate wild animals at the Wildlife World Zoo • Mosey out to a Wickenburg dude or guest ranch • Celebrate America’s pastime during spring training • Visit The Bead Museum • Taste homemade chocolate at Cerreta Candy Company • Attend professional athletic events-Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Sting, NASCAR

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of Cerreta Candy Company, which has been churning out handmade candy for more than 70 years.

Cultural diversions in the West Valley include historic treasures, such as the 13 original buildings of a farming homestead preserved at Historic Sahuaro Ranch in Glendale. Western history can be explored at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in historic downtown Wickenburg, where history comes alive and paintings practically talk. Arizona’s Most Western Museum is just 50 minutes northwest of Phoenix.

See the tale of the West unfold through the talented eyes of America’s greatest Western artists Russell and Remington; the artist explorers like Bierstadt; and recorders of the Native American, like Catlin. Be amazed

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by the cowboy gear and authentic period clothing in the Hays’ Spirit of the Cowboy Collection, one of the largest selections of historic cowboy memorabilia open to the public. The museum offers special exhibitions, workshops, and activities.

For an authentic Western stay, Wickenburg offers five “Dude Ranches”: Flying E, Kay El Bar, Rancho Casitas, Williams Family Ranch and Rancho de los Caballeros. Historic Wickenburg also boasts two heritage outdoor attractions: The famous Vulture Mine and Robson’s Arizona Mining World.

As a great family or group adventure, Peoria boasts Greater Phoenix’s only Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the Challenger Space Center of Arizona,

offering simulated space missions and astronomy training. Other one-of-a-kind family attractions in the West Valley include The Bead Museum, with its collection of 110,000 beads from around the world. For adults, Max’s Sports Bar Museum, named by USA Today as one of the country’s finest sports bars, is home to the country’s largest collection of football helmets.

For performing arts in the region, visitors enjoy the Del E. Webb Center for Performing Arts in Wickenburg and revel in the venue’s variety of spectacular productions. In addition, Avondale’s West Valley Arts Council celebrates the performing arts through a slate of annual concerts and festivals. Nationally

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Learning Center at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch provide outstanding collections of Native American art and artifacts. For a taste of the Old West, mosey on over to The Rusty Spur Saloon in historic Old Town Scottsdale or rustle up a mesquite-grilled cowboy steak and do some two-stepping at Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse. Visitors also can “feed their inner cowboys” with a getaway to the Arizona Cowboy College. Here, cowboysand cowgirls-in-training will learn the basics of riding, including rider safety and catching, tying, grooming, saddling and bridling mounts, as well as advanced cowboy skills like herding and roping.

For adventure of the indoor variety, arts aficionados will appreciate the city’s more than 125 galleries, studios and museums.

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recognized performers and Broadway classics dazzle patrons at the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts in Sun City West. Surprise’s West Valley Art Museum also features a popular concert series and the work of world-renowned artists.

With a wealth of accommodations, the communities of the West Valley offer a lineup of options from the most affordable to the most luxurious.

Litchfield Park, with a population of 3,800, is home to one of Arizona’s first golf resorts, The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, which celebrated its 75th anniversary during 2004. The Wigwam is Arizona’s only resort boasting three championship golf courses, and it’s also the site of one of the Valley’s few AAA Four-Star/Mobil Four-Diamond restaurants, Arizona Kitchen. Also in Litchfield Park, visitors find the state’s largest collection of exotic animals — numbering more than 1,300 — at the Wildlife World Zoo. Moderately priced and all-suite properties also dot the landscape throughout the region.

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• Explore galleries and one-ofa-kind shops in downtown Scottsdale • Mountain bike among saguaros on miles of single track • Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West • Discover Native American heritage at the Native Trails Festivals • Peer into time and space through Four Season Resort's telescopes • Go ArtWalking every Thursday evening in the Downtown Arts District

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SCOTTSDALE AND PARADISE VALLEY Rich in history and cultural heritage, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are worldrenowned for their abundance of opulent resorts, pampering spas, lush fairways, exclusive art galleries and award-winning chefs and restaurants.

Scottsdale’s setting in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert gives visitors bountiful opportunities for outdoor adventure. To help guests experience the Sonoran Desert up close and personal, Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park both offer guided hikes and nature walks, as well as shared-use trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Off-road Jeep and Hummer tours, hot air balloon rides and river float trips also are exciting ways to explore the desert’s unique ecosystem and enjoy its pristine natural beauty.

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talent to its galleries, museums and performing arts centers. Venues such as the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Cosanti, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West and other studios and galleries continue to develop and draw nationally known artists, many of whom call the region home.

Golfers will find Nirvana on Scottsdale’s nearly 200 area courses. With some of the nation’s best-known and most challenging course layouts in its inventory, the city is a natural for professional tournaments. In fact, the most well-attended event on the PGA Tour, The FBR Open, is played each year at the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale. Award-winning courses, stateof-the-art golf schools and incomparable

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service and the close proximity of the area’s most renowned courses have made Scottsdale synonymous with great golf.

Scottsdale’s sporting traditions are not limited to the fairways and greens, however.

Scottsdale Stadium, in the heart of Old Town, is home to the San Francisco Giants during spring training. This annual sports extravaganza draws fans from around the country to root for their home teams as they compete in exhibition games every March. And four-legged athletes shine at WestWorld, the city’s equestrian and special event facility. Each year, thousands of horses, riders and fans converge on WestWorld for the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show and many other prestigious equestrian events and

competitions. In addition to sporting and equestrian competitions, Scottsdale boasts a full calendar of special events that provide year-round entertainment. From the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, Scottsdale Arts Festival, Scottsdale Artwalk, and the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, to Native Trails presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, the possibilities for fun are endless.

For that vacation memento or special gift, the shopping venues sprinkled throughout the city are plentiful and diverse. Scottsdale Fashion Square boasts more than 225 department and specialty stores including Nieman Marcus and Nordstrom. The quaint Downtown Scottsdale Arts and Shopping Districts

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and Bon Appetit magazines. Scottsdale also is home to the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, which has been inspiring new chefs for almost 20 years. After-dinner entertainment, in the form of dance clubs, jazz lounges, and wine bars can be found throughout the city. Downtown Scottsdale alone boasts more the 50 nightspots, many of which are within walking distance of each other. After a night on the town or a day exploring the city, visitors can relax and recharge at one of Scottsdale’s award winning resorts or hotels. The city’s legendary resorts continue to push the luxury envelope with the following five properties honored by AAA with Five-Diamond award status in 2005: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the Four

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blend Western charm with upscale art studios and galleries. The Borgata of Scottsdale, Shops at Gainey Village and Boulders el Pedregal Marketplace offer first-rate shopping in open-air settings.

And, set for completion in late 2006, The Scottsdale Waterfront will be home to the Fiesta Bowl headquarters and museum, upscale shopping and dining, an outdoor amphitheater, public art and a pedestrianonly bridge across the Arizona Canal that will link the Waterfront to Scottsdale Fashion Square and Scottsdale’s Fifth Avenue Shopping District.

Culinary specialties abound in Scottsdale, home to more than 600 restaurants, many of which receive frequent kudos in Gourmet, Food & Wine, Saveur

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• Saddle up for a Sonoran Desert horseback ride • Indulge in the city’s celebrated dining options • Pamper yourself at a luxurious spa • Buckle up for a jeep tour • See a play at one of many performing arts venues • Float in a hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert • Dance the night away at dozens of hip lounges, bars and night clubs • Enjoy a romantic interlude at a posh resort • Enjoy the urban nightlife

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Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa, The Phoenician and Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa. Scottsdale resorts are also known for their extraordinary spas. Drawing on the city’s Sonoran Desert setting and rich cultural heritage, many treatments incorporate indigenous desert ingredients and ancient Native American healing techniques.

Specializing in relaxation and renewal, the spas offer a range of treatments and facilities to provide the ultimate experience in relaxation and rejuvenation.

The affluent enclave of Paradise Valley, nestled against Camelback Mountain to the north, adds its own exclusive flair to the area. LON’s at The Hermosa woos visitors with its casual elegance, Old West charm and award-wining cuisine.

Oenophiles will appreciate the new wine cellar at LON’s, which elevates wine tastings and dinners to an elite experience.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa continues to earn accolades as a secluded getaway in its posh environs.

And, set for completion in late 2006, Montelucia, a Solis Resort & Spa, will offer 157 high-end rooms, a new 31,000square-foot luxury spa that will focus on health, beauty and fitness, a new restaurant that will offer outdoor dining and views of Camelback Mountain.

THE NORTHEAST VALLEY Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills Each of the Northeast Valley communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and Fountain Hills offers distinct experiences.

On the outskirts of metropolitan Phoenix, the Northeast Valley entices visitors with prime opportunities for recreation in the 2.8 million-acre Tonto National Forest, three lakes for water sports enthusiasts, and commercial outfits that specialize in river rafting on the Verde and Salt rivers. Bartlett and Saguaro lakes can be accessed via paved roads and offer marinas with watercraft rentals, fishing supplies and campsites nearby. The Northeast Valley also is home to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Proud of its Western heritage, the town of Cave Creek attracted settlers in the 1870s who were looking for peace and solitude. Local establishments still echo that simpler time, with rustic Western restaurants like the Horny Toad and Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog.

But this town offers more than Old West establishments. The Cave Creek Wine and Coffee Company features a casually elegant setting in which to enjoy sandwiches and beverages. In addition, bed-and-breakfast inns have added modern amenities to historic buildings while preserving Cave Creek’s charm.

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The Cave Creek Museum preserves the town’s history, including Indian artifacts and pottery, cowboy memorabilia from the Old West and items from the Gold Rush days. Several stables offer horseback rides into the adjacent Continental Mountains, which separate Cave Creek from its neighbor, Carefree. These mountains also feature single- and double-track bike trails for all skill levels.

Next door, Carefree offers world-class resort living and shopping. Street names such as Primrose Path and Tranquil Trail reflect the town’s whimsical nature. Centrally located is Spanish Village, a complex of distinctive boutiques and galleries. Nestled at the base of a 250-foot mound of boulders, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa is consistently rated as one of the top resorts in the nation. The Boulders also boasts two Jay Morrish 18-hole championship golf courses, one of which – the South course – recently ranked first on Golf for Women magazine’s “Top 50 Courses for Women” in 2005. Art galleries, restaurants and shops populate the adjacent Moroccan-inspired el Pedregal Festival Marketplace. Included here is the Heard Museum North, the only extension of Phoenix’s world-famous museum of Native American art and culture. A longtime favorite getaway nearby is Carefree Resort & Villas.

Set amid towering, old-growth saguaros, the resort exemplifies a genuine Arizona experience. It offers tennis, swimming pools and a host of activities that can be arranged

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by the hotel’s staff. After a recent renovation of some of its facilities, the resort introduced The Spa at Carefree Resort & Villas, a fully integrated resort spa that focuses on the elements of nature.

Fountain Hills and its neighboring community, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, offer resort accommodations at CopperWynd Resort and Club, The Inn at Eagle Mountain, and the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Spa, as well as fine dining and excellent entertainment choices. Golfers can test their mettle on the fairways of four beautiful courses –The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, Desert Canyon Golf Club in Fountain Hills, and We-Ko-Pa Golf Club on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. As its name implies, Fountain Hills boasts one of the world’s tallest fountains, which shoots water 562 feet into the air for 10 minutes, on the hour, 12 hours a day. In addition to outstanding golf and the Fountain, the town offers easy access to recreation in the Sonoran Desert, the River of Time Museum and two major art shows. Each year, February’s Great Fair, which includes a Sunday morning balloon race, and November’s Fountain Festival each attract hundreds of talented artists and thousands of shoppers from around the country. Next to the fountain is the town’s park, often used for concerts and main events.

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THE EAST VALLEY Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa and Apache Junction Fast growing and flourishing, the East Valley embraces a collection of vibrant communities, each offering visitors a broad array of attractions, activities and accommodation choices. Here, hightech research and production facilities coexist with Old West legends and seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Beginning in the west with the ultra-modern campus of Arizona State University (ASU) and continuing east to the Superstition Mountains and beyond, the East Valley has emerged as a favorite destination for baseball and football lovers, visitors from north of the border, golfers and water sports fans.

Though regarded as a university town, Tempe has grown into so much more, with luxury housing enclaves, golf courses, renowned resorts and superb shopping and dining venues rounding out the city’s list of amenities. Tempe Town Lake brings a two-mile stretch of shimmering water to the formerly dry riverbed on the city’s northern edge.

The lake draws experienced rowers and sightseers alike to its shores, where they can rent pedal boats, canoes, kayaks and electric boats or board excursion boats that tour the lake on weekends. Nearby, the Mill Avenue District, a prime example of successful downtown redevelopment, lures club-goers, diners and shoppers to its fun blend of retail outlets, dining and entertainment spots. The annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party attracts tens of thousands of revelers to Mill Avenue and has been heralded by USA Today as one of the best places in the country to spend New Year’s Eve. The centerpiece of Tempe’s cultural offerings is ASU and its Gammage Auditorium, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece and a regular stop for touring Broadway shows and musicals. Also on campus are the Nelson Fine Arts Center, with its Paul V. Galvin Playhouse; the ASU Art Museum, recognized as one of the Southwest’s most significant contemporary arts institutions; and the Northlight Gallery, featuring artistic and historical photography. Slated to become the “crown jewel” of Tempe Town Lake is the Tempe Center for the Arts, which, upon its completion, will house a 600seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and 3,500 square feet of gallery exhibition space. Tempe welcomes visitors with 5,500 guest rooms spread over 30 properties that range from economy lodgings to luxurious resort and hotel accommodations.

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manufacturers’ outlets, themed eateries and entertainment venues, including Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Kenneth Cole New York, Rainforest Café, GameWorks and an IMAX theatre.

Although much of the city is modern and new, history plays a big part in the Tempe experience with such attractions as the Arizona Historical Society Museum, the Petersen House Museum (preserving an 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home) and the Tempe Historical Museum, which tracks the community’s progress from the time of prehistoric Hohokam Indian inhabitants to present day. Sports also play a big part in the lives of Tempe visitors and residents, with Tempe Diablo Stadium hosting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during spring training; ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium, home to the ASU Sun Devils, and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl; and several golf courses that dot the city.

Shoppers browsing the aisles of Nordstrom at the Chandler Fashion Center or the city’s new Mercedes-Benz dealership would be surprised to learn that, 25 years ago, ranchers and cotton farmers were a more common site in Chandler than luxury cars and high fashion. Now a community of about 200,000 residents, Chandler has grown into a destination in its own right, as well as a much sought-after place to live.

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Chandler decades ago, as evidenced by the San Marcos Resort, which was built in 1912 and still offers traditional golf and Southwestern hospitality. Recent years have seen a surge in hotel development as well as a boom in high-quality restaurant and retail development. In addition to the 180-retailer Chandler Fashion Center, the nearby Chandler Festival & Gateway and Chandler Pavilions, shoppers also flock to Casa Paloma on the city’s northwest side for its collection of fine dining establishments and shops.

The city’s farming heritage is celebrated each year with the annual Ostrich Festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to its exotic-animal races – featuring ostriches, camels, water buffalo and Hackney ponies. Chandler continues to build on its history, drawing visitors to the revitalized historic downtown area with its shops, galleries and restaurants, as well as the Arizona Railroad Museum.

Ranked as the nation’s fastest-growing city over 100,000 in population, Gilbert has grown from 109,920 people to 135,005 in just the past three years. For a peek at the history of the town that has just recently gained big-city status, check out the Gilbert Historical Society Museum.

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Arizona’s third-largest city, Mesa, combines urban amenities with outdoor activities to provide visitors with the best of both worlds, including golf resorts, rugged recreation areas and a wealth of museums and attractions. And, with expanded freeway access, the community is only 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport.

Long regarded for its family-oriented atmosphere and value-priced getaways, Mesa added “arts mecca” to its reputation with the 2005 opening of the glimmering new Mesa Arts Center. The $94.5 million, 206,500-square-foot complex is expected to attract 2,000 people daily to attend performances, gallery exhibits, classes and special events. The center projects that more than 700 arts classes, 500 performances and 20 exhibits will be presented annually, while the exterior garden oasis will be the site of a dozen festivals.

Already, Mesa offers a host of museums that appeal to visitors of all ages. The Mesa Southwest Museum displays one of the West’s largest dinosaur exhibits and showcases the area’s history. For a glimpse at Mesa’s pioneer past, the Mesa Historical Museum offers monthly lectures and special events, including its annual quilt exhibit. The world’s most authentically restored flying B-17 can be viewed at the Commemorative Air Force Museum, while the newly expanded Arizona Museum for Youth focuses on art exhibits for youngsters.

Sports play a big role in the Mesa experience, particularly when the Chicago Cubs and the team’s legions of fans make their annual pilgrimage to Hohokam Stadium for spring training games. Golfers can choose from a wide variety of courses.

Local hotels and resorts team up with the golf courses to offer popular “stay and play” packages. Hiking, biking and horseback riding in the nearby Superstition Mountains and Usery Mountain Recreation Area are popular pastimes, as are boating on Saguaro and Canyon lakes and tubing on the Salt River during summer months.

Just east of Mesa is Apache Junction, nestled in the shadows of the Superstition Mountains. Rich in Old West lore, including the famous legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine, Apache Junction revels in its frontier past. Each February, the town celebrates the storied mine during Lost Dutchman Days. The Lost Dutchman Museum, in the Goldfield Ghost Town, displays maps and artifacts of the mythical mine. However, this ghost town preserves the site of an authentic gold mine,

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entertaining visitors with gunfights, gold panning, narrow-gauge railroad rides, shops, a steakhouse and saloon. Just past Canyon Lake is Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach stop along the Apache Trail during the early 1900s, where visitors can enjoy a cool beverage at the Superstition Saloon or famous prickly pear ice cream. Each spring, history of a more medieval sort is relived during the two-month-long Renaissance Festival, a celebration of jousting, knights and damsels in distress.

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Two East Valley dinner theaters provide lively entertainment, from Broadway classics to down-home country favorites.

The Broadway Palm West Dinner Theater in Mesa opened to rave reviews in 2001 and continues to present professionally staged Broadway musicals throughout the year. Apache Junction’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show, formerly the Barleen Family Country Music Dinner Show, is open November through April, continuing a 20-year East Valley tradition.

BEYOND THE EAST VALLEY AND INTO PINAL COUNTY Springtime typically brings spectacular wildflower displays to the Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area, where a network of beautiful trails allows hikers to explore the inner reaches, including one of the area’s distinctive landmarks, Weaver’s Needle.

Canyon and Apache lakes are filled with speedboats, water-skiers, jet skis and fishing boats year-round. The fullservice Canyon Lake Marina, located about a half-hour east of Apache Junction, offers boat rentals, fuel, tackle and food, with a restaurant open during summer months. Sightseers can board the Dolly Steamboat, a 100-foot-long replica of an early American double-deck sternwheeler riverboat, for a 90-minute tour of the lake. Hours vary by season. Quieter, less crowded and more remote, Apache Lake

is well worth the trip down scenic Fish Creek Hill, a rough, unpaved access road.

A new marina is available to serve boaters on this lake.

Casa Grande, located south of the East Valley, celebrates the heritage of the area’s Native American ancestors with O’Odham Tash, a three-day festival of dancing, arts and crafts. The Francisco Grande Resort and Golf Club was originally built by the San Francisco Giants for spring training; the swimming pool is in the shape of a baseball bat; the wading pool, a baseball.

The resort underwent a comprehensive $4 million renovation during 2003, reopening with significantly enhanced guest rooms, golf course and public spaces.

The remains of one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures in North America is preserved at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument on State Route 87 near Coolidge. The monument, the nation’s first archaeological preserve built in the 1300s by the Hohokam people, contains a four-story building that, to this day, perplexes archaeologists.

NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Ak-Chin Indian Community– Situated 30 miles south of Phoenix, the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation was established by Executive Order in 1912 and is comprised of 21,840 acres. Features such as a tribal museum, a casino and a hotel with four restaurants are located on the reservation.

The Him-Dak Eco Museum and Archive was established to collect, analyze, preserve, promote and teach various aspects of the Ak-Chin heritage and culture in order to enhance communication between generations. Exhibits include tribal crafts, photographs, and prehistoric and modern artifacts of the Ak-Chin people. The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort facility offers a variety of gaming options along with a 146 room hotel.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community – Located 15 miles east of Phoenix, adjacent to Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, lies the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Created by Executive Order in 1879, the reservation comprises 53,000 acres.

Attractions include the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum, constructed of adobe, saguaro cactus ribs and desert materials, which introduces visitors to the Pima and Maricopa cultural heritage through displays of baskets, pottery, artifacts and pictorials.

Talking Stick Golf Club is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by PGA Tour professional Ben Crenshaw and partner Bill Coore. Red Mountain Trap & Skeet offers special events, instruction and rentals. Pavilions Shopping Center is an open-air shopping mall situated on 140 acres offering ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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Casino Arizona has two locations on the community’s western boundary along the Pima Freeway and Loop 101. The facilities offer a wide range of entertainment; options including an elaborate cultural arts exhibit, restaurants, live entertainment and the largest sports lounge in Arizona.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation – Located in Maricopa County, the Fort McDowell Indian Nation lies approximately 23 miles northeast of Phoenix, east of Scottsdale and north of Fountain Hills.

Straddling the Verde River, the land features majestic panoramic views of the Red Mountains and beautiful desert landscape.

Fort McDowell Adventures, owned by the Nation, offers trail rides, cattle drives, hayrides, jeep tours, and cookouts for individuals or any size group, year-round.

The Fort McDowell Casino offers an incredible variety of gaming options, fine dining and world class entertainment. WeKo-Pa Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course, boasts a dramatic 7,225-yard layout in a beautiful desert setting. Asah Gweh Oou-o (Eagle View) RV resort has 150 spaces, latest state of the art RV hook ups and numerous other amenities. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is now the proud owner of the Radisson Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona and opened their new

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The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is a 500-room, four-star resort and spa facility located on the reservation. The resort is complete with a 17,000-squarefoot spa, 50,000 square feet of convention space, pools, tennis courts and walking trails. There are also three 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Panks for the Whirlwind Golf Club, operated by Troon Golf. Firebird International Raceway offers boat and drag racing; the quartermile strip hosts an NHRA Winston Drag Racing national event and the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving and ProFormance Driving Events. Also, recently relocated to the Gila River Indian Community is the classic Western theme town, Rawhide.

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Gila River Indian Community – South of Phoenix, the 373,365-acre Gila River Indian Reservation of the Pima and Maricopa Indians is the largest in the metropolitan area. The reservation features a museum, a Troon golf course, a world-class dragand boat-racing facility, a 500-room deluxe resort complex and three casinos.

The Gila Indian Center includes an arts and crafts center, a museum and a Heritage Park, which offers a self-guided tour of traditional Pima, Maricopa (Pee Posh), Tohono O’odham and Apache Indian villages. Guided tours, craft demonstrations and dancing exhibitions can be arranged with prior notice.

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Golf and Sports Sunny weather, mild temperatures and a host of professional and collegiate sports teams make Phoenix and Central Arizona an easy place to enjoy a wide variety of sports, both individual and spectator.

DAY ONE Wherever you stay in the Greater Phoenix area, a championship golf course is near. Golf 18 holes in the morning, or play a few games of tennis or racquetball. Take flight in a glider or ultralight at Peoria’s Turf Soaring School.

Spend an evening at a stadium or arena for a professional sports event.

DAY TWO Take the kids to one of the area water parks: Big Surf in Tempe, Golfland/ Sunsplash in Mesa or Waterworld Safari in northwest Phoenix. Rent mountain bikes in the afternoon and tour a local park. If the kids stayed at home this trip, relax and watch an evening game in a sports bar.

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DAY TWO Spend the day at one of the area lakes, depending on where you are staying: the West Valley’s Lake Pleasant, the Northeast Valley’s Saguaro Lake, or the East Valley’s Canyon Lake. Each offers jet skiing, water skiing and fishing.

Alternatively, take a rock-climbing class at Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains or in the Queen Creek area near Superior.

DAY THREE Take an early-morning tour in a jeep or hot-air balloon in north Phoenix, Wickenburg, Scottsdale or Apache Junction. Guides point out the local flora and historical sites. Have lunch. Spend the afternoon at a local zoo: the Phoenix Zoo or Litchfield Park’s Wildlife World Zoo.

I T I N E R A R I E S DAY FOUR Rise early for some birding at a number of locations in the Greater Phoenix area. Try the Salt River, east of Scottsdale.

Watch the egrets and herons on Chandler’s Ocotillo Golf Course while playing a round.

Or, explore Wickenburg’s Hassayampa River Preserve, a restored riparian area. Other activities in these areas include inner tubing on the Salt River or panning for gold at the Vulture Mine or Robson’s Arizona Mining World near Wickenburg.

DAY FIVE Experience the Old West by horseback on a trail ride at South Mountain Park, Wickenburg, the Estrella Mountains near Goodyear, Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains or near Apache Junction in the Superstition Mountains. Depending on where you are staying, join a cattle drive in the Northeast Valley at Fort McDowell Adventures or MacDonald’s Ranch.

DAY THREE Take the wheel of a grand prix race car with lessons at Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.

Scattered beyond the high-rises and freeways of Phoenix and Central Arizona are gems of nature and recreation, including lakes, rivers, open desert and mountains.

DAY ONE Hike one or two hours on Piestewa Peak or Camelback Mountain near downtown Phoenix, or try Estrella Mountain in Goodyear, Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains or Mesa’s Usery Mountain in the East Valley. Lunch on the trail or at a nearby restaurant. Drive to the

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DAY FIVE Catch one of the area’s professional sports events, played yearround in Greater Phoenix, including the NFL Arizona Cardinals (August – December), NBA Phoenix Suns (October – April), World Champion MLB Arizona Diamondbacks (March – September), NHL Phoenix Coyotes (October – April), WNBA Phoenix Mercury (May – August) and AFL Arizona Rattlers (April – July).

Baseball is played almost year-round, with fall and international leagues and spring training. The West Valley is a hotbed of racing, showcasing NASCAR and other auto races. Arizona State University offers college sports. Professional golf and tennis also come to town with the FBR Open, formerly known as The Phoenix Open, and the Arizona Men’s Tennis Championships.

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DAY FOUR Rent a canoe or kayak at Tempe Town Lake and relax on the cool water. Try your hand at in-line skating in the afternoon, either at the lake or on Scottsdale’s extensive greenbelt.

I N F O R M AT I O N Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce 12020 S. Warner-Elliott Loop, Ste. 111 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (480) 753-7676 www.ahwatukeechamber.com Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce 567 W. Apache Trail P.O. Box 1747 Apache Junction, AZ 85220 (480) 982-3141 www.apachejunctioncoc.com Arizona Public Lands Information Center 1 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 417-9300 az_plic@blim.gov www.az_blm.gov CITY POPULATION ELEVATION Apache Junction 33,725 1719’ Avondale 60,255 970’ Buckeye 14,505 869’ Carefree 3,310 2389’ Casa Grande 31,315 1387’ Cave Creek 4,370 2129’ Chandler 220,705 1213’ Coolidge 8,025 1430’ El Mirage 28,310 1145’ Florence 17,105 1490’ Fountain Hills 22,475 1640’ Gila Bend 2,030 736’ Gilbert 164,685 1235’ Glendale 233,330 1154’ Goodyear 35,810 971’ Guadalupe 5,380 1236’ Kearny 2,195 1868’ Litchfield Park 3,920 1033’ Mesa 448,555 1234’ Paradise Valley 14,410 1360’ Peoria 132,300 1148’ Phoenix 1,416,055 1117’ Queen Creek 11,360 1407’ Scottsdale 221,130 1259’ Sun City 41,105 1140’ Superior 3,195 2820’ Sun City West 39,807 1237’ Sun Lakes 12,313 1198’ Surprise 63,960 1178’ Tempe 160,820 1159’ Tolleson 5,445 1017’ Wickenburg 5,970 2060’ Youngtown 3,970 1142’

Avondale 11465 W. Civic Center Dr. Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 478-3000 www.avondale.org Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce 508 E. Monroe Buckeye, AZ 85326 (623) 386-2727, (877) 850-2600 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 734 Carefree, AZ 85377 (480) 488-3381 www.carefree-cavecreek.com City of Chandler 215 E. Buffalo, MS416 Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 782-3037 (888) ONE-CITY (663-2489) www.visitchandler.com Coolidge Chamber of Commerce 320 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 943 Coolidge, AZ 85228 (520) 723-3009 www.coolidgeaz.org Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce 355 Alden Road P.O. Box 206 Kearny, AZ 85237 (520) 363-7607 www.copperbasinaz.com El Mirage 12145 NW Grand Ave. El Mirage, AZ 85335 (623) 972-8116 www.cityofelmirage.org Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 17598 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 (480) 837-1654 www.fountainhillschamber.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 202 N. Gilbert Road P.O. Box 527 Gilbert, AZ 85299-0527 (480) 892-0056 www.gilbertaz.com Glendale Office of Tourism & Visitor Center 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Ste. 140 Glendale, AZ 85301 (623) 930-4500, (877) 800-2601 www.visitglendale.com

Goodyear 190 N. Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 932-3910 www.goodyearaz.gov Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 575 N. Marshall St. Casa Grande, AZ 85222-5246 (520) 836-2125, (800) 916-1515 www.casagrandechamber.org Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce 291 N. Bailey St. P.O. Box 929 Florence, AZ 85232 (520) 868-9433, (800) 437-9433 www.florenceaz.org Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau One Arizona Center 400 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 600 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 254-6500, (866) 705-4813 www.visitphoenix.com/az Litchfield Park 214 W. Wigwam Blvd.

Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (623) 935-5033 www.litchfield-park.org Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau 120 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 827-4700, (800) 283-6372 www.visitmesa.com Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce 12801 W. Bell Road, Ste. 14 Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 583-0692 www.northwestvalley.com Serves the communities of Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, El Mirage and Youngtown.

Peoria Chamber of Commerce 8355 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 P.O. Box 70, Peoria, AZ 85380 (623) 979-3601 www.peoriachamber.com Pinal County Visitor Center 330 Butte P.O. Box 967 Florence, AZ 85232 (800) 557-4331 www.co.pinal.az.us/visitor

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Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 421-1004 www.scottsdalecvb.com Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce 289 N. Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 932-2260 www.southwestvalley chamber.org/index.html Serves the communities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson.

Sun City 16824 N. 99th Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 (623) 977-5000 www.suncityaz.org Sun City West 13823 Camino del Sol Sun City West, AZ 85375 (623) 583-1000 www.suncitywest.org Superior Chamber of Commerce 230 Main St. P.O. Box 95 Superior, AZ 85273 (520) 689-0200 www.superior-arizona.com City of Surprise 12425 W. Bell Road Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 583-4840 www.surpriseaz.com Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau 51 W. 3rd St., Ste.105 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-8158, (800) 283-6734 www.tempecvb.com Tolleson 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 (623) 936-7111 www.tollesonaz.org Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 216 N. Frontier St. Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (928) 684-5479, (800) 942-5242 www.wickenburgchamber.com Youngtown 12030 Clubhouse Sq. Youngtown, AZ 85363 (623) 933-8286 www.youngtownaz.org For Native American information, refer to pages 38-39. w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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Sedona’s red rocks, Flagstaff’s forested mountains, Lake Powell’s blue waters and Monument Valley’s sandstone spires are some of the natural wonders that await you.

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Enigmatic landscapes that captivate the imagination and capture the soul are found throughout Northern Arizona.

Here, the mile-deep Grand Canyon slashes its colorful course across 277 miles, the cobalt-blue waters of Lake Powell mark a stunning contrast against the sandstone shoreline, and the flourishing forests of the San Francisco Peaks seem to reach to the sky.

In May 2003, the area was singled out

by USA Weekend magazine as The Most Beautiful Place in America: “We fell under Sedona’s spell… The area’s telegenic canyons, wind-shaped buttes and dramatic sandstone towers embody the rugged character of the West – and the central place that character holds in our national identity.”

Visitors can take in Sedona’s stunning red rock landscape at the city’s hilltop airport or at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which was built directly into a butte and overlooks a valley 200 feet below.

Having earned a solid reputation as an artists’ enclave, Sedona attracts collectors and artists to its natural beauty and bountiful galleries. A work of art itself, Tlaquepaque, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, is a beautiful replica of a Mexican village built in Spanish Colonial style. Its shops, restaurants and galleries are definitely worth a stop.

SEDONA For decades, Sedona has inspired artists and photographers who have tried to capture its singular beauty. Authors have used it as inspiration for their novels.

The film and television industries have embraced it as their technicolor backdrop.

Visitors have discovered the city as well, with more than 4 million traveling the winding highways through the colorful sandstone-walled canyons each year.

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Uptown Sedona offers more shops, galleries, fine dining and casual eateries.

Cuisine in this picturesque community runs the gamut, from French and Japanese to Mexican and gourmet fare.

Furthering its reputation as an arts destination, Sedona hosts the annual Jazz on the Rocks Festival as well as a full calendar of Shakespeare, symphony, chamber music and national artists. The three-day Sedona International Film Festival screens foreign and domestic films before their commercial release and includes dramatic, documentary and animation features.

Hotels, motels, resorts and bed-andbreakfast inns are scattered throughout the area, some tucked into canyons, others hugging the shores of Oak Creek.

Many have earned top accolades by such prestigious sources as the Zagat Survey, which named Enchantment Resort as one of the top 10 in the U.S. Sedona also boasts more bed-and-breakfast inns bearing AAA’s prestigious Four-Diamond rating than any community of a similar size in the country.

Visitors in the mood for a nice hike will find a wealth of trails ranging from leisurely jaunts to long, challenging backpacking treks. New Age spiritualists come to the area for its celebrated vortexes, mystical sources of energy. Cycling enthusiasts can rent bicycles in town to challenge themselves on the sandstone slick rock. To park on National Forest Service land, a Red Rock Pass is required; it can be obtained online or at two gateway visitor centers located around town. One of the most popular hiking trails follows the West Fork of Oak Creek, a fly-fishing paradise that eventually runs through the center of town.

Slide Rock State Park preserves a natural sandstone water slide that attracts hundreds of people a day throughout the summer.

Among the state’s most photographed backdrops is Red Rock Crossing, where immense sandstone cliffs are reflected in the waters of Oak Creek.

More than a dozen area tour companies are available to help visitors explore Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon by trolley, jeep, horseback, hot-air balloon, helicopter and Hummer. Guides narrate the trips, pointing out sandstone spires and arches, famous movie locations and the archaeological remains of prehistoric inhabitants. Part of the excitement is in the rugged terrain, where the four-wheel-drive vehicles seem to drive straight up or down the massive rock formations.

Adding even more color to the landscape are the area’s golf courses, all of which are open to the public, including the renowned 18-hole Sedona Golf Resort, heralded by Golf Digest as one of the top five courses in the state.

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FLAGSTAFF Flagstaff offers more than you can imagine. Visitors to this exciting mountain town can experience shopping, dining or live music in Flagstaff’s vibrant downtown area. Lining the streets of Flagstaff is an array of shops and cafés that complement the fine art galleries and lively microbreweries. Flagstaff has a four-season climate and the dramatic San Francisco Peaks offer a stunning backdrop to the area’s activities and attractions. Bring a backpack and hiking shoes for daytime activities and come ready to discover Arizona’s high country.

Surrounded by the world’s largest Ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 7,000 feet and located only 80 miles south of the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff offers

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outdoor adventure, excitement and history in a beautiful setting. Three National Monuments that call Flagstaff home are Walnut Canyon, Wupatki and Sunset Crater. Walnut Canyon features ancient cliff dwellings built in steep canyon walls where ancient pueblo residents lived nearly a thousand years ago. Wupatki was once home to the farmers and traders of the Anasazi and Sinagua people. And Sunset Crater began to form more than 900 years ago when lava flowed from a fissure in the ground.

Continue the journey of more Flagstaff treasures with the Arboretum at Flagstaff and the Arizona Snowbowl. The Arboretum is a 200-acre botanical garden that is home to 100 species of birds and has one of the largest collections of high

• Shop at Tlaquepaque, a replica of a Mexican village • Tour rugged terrain on a spectacular jeep tour • Stay in a cabin on Oak Creek • Slide down a sandstone chute at Slide Rock State Park • Float in a hot-air balloon above stunning red rock vistas • Hike the West Fork of Oak Creek • Make a day of wandering the local art galleries • Pamper yourself at a luxury resort spa

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country wildflowers in America. The Arizona Snowbowl, atop Mt. Humphreys, Arizona’s highest peak, is a year-round attraction. In the summer, the skyride sweeps visitors up to an 11,500-foot scenic view. In winter, the resort’s 2,300foot vertical drop and 33 trails of varied difficulty provide a powdery playground for skiers and snowboarders.

Explorers of starry skies will want to visit Lowell Observatory, where the planet Pluto was discovered. Discoveries of ancient peoples can be made at the Museum of Northern Arizona, which has nearly 5 million objects in its anthropology, biology, fine art and geology collections. Visitors who want to touch both land and sky will be impressed with the diversity that awaits them in Flagstaff, and stopping in a cozy coffeehouse or quaint café will be the best end the perfect day.

History and culture are an integral component of Flagstaff’s past with Riordan Mansion, Pioneer Museum and Route 66.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park was completed in 1904 in the Arts and Crafts style of architecture and is home to one of Flagstaff’s founding families. Learn about Northern Arizona’s history at the Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum and experience Route 66 with a unique roadhouse known as The Museum Club, or the “Zoo.” Flagstaff is the perfect hub for travelers to experience the people, land, culture and history of Arizona. Guests can set the tone for their stay with area lodging choices that ranges from elegant and romantic to casual and comfortable and can enjoy a myriad of experiences for every season, from skiing in winter to viewing fall colors or horseback riding in warmer weather. Singles, families and couples alike will find that Flagstaff offers experiences that touch on every aspect of history and culture. Plan to stay in Flagstaff for a week or include it as part of your overall trip to Arizona and you will be amazed at all you can discover.

WINSLOW Traveling east from Flagstaff, motorists will first encounter Meteor Crater, the site where an immense meteor, traveling at 40,000 miles per hour, slammed into

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Earth 50,000 years ago with the force of 20 million tons of TNT. A new museum and theatre educate visitors on how the crater came to be, its role in training astronauts in the U.S. space program and how scientists are working to detect future meteor impacts.

Nearby, the town of Winslow is home to nearly 10,000 residents and was made famous in the 1970’s Eagles song “Take it Easy.” To capitalize on that notoriety, the town erected a small monument at Standin’ on the Corner Park, where every day visitors stop to have their photos taken “standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona.”

Long before the rock group discovered Winslow, though, entrepreneur Fred Harvey hired renowned architect Mary Jane Colter to design the historic La Posada Resort as one of his establishments along the Santa Fe Railroad.

Recently restored and reopened, La Posada is considered one of the state’s top historic hotels. Located within the hotel, The Turquoise Room re-creates the Santa Fe Railroad’s elegant dining experience.

Winslow offers nearly a dozen other

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• Celebrate Native American heritage at Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona • Dine at a sidewalk café in Flagstaff • Explore ancient dwellings at Wupatki NM and Walnut Canyon NM • Hike the broken lava trails of Sunset Crater • Ski Snowbowl in winter • Climb the highest peak in Arizona, Mt. Humphreys • See wood turned to stone at the Petrified Forest • Stand on the corner in Winslow, Arizona • Relive a trip along Route 66, America’s Mother Road • Visit historic Lowell Observatory • Browse the exhibits at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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properties, including several national chains. History buffs will enjoy a stop at the Old Trails Historical Museum, located in a 1920s-era bank building.

Three miles northeast of town is the state’s first archaeological state park, Homolovi Ruins, showcasing prehistoric Indian dwellings built between A.D. 1200 and 1425. Campsites are available.

And just outside of Winslow, in Chevlon Canyon, is some of the finest rock art in Arizona at Rock Art Canyon Ranch. This working ranch offers guided and self-guided tours of the hundreds of petroglyphs left by the Anasazi. The ranch also includes the last remaining bunkhouse of the Hashknife cowboys.

HOLBROOK Gateway to the fascinating Petrified Forest National Park, historic Holbrook was once a wild frontier town full of cowboys, outlaws and saloons. The 1898 Navajo County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the town’s centerpiece and houses a museum. A famous shootout with cattle rustlers took place in 1887 at the Blevins House, which still stands, as does the Bucket of Blood Saloon. A walking tour guide map is available through the local chamber of commerce and points out sights of interest to the visitor. Numerous motels and campgrounds are available for overnight stays.

Just 18 miles east of Holbrook, Petrified Forest National Park preserves one of the world’s largest and most colorful collections of petrified wood strewn over multi-hued hills. Also included in the park’s nearly 100,000 acres are the Painted Desert and a visitor center that displays skeletons of dinosaurs that used to roam the area and fossils dating back 225 million years.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK One of the world’s vast and beautiful wonders, the Grand Canyon is a must-see when visiting Arizona. The walls descend more than a mile to the canyon floor and run 277 miles from end to end. Visitors flock to Grand Canyon National Park, making it one of the country’s top 10 mostvisited national parks.

Access to the park is available from entrances on the South Rim, the North Rim and the eastern edge. The canyon’s western edge is accessible via roads on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, which is covered later in the Kingman, Lake Mead and Grand Canyon West section.

Because of its proximity to Flagstaff and Williams, most visitors travel to the canyon’s South Rim, which is open yearround. Here, Grand Canyon Village offers visitors six lodging choices, several restaurants, gift shops and a general store.

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brochures, maps and other information about the park, as well as a non-profit bookstore and gift shop.

Grand Canyon Village has a number of parking areas, but in the peak season of summer, the park experiences crowding and automobiles compete for spaces. Rangers advise visitors to park their cars and ride the free shuttle buses. Three routes include the Village Loop, the Hermit Road Loop and the Kaibab Trail Loop. These shuttles provide an overview of the canyon and easy access to its many scenic overlooks. The buses operate daily, dropping off and picking up passengers along the routes. At designated areas in the park, rangers educate visitors about the canyon’s geology and natural environment with lectures and guided walks scheduled throughout the day.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts® operates eight lodges within the park– six on the South Rim, one on the North Rim, and Phantom Ranch, the only non-camping lodging at the bottom of the canyon. Additional lodging is available six miles south of the park in Tusayan, 30 minutes south in Valle, an hour south in Williams, one hour east in Cameron and 90 minutes away in Flagstaff. These cities can be used as a base for exploring the canyon. The nearest gas station to the park is in Tusayan.

Visitors who want to explore the canyon “in depth” can descend below the rim. To ensure an authentic natural encounter, and to preserve the canyon’s unique ecology, developed facilities below the rim are limited. Besides camping, Phantom Ranch provides the only lodging and meals, and reservations must be made well in advance. Due to cancellations, however, it is sometimes possible to call for same-day reservations. Located on the north side of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch has individual and dormitory-style cabins.

Meals are served family style, and showers are available. Bright Angel Campground offers primitive camping facilities at the bottom of the canyon. Or, see the Grand Canyon IMAX film at the National Geographic Theater and Visitor Center for a different kind of in-depth experience.

Hiking, backpacking and river rafting are among the adventures that await those who want a close encounter with the canyon’s rugged expanse. Visitors can day-hike into the canyon, but overnight stays require permits from the park’s backcountry office or reservations at Phantom Ranch. Hikers have several options to reach the bottom, including the 9.3-mile Bright Angel Trail or the 7.3-mile South Kaibab Trail. Though both trails are strenuous, the South Kaibab Trail is steeper. The canyon is beautiful, but its weather can be unforgiving. The heat of summer can pose serious threats to hikers who are not prepared. Consult with park rangers before your trip. w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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The canyon’s famous, sure-footed mules offer a less-strenuous journey. A guided half day, 12-mile round trip to Plateau Point ends at a promontory 1,000 feet directly above the Colorado River. Or, enjoy a mule ride to Phantom Ranch, returning the next day. Reservations can be made for future mule rides up to 13 months in advance.

Grand Canyon vistas also can be viewed by air. Visitors sometimes opt to hire a helicopter or airplane for a narrated journey from the sky. These tours provide quite a different perspective and operate out of Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan.

They fly in designated airspace so as not to conflict with other visitors in the park.

While some are quite content with the pace of a visit on foot, many yearn for the thrill of a rafting trip down the Colorado River’s rapids. Some of the most exhilarating in the country, these rapids can be traversed through tours given by outfitters who use rubber inflatable rafts or wooden dories.

Boating on the Colorado is the only access to some of the canyon’s most remote and pristine hiking trails. River-rafting trips last from one day to three weeks, depending on whether motors or oars are used. All but the Grand Canyon West trips on the Hualapai Reservation start from Lees Ferry near Page, although some trips offer the option of hiking in and joining other rafters midway at Phantom Ranch. Oneday float trips travel down Marble Canyon Gorge. Motorized trips typically take six to eight days, while oar-powered trips last two to three weeks.

For a leisurely day or overnight trip to the canyon, schedule a train ride on the Grand Canyon Railway. The vintage train starts at Williams, “The Gateway to the Grand Canyon,” which is about a halfhour’s drive west from Flagstaff. Passengers enjoy strolling musicians and a mock train robbery on the ride and then arrive at the canyon for a three-and-a-half-hour layover of sightseeing, dining and shopping at the South Rim. Overnight guests are treated to the Grand Canyon sunrise and sunsets, and return via train the following afternoon.

Returning on the Grand Canyon Railway in the afternoon, visitors can

continue to explore Northern Arizona’s beauty in Williams’ historic district – including Route 66. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Williams’ Gary Panks-designed, 18hole championship golf course in summer, and a family ski area just outside of town in the winter. Fishing and camping are also plentiful among the pines in the surrounding area.

Route 66 continues west of Williams through the communities of Ash Fork and Seligman. Restaurants and shops still showcase 1950s-style memorabilia, when the highway was in its glory. Twenty-five miles west of Seligman, visitors can tour the Grand Canyon Caverns, a living limestone cave 210 feet down. Two of the Caverns’ main rooms are each as large as a football field.

• Hike along the rim or into the canyon • Shoot the Colorado River’s rapids through the canyon • Dive into blue-green pools at Havasu Falls • Learn canyon history on a guided bus tour or ranger-led hike • Tour historic buildings dating back to the early 1900s • Photograph the sunset from the North or South Rim • Take a helicopter or scenic plane flight over the Grand Canyon • Steam from Williams to the South Rim on the Grand Canyon Railway • Remember to breathe

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KINGMAN, CHLORIDE AND GRAND CANYON WEST In the northwest corner of the state is Kingman, the “Heart of Historic Route 66.” The famous road carried thousands of people migrating from Midwestern states and seeking the romance of the West.

The Powerhouse Visitor Center houses a tribute to the “Mother Road,” as writer John Steinbeck dubbed the highway, with the Route 66 Museum.

More than 60 of Kingman’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Bonelli House, an example of one of the area’s frontier homes.

Under the direction of the Mohave County Historical Society, the Bonelli House displays many historic furnishings. Walking tours in Kingman feature 27 sites. Famous cowboy actor Andy Devine was born in Kingman, and the town has preserved his memory with a road named for him and displays in the Mohave Museum of History and Arts.

In an outdoor display, the Mohave Museum also features wagons, mining equipment, farm machinery and a wooden, 19thcentury Santa Fe Railroad caboose.

Just southwest of Kingman is the rocky Hualapai Peak, often snow-capped in winter. Visitors who take the delightful drive to the top will be rewarded with outstanding views of cool pine forests, as well as a lodge, a bed-and-breakfast and rental cabins.

Chloride, northeast of Kingman, is a former mining town that has struck it rich as a place artists and other laid-back types who like the small-town life. With its boomtown days as a silver-mining hub gone, Chloride has been transformed into a quaint and quirky page out of the past that still throbs with life. Shops dot its streets, and 75-foot-high murals grace the cliffs just outside of town. Gunfighters shoot it out on the Old West street of Cyanide Springs every Saturday at High Noon. Old mining roads all over the hills beckon hikers, rockhounds and ATVers.

On the Arizona/Nevada border is Lake Mead, America’s largest man-made water playground that offers boating, water-skiing, jet skiing, camping, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and wildlife watching amidst incomparable scenery. Temple Bar Marina and the town of Meadview offer lodging, boat rentals, food, gas, laundry and shower facilities.

Pierce Ferry Road is the easiest access to the overlook at Grand Canyon West, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. Peach Springs also offers access to Grand Canyon West and is the Hualapai tribal capital. To the east of the Hualapai Reservation is the Havasupai Reservation, home to famous Havasu Falls. Both of these tribal lands have tremendous recreational options.

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THE NORTH RIM AND LAKE POWELL More remote than the South Rim, yet equally fascinating, is the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Accessed by driving south from Jacob Lake (or a 220-mile one-way trip from the South Rim), the North Rim sits at a higher elevation than the South Rim and is open only from mid-May until mid-October. Those who visit during the summer months will find a campground, general store, camping facilities and a historic lodge. Though millions journey to the park each year, only a tenth of the visits are to the more remote North Rim. Visitors who want to experience its less-crowded atmosphere should still plan ahead, however, since park facilities often reach maximum capacity. Additional lodging and supplies are available in Jacob Lake, 45 miles north. More information can be found about the scenic road to the North Rim at www.arizonascenicroads.com.

Traveling east of Jacob Lake, the colorful Vermilion Cliffs rise 3,000 feet from the surrounding landscape and are home to endangered California condors. Hidden behind the cliffs are two wilderness areas popular with hikers, Paria Canyon and Coyote Buttes. Permits for both are available through the Bureau of Land Management. Below the cliffs is Lees Ferry, a world-class trout fishery, the launching point for most Grand Canyon boating and rafting trips, and site of Lees Ferry Historical District and Navajo Bridge Cultural Site. Fly-fishing guides and supplies are available nearby.

Farther east, along the ArizonaUtah border, the city of Page overlooks America’s second largest man-made Lake Powell and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. At its peak capacity, Lake Powell boasts 1,960 miles of shoreline dotted by hundreds of tiny coves and canyons. Visitors can rent houseboats, speedboats or a personal watercraft; play a round on Lake Powell National Golf Course, rated four stars in 2000 by Golf Digest; float on one-day raft trips or view the area from a helicopter; and hike, bike, kayak or jeep. Tours leave daily for Rainbow Bridge National Monument and other scenic wonders around the lake.

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Accommodations are available along the shore at Lake Powell Resort and in Page at numerous properties.

NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Havasupai Tribe – Occupying 185,595 acres, the Havasupai Indian Reservation lies on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, west of Grand Canyon Village.

Tribal members live in remote Supai, a village deep in Havasu Canyon accessible only by foot, horse, mule or helicopter. Two miles down canyon, several magnificent waterfalls play host to hundreds of campers every weekend during warm weather.

The tribe does not operate a casino, and the only lodging on the reservation is at Havasupai Lodge in Supai.

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• Tour majestic monoliths of Monument Valley • View cliff dwellings on guided tours of Canyon de Chelly or Navajo National Monument • Watch Navajo weavers at Hubbell Trading Post • Shop roadside stands of Native American artisans • Savor Indian fry bread and Navajo tacos • Take a guided tour of the Hopi’s ancient Walpi Village

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Four major waterfalls (Navajo, Havasu, Mooney and Beaver) and many minor ones decorate Havasu Creek starting about 1.8 miles from the village. The creek is famous for its blue-green water, tinted so by the limestone at the springs that feed the creek.

A hiking trail parallels Havasu Creek all the way to the Colorado River, offering views of every waterfall.

The best way to visit the Havasupai Reservation is to drive the paved road to Hualapai Hilltop. From the parking lot at the Hilltop, an eight-mile trail leads to Supai. Parking is free, and an attendant is on site 24 hours a day.

The tribe operates the village’s Havasupai Lodge and a campground to the north, both of which require reservations.

Visitors to the waterfalls can hike, ride or fly from the Hilltop into Havasu Canyon.

All arrangements and reservations can be made by calling Havasupai Camping Office, (928) 448-2141.

The Havasupai Museum of Culture in Supai preserves the history, culture, art and traditions of the Havasupai.

Hualapai Tribe – Stretching for 108 miles along the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, the 992,463-acre Hualapai Indian Reservation features scenic views of the Canyon by bike, foot, car and helicopter; prime big-game habitat; and whitewater rafting. The reservation does not have a casino. At Peach Springs, situated 50 miles east of Kingman on the longest remaining undisturbed stretch of Historic Route 66, the 60-room Hualapai Lodge retains the flavor of the Route 66 time period. Summer packages are offered in conjunction with the Grand Canyon River Runners and Grand Canyon West Rim. Offering an alternative to Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon West attracts more than 6,000 guests each month. Introduced in 1988, Grand Canyon West Rim offers panoramic vistas of the Grand Canyon at Eagle Point, overlooking Quartermaster Canyon. A second overlook, Guano Point, was part of the tram that extended to the north side of the Canyon where a rich mine was located. A six-mile bus tour to Eagle Point and Guano Point includes viewing

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wickiups of pine boughs, a barbecue lunch and the opportunity to buy authentic Hualapai art and jewelry. Helicopters flying below the rim of the Grand Canyon offer picture-taking opportunities and a tour of Quartermaster Canyon, a tributary leading to the Colorado River.

The Hualapai Reservation is well known for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. A limited number of hunting permits for elk, javelina, deer and desert bighorn sheep can be purchased through the Tribal Wildlife Department, (928) 769-2274.

The Grand Canyon River Runners offer one- and two-day whitewater rafting trips from March through October starting at Diamond Creek and taking out at Quartermaster Grand Canyon West.

Rafters are bused from Peach Springs to Diamond Creek on the Colorado. The trip includes lunch, free snacks and drinks on the boat, a hike to Travertine Falls (a spring-fed waterfall in a cavern 50 to 75 feet above the river), and helicopter and bus transportation back to Peach Springs at the end of the day.

Hopi Tribe – The Hopi Tribal reservation is located in northeastern Arizona, approximately 95 miles northeast of Flagstaff and encompasses approximately 1,542,306 acres. The heart of the reservation lies directly alongside Highway 264. From the east is Spider Mound, a new Hopi Community which begins an easy tour throughout First, Second and Third Mesas on to Moenkopi. Upon reaching Moenkopi, one will have traveled through the twelve villages located throughout the reservation.

The reservation offers visitors an opportunity to tour the ancient dwellings of First Mesa and Old Oraibi, a taste of traditional foods at the Hopi Cultural Center, browse the many Hopi owned galleries, view interesting exhibits of Hopi history at the Hopi Cultural Museum and many opportunities to meet and purchase art from our local artisans.

Navajo Nation – The Navajo Reservation, the largest in the U.S., dominates northeastern Arizona and extends into New Mexico and Utah.

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it contains more than 27,000 square miles.

Featuring scenic attractions, national monuments, museums and well-known arts and crafts, the reservation has no casinos, but several cities have hotels. Unlike the rest of Arizona, the Navajo Reservation does observe Daylight Savings Time.

Monument Valley Tribal Park (435) 7275870, with its sandstone spires and buttes, is probably the best-known attraction. The haunting spires and buttes have graced movies from John Wayne’s time to the more recent “Vertical Limit.” The entrance is in Utah but the majority of the park is in Arizona. A self-guided tour follows a dirt road loop that winds through the scenery.

Native American guides offer four-wheel and horseback tours that take visitors to back areas not open to self-guided tours.

The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Other tribal parks include Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park, Window Rock Monument & Veterans’ Memorial Park, Antelope Canyon Tribal Park, Little Colorado River Gorge, Bowl Canyon Recreation Area, and Four Corners Tribal Park, the only spot in the country where four states meet.

Canyon de Chelly (pronounced duhshay) National Monument near Chinle preserves a steep-walled canyon with many Anasazi ruins dating back almost a thousand years. The rim drive and trail are open dawn to dusk. Guided hiking, horseback riding and four-wheel-drive vehicle tours are available. Contact the Canyon de Chelly Visitor Center, (928) 674-5500, for a complete listing of available tours and certified Navajo guides. Private cars (4-wheel drive) are permitted within the canyon only with an authorized guide.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, (928) 755-3475, is home to the reservation’s oldest continuously operating trading post. Customers still shop in the store, and Navajo weavers often demonstrate their skills in the visitor center.

The Navajo Nation Tribal Museum in Window Rock is one of the largest Native American museums in the country. It features a conference center, amphitheater, visitor center, gallery, library and the office of Miss Navajo.

Antelope Point Marina is located on the Navajo Nation along the southern shoreline of Lake Powell near Page. It offers boat access to Lake Powell along the original channel of the Colorado River.

The Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise, owned by the Navajo Nation, sells authentic rugs, sand paintings, jewelry, pottery and other fine handcrafted Navajo arts and crafts. Stores are located in Window Rock, Kayenta, Chinle, Cameron and at Navajo National Monument.

Kaibab Paiute Tribe – Situated on the Arizona/ Utah border near Fredonia, the Kaibab Indian Reservation covers 120,431 acres of plateau and desert grassland. The reservation features Pipe Springs National Monument, hunting, hiking and some of the world’s most beautiful scenery.

An hour’s drive north is Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, to the south is the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and to the east is Lake Powell and the orange and red sandstone Vermillion Cliffs which dominate the far horizons.

The Pipe Springs National Monument Visitor Center/ Kaibab-Paiute Tribal Cultural Center is rich with Native American and early pioneer history.

The Tribal Cultural Center and Visitor Center interprets Kaibab-Paiute history and showcases the Southern Paiute occupation within the Colorado Plateau, also known as the Arizona Strip. In the 1870s Mormon pioneers built a fort over the spring and began a large ranching operation. Daily activities include the Tribal Cultural Center and guided tours of the fort, along with seasonal cultural demonstrations and ranger talks. Muuputs Canyon offers a one-mile round trip hike that requires a Kaibab Paiute guide.

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe – The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe is a small, newly recognized tribe of approximately 300 members that currently does not have a reservation. Many San Juan Paiute tribal members reside in several distinct communities located on the Navajo Reservation, primarily in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. The largest of these communities are located at Willow Springs, near Tuba City, and at Paiute Canyon/

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Navajo Mountain on the Arizona/ Utah border. Tribal headquarters are located in Tuba City, Arizona.

Pueblo of Zuni – Arizona shares a majority of the reservation land with the state of New Mexico. The area offers rugged scenic beauty but currently no tourism attractions are available in Arizona.

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• Tour Route 66 through Flagstaff, Oatman, Seligman and Kingman • Fly-fish at Lees Ferry or Marble Canyon • Putt for par on a course overlooking Lake Powell • Explore winding sandstone slot canyons • Investigate hidden coves on Lake Powell’s shoreline

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Northern Arizona is home to some of the most amazing landscapes on earth.

Northern Arizona reflects its history and culture with a variety of Native American cultural experiences, museums, a worldfamous observatory and the art galleries of Sedona.

DAY TWO Head just east of Page to Antelope Canyon, a famous red sandstone “slot canyon” with very narrow walls. Start with the more rugged Lower Antelope, on the north side of the highway, for about an hour. Move on to Upper Antelope by 10 a.m. to prepare for sunbeams shining directly into the canyon. Lunch back in Page. Motor south and west to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stop at Desert Watchtower and other lookout points to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Plan on seeing sunset at Mather Point. Overnight in Grand Canyon Village or Tusayan, six miles to the south (make reservations beforehand).

DAY THREE Jump on the Hermit Road Loop shuttle and travel along the South Rim to Hermit Rest. Get off at any stop and back on the next bus; shuttles run every 10 to 15 minutes. Lunch at historic Bright Angel or El Tovar Hotel. Hike a short distance down the Bright Angel Trail.

Overnight in Flagstaff.

DAY FOUR Take a drive on Snowbowl Road in the San Francisco Peaks, Arizona’s highest mountain range. Ride the ski resort chairlift, which runs daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Lunch back in Flagstaff. Drive the winding scenic road through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona, stopping for an afternoon hike up the West Fork of Oak Creek. Overnight in Sedona.

DAY FIVE Take a morning jeep tour of Red Rock country, stopping at prehistoric ruins or scenic wonders. Lunch in Sedona. Hike around Bell Rock or up to Devil’s Bridge, both distinctive sandstone formations. Drive to Red Rock State Park in the early afternoon and watch sunset light Cathedral Rock, one of Arizona’s signature landscapes.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Drive up Snowbowl Road and ride the chairlift to the top of the San Francisco Peaks.

Hike through the meadows, aspens and pines. Lunch back in Flagstaff. Drive to Sedona and hike around Bell Rock.

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DAY ONE Start the day with a tour of Riordan Mansion State Historic Park to learn about early Flagstaff. Lunch at one of Flagstaff’s many fine local restaurants.

Spend the afternoon at the Museum of Northern Arizona, one of the best in the Southwest. Displays cover the cultural and geologic history of the region, including Native American influences. Visit the Coconino Center for the Arts, which has events and exhibits by local artists.

Overnight in Flagstaff.

DAY TWO Drive to Sedona and wander through the local art galleries, including the Sedona Arts Center. Lunch in Sedona at Tlaquepaque. Browse through the shops and galleries in this unique shopping center on Oak Creek, shaded by huge sycamore trees. Overnight in a Sedona resort or bed-and-breakfast (make reservations beforehand).

DAY THREE Return to Flagstaff and head east to Walnut Canyon National Monument, a collection of cliff dwellings in a limestone canyon just outside Flagstaff.

Hike the challenging trail into the canyon and get an up-close view of the dwellings.

Lunch back in Flagstaff. Drive up Mars Hill to Lowell Observatory, where the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930. Look

DAY FOUR Pack a lunch and drive north to the Sunset Crater/ Wupatki loop, a 35mile paved road chock-full of interesting sites. Stop first at Sunset Crater National Monument, named for a volcano that erupted in A.D. 1064. Walk the one-mile trail through the rugged lava flow. Continue on to Wupatki National Monument to see its prehistoric Sinagua ruins, including what may be the northernmost prehistoric ball court. Picnic at Wupatki. Motor north then west to Grand Canyon Village and catch the sunset at Mather Point.

Overnight in Grand Canyon Village (make reservations beforehand).

DAY FIVE Start the day in the Hopi House on the South Rim, a Mary Jane Colter architectural beauty reminiscent of a Native American pueblo. Drive east to Tusayan Museum and learn about the adjacent 800-year-old pueblo. Lunch in Cameron, a historic trading post. Browse its gallery and special collections. Return to Flagstaff.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Visit the Museum of Northern Arizona, including the outside nature hike and exhibits. Lunch in Flagstaff at a café. Drive south through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona and browse the art galleries uptown and the shops at Tlaquepaque.

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Lunch in Page. Board a helicopter for a oneand-a-half-hour air tour of Rainbow Bridge (the largest natural bridge in the world), Lake Powell, the Goosenecks of the San Juan and Monument Valley Tribal Park on the Navajo Reservation. Catch the sun setting over Lake Powell from the beach or take a dinner cruise on the Canyon King. Overnight in Page.

through the visitor center and ask about the evening stargazing program. Overnight in Flagstaff.

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Chloride, Arizona 86431 (928) 565-2204 www.chloridearizona.com Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau 211 W. Aspen Ave. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-7611 (800) 217-2367 www.flagstaffarizona.org

CITY POPULATION ELEVATION Ash Fork 470 5186’ Cameron 978 4197’ Chinle 5,418 5506’ Chloride N/A 4009’ Colorado City 4,110 5039’ Dolan Springs 1,921 3497’ Flagstaff 61,270 6879’ Fort Defiance 4,061 6836’ Fredonia 1,105 4671’ Ganado 1,505 6386’ Grand Canyon 1,460 6860’ Holbrook 5,430 5083’ Hotevilla 767 6343’ Joseph City 1,465 5280’ Kayenta 5,132 5641’ Keams Canyon 260 6198’ Kingman 24,600 3340’ Kykotsmovi Village 776 5687’ Lupton 1,000 5686’ Many Farms 1,552 5304’ Meadview 2,000 3040’ Page 7,090 4281’ Peach Springs 600 4797’ Round Rock N/A 5350’ Second Mesa 814 5703’ Sedona 10,900 4500’ Seligman 469 5240’ Supai 561 3195’ Teec Nos Pos 799 5213’ Tsaile 1,078 7172’ Tuba City 8,864 4936’ Tusayan 562 6606’ Tuweep N/A 5180’ Valle N/A 6002’ Williams 2,940 6754’ Window Rock 3,059 6840’ Winslow 9,635 4855’

Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 3007 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 (928) 638-2901 (888) 472-2696 www.grandcanyonchamber.com Holbrook Chamber of Commerce 100 E. Arizona St. Old Court House Holbrook, AZ 86025 (928) 524-6558 (800) 524-2459 www.ci.holbrook.az.us/ Hualapai Tribe Grand Canyon Resort Corp.

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Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce 120 W. Route 66 P.O. Box 1150 Kingman, AZ 86402 (928) 753-6253 www.kingmanchamber.org

Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 478 Sedona, AZ 86336 (928) 282-7722 (800) 288-7336 www.visitsedona.com

Page-Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce 644 N. Navajo Drive Dam Plaza, P.O. Box 727 Page, AZ 86040 (928) 645-2741 (888) 261-7243 www.pagelakepowell chamber.org

Valle Chamber of Commerce 755 Mustang Way Valle-Williams, AZ 86046 (928) 635-1000

Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber Of Commerce 200 W. Railroad Ave. Williams, AZ 86046 (928) 635-1418 Painted Cliffs Welcome Center www.williamschamber.com I-40 West, Exit 359, Winslow Chamber of P.O. Box 411 Commerce Lupton, AZ 86508 300 W. North Park Road (928) 688-2448 Winslow, AZ 86047 (928) 289-2434 www.winslowarizona.org For Native American information, refer to pages 38-39.

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Replete with natural wonders, history and culture, Southern Arizona has been romancing visitors with its Old West charm for decades.

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The region’s most populous city is Tucson, thriving with luxurious golf courses and resorts, a flourishing art and history scene and vivid multi-cultural heritage. With Old West towns and guest ranches, the region is a perfect Arizona getaway for visitors who want to relive the past. Or, for those with an eye to the sky, the region hosts a variety of astronomical observatories which study everything from our closest star, the sun, to all the stars beyond. A number of Southern Arizona’s rich riparian areas and rugged mountain ranges rank among the world’s best birding sites.

nation and to Mexico. Shuttle service is available to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (a 90-minute drive).

Surrounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson is a perfect hub for outdoor adventurers who are set on exploring Arizona’s varied terrain. One of the city’s most unique features is nearby Mt. Lemmon, which boasts, of all things, a ski resort. Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, it is the southernmost ski resort in the nation. In summer, Mt. Lemmon attracts hikers and picnickers to its cool elevations. Spreading out from the Santa Cruz River Valley, Tucson’s landscape spans cactus-studded deserts, subterranean habitat and, at times, snowcapped mountains.

Home to the world’s most recognizable cactus, Saguaro National Park showcases the majesty of the saguaro. Forests of huge saguaro cacti populate the park, and visitors can choose from more than 150 miles of hiking trails. Visited by

TUCSON Encompassing a 500-square-mile valley, Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city and offers every amenity imaginable. Easily accessible by the Tucson International Airport, the city is served by major airlines with connections to U.S. and international cities. Nonstop air service is available to 18 major destinations throughout the

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and television episodes have been filmed at Old Tucson Studios, a theme park dedicated to the Old West, complete with gunfights and stunt shows.

A vibrant arts and entertainment scene thrives in Tucson. Musical, dance and theater companies perform regularly in the city, including Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklorico Arizona,

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more than a million tourists a year, lush Sabino Canyon has a narrated nine-mile round-trip tram ride that crisscrosses Sabino Creek. Closed to private vehicles, the recreation area provides a glimpse of desert beauty, where visitors can visit on foot, on horseback or via shuttle.

The highly acclaimed Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum contains naturalistic enclosures for desert denizens such as mountain lions, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs. Both Tucson Botanical Gardens and Tohono Chul Park offer in-town retreats with natural, desert garden exhibits and regional cultural displays.

Explore the past east of Tucson at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The cave, which was used for centuries by settlers and Native Americans, is home to 11 species of bats and various crystal formations.

Consistently admired for its naturefriendly atmosphere, Tucson is known as one of the top three cycling cities in North America, according to Bicycling magazine. Sightseeing tours can also be arranged in hot-air balloons, in jeeps and on horseback.

A diverse blend of cultures, Tucson’s Native American, Mexican, Spanish and Western pioneer influences are delightfully evident. One of the city’s most famous historic edifices glows brilliantly against the rugged desert backdrop. Built by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century, the Mission San Xavier del Bac, or the “White Dove of the Desert,” is considered the finest example of Spanish mission architecture in the U.S. The mission is used for Mass on Sundays; proper etiquette is to avoid visiting during those hours. In downtown Tucson, the Barrio Historico district features beautifully painted, historic adobe homes, some converted to business use.

Tucsonans celebrate the city’s cultural origins throughout the year. From powwows and mariachi festivals to an Old West theme park, the city’s heritage is alive and well. Celebrating its earliest inhabitants, San Xavier hosts a powwow annually, while Hispanic traditions fill the air during the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Hundreds of movies

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• Golf among giant saguaros • Ride the tram at Sabino Canyon • Examine 19th century Native American textiles and pottery at Smithsonian Institute affiliate, Arizona State Museum • Take a photo safari at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum • Ride the stagecoach at Old Tucson Studios

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Arizona Opera Company and the Arizona Theatre Company. Visitors can enjoy guided art, history and architecture walks.

In addition to its permanent collections, the Tucson Museum of Art presents regular traveling exhibitions as well as courtyard concerts and art festivals. Galleries around town offer everything from whimsical Mexican folk art and museum-quality American Indian pottery and textiles to contemporary, blown glassworks and classic photography. Among them is the rustic adobe gallery and studio of foremost Southwestern painter Ted De Grazia.

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attraction. Prime season for players and spectators is from January through April when winter skies are clear. The PGA presents the Chrysler Classic of Tucson each year in February, and the Tucson LPGA Championship is played every March. The rest of the year, spectator sports are booming with Major League Baseball spring training bringing to town the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox and the Colorado Rockies every March. The Tucson Rodeo Grounds hosts the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo and parade in February and the Desert Thunder Pro Rodeo, this country’s third-biggest PRCA/ WPRA rodeo, in October. Thousands of

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cyclists from around the world ride in November’s El Tour de Tucson, America’s largest perimeter bicycling event for all ages and abilities. Racing fans welcome NASCAR at Tucson Raceway Park, while tennis fans enjoy the USTA Super National Tennis Championships.

Tucson regularly receives accolades for its pampering resorts. The city was rated number one for hotels and spas in the 2001 edition of Zagat’s Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas.

Set in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains are resorts such as Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Omni Tucson National, the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador, the Westward Look, the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa and The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, providing spas, golf, tennis, restaurants and exercise facilities. The brand new JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort adds 575 resort rooms to Tucson’s accommodation choices, plus a 20,000-square-foot spa and 27 holes of Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf. Guests indulge in world-renowned spa resorts with programs for complete physical, mental and nutritional rejuvenation. In Travel + Leisure magazine’s eighth annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Poll, Tucson’s Miraval Life In Balance Resort & Spa was ranked the number-one destination spa in the nation, and Canyon Ranch Health Resort was ranked third.

Bed-and-breakfasts are scattered throughout the city, many in historic buildings, some with horse facilities and some that are tucked into secluded desert coves within the city.

Providing an up-close-and-personal experience of the West are the local guest ranches. Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, spread over a square mile of beautiful desert next to Saguaro National Park, White Stallion Ranch and Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch each provide a Western experience with horseback rides and cattle drives while still pampering guests with tennis, spas, pools and gourmet dining.

Tucson has a host of major shopping venues, one of which is the new La Encantada shopping center.

The pedestrian-friendly mall has about 50 shops and restaurants. Local and independent shopping venues are abundant as well. In the heart of downtown Tucson is the Old Town Artisans marketplace, housed in a restored 1850s adobe building. This treasure trove of works by local artists ranges from pottery to Native American jewelry to paintings.

Across the street, the Tucson Museum of Art gift shop specializes in affordable local creations. Nearby is the Presidio district and other surrounding historic buildings.

Serving a wide range of cuisine, Tucson is home to more than 3,000 eateries.

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brings artists from across the country. Its historic roots remain, though, preserved at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, where the award-winning volunteers, “Los Tubaqueños,” demonstrate life as it was in 18th-century Arizona.

South of Tubac sits the village of Tumacacori and the Tumacacori Mission National Historic Park. The remains of three Spanish Colonial missions are located there and one is open to the public for tours. A visitor center offers a wealth of interpretive displays.

Most visitors to the border town of Nogales park their cars on the U.S. side and venture into Mexico on foot. A short walk takes shoppers to the colorful markets of Nogales, Sonora, a bustling city of about 300,000 residents. Here, shopkeepers vie

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cater to traditional cowboy tastes. Awardwinning restaurants include the fourdiamond Trattoria (Northern Italian), the well-known Terra Cotta and the fourstar Janos at Westin La Paloma (FrenchSouthwestern). Chef-owner Janos Wilder received the 2003 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southwest. Tucson is also home to the oldest family-run Mexican restaurant in the country, El Charro Café.

On a more modern scale, Tucson also has a number of high-tech offerings.

The Pima Air & Space Museum and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base preserve aircraft, and the only Titan II missile left intact is on view at the Titan Missile Museum just outside of Green Valley in Sahuarita. Astronomy buffs of all ages will enjoy the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, which houses a 16-inch telescope in an outdoor observatory.

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• View the works of legendary landscape photographer Ansel Adams at the Center for Creative Photography • Rejuvenate at a world-renowned spa • View vintage planes at Pima Air & Space Museum • Shop for local art at Old Town Artisans • Hike in the surrounding mountain foothills • Dine at one of more than 3,000 eateries • Steep yourself in unique culture and Old West history

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SOUTHERN ARIZONA Tubac, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Safford, Benson, Willcox, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Tombstone, Bisbee Venturing south of Tucson, visitors can go back in time, underground or into another country– all within a two-hour drive from Tucson. Comprising Cochise, Graham, Greenlee and Santa Cruz counties, Southern Arizona offers artist colonies, golf resorts, authentic 19th-century mining and Old West towns, and prime birding spots that draw more hummingbirds, cranes and other species than just about anywhere in North America. All this plus stunning geologic formations at Chiricahua National Monument and Kartchner Caverns State Park make the region renowned for a wealth of sightseeing options and entertaining experiences.

Spain and Mexico’s cultural influences in southern Arizona are abundantly evident in places like Tubac, which was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio, or fort. Today, artists are a more likely sight in this town than a military garrison would be. Some 80 unique shops and galleries populate the village, many offering handmade crafts, original works of art and exquisite imports. The annual festival in February w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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for visitors’ dollars, most offering values on pottery, leather goods, silver and other mementos. Several motels are available for overnight accommodations on the Arizona side of the border.

All along the Santa Cruz River Valley, numerous resorts, guest ranches and bedand-breakfast inns offer everything from golf to spa treatments – even lodging facilities for horses. Just north of Nogales, Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico houses 180 rooms and suites, with activity options ranging from golf and tennis to horseback riding. The Tubac Golf Resort was featured in Kevin Costner’s 1996 movie, Tin Cup, and offers luxury accommodations on a historic Spanish ranch. Both Rex Ranch and Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch

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Resort welcome guests to their relaxed settings, with memorable dining and natural surroundings.

Thanks to the region’s typically clear skies, Southern Arizona is internationally known for its astronomical activity. Kitt Peak National Observatory, an hour’s drive southwest of Tucson, features an 18story observatory and the world’s largest solar telescope. Guided tours are available daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Steward Observatory on Mt. Lemmon offers astronomy camps for teenagers and adults.

A couple of hours northeast of Tucson lies the Mt. Graham International Observatory, a division of Steward. The Discovery Park in Safford offer tours to the Mt. Graham

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telescopes and operates an educational center in town. Each Friday and Saturday evening, they open their doors to hands-on activities, a flight simulator, and use of their telescope.

The Whipple Observatory on Mt. Hopkins, about 30 miles south of Tucson, is operated by the Smithsonian Institution and features a visitor center that educates astronomy fans on the evolution of the telescope from Galileo to the 21st century. One of the state’s more unusual bed-and-breakfasts, Skywatcher’s Inn in Benson, has a private observatory for its guests. Just south of Sierra Vista is the new Palominas Observatory, open to the public with free admission.

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are recommended because of the park’s popularity, but the park keeps a number of tickets available daily for walk-in visitors.

A newly opened attraction at Kartchner Caverns State Park is the spectacular “Big Room,” which is open October through April. The rest of the year it serves as a nursery roost for some 1,000 cave bats that return every spring.

Near Willcox, the Chiricahua National Monument is a haven for hikers and birders, drawn to its fields of immense and unusual spires and rock formations.

The result of a volcanic eruption some 27 million years ago that carried a force 1,000 times greater than the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, huge balancing rocks dot the landscape.

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to 5,000 feet. In Patagonia, the Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is a riparian area that sees more than 300 species of birds throughout the year. Patagonia also is becoming known as an artist’s haven, with shops, galleries, and unique restaurants along its downtown streets. Several wineries in Sonoita and Elgin, home to Arizona’s wine country, produce vintages from colorful picnic-style wines to serious award-winning varieties.

Next door in Cochise County, visitors will want to plan ahead to tour Kartchner Caverns State Park between Benson and Sierra Vista. Its 550 acres include five miles of hiking trails, a wheelchair-accessible loop trail and a Discovery Center with exhibits and a gift shop. Reservations

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populations of sandhill cranes each winter.

To celebrate these winged wonders, the city of Willcox hosts its annual “Wings Over Willcox” weekend in January. Visitors take guided tours to viewing points near the Playa before sunrise, where they watch the skies fill with thousands of cranes when the sun comes up. Also offered are “hawk stalks,” birding trips and seminars about other winged creatures such as bats.

Sandhill cranes are joined by snow geese and hawks during winter months at the Whitewater Draw area between Bisbee and Douglas in the southern end of the Sulphur Springs Valley. Bisbee celebrates its feathered friends each August with the five-day Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival. Attracting more than 200 species of birds, 11-mile-long Aravaipa

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Birding is extremely popular throughout Southern Arizona, where a year-round temperate climate and diverse habitats combine to attract hundreds of bird species seasonally. In 2003, the American Birding Association called Cochise County the “Birdiest Inland County” in the U.S. Some are drawn to the “sky islands” (mountains rising abruptly from the surrounding plains), others to the canyons draining these mountains, and still others to the flat grasslands that seem to stretch to the horizon.

Graham County is a hidden treasure for birders, with elevations ranging from 2,400’ at San Carlos Lake to 10,720’ on Mt. Graham. Habitats include everything from the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts to spruce and fir forests. Miles of rivers and streams, plus numerous lakes provide excellent riparian habitat. More than 300 species have been recorded, with more than half breeding here.

Situated at the base of the picturesque Huachuca Mountains is Sierra Vista, a city of about 40,000 residents that has earned the title “Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.” Numerous species of these colorful “hummers” populate the lush canyons near the city. One of the most popular birding spots is the Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve, which attracts birders from around the world. A bed-and-breakfast inn is located at the preserve, offering six guest rooms, three creekside suites and freshly baked pies every afternoon. Other prime birding spots include Garden, Carr and Miller canyons, which all attract hummingbirds as well as many other bird species. Stretching along 40 miles of the lush San Pedro River, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is home to nearly 400 species of birds. Many bed-and-breakfasts offering special services for birders can be found tucked into the canyons and along the river. The San Pedro House, operated by the Bureau of Land Management, east of Sierra Vista, is a great starting point for your birding adventure.

About an hour east of Tucson is Willcox Playa, a normally dry lakebed that typically collects enough rain to attract huge

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• Bird-watch at Madera Canyon • Hunt for bargains in Old Mexico’s Nogales • Celebrate the Tubac Arts Festival • Experience living history at Tubac Presidio State Park • Sample vintages of Elgin and Sonoita • Hike the Patagonia-Sonoita Nature Preserve • Visit the Spanish Colonial mission at Tumacacori • Photograph wildlife at Buenos Aires NWR • Search the heavens at Whipple Observatory • Putt for par at Rio Rico or Tubac

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Canyon Wilderness, a couple of hours northeast of Tucson, is home to one of Arizona’s only perennial streams. Sheer, 1,000-foot walls and desert bighorn sheep are part of the visual feast here. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, canyon use is limited to 50 people a day, most of whom choose to backpack in to enjoy the solitude.

Aside from its birding habitats, Sierra Vista also plays a major role – past and present – in the U.S. military. Fort Huachuca is the site of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center. Built in 1877, Fort Huachuca’s original Victorian-style officers’ quarters are still in use. The Historical Museum and Annex showcases military heritage, and the Buffalo Soldier’s Memorial – a tribute to African-American soldiers – was erected here. The fort’s B Troop 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) represents the history of the U.S. Army’s participation in the Indian Wars of the Southwest. Sierra Vista offers more than 1,000 hotel, motel and bed-and-breakfast rooms, dozens of restaurants and a golf courses to accommodate visitors.

Each year, Benson celebrates its heritage with Butterfield Overland Stage Days. The event commemorates the transcontinental journey to deliver mail and news to isolated settlers of the remote Southwest. Nearby, Willcox, Arizona’s heartland, celebrates the earth with harvest festivals held at its many “u-pick” farms.

Legends of the Old West live on in the national historic landmark of Tombstone, “The Town Too Tough To Die.” Walk along the town’s wooden boardwalks, browse in the many shops that offer western souvenirs and apparel, then sip a sarsaparilla in an authentic saloon. Gunfights still take place every day in Tombstone, staged by actors who re-create the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and perform other Western skits. Other annual events help celebrate the town’s notorious past. Two new museums celebrate the town’s notorious former residents. Ghosts and Legends is a virtual reality museum, and Tombstone Western Heritage Museum has the largest display of Wyatt Earp memorabilia.

During its late 19th-century mining heyday, Bisbee was the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco and was known for such bawdy locales as Brewery Gulch, then a stretch of rowdy saloons.

Today, visitors are drawn to the hillside city for its stunning Victorian architecture, mild year-round climate and abundance of galleries and one-of-a-kind shops. Bisbee’s eclectic hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns are popular getaways for Arizona’s urban dwellers, and the community is gaining a strong reputation for its diverse cuisine.

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southwest of downtown Tucson. Pascua Yaqui members are also located in several satellite communities throughout the region: Barrio Libre located in South Tucson, Yoem Pueblo in Marana and Old Pasuca in the City of Tucson.

Tohono O’odham Nation – The Tohono O’odham Nation encompasses approximately 2.8 million acres including 75 miles of the U.S.-Mexico international border. It is the second largest reservation in the U.S. and includes two of Southern Arizona’s premier attractions: the San Xavier del Bac Mission and Kitt Peak National Observatory. The reservation also has an arts and crafts plaza, an agricultural cooperative association and three casinos (Desert Diamond Casino, Desert Diamond Casino II, and Golden Ha:San Casino).

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car for a ride into the depths of the former copper mine, with fascinating narration provided by a former copper miner. More of the area’s mining past can be explored at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, a Smithsonian Institute affiliate. Lavender Jeep Tours offer tours of the city and the surrounding areas. Golfers can even bring their clubs to Bisbee and play Turquoise Valley, the oldest continually operated course in the state.

Less than 30 minutes away is Douglas, another popular border town, where visitors can cross into Agua Prieta, Mexico, and shop for handmade crafts and other bargains. Douglas has its own share of Wild West heritage as home to legendary Texan John Slaughter, the town’s sheriff shortly after the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Considered a force in taming Cochise County, Slaughter lived on nearby San Bernardino Ranch, which is preserved as a National Historic Landmark. The city’s most notable edifice is the historic and ornate Gadsden Hotel, built in 1929 and known for its 42-foot Tiffany stainedglass mural as well as the friendly “spirits” rumored to haunt its hallways.

Numerous historic sites are located throughout Cochise County that help tell the story of the area’s past inhabitants.

The Amerind Foundation, located in Dragoon, has one of the most elegant collections of Native American artifacts anywhere.

Fort Bowie National Monument was an Army post that was central to the conflict with the Chiricahua Apaches. Council Rocks near the Dragoon Mountains marks the site of Cochise’s surrender, and, after a long struggle, Geronimo surrendered southeast of the Chiricahuas near Skeleton Canyon.

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• Explore Kartchner Caverns State Park’s newly opened “Big Room” • Bird-watch in Ramsey Canyon • Hike through “sky islands” at Chiricahua National Monument • Listen to the sandhill cranes lift off at Willcox • Descend into Bisbee’s cool Queen Mine tour • Shop for goods in Douglas’ Mexican neighbor city, Agua Prieta • Peruse Bisbee’s unique art and antiques galleries • Learn the history of the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Huachucain Sierra Vista • View hummingbirds in Sierra Vista

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NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Pascua Yaqui Tribe – Descendants of the ancient Toltecs, who once ranged from northwestern Mexico to southern Colorado and California, Pascua Yaquis migrated to the United States in the late 19th century. The Pascua Yaqui tribe was federally recognized in 1978. Their reservation is located in Southwestern Arizona, approximately 15 miles Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort – HECR

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Culture and Heritage Tucson and Southern Arizona offer legendary Old West towns as well as guest ranches that provide a taste of the cowboy life.

DAY ONE Get “up and at ’em” early with a horseback ride at a guest ranch near Tucson. Relax after the ride by swimming, lying in the sun or playing tennis. Lunch at the ranch, then try your hand at roping or riding lessons in the afternoon. Eat dinner on the property or at a Tucson steakhouse.

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DAY TWO Jump back in the saddle for an early-morning ride and chuck wagon breakfast. After breakfast, drive east on I-10 to Willcox, where, in summer, fresh produce is available at various u-pick farms. Visit the Rex Allen Museum and the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Lunch in Willcox. If you feel like a three-mile round-trip hike, drive farther east to Ft. Bowie National Historic Site, scene of many historic skirmishes between the Army and the Apaches. Or, drive back to Benson and visit Gammons Gulch, a Western theme town. Overnight in Benson or in Tombstone at one of the town’s eight Victorian bed-and-breakfast inns.

DAY THREE Spend the day in Tombstone, one of the most famous Western towns around. Stroll the wooden boardwalks, ride in a stagecoach and tour the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park for an overview of the town’s history. Lunch in a historic restaurant or saloon. Watch a recreation of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and have your picture taken with outlaws and lawmen. Drive about 30 minutes and overnight in Bisbee.

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the West. Take the Queen Mine Tour, see the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, browse the antiques shops and modern art galleries, or visit the 19th-century houses and businesses. Lunch in Bisbee. Continue on to Sierra Vista and see the Fort Huachuca Military Museum, one of the best repositories of the Army’s Southwest history. Overnight in Sierra Vista.

DAY FIVE Loop back to Tucson and spend the day at Old Tucson Studios, where more than 350 movies, TV shows and video projects have been filmed. Dodge bullets when the gunfights hit the streets, lunch with Diamond Lil at the Grand Palace Hotel and Saloon, and watch amazing stunt shows or take in an evening concert.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Spend the day at Old Tucson Studios or drive to Tombstone for the day and see the Tombstone Courthouse State Park Museum, the Tombstone Epitaph newspaper office, the Bird Cage Theater, the Rose Tree Museum and Boothill Graveyard. Both places offer gunfights, stagecoach rides, Western characters wandering the streets, and lunch in Western-style restaurants.

Science and Ecology Southern Arizona is a hotbed of astronomy and bird-watching, as well as host to some one-of-a-kind attractions.

DAY ONE Discover the history of the American Southwest with the gateway tour of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Begin by walking the 4.5mile hiking and equestrian trail between the historic ruins of Mission San Jose De

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Tumacacori (now Tumacacori National Historic Park) and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. The trail crosses the beautiful Santa Cruz River a number of times.

Guided tours and hands-on interpretation programs are available on request. Picnic tables are provided for visitors. Lunch at a cafe in the charming Village of Tubac and browse the art galleries and shops. Head back to Tucson, stopping at Tohono Chul Park, a 49-acre Sonoran Desert preserve boasting a number of native plants. Have afternoon tea at the beautiful Tea Room.

Overnight in Tucson.

DAY TWO Pack a lunch and drive west from Tucson to Kitt Peak National Observatory, arriving before 10 a.m. Take the one-hour guided tour of the world’s largest solar telescope and the huge observatory, visible from Tucson. Lunch at the picnic area. If you have time and have made reservations, stay for the nighttime three-hour viewing program. Overnight back in Tucson.

DAY THREE Drive west from Tucson to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a zoo and botanical garden with displays of desert animals and plants. Lunch at the museum.

Return to I-10 and drive south of Tucson on I-19 to the Titan Missile Museum to see a space-age relic from the Cold War. Overnight in a bed-and-breakfast in Madera Canyon, a world-famous birding site.

DAY FOUR Arise before sunrise to watch for some of Madera’s 13 hummingbird species. Backtrack a little and drive east on Greaterville Road to Sonoita for lunch.

Continue on to the Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, home of the world’s largest and oldest cottonwoods and more than 200 species of birds.

Overnight in a Patagonia or Sonoita bedand-breakfast or head back to Tucson.

DAY FIVE Back in Tucson, see the Pima Air & Space Museum, the largest privately financed aircraft museum in the world.

Examine more than 250 aircraft on 80 acres, walking the grounds or riding a tram.

Lunch in Tucson. Spend the afternoon at the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, with its hands-on science exhibits.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Drive to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and see exhibits of Sonoran Desert animals. Lunch at the museum’s Ironwood Terrace or Ocotillo Café.

Drive northwest a few minutes to Saguaro National Park. Stop at the visitor center, then drive through a forest of saguaros. Catch the sunset, then return to Tucson.

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Tubac Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1866 Tubac, AZ 85646 (520) 398-2704 www.tubacaz.com Willcox Chamber of Commerce 1500 N. Circle I Road Willcox, AZ 85643 (520) 384-2272 (800) 200-2272 www.willcoxchamber.com For Native American information, refer to pages 38-39.

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Ajo District Chamber of Commerce 400 Taladro St. Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7742 www.ajochamber.com

Gila Bend Chamber of Commerce 644 W. Pima P.O. Box A Gila Bend, AZ 85337 (928) 683-2002

Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau 100 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 624-1817 (800) 638-8350 www.visittucson.org

Arizona City Chamber of Commerce 13640 Sunland Gin Road, Ste. 106, P.O. Box 5 Arizona City, AZ 85223 (520) 466-5141 www.arizonacitychamber.org

Graham County Chamber of Commerce 1111 Thatcher Blvd.

Safford, AZ 85546 (928) 428-2511 (888) 837-1841 www.visitgrahamcounty.com

Nogales/Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce 123 W. Kino Park Way Nogales, AZ 85621 (520) 287-3685 www.nogaleschamber.com

Benson Visitor Center 249 E. 4th St. Benson, AZ 85602 (520) 586-4293 www.cityofbenson.com

Greater Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce 1360 N. Broad St. Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 425-4495 (800) 804-5623 www.globemiamichamber.com

Bisbee Visitor Center 2 Copper Queen Plaza PO Box 1642 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (520) 432-3554 (877) 224-7233 www.discoverbisbee.com Douglas Visitor Center 345 E. 16th St. Douglas, AZ 85607 (520) 364-2478 (888) 315-9999 www.douglasaz.gov Eloy Chamber of Commerce 305 N. Stuart Blvd.

Eloy, AZ 85231 (520) 466-3411 www.eloychamber.com

Greater Green Valley Chamber of Commerce 270 W. Continental, Ste. 100 Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 625-7575 (800) 858-5872 www.greenvalleyaz chamber.com Marana Chamber of Commerce 13881 N. Casa Grande Hwy. Marana, AZ 85653 (520) 682-4314 www.maranachamber.com

Pearce-Sunsites Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 308, Pearce, AZ 85625 (520) 826-3535 Sierra Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau Mailing address: 1011 N. Coronado Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Physical address: 3020 E. Tacoma St. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 417-6960 (800) 288-3861 www.visitsierravista.com Sonoita-Elgin Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 607 Sonoita, AZ 85637 (520) 455-5498 www.sonoitaelginchamber.org Tombstone Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 995 Tombstone, AZ 85638 (520) 457-9317 (888) 457-3929 www.tombstone.org

CITY POPULATION ELEVATION Ajo 3,911 1747’ Arizona City 4,694 1512’ Benson 4,785 3576’ Bisbee 6,390 5300’ Bowie 1780 3737’ Catalina 7,182 3120’ Clifton 2.505 3468’ Douglas 16,740 4004’ Duncan 810 3645’ Eloy 10,535 1562’ Globe 7,505 3509’ Green Valley 28,000 2900’ Hayden 860 2064’ Huachuca City 1,830 4393’ Mammoth 1,750 2399’ Marana 23,520 1995’ Miami 1,960 3411’ Morenci 1,882 4838’ Nogales 21,375 3857’ Oracle 3,814 4513’ Oro Valley 38,280 2520’ Patagonia 905 4057’ Pima 2,075 2848’ Safford 9,440 2906’ Sahuarita 9,715 2702’ Saint David 1,744 3706’ San Manuel 4,683 3516’ Sells 2,799 2379’ Sierra Vista 42,805 4623’ South Tucson 5,580 2438’ Superior 3,195 2888’ Thatcher 4,465 2930’ Tombstone 1,595 4540’ Tucson 521,605 2437’ Willcox 3,875 4167’ Winkelman 450 1928’ w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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YUMA Yuma is the southernmost community along Arizona’s West Coast, with a metropolitan population of more than 120,000. Thanks to the rivers that converge there, this desert city is surprisingly lush and has earned accolades from Golf Digest magazine as the country’s seventh-best golf city. Thirteen golf courses grace the Yuma area, including the Mesa del Sol (Arnold Palmer-designed) and Desert Hills (one of

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the state’s top-rated) 18-hole championship courses. Historically, Yuma played a major role in the settling of the West, and several intriguing attractions preserve the city’s bustling past, which stretches back to the mid-19th century. In 2000, President Clinton signed legislation that gave National Heritage Area designation to Yuma. The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is one of only 27 in the U.S. and one of two in the West.

Yuma is blessed with several national wildlife refuges that protect birds and wildlife and provide hours of recreation and adventure. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) covers 30 miles of the Colorado River and offers a viewing platform and interpretive trails. Forty miles north of Yuma, the 660,000-acre Kofa National Wildlife Refuge counts desert bighorn sheep among its residents and houses Palm Canyon, the only spot in the state where native palm trees grow.

Arizona’s best spot for watching migrating Canadian geese in the winter can be found along the 2.5-mile Goose Loop Road in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.

Closer to town, Betty’s Kitchen Wildlife Area and Interpretive Trail attracts egrets and great blue herons. In town, the West Wetlands Project is underway, restoring a mile-long stretch along the river from a former dump into a riparian area.

Along with hundreds of newly planted trees, a hummingbird garden has been created, a lake installed, and a butterfly garden is in development. Thanks to this and other projects in the works, soon the total wetlands area will encompass 1,400 acres with walking and equestrian trails, bird watching platforms as well as back channels off the Colorado River for canoeing and kayaking.

Many people explore the Colorado River on rented personal watercraft, canoes and kayaks. Yuma River Tours takes groups through the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge on jet boats and visits prehistoric and historic sites. The paddle-wheeler Colorado King I recounts the early river history for its passengers on sunset or birding cruises.

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A daunting peek at the past can be found at the Yuma Territorial Prison, built on a bluff overlooking the river. Between 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of the Arizona Territory’s most dangerous and notorious criminals. The prison was depicted in literature, movies and television, and its remains are now Arizona’s mostvisited state historic park.

Many early settlers’ homes and buildings have been preserved, particularly in the city’s historic North End district. Pioneer E.F. Sanguinetti’s home, now the E.F. Sanguinetti Museum, displays artifacts of that era. The restored Historic Yuma Theatre opened in January 2004. First constructed in 1911, the theatre opened in 1912 as a movie and vaudeville house. To the north of the theatre, a new two-story building houses a spacious central lobby entrance to the arts center, four fine-art galleries and classrooms.

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Petroglyphs found along the river provide evidence that prehistoric Native Americans once populated the region. Yuma’s modern history dates back to the 16th century, when Spanish Conquistador Hernando de Alarcón passed through the area. Early pioneers and California gold-rushers crossed the river at Yuma Crossing, and, before the proliferation of dams along the Colorado, steamships and paddle-wheelers once plied the waterways. Recently restored, Yuma Crossing State Park preserves the city’s early history. It features the original Quartermaster Depot, which Congress authorized in 1865 as a material transfer and distribution point for troops stationed in Arizona Territorial outposts.

It was a bustling center, serving the entire Southwest. Also available for viewing are an early adobe house, stagecoaches, mule wagons, a steam train, an historic adobe corral and the park’s visitor center.

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• Peer inside a Yuma Territorial Prison cell • Water ski the Parker Strip • Go rock hounding in Quartzsite • Cruise sand dunes on an ATV • Bird-watch at a national wildlife refuge • Visit Yuma Crossing, a preserved frontier trading center • Sample peanuts and candy at the Peanut Patch • Try your luck at a Casino • Shop Yuma's historic downtown

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more than 3,300 residents to more than one million. There are three motels in town and more than 70 camping and RV facilities with 6,000 spaces available.

Immortalized at the Hi Jolly Monument is Hadji Ali, the Arab camel driver behind an unusual – and ultimately unsuccessful – experiment in the mid 19th century to have camels aid the U.S. military in the desert.

Northeast of town on the Bouse highway, the “Fisherman Intaglio” is a huge image of a man trying to spear fish scratched into the desert floor by prehistoric Indians.

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Starring in such cinematic hits as “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” and “Stargate,” the Imperial Sand Dunes west of Yuma offer superb off-road adventures. Dune buggies and ATVs roar up and down endless sandy knolls. Staging areas and campgrounds are conveniently located near the interstate and fill up fast on winter weekends.

Accommodations are abundant in Yuma, with some 30 properties and more than 170 RV parks available for travelers. Rustic Martinez Lake RV Park and Restaurant offers cabins along the river with waterfront docks. Camping is available near the river at Squaw Lake and Senator Wash, and also in Kofa National Wildlife Refuge for earlyrising wildlife aficionados.

Among the numerous choices for dining in the Historic North End are some interesting finds. Yuma Landing Restaurant commemorates the landing of the first intercontinental flight in Yuma. The Garden Café features elegant outdoor dining in a historic garden. Lutes Casino, with its eclectic ambiance, serves burgers, but, ironically, no gambling. However, two casinos are located nearby for actual gaming.

Just 10 minutes from downtown, across the border in Mexico, is the charming border town of Algodones. Parking is available near the border, and walking across is the preferred choice. Brightly painted buildings beckon shoppers, while tree-shaded courtyards offer pleasant dining. San Luis, 23 miles to the south, offers even more shopping.

Yuma’s annual calendar includes Lettuce Days in January, the Yuma River Daze/Yuma Crossing Days Festival in February, the three-day Midnight at the Oasis classic car show in March, the Yuma Birding & Nature Festival in April and the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival in November.

• Dine aboard the Colorado King riverboat • Shop for bargains in a Mexican border town • Explore native plants at Buckskin Mountain State Park • Explore Ahakhav Tribal Preserve south of Parker • Tee off under sunny skies • Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the Colorado River • Visit Lute's Casino, Yuma's oldest pool hall

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QUARTZSITE AND PARKER Located 17 miles east of the river, Quartzsite is a paradise for rock hounds, with agates, quartz, limonite cubes – even gold – found in the area. With the influx of winter visitors during its annual gem and mineral shows, January to February, the town’s population swells from just ww w.ari zonaguide.com

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June. Annually, visitors flock to Parker in winter and summer. Numerous hotels, motels and resorts dot the town’s 32 miles of shoreline and offer more than 600 beds plus more than 6,000 RV sites. Golfers can tee off at Emerald Canyon Golf Course, noted by Golf Digest as “An unexpected pleasure. A fantastic, unusual layout with stunning surroundings.” Events in the Parker area include the annual ParkerBikerFest in

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October and the three-day Bluegrass on the River festival in March.

In addition to water sports, Parker is rich in history, having been established in 1871. The Parker Historical Society operates a museum that displays Indian and mining artifacts, as well as photo exhibits documenting the construction of Parker Dam and the World War II internment camps that were located in nearby Poston.

Parker is surrounded by the Colorado River Indian Reservation, jointly populated by the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo tribes — each with its own distinct culture and traditions. The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Museum and Library is open to the public, Monday through Friday, and holds the largest collection of Chemehuevi baskets in the world, excellent examples of Mohave pottery, beautifully silversmithed Navajo jewelry, intricate Hopi Katsina dolls, and many artifacts from the reservation. CRIT also operates the BlueWater Resort and Casino, located north of Parker, with 200 guest rooms, boat slips and an 8,000-square-foot casino.

At 320 feet, the Parker Dam is the deepest in the world, with more than two-thirds of the dam located below the riverbed. Backed up behind Parker Dam is world-famous Lake Havasu, the next stop northward along the Colorado River.

LAKE HAVASU CITY Dubbed the “Personal Watercraft Capital of the World,” Lake Havasu City sits on the shores of the Colorado River and is one of the Southwest’s premier locations for water sports. Its namesake lake is a 45-mile-long playground with 450 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches, secluded coves and sunny skies – a magnet for boaters and jet skiers.

It is also home to one of Arizona’s most popular attractions, the London Bridge. Purchased in 1968, the bridge was disassembled in England and shipped to Arizona. The “world’s largest antique” is now a focal point for visitor activity. After the bridge was reassembled, the Bridgewater Channel was dredged to create an island that houses a marina, a golf course, hotels and a campground. The annual London Bridge Days commemorates the bridge’s dedication with a parade, concerts and a Renaissance Festival.

Tour boats explore the lake and leave several times a day from near the London Bridge. The Dixie Belle, a two-story replica of a Mississippi paddle-wheeler, circles the island with a pilot who points out natural features and recounts the area’s history. The Kon-Tiki Tour Boat

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through Crossman, the state parks or a narrow canyon called “The Crack.”

A number of hotels accommodate visitors, from beachside units to national chains to resorts. Two new hotels have recently opened: The Agave Inn and the Islands Suites of Lake Havasu City. The Nautical Inn Resort & Conference Center recently completed a renovation, upgrading interiors and introducing new “beach suites.” In addition, several campgrounds dot the beaches, including private and state park units, while the Bureau of Land Management maintains boat-in campsites.

Located on the east side of the London Bridge is the English Village, a Tudor-style retail center with boutiques and specialty shops. The Island Mall offers shopping in view of the bridge. Shopping centers dot

the town. Diners can enjoy English pub fare at the English Village or seafood and steak at Shugrue’s; both offer superb views of the bridge and the water.

Lake Havasu hosts a number of races and regattas throughout the year, including the International Jet Ski Boat Association’s World Finals, considered the “Super Bowl” of jet-ski and personal watercraft racing.

Powerboat regattas, fishing derbies and water sports of all kinds entertain visitors as well.

BULLHEAD CITY AND OATMAN North of Topock Gorge and Interstate 40, Bullhead City presents scenic wonders and a number of entertainment options, including the casinos of Laughlin, Nevada, just across the river. Golfers can also

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cruises farther south to Copper Canyon, a favorite of spring-breakers. Blue Water Jet Boat Tours and London Jet offer narrated tours of Topock Gorge, to the north of the city, and trips to the gaming tables at Laughlin, Nevada, just up the river. Southwest Desert Magic specializes in nighttime tours of Topock Gorge.

To the south and north of the city, national wildlife refuges (NWRs) are favorite places for nature lovers. Bill Williams NWR, to the south, preserves a beautiful six-mile stretch of river. Havasu NWR includes a 13-mile section of the Colorado known as Topock Gorge that protects desert bighorn sheep, wild burros, bald eagles and peregrine falcons. On the sheer canyon walls, prehistoric Indians chiseled petroglyphs, estimated to be between 1,500 and 2,000 years old.

Visitors who want to go it alone can rent almost any kind of watercraft, including houseboats up to 56 feet long, along with all the equipment to enjoy them. For lazy afternoons, paddle-wheelers, aquacycles and bumper boats are available under London Bridge. Personal watercraft can be rented at the bridge, the Nautical Inn, and several shops in town. Many rental shops also offer ski boats, water skis, wetsuits, wakeboards, tubes, pontoon boats and fishing boats. The shops will accommodate visitors by delivering all of the equipment lakeside.

For longer stays on the water, houseboats can be rented at Havasu Springs Resort and Sandpoint Marina, both south of town. Local canoe and kayak outfitters arrange self-propelled trips on Lake Havasu and almost anywhere on the Colorado, including day trips and overnighters.

Home of the largest warm-water fishery program in the country, Lake Havasu provides first-class fishing, especially for bass. Several guide services operate on the lake.

Although the water is Lake Havasu City’s main draw, visitors can choose from a number of other activities. Golfers can pick among four courses, three of them 18hole. Jeep tours explore the flora, fauna and vestiges of earlier civilizations in Crossman Peak Natural Scenic Area. Hikers can trek

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Lake Mohave, a 67-mile stretch of the Colorado River, is a houseboat destination and fishing haven. Fishing has always been one of the region’s claims to fame. The area held the world’s record for the largest freshwater striped bass ever caught for more than 15 years. Just north of town, boating facilities can be found at Katherine Landing. Lake Mohave also is the beginning of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a vast water playground established around the Colorado River and Hoover Dam. Hikers can explore the Nutt Mountain Wilderness to the east. Bullhead City is home to the Arizona Veterans Memorial, a riverfront park set aside to remember those Arizonans who lost their lives serving our country in the last 100 years. Across the

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river, the Laughlin River Run is an annual Harley-Davidson celebration, bringing tens of thousands of riders to town for the largest such rally in the West.

A popular day or overnight trip is to canoe or kayak the 11-mile stretch of the Colorado below Hoover Dam, called Black Canyon, an area with hot springs, a “sauna cave” and beautiful scenery. The Bureau of Land Management requires permits to put in, and a number of facilities can rent canoes and other watercraft for the ride.

Southeast of Bullhead City is the charming, former gold-mining town of Oatman, on historic Route 66, now finding its fortune in art. Once home to more than 10,000, the population today numbers less than 200 and a dozen wild burros. Of the estimated 1,500 that live in the surrounding

hills, about 12 of these burros wander the town’s streets, seeking handouts and posing for pictures. All of the burros are named by locals. It is tradition that the first person who sees a new baby gets the privilege of assigning its name.

Galleries and gift shops line the main street. The Gable/Lombard suite 15 at the Oatman Hotel is named for the famous movie duo who spent their honeymoon night here. Oatman offers tours of the Gold Road Mine, which tunnels under Route 66.

Eclectic entertainment abounds in Oatman including an annual Bed Race, a sidewalk Egg Fry and gunfights are performed October through May, and the gunfighters also conduct “Shotgun Weddings,” actual marriage ceremonies.

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NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Cocopah Tribe – Lying south of Yuma on the Colorado River, the Cocopah Indian Reservation has 1,000 tribal members and 6,400 acres of land. The reservation features a casino, a museum and a large RV resort with golf course. The Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center showcases culturally rich programs that promote a better cross-cultural understanding of the Cocopah Tribe. An outdoor Heritage Park features many indigenous plants, flowers and trees along with changing dwellings constructed from natural elements in the traditional style. Two ports of entry offer access to Mexico for shopping.

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe – spanning through Arizona, California and Nevada, the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation lies just south of Bullhead City and north of Lake Havasu. Attractions include the Colorado River, the nearby mountains, the remains of historic Fort Mojave, two casinos (one in Arizona), and a 455-room hotel and award winning golf course in Laughlin, Nevada. The Mohave Crossing Event Center has a 5,000-8,000 seating capacity that provides space for concerts, rodeos and other similar events.

The river, running for 17 miles through the reservation, hosts a myriad of water sport activities on the Colorado River that include fishing, camping, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. The surrounding

The Poston Memorial Monument is located 15 miles south of Parker in remembrance of the 17,867 Americans of Japanese descent that were sent to the reservation during WWII. The heritage of the tribes is preserved at the Colorado River Indian Tribal Museum. The museum also oversees three National Historic Register sites: Old Mohave Presbyterian Mission Church, the historic town site of La Paz, and several intaglio or geoglyph sites (huge drawings etched into the desert floor by prehistoric Indians).

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mountains contain some of the best preserved sites for exploration by rock hounds searching for geodes, jasper, obsidian, turquoise and agate.

Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe – Situated north of Yuma and spreading into California and Mexico, the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation covers 44,000 acres, including a section of Interstate 8 between Yuma and San Diego. Home to the Quechan (pronounced Kwatsan) Indians, the reservation offers a casino, a museum, RV parks on the California side, and easy access to Mexico, allowing tourists and shoppers to walk across the border.

The Fort Yuma-Quechan Museum building dates to 1849. Exhibits illustrate early Quechan Indian life: Spanish and U.S. military influence, the arrival of Father Francisco Garces, the Quechan revolt and the history of Fort Yuma.

Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) – Surrounding Parker, the Colorado River Indian Reservation is 189 miles west of Phoenix. The reservation is home to members of the Chemehuevi, Mohave, Hopi and Navajo tribes, each with their own separate culture and traditions.

Its 268,964 acres in California and Arizona and 90 miles of Colorado River shoreline contain a nature preserve, several historic sites, a museum, a riverside casino, and ample water sports and hunting opportunities. CRIT Fish & Game issues permits to visitors who are interested in hunting, fishing or camping on the reservation.

The 1,042-acre Ahakhav Tribal Preserve features a wetlands preserve of the native foliage of the Colorado River, canoe rentals, nature trails, picnic area, playground and other outdoor activities.

A three-mile trail leads to the beach through a restored cottonwood forest and mesquite bosque. Allowing for excellent bird- and nature-watching, the preserve has canoes for rent and some plants for sale in the native plant nursery.

BlueWater Resort and Casino has 200 rooms and a wide array of gaming and leisure activities, ranging from a water park to golf at the nearby Emerald Canyon golf course.

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• Observe majestic bighorn sheep in Topock Gorge • Jet ski, wakeboard or houseboat on Lake Havasu • Tour the backcountry via jeep • Canoe the Bill Williams River • Meet the wild Oatman burros • Kayak the Colorado below Hoover Dam • See the world’s deepest dam in Parker • Shop in a quaint English Village

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Lower West Coast Reflecting the diversity of attractions in the Yuma area, a week spent in this Arizona West Coast city explores nature, adventure, culture and history, while throwing in a morning round of golf and an afternoon of shopping.

DAY ONE Start out with a round of golf in Yuma, which has been recognized by Golf Digest as the seventh-best golf city in the country. Lunch in the historic downtown North End district. Wander through the Century House Museum for a look at how early pioneers tamed Yuma. Jump on the Yuma Valley Railway for a tour of history along the banks of the Colorado.

Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays from October to May. Catch the sunset from a dinner cruise aboard the Colorado King I. Overnight in Yuma.

DAY TWO Tour Arizona’s most-visited state historic park, Yuma Territorial Prison; step inside a prison cell and imagine what it was like a hundred years ago with no air conditioning. Visit Yuma Crossing State Historic Park and study the history that invited Yuma’s designation as a National Heritage Area. Drive to Algodones, Mexico.

Spend some time browsing and shopping.

Top off the evening with a visit to Paradise Casino. Overnight in Yuma.

DAY THREE Drive to Fisher’s Landing at Martinez Lake and ride Yuma River Tours’ (including lunch) jet boat up through Imperial (NWR), stopping to see an old miner’s cabin, Native American petroglyphs and wildlife. Afterward, drive north to Kofa NWR, hiking a short distance to

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Palm Canyon, the home of the only palm trees native to Arizona. Watch for desert bighorn sheep. Overnight in Parker.

DAY FOUR Water ski or jet ski the Parker Strip, a 16-mile long section of river above Headgate Dam; rentals are widely available. Alternatively, golf on Parker’s Emerald Golf Course. Tour the Colorado River Indian Tribal Museum for a look at the Native American history of the area, or spend some time at the gaming tables of BlueWater Resort and Casino. Drive back and overnight in Yuma.

DAY FIVE Spend the day jet skiing at Squaw Lake north of Yuma; several shops in town rent personal watercraft, with lakeside delivery and pick-up included.

Lunch at the lake. Alternatively, drive west of Yuma to the Imperial Sand Dunes, just off the interstate, and drive dune buggies, rails, ATVs or off-road motorbikes up and down the dunes.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Ride the jet boat with Yuma River Tours to explore the cultural and natural phenomena of the river that is responsible for Yuma’s long and varied history. Return to Yuma and see the Territorial Prison. Dine in a historic North End restaurant.

Upper West Coast Enjoy a week in a community along the beautiful Colorado River, exploring the natural wildlife refuges, jet skiing or visiting London Bridge in Lake Havasu City.

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DAY ONE Start in Lake Havasu City with a jeep tour in the backcountry of the Crossman Peak Natural Scenic Area, studying the confluence of the Mohave and Sonoran deserts and views of the lake below. Lunch at the English Village by the London Bridge. Rent a jet ski for the afternoon. Overnight in Lake Havasu City.

DAY TWO Play a round of early-morning golf overlooking the lake on the Havasu Island Golf Course. Lunch beside Bridgewater Channel. Take the two-hour jet boat tour of Topock Gorge in Havasu NWR, watching for birds and desert bighorn sheep on the red walls of the canyon. The tour stops for a look at centuries-old petroglyphs as well.

Overnight in Lake Havasu City.

DAY THREE Get up early for some water skiing on glassy Lake Havasu. Several shops in town rent the equipment and boats; lessons also are available. Lunch in town.

Take the Dixie Belle Tour around the island, exploring the history of Lake Havasu, or the Kon-Tiki Tour on the lake, including a trip to Copper Canyon. Browse the shops of the English Village, the Island Mall and southeast side of the bridge. Overnight in Lake Havasu City.

DAY FOUR Drive north to Oatman, one of the famous stops on historic Route 66. A former mining community, it now offers art galleries, gunfights on the streets from October to May, and wild burros roaming the streets. Lunch in Oatman near the hotel in which Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their wedding night, then head west to Bullhead City, home of Arizona’s Veteran’s Memorial along the serene Colorado River. Spend the afternoon there, or take in a round of golf at an area course. Catch an evening show in Laughlin. Overnight in Bullhead City.

DAY FIVE Drive back to Lake Havasu City. Rent a jet ski and explore Copper Canyon to the south. Lunch back in town.

Lie out on the beach at Lake Havasu State Park or Windsor Beach for the afternoon.

Alternatively, take a kayak trip through Bill Williams NWR south of town with local kayak and canoe outfitters. Then spend a relaxing evening enjoying one of the many boutique hotels in the area.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Rent a jet ski to explore Lake Havasu and Copper Canyon to the south. Wander through the English Village shops and lunch near the London Bridge. Take a jet boat on a tour of Topock Gorge.

Dine on the Bridgewater Channel overlooking the bridge and the boats.

I N F O R M AT I O N Bullhead Area CITY POPULATION ELEVATION Chamber of Commerce Aguila 200 2160’ 1251 Hwy. 95 Bullhead City, AZ 86429 Bouse 635 700’ Bullhead City 37,325 540’ (928) 754-4121 (800) 987-7457 www.bullheadchamber.com Chloride 352 4100’ Dateland 646 535’ Dolan Springs Chamber of Commerce Dolan Springs 1,867 3300’ 16154 N. Pierce Ferry Road Ehrenberg 1,386 288’ P.O. Box 274 Lake Havasu City 46,400 602’ Dolan Springs, AZ 86441 Oatman 150 2700’ (928) 767-4473 www.dolansprings Parker 3,280 1642’ chamber.com/Main Quartzsite 3,550 1353’ Golden Valley Salome 1690 1877’ Chamber of Commerce San Luis 21,180 131’ 3395 N. Verde Road Somerton 8,855 103’ Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (928) 565-3311 Tonopah 1,809 1490’ www.goldenvalleychamber.com Wellton 1,900 256’ Lake Havasu City Convention Wenden 603 1890’ and Visitors Bureau Yuma 86,070 137’ 314 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (928) 453-3444 (800) 2HAVASU (242-8278) www.golakehavasu.com

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McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce 66710 Hwy. 60, P.O. Box 700 Salome, AZ 85348 (928) 859-3846 Serves the communities of Salome, Wenden, Alamo Lake area.

Mohave Valley Chamber of Commerce 5630 Hwy. 95, Ste. 5 Ft. Mohave, AZ 86427 (928) 768-2777 www.mohavevalley chamber.com Oatman/Goldroad Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 423 Oatman, AZ 86433 (928) 768-6222 www.oatmangoldroad.com

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Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-2174 www.parkerareachamberof commerce.com Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 85 Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (928) 927-5600 www.quartzsitechamber.com Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau 377 S. Main St., Ste. 102 Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 783-0071 (800) 293-0071 www.visityuma.com For Native American information, refer to pages 38-39.

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Though Arizona is often synonymous with desert retreats for snow-weary visitors, the North Central region’s four seasons of recreation and entertainment allow getaways to the cool, pine-scented forests for hiking, biking and horseback riding along tree-shaded mountain trails.

Throughout the summer, travelers flock to high-country communities to enjoy rodeos and festivals. In the fall, the aspen leaves turn red and yellow, and in winter, high above the cactus-studded desert, residents and travelers revel in the snowy wonderland of the White Mountains.

PRESCOTT As the Arizona Territory’s first capital, Prescott enjoys a long and storied past.

Its frontier heritage, the famous Whiskey Row and its distinction as “Everybody’s Hometown” have brought visitors to this mile-high city for decades.

Prescott is set in a basin that is surrounded by the Bradshaw Mountains,

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the distinctive Thumb Butte and the otherworldly Granite Dells. These landmarks offer diverse opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Hikers, bikers and horseback riders can explore the environs on more than 450 miles of maintained trails that ring the city, and the Prescott National Forest boasts nearly 20 recreational facilities for camping, picnicking and simply enjoying the views.

Surrounding Prescott are several lakes for fishing and boating. Lynx Lake, Goldwater Lake, Granite Basin Lake, Watson Lake and Willow Springs Reservoir provide recreational opportunities for visitors.

Near Watson Lake, Granite Dells is an outcropping of rocks that has weathered into a series of delicately poised figures.

For a rugged ride, the four-wheel Senator Highway traverses its way through the scenic Bradshaw Mountains for a day trip to the off-the-beaten-path destination of Crown King.

Clearly evident within the city limits is the area’s history as capital of territorial Arizona. Sharlot Hall Museum, the city’s largest, was named for a historian and poet who lived in Prescott and was influential in the territory’s early politics. On its grounds is the Territorial Governor’s Mansion, a rustic log cabin that, at the time, was considered quite posh. History, collected firsthand by Hall, has been carefully preserved here. More impressive remnants of Prescott’s past are located throughout the city. Victorian homes lining the streets are a testament to Prescott’s genteel early days. Whiskey Row, on the other hand, tells quite a different story. Forty saloons once lined this street, and now some of the West’s best saloons are joined by boutiques and galleries on Montezuma Street. The impressive courthouse, which was built in 1916, occupies a green, tree-lined plaza on the town square. Visitors can learn about history with the timeline engraved on its sidewalk or enjoy special events held on its lawn nearly every weekend from May to December. Other museums highlight the area’s confluence of cultures. Visitors can view tribal history at the Smoki Museum and Western art at the Phippen Museum.

Along with Victorian homes, Prescott is home to a number of historic hotels as well as modern accommodations choices. In the historic category, the Hotel St. Michael, the Hotel Vendome and the Hassayampa Inn offer a unique experience in the heart of the city. Bed-and-breakfast inns and an assortment of hotels and motels can be found for nearly every budget.

With more than 100 holes of golf on five public courses, links players will enjoy the high-desert views on Prescott’s mile-high courses nearly all year long.

Entertainment can be found for the entire family. Prescott’s Frontier Days and the World’s Oldest Rodeo are held annually during the July Fourth weekend. In August, cowboys from across the western states congregate for the Annual Cowboy Poets Gathering, where tall tales are spun, rhymes are recited and music is played.

Prescott is considered Arizona’s “Christmas City,” and each year a parade lights up the city in all its glory. The official

lighting of the white granite courthouse is a spectacular sight to see along with the world’s largest Gingerbread Village at the Prescott Resort. For souvenirs or gifts any time of the year, Prescott’s recently opened mall boasts more than 60 stores with an outdoor village nearby of 30 more shops.

Downtown Prescott contains a plethora of stores that ring the courthouse where locally made arts and crafts as well as antiques can be found.

THE VERDE VALLEY Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Camp Verde During mining’s heyday, Jerome was the third-largest city in Arizona. That distinction has faded, but the town’s allure has not. Perched on the side of Cleopatra

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• Peruse arts and crafts at festivals on the Historic Courthouse lawn in Prescott • Retreat to a romantic Victorian bed-and-breakfast • Hike amid boulders at Granite Dells • Learn about Native American and Western art at Prescott’s museums • Shop eclectic art galleries in the ghost town of Jerome • Ride scenic rails on the Verde Canyon Railroad • Explore ancient ruins at Tuzigoot NM or Montezuma Castle NM • Explore the Serengeti at Out of Africa Wildlife Park

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Hill, the town was reinvented by artists as an enclave of shops and galleries. Mining remnants and memories can still be found at Jerome State Historic Park, which is housed in the Douglas Mansion.

Outside Jerome is the lush Verde River Valley. The life-giving river and its many tributaries are home to birds, wildlife and plant species, and have drawn visitors and residents for thousands of years. Evidence of this sustaining influence can be seen at two of the area’s most popular sites for Native American ruins, Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle National Monuments. Visitors can explore Tuzigoot National Monument’s re-created rooms, which are part of a 110room community, and imagine the village’s prehistoric inhabitants – the Sinaguan Indians. Mistakenly named for the Aztecs,

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Montezuma Castle National Monument retains the name of the Aztec ruler, but it preserves the living quarters of Sinaguan Indians. Archaeologists believe that the 20 rooms tucked into a cliff here housed about 50 people and that the lower structure, with 45 rooms, was inhabited by many more.

One of the Verde River Valley’s most popular attractions is the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale. Whether passengers are interested in trains, wildlife or history, the railway aims to please with its four-hour narrated excursions through steep red wall canyons, pine forests and a 680-foot tunnel.

Bald and golden eagles are often sighted along the way in addition to the more common blue herons. First-class cars, snacks, Pullman-style seating and a full-service bar are among the journey’s amenities.

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Visitors can experience the Old West in nearby Cottonwood and Camp Verde.

In Cottonwood, visit the Blazin’ M Ranch. Cowboys entertain with songs and performances in the evening. During the day, the ranch offers pony rides, shooting galleries, roping and chuck wagon suppers.

Head over to Camp Verde to experience frontier life, re-enacted at the Fort Verde State Historic Park. This preserved military fort was established in 1865. The newest attraction in the Verde Valley is the Out of Africa Wildlife Park.

Ride in a Mercedes Unimog on the Serengeti Safari while interacting with giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other animals. Visit the Wildlife Preserve on an educational tram and view lions, tigers, panthers and other predators in natural habitats.

PAYSON Just 90 minutes from Scottsdale, Payson is a popular retreat with yearround temperate weather. Its pineshrouded surroundings are part of the largest continuous Ponderosa pine forest in the world. At 5,000 feet in elevation, it is a cool summertime respite where visitors can gaze up at the Mogollon Rim, which towers 2,000 feet to the north.

Beloved Western author Zane Grey fell in love with the area and built a lodge at the base of the Mogollon Rim, and he wrote many of his novels under this inspiring backdrop. But long before Grey made the area his home, nomads roamed the area.

The Shoofly Village Ruins are evidence of these prehistoric inhabitants who probably occupied the structures between A.D. 850 and 1260, but a Paleo-Indian spear found nearby dates much further back in time. Shoofly Village’s two-story dwellings consist of roughly 80 rooms.

Ranching, a large part of the state’s heritage and once a prime commercial activity, is still commemorated annually at the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo.

Considered by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as the country’s best small rodeo, it is the centerpiece of a weekend full of Old West events.

Many other festivals take place in Payson.

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are featured in events such as the State Championship Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest and the Bluegrass Festival.

One of the Payson area’s most inspiring natural features is at the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Here, the world’s largest natural travertine bridge rises 183 feet above Pine Creek. Hiking trails lead visitors into a lush grotto and below the bridge. A constantly flowing spring drips water down into the creek below, where green ferns and red monkey flowers are abundant.

Kohl’s Ranch accommodate visitors looking for rustic luxury. Streamside cabins and a private catch-and-release lake are among the draws to this area.

Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in 51 miles of hiking along the Highline Trail, which contours below the Rim. For those who don’t want to carry their gear, llama treks are popular options.

These friendly beasts carry the load while visitors take in the amazing scenery. One of the more self-indulgent trips ends with a gourmet meal deep in the woods. Other popular hikes, such as the Fossil Springs and Horton Creek trails, end near free-flowing springs that bubble out of the ground. Jeep tours and scenic flights are also available to experience the area.

MOGOLLON RIM COUNTRY Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek To the north and east of Payson, the towns of Pine, Strawberry and Christopher Creek are also reminiscent of Zane Grey’s cherished West. Christopher Creek and

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• Gaze out from the Mogollon Rim • Catch Payson’s rodeo • Relax in a forested hideaway under the Rim • Hike under the world’s largest natural travertine bridge • Mountain bike historic General Crook Trail • Cross-country ski in winter • Fly-fish the lakes of the Rim • Check out the arts and crafts in Pine • Watch archaeologists dig at the Shoofly Village Ruins north of Payson

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• Get back to nature in the Mt. Baldy Wilderness Area • Explore the winter wonderland with a sleigh ride or downhill skiing at Sunrise Park Resort • Photograph fall colors in the White Mountains • Retreat to a rustic mountain cabin • Cast and reel for fish in one of the hundreds of lakes, streams and rivers • Pack your bags and take a hike with a llama

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THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Greer, Springerville, Eagar, Alpine, Snowflake, Taylor East of Payson are the high-country communities of the White Mountains, the largest of which are Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside. Show Low is named for a card game that a rancher and his partner played for a winner-takes-all deal. Reportedly, the game ended when one player showed a low card to take possession. That deuce of clubs remains immortalized, as it is the name of Show Low’s main thoroughfare. Visitors can stop in Snowflake or neighboring Taylor

to pick up a Historic District brochure and map, which showcases more than 100 structures built during the pioneer days of the early 20th century. Forty-five of these homes appear on the National Historic Registry. Pinetop-Lakeside, of course, takes its name from its scenic landscapes.

Both communities serve as a hub for anglers, hikers and, in winter, skiers who go to nearby Sunrise Park Resort. Visitors to the area will find an abundance of accommodations, from hotels and motels to cabins in the woods, as well as rental shops, retail outlets for supplies and private lakes for fishing.

The ski resort is part of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and reaches more than 11,000 feet in elevation. Operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Sunrise Park Resort is Arizona’s largest ski area. In addition to downhill skiing, the tribe offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, guided snow-mobiling, ice fishing, horseback riding, sleigh rides and boat rentals through approved concessionaires. Sunrise has its own rental shop, and the Sunrise General Store has a good selection of fishing gear.

It provides all the fishing permits required by the tribe and information on all the activities in the area. Also operated by the tribe is an RV park and campground.

Bordering the reservation to the south is the San Carlos Indian Reservation.

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The General George Crook National Recreation Trail, built in 1872 as a supply road from Fort Whipple near Prescott to Camp Verde and up onto the Rim itself, offers excellent hiking and mountain biking.

Some of the trail is paved, but most is not.

More than 57 miles are maintained and can be accessed easily. Rim overlooks are spectacular places to view the vast expanse of the lower deserts. Lakes and streams are plentiful and, in warm winters, visitors fish year-round. When snow blankets the rim, the colder winters draw cross-country skiers from around the state. Ski rentals are available in the nearby community of Forest Lakes.

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The White Mountain Trail system, a collection of 25 to 30 interconnecting, multi-use trails, accommodates hikers, bikers and equestrians. Designed to provide views of the scenery, the trail system was created to preserve the region’s tremendous outdoor resource. Three public golf courses are also available in the high country for those looking for sports of a different kind.

North and east of Sunrise Park Resort is the high-country town of Greer. Situated near the headwaters of the Little Colorado River, this gem of a spot offers excellent fly-fishing, both in the stream and in manmade trout ponds. Forests surrounding Greer have miles of hiking and equestrian trails winding throughout. Bird-watching and wildflower viewing are popular activities in the spring. Afternoon showers in summer often produce brilliantly colored rainbows and wildflowers in mountain meadows. Fall comes alive with aspens, oaks and willows turning various shades of yellow and orange. Greer’s elevation of 8,500 feet makes it an excellent choice to experience cross-country skiing and horsedrawn sleigh rides. Bed-and-breakfasts, log

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cabin retreats, motels and historic, secluded lodges provide accommodations. The Molly Butler Lodge has been entertaining guests since 1910. Nearby guest ranches such as the X Diamond offer horseback riding, flyfishing, and other indulgences.

Farther east, near the New Mexico state line, the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 191) commemorates the expedition of Francisco Coronado in 1540.

The Byway meanders down the eastern border of the state, with stunning vistas and the chance to view the wildlife that lives in the area. The northern end of the road is in Springerville, a favorite base for anglers and hunters visiting the White Mountains.

Settled around 1879, Springerville has also seen its share of prehistoric residents.

Visitors can view the Casa Malpais Ruins, within the town limits. Within these ruins is a Great Kiva, a ceremonial structure built by the Mogollon, who inhabited the area. The Kiva ruins appear to have been a regional trading center.

Farther south on the Coronado Trail, the aspen forests of Escudilla Mountain are among the state’s great fall color spectacles. In

nearby Alpine, elk can be seen all year long.

Hannagan Meadow is another beautiful area, and a lodge nearby has stables and horseback riding during warmer months.

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NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES San Carlos Apache Tribe – Located east of Globe approximately 100 miles east of Phoenix, the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation encompasses 1.8 million acres spanning mountains, deserts and plateaus.

The reservation features the San Carlos Apache Cultural Center, extensive fishing and hunting, hiking, bird and wildlife watching, an 18-hole golf course, a 146room hotel and a casino.

When full, San Carlos Lake offers 158 miles of shoreline. Seneca Lake is located 30 miles northeast of Globe and includes campsites and picnic and fishing areas.

Talkalai Lake is fully stocked, and fishing for trout, bass, channel catfish, crappie and bluegill is excellent. There are also boating, fishing and picnic areas. Point of Pines Lake offers excellent hunting for elk, bighorn sheep and antelope. Permits for fishing, hunting and camping are available at the San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department in Peridot, about 15 minutes east of Globe on U.S. 70. The Department’s headquarters has an extensive display of the many wild animals found on the reservation. The Cultural Center is located nearby on U.S. 70. It contains colorful interpretive displays of the tribe’s history and culture.

Tonto Apache Tribe – Covering 85 acres adjacent to the town of Payson, the Tonto Apache Indian Reservation is the smallest in the state of Arizona. The reservation consists mainly of the Mazatzal Casino on State Highway 87, a half-mile from Payson along with the adjacent market and filling station. The tribe also operates a 47-room motel in Payson.

White Mountain Apache Tribe – The Fort Apache Indian Reservation comprises almost 1.6 million acres. The reservation features the White Mountains, abundant fishing and hunting, whitewater rafting, hiking, skiing, historic sites, a cultural center, a casino, a hotel conference center and an RV park.

The White Mountains, Arizona’s second-highest mountain range, include more than 65 lakes and streams and 11,403-foot Mt. Baldy. Anglers visit yearround, and boating is allowed on almost all the lakes. Hunters seek Boone and Crockett-class elk every year. Hawley Lake Resort houses a marina with boat rentals and a fishing supply store.

Hikers have some exciting options. Four miles up the Salt River is Cibecue Creek, offering a one-mile hike to a 60-foot waterfall. Permits are required for hiking on the reservation.

The north slopes of Mt. Baldy are home to the largest ski area in Arizona, Sunrise Park Resort, which includes a 100room lodge. Three mountains, 65 runs and high-speed quad chair lifts provide skiing and snowboarding at every level.

The resort provides cross-country ski rentals as well. During summer, the ski lift runs on weekends, providing scenic views. Also during the summer there are traditional Sunrise Dances; contact the lodge for details.

Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center offers a variety of gaming options, live music five nights a week, and a restaurant and lounge. Along with providing a range of amenities, the 128-room resort is connected to the casino and has a 19,000square-foot conference center.

Fort Apache Historic Park includes 27 buildings dating from the 1870s through the 1940s, the Fort Apache Cemetery, a reconstruction of an Apache village from the early 1900s, and the White Mountain Apache Culture Center and Museum.

General Crook’s cabin, which served as the first commanding officer’s quarters, is the oldest building at Fort Apache; it has been rehabilitated and now houses the White Mountain Apache Office of Tourism.

The White Mountain Apache Culture Center and Museum serves as an interpretive visitor center. It offers exhibits on Apache arts, culture and history on a rotating basis.

Nearby, the National Historic Landmark Kinishba Ruin, partially excavated and reconstructed, was one of the largest ancestral Pueblo settlements in Arizona,

occupied from A.D. 1232 to 1350. Guided tours can be arranged through the museum.

Yavapai-Apache Nation – The YavapaiApache Nation is situated on five separate parcels in the beautiful high-desert country of the Verde Valley in Central Arizona. The tribe operates Cliff Castle Casino, as well as the Lodge and Conference Center, a full-service 80-room hotel and casino with meeting facilities and entertainment for the whole family.

Yavapai-Prescott Tribe – The YavapaiPrescott Indian Reservation consists of 1,395 acres adjacent to the city of Prescott.

The reservation features a 250-acre shopping center and two casinos, one with 160 rooms.

Arrangements can be made for a round at the nearby golf course as well as horseback riding, jeep tours and other activities.

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• Explore Native American history and culture at Fort Apache Historic Park and the Apache Culture Center • Raft the rapids of the Salt River • Enjoy summer golf in the cool elevations of Show Low. Pinetop-Lakeside or Eagar • Ride a horse among Ponderosa Pines • Explore Casa Malpais Ruins • Witness the fall colors at Escudilla Mountain

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Old West Refuge DAY ONE Drive into the Verde Valley to Clarkdale and visit Tuzigoot National Monument, a partially restored 110-room prehistoric dwelling. Lunch in Clarkdale.

Drive to the Verde Canyon Railroad train depot. Enjoy the four-hour train ride in the afternoon past Native American ruins and historic sites, watching for bald eagles, herons and other wildlife along the way. Afterward, drive a short distance to Blazin’ M Ranch for a cowboy supper and entertainment.

Overnight in Clarkdale or Cottonwood.

DAY TWO Drive to the “ghost town” of Jerome. Lunch at one of the town’s hillside restaurants. Explore the art galleries, studios and historic buildings of Jerome, including the Douglas Mansion, which is now a state park. Overnight in a Jerome bed-and-breakfast inn.

DAY THREE Drive to the Prescott area and stop by the chamber of commerce. Pick up a free copy of the Forests and Grasslands brochure, listing self-guided driving tours of wildlife and some of Arizona’s most beautiful scenery. Take one of the tours to see the forests up close. Lunch at one of the city’s microbreweries. If it is a weekend, visit a festival that is likely to be happening.

Overnight in Prescott.

DAY FOUR Spend the day at one of the area lakes: Goldwater, Lynx, Watson, Willow Springs or Granite Basin. Fish, kayak or canoe on any of the lakes and sail on Watson. Lynx Lake and Watson Lake offer canoe rentals. Spend some time panning for gold in Lynx Creek, like the miners who built Prescott. Alternatively, spend the day learning about Prescott’s fascinating history and viewing its museums. Take the walking tour of Victorian homes, visit the Smoki Museum to explore Native American history, then move on to the Phippen Museum for one of the state’s best displays of Western art. Overnight in Prescott.

DAY FIVE Start the day with some exercise in Prescott. Hike up the Thumb Butte trail and enjoy the view over the city, or take a more demanding trail to the top of Granite Mountain. Spend the rest of the morning looking through Sharlot Hall Living History Museum. Lunch at the historic Palace Restaurant on Whiskey Row or another eatery fronting the Courthouse Square. Alternatively, play a leisurely round of golf on any of five public courses. Drive east to Cordes Junction and visit architect Paolo Soleri’s futuristic city, Arcosanti.

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IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Spend the morning hiking, biking, riding or enjoying one of Prescott’s lakes. Lunch on the Courthouse Square. Explore Prescott’s Western past at Sharlot Hall Museum, take the walking tour of Victorian homes, then stroll through the art galleries around the square.

Dine in one of the historic restaurants or microbreweries nearby.

White Mountain Splendor DAY ONE Starting from Phoenix, drive to Globe, then north through scenic Salt River Canyon to Highway 73, the road to Whiteriver on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Take a picnic for lunch in Whiteriver. Visit the remains of Fort Apache, a major Army post during the settling of the Arizona Territory, and Kinishba Ruins, one of the largest prehistoric sites in the state. Overnight at Hon-Dah. DAY TWO Hike to the high point, Mt. Baldy, or take a horseback ride through mountain meadows at Sunrise Park Resort.

Lunch in Greer. Take fly-fishing lessons on the Little Colorado River in Greer or at X Diamond Ranch. If it is summer, visit Butterfly Lodge Museum, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Overnight in a historic hotel or cabin in Greer.

DAY THREE Spend the morning fishing or boating on one of the White Mountain’s many lakes, or drive back to PinetopLakeside and enjoy one of the private lakes in or near town. Lunch in PinetopLakeside. Drive Highway 260 west to

Forest Lakes. Stop at Woods Canyon Lake, one of the largest on the Mogollon Rim, and drive a few miles on the dirt Mogollon Rim Road, Forest Road 300, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Catch the sunset from an overlook, then return to Highway 260 and drive to Christopher Creek or Kohl’s Ranch. Overnight at either place in a cabin by a stream.

DAY FOUR Fish at Christopher Creek’s private catch-and-release lake or in a stream near your cabin or lodge. Alternatively, ride horses, hike, mountain bike, play volleyball or just relax. Lunch in Payson. Visit the Rim Country Museum or the 80-room Shoofly Ruins north of Payson, occupied from A.D. 850 to 1260. Overnight in Payson.

DAY FIVE Drive out Highway 260 to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home of the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. Lunch in Camp Verde, visiting Strawberry’s “Oldest Schoolhouse in Arizona” on the way. Visit the remains of a frontier Army post at Fort Verde State Historic Park and one of the most spectacular Indian ruins in the state at Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Return to Phoenix on I-17.

IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE DAY Drive from Scottsdale to Payson. Visit the Rim Country Museum. Lunch in Payson. Hike a forest trail or fish at Woods Canyon Lake. Drive along the Mogollon Rim on Forest Road 300 and catch the sunset from one of the overlooks. Allow two hours to drive back to Scottsdale.

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Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 161 Clarkdale, AZ 86324 (928) 634-9591 www.clarkdale.az.us Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce 1010 S. Main Junction 89A and 260 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (928) 634-7593 www.cottonwood. verdevalley.com Jerome Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box K Jerome, AZ 86331 (928) 634-2900 www.jeromechamber.com Mayer Area Chamber of Commerce 13290 Central Ave. Mayer, AZ 86333 (928) 632-4355 www.mayerareachamber.org

Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 100 W. Main St. P.O. Box 1380 Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 474-4515 (800) 672-9766 www.rimcountrychamber.com Serves the communities of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley, Christoper Creek, Kohl’s Ranch, Gisela and Rye. St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce 180 W. Cleveland St. P.O. Box 929 St. Johns, AZ 85936 (928) 337-2000 www.stjohnschamber.com Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce 81 E. Deuce of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 537-2326 (888) SHOWLOW (746-9569) www.showlowchamber ofcommerce.com

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Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce 110 N. Main St. Snowflake, AZ 85937 (928) 536-4331 www.snowflaketaylor chamber.com Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 31 Springerville, AZ 85938 (928) 333-2123 (866)733-2123 www.springerville-eagar.com Tonto Basin Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 687 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 (928) 479-2839 (800) 404-8923 For Native American information, refer to pages 38-39.

Payson See Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 4220 Pinetop, AZ 85935 (928) 367-4290 (800) 573-4031 www.pinetoplakesidechamber. com

Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism 1000 Ainsworth Drive, Alpine Chamber of Commerce #A-230 Prescott, AZ 86301 P.O. Box 410, Alpine, AZ 86302 (928) 708-9336 (928) 339-4330 www.visit-prescott.com Black Canyon City Prescott Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Commerce & Visitors Center P.O. Box 1919 117 W. Goodwin St. Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 Prescott, AZ 86303 (623) 374-9797 (928) 445-2000 (800) 266-7534 www.blackcanyoncity.org www.visit-prescott.com Camp Verde Prescott National Forest Chamber of Commerce 344 S. Cortez St. 385 S. Main St. Prescott, AZ 86303 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (928) 443-8000 (928) 567-9294 www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/ www.campverde.org Prescott Valley Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 3001 N. Main St., Ste. 2A P.O. Box 419 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (928) 772-8857 (928) 636-2493 www.pvchamber.org www.chinovalley.org

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Phoenix & Central Arizona STATEWIDE Arizona Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns arizona-bed-breakfast.com varies B&B • • Hampton Inns of Arizona (800) 426-7866 • (602) 200-0990 • arizonahamptoninns.com varies 69-169 • Hotel • • • • • CASA GRANDE Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort (800) 237-4238 •(520) 836-6444 • franciscogrande.com 100 79-399 • Resort • • • • • • • • CHANDLER Comfort Inn Chandler (800) 424-6423 • (480) 705-8882 • comfortinnchandler.com 70 69-119 • Hotel • • • • Hampton Inn Chandler (800) HAMPTON • (480) 753-5200 101 • Hotel • • • • Holiday Inn at Ocotillo (800) 887-5096 • (480) 203-2121 • holiday-inn.com/hscha 106 102-249 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • Homewood Suites by Hilton (800) CALLHOME • (480) 753-6200 • homewoodsuites.com 83 79-209 • Hotel • • • • • San Marcos Resort & Conference Center (877) 766-3387 • (480) 812-0900 • sanmarcosresort.com 295 varies Resort • • • • • • • • • Windmill Suites at Chandler Fashion Center (800) 547-4747 • (480) 812-9600 • windmillinns.com 127 69-145 • Hotel • • • • • • FOUNTAIN HILLS CopperWynd Resort & Club (877) 707-7760 • (480) 333-1900 • copperwynd.com 40 119-1300 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • • Inn at Eagle Mountain (800) 992-8083 • (480) 816-3000 • innateaglemountain.com 42 79-350 • Resort • • • • • • GILA BEND Best Western Space Age Lodge (866) 683-7722 • (928) 683-2273 • spaceagelodge.com 41 59-129 • Hotel • • • • • GLENDALE Glendale Gaslight Inn (602) 505-1399 • glendalegaslightinn.com 10 70-250 • Lodge • • • • • • • Quality Inn & Suites at Talavi (877) 982-5284 • (602) 896-8900 • qisphoenix.com 74 69-159 • Hotel • • • • • GOODYEAR Indian Springs Ranch Bed & Breakfast (888) 426-6644 • (623) 932-2076 • indianspringsranch.com 4 95-120 • B&B • • • LITCHFIELD PARK The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa (800) 327-0396 • (623) 935-3811 • wigwamresort.com 331 229-559 Resort • • • • • • • • • • • • MESA Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center (800) 528-8282 • (480) 832-3202 • azgolfresort.com 187 89-189 Resort • • • • • • • • • • Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn (800) 528-1356 • (480) 831-7000 • dobsonranchinn.com 213 65-150 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • Best Western Mesa Inn (480) 964-8000 • bestwestern.com/mesainn 100 59-119 • Hotel • • • • • • Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (800) 456-4000 • (480) 641-8000 • countryinns.com/mesaaz 126 59-119 • Hotel • • • • • • Fairfield Inn by Marriott (800) 228-2800 • (480) 668-8000 • marriott.com 66 54-139 • Hotel • • • Hampton Inn Mesa (800) HAMPTON • (480) 926-3600 • phoenixmesahamptoninn.com 116 69-129 • Hotel • • • • •

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89-269

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105-385

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69-159

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115-695

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Phoenix & Central Arizona

Pets Allowed Handicap Accessible Free Airport Trans.

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49-129

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Hotel Valley Ho (866) 882-4484 • (480) 248-2000 • hotelvalleyho.com

194

109-319

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa (800) 55-HYATT • (480) 444-1234 • scottsdale.hyatt.com

490

The Inn at Pima (800) 344-0262 • (480) 948-3800 • zmchotels.com

121

La Quinta Inn & Suites Scottsdale (866) 725-1661 • (480) 614-5300 • lq.com

145

80-120

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251

89-319

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Millennium Resort Scottsdale (800) 243-1332 • (480) 948-5050 • millenniumhotels.com/scottsdale

175

69-299

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Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino (800) 333-3333 • (480) 836-5300 • radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz

250

80-250

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Renaissance Scottsdale Resort (800) 309-8138 • (480) 991-1414 • renaissancescottsdale.com

171

99-379

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Resort Suites Scottsdale (888) 997-5794 • (480) 585-1234 • resortsuites.com

334

79-860

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Westin Kierland Resort - WKR

Accommodation Type

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Phoenix & Central Arizona SCOTTSDALE Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas (480) 948-7750 • scottsdaleresort.hilton.com Hospitality Suite Resort (800) 445-5115 • (480) 949-5115 • hospitalitysuites.com

Scottsdale Golf & Lodging (888) 368-9171 • (480) 837-4284 • scottsdalegolf.com

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228

99-399 • Resort • • • • • •

Scottsdale Luxury Suites (888) 990-1326 • (480) 419-6975 • luxurysuites.com

250

89-399

Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains (480) 502-3836 • marriottscottsdale.com

270

129-389

Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club (866) 733-9565 • (480) 344-0600 scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com

85

119-1100 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • •

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center (800) 528-0293 • (480) 991-9000 • thescottsdaleresort.com

326

89-399

Scottsdale Villa Mirage (Sunterra) (800) 424-1943

220

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TownePlace Suites Scottsdale by Marriott (800) 257-3000 • (480) 551-1100 • marriott.com/phxto

131

69-209

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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (800) WESTIN-1 • (480) 624-1000 • kierlandresort.com

735

199-499

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Wingate Inn & Suites (480) 922-6500 • scottsdalewingate.com

117

79-239 • Hotel • • • • • • •

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Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Number of Rooms

The Buttes Resort - BR

Price Range

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

Phoenix & Central Arizona TEMPE A Valley O’ the Sun Bed & Breakfast (866) 941-1281 • (480) 941-1281 • avalleyothesunbnb.com 2 45-60 • B&B • AmeriSuites Tempe/Arizona Mills (800) 833-1516 • (480) 831-9800 • amerisuites.com 128 69-169 • Hotel • • • • • • AmeriSuites Tempe/Phoenix Airport (800) 833-1516 • (480) 804-9544 • amerisuites.com 125 69-159 • Hotel • • • • • • • • The Buttes Resort & Narande Spa (800) 843-1986 • (602) 225-9000 • wyndham.com 353 89-259 Resort • • • • • • • • • • • Courtyard by Marriott - Tempe Downtown (800) 321-2211 • (480) 966-2800 • marriott.com/PHXTE 160 89-209 Hotel • • • • • • Embassy Suites Phoenix - Tempe (800) 362-2779 • (480) 897-7444 • embassysuitestempe.com 224 89-219 Hotel • • • • • • • • • • Fiesta Inn Resort (800) 528-6481 • (480) 967-1444 • fiestainnresort.com 270 95-199 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 • (480) 820-7500 • hiexpress.com/tempeaz 159 69-129 • Hotel • • • • • Holiday Inn Phoenix- Tempe/ASU (800) 553-1826 • (480) 968-3451 • holiday-inn.com/phx-tempeasu 190 49-139 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • InnSuites Hotel Tempe/Phoenix Airport (800) 841-4242 • (480) 897-7900 • innsuites.com 160 59-109 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • • La Quinta Inn & Suites Sky Harbor Airport South (866) 725-1661 • (480) 967-4465 • lq.com 131 60-100 Hotel • • • • • Ramada Limited Tempe University (800) 2-RAMADA • (480) 736-1700 • ramada.com/tempe14927 55 55-129 • Hotel • • • • Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe (800) 346-3049 • (480) 967-6600 • sheraton.com/phoenixairport 210 69-169 • Hotel • • • • • • • Tempe Mission Palms Hotel (800) 547-8705 • (480) 894-1400 • missionpalms.com 303 109-249 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • WICKENBURG Best Western Rancho Grande (800) 854-7235 • (928) 684-5445 • bwranchogrande.com 78 60-100 • Hotel • • • • • Kay El Bar Guest Ranch (800) 684-7583 • (928) 684-7593 • kayelbar.com 12 180-200 Ranch • • • Los Viajeros Inn (800) 915-9795 • (928) 684-7099 • wick-web.com/viajeros 57 68-110 Hotel • • • • • Rancho De Los Caballeros (800) 684-5030 • (928) 684-5484 • sunc.com 79 199-284 Ranch • • • • • • • • •

Tucson & Southern Arizona BISBEE Americas Best Value Inn & Suites (520) 432-2293 • bestvalueinnbisbee.com 35 59-325 • Hotel • San Jose Lodge (520) 432-5761 • sanjoselodge.com 43 59-175 • Hotel • GLOBE Noftsger Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast (877) 780-2479 • (928) 425-2260 • noftsgerhillinn.com 6 75-100 B&B GREEN VALLEY Inn at San Ignacio (888) 450-5444 • (520) 393-5700 • innatsanignacio.com 86 79-199 • Resort NOGALES/LAKE PATAGONIA A Room With A View (877) 533-8439 • (520) 397-9297 • patagoniaview.com 2 80 B&B •

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Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Price Range

Number of Rooms

NOGALES/LAKE PATAGONIA Hacienda Corona De Guevavi (520) 287-6503 • haciendacorona.com 6 165-210 B&B • • • • • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (877) 232-3630 • (520) 281-0123 • hiexpress.com/nogalesaz 99 80-225 • Hotel • • • • • • PEARCE Cochise Stronghold Bed & Breakfast (877) 426-4141 • (520) 826-4141 • cochisestrongholdbb.com 3 89-189 B&B Sunglow Ranch (866) SUNGLOW • (520) 824-3334 • sunglowranch.com 9 100-325 B&B • • • RIO RICO Esplendor Resort & Country Club (800) 288-4746 • (520) 281-1901 • esplendor-resort.com 191 109-189 • Resort • • • • • • • • • SASABE Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch Resort (800) 872-6240 • (520) 823-4257 • ranchodelaosa.com 19 400-500 Ranch • • • • • • • • SIERRA VISTA Quality Inn (800) 458-0982 • (520) 458-7900 • qualityinnaz.com 104 59-89 • Hotel • • • • • Windemere Hotel & Conference Center (800) 825-4656 • (520) 459-5900 • windemerehotel.com 149 69-195 Hotel • • • • • • • • • TOMBSTONE The Historic Downtown Larian Motel (520) 457-2272 • tombstonemotels.com 14 52-69 • Motel • • TUBAC Tubac Country Inn (520) 398-3178 • tubaccountryinn.com 5 110-145 B&B • • Tubac Golf Resort (800) 848-7893 • (520) 398-2211 • tubacgolfresort.com 70 86-260 Resort • • • • • • • • TUCSON A List of Bed & Breakfasts: Tucson & Southern Arizona 2-6 80-325 B&B • • • • • • listbb.com AmeriSuites Tucson Airport (800) 833-1516 • (520) 295-0405 • amerisuites.com 122 69-149 • Hotel • • • • • • Arizona Inn (800) 933-1093 • (520) 325-1541 • arizonainn.com 86 169-3200 Resort • • • • • • • • Arizona Trails Travel Service All (888) 799-4284 • (480) 837-4284 • arizonatrails.com n/a 79-279 • Types • • • • • • • • • • • • Bellota Ranch (800) 234-3833 • (520) 296-6275 • bellotaranch.com 8 300-350 Ranch • • • Best Western Executive Inn (800) 255-3371 • (520) 791-7551 • bwinns.com 129 54-129 Hotel • • • • • • Best Western InnSuites Hotel & Suites Catalina Foothills (800) 554-4535 • (520) 297-8111 • innsuites.com 159 69-139 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • • Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 • (520) 575-9255 • countryinns.com/tucsonaz 156 59-139 • Hotel • • • • • • • Elkhorn Ranch Guest (520) 822-1040 • guestranches.com/elkhorn 20 1080/wk Ranch • • • Embassy Suites Hotel - Tucson International Airport (800) 262-8866 • (520) 573-0700 • tucsonairport.embassysuites.com 204 79-269 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • Fairfield Inn by Marriott at Tucson Airport (800) 224-0023 • (520) 295-8800 • fairfieldinntucsonairport.com 86 59-159 • Hotel • • • • •

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Esplendor Resort & Country Club - ERRR

Tucson & Southern Arizona

Pets Allowed Handicap Accessible Free Airport Trans.

Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Price Range

Westward Look Resort - WLR

Number of Rooms

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

Tucson & Southern Arizona TUCSON Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort (520) 299-1501 • haciendadelsol.com 30 89-485 Ranch • • • • • • Hampton Inn Tucson Airport (520) 918-9000 • hampton-inn.com/hi/tucson-airport 126 59-129 Hotel • • • • • • Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort (800) 325-7832 • (520) 544-5000 • hiltonelconquistador.com 428 109-265 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • • • Holiday Inn Palo Verde Tucson Airport (800) HOLIDAY • (520) 746-1161 • holidayinnpaloverde.com 300 69-139 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • Hotel Congress (800) 722-8848 • (520) 622-8848 • hotelcongress.com 40 59-99 Hotel • • • • • InnSuites Hotel & Suites Tucson City Center (877) 446-6589 • (520) 622-3000 • innsuites.com 267 59-149 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa (888) 527-8989 • (520) 792-3500 • jwmarriottstarrpass.com 575 159-800 Resort • • • • • • • • • • La Quinta Hotel at Starr Pass (800) 531-5900 • (520) 624-4455 • laquinta.com 98 69-129 • Hotel • • • • • • La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Airport (866) 725-1661 • (520) 573-3333 • lq.com 151 49-109 Hotel • • • • • Lazy 8 Motel (888) 800-8805 • (520) 622-3336 • lazy8motel.com 48 32-85 • Motel • • • • • Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (800) 234-5117 • (520) 299-2020 • loewshotels.com 398 165-3,000 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • • • Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa (800) THE-OMNI • (520) 297-2271 • omnitucsonnational.com 167 99-375 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • Ramada Foothills (888) 546-9629 • (520) 886-9595 • ramadafoothillstucson.com 113 49-199 • Hotel • • • • • Riverpark Inn (800) 551-1466 • (520) 239-2300 • theriverparkinn.com 174 59-159 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites (520) 323-6262 • sheraton.com/tucson 216 54-259 Hotel • • • • • • • • • Tanque Verde Ranch Guest (800) 234-3833 • (520) 296-6275 • tanqueverderanch.com 76 290-495 Ranch • • • • • • • • • The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa (800) WESTIN-1 • (520) 742-6000 • westinlapalomaresort.com 487 99-499 Resort • • • • • • • • • • • Westward Look Resort (800) 722-2500 • (520) 297-1151 • westwardlook.com 244 159+ Resort • • • • • • • • • White Stallion Ranch Guest (888) 977-2624 • (520) 297-0252 • wsranch.com 45 107-222 Ranch • • • • • • • • • • Windmill Suites at St. Philip’s Plaza (800) 547-4747 • (520) 577-0007 • windmillinns.com 122 70-120 • Hotel • • • • •

Northern Arizona

CHINLE Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn (800) 327-0354 • (928) 674-5875 • canyondechelly.com Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly (800) 465-4329 • (928) 674-5000 • holidayinnchinle.com FLAGSTAFF AmeriSuites Flagstaff Interstate Crossroads (800) 833-1516 • (928) 774-8042 • amerisuites.com Arizona Snowbowl’s Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins (800) 472-3599 • (928) 774-0729 • arizonasnowbowl.com

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79-139 • Hotel • • • • • • •

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Pets Allowed Handicap Accessible Free Airport Trans.

Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Price Range

Beaver Street Patio, Flagstaff - FCVB

Number of Rooms

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

Northern Arizona FLAGSTAFF Best Western Pony Soldier Inn & Suites (800) 356-4143 • (928) 526-2388 • bestwesternponysoldier.com 75 50-130 • Hotel • • • • Comfi Cottages of Flagstaff (888) 774-0731 • (928) 774-0731 • comficottages.com 7 120-260 Cottages • • Comfort Inn Flagstaff (800) 490-6562 • (928) 774-2225 • travelsouthwest.com 85 69-149 • Hotel • • • • • Days Inn East (800) 435-6343 • (928) 527-1477 • daysinnflagstaffeast.com 54 49-149 • Hotel • • • • • Days Inn Historic Route 66 (928) 774-5221 • daysinnflagstaff.com 157 45-129 • Hotel • • • • • • • Embassy Suites (866) 774-4333 • (928) 774-4333 • flagstaff.embassysuites.com 119 99-179 • Hotel • • • • • Hampton Inn & Suites (800) HAMPTON • (928) 913-0900 • flagstaffsuites.hamptoninn.com 126 69-139 • Hotel • • • • • Hotel Monte Vista (800) 545-3068 • (928)-779-6971 • hotelmontevista.com 50 55-160 • Hotel • • • • Howard Johnson Inn & Suites (800) 545-5525 • (928) 779-5121 • hojo.com 70 39-109 • Hotel • • • • The Inn at 410 Bed and Breakfast (800) 774-2008 • (928) 774-0088 • inn410.com 9 B&B • • InnSuites Hotel & Suites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon (800) 898-9124 • (928) 774-7356 • innsuites.com 112 49-101 • Hotel • • • • • • • La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff (866) 725-1661 • (928) 556-8666 • lq.com 132 89-159 Hotel • • • • • Little America Hotel (800) 352-4386 • (928) 779-7900 • littleamerica.com 247 89-139 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • Quality Inn - Lucky Lane (866) 266-1660 • (928) 226-7111 • qualityinn.com 122 44-109 • Hotel • • • • • Radisson Woodlands Hotel (800) 333-3333 • (928) 773-8888 • radisson.com/flagstaffaz 183 89-159 • Hotel • • • • • • • • Ramada Limited - East (800) 819-9336 • (928) 779-3614 • ramada.com 103 44-109 • Hotel • • • • Residence Inn by Marriott - Flagstaff (800) 331-3131 • (928) 526-5555 • marriott.com/flgri 102 89-169 • Hotel • • • • • • • • Starlight Pines Bed & Breakfast (800) 752-1912 • (928) 527-1912 • starlightpinesbb.com 4 119-159 • B&B Super 8 Motel - Lucky Lane (888) 577-9779 • (928) 773-4888 • super8.com 70 39-109 • Motel • • • • GRAND CANYON Arizona Trails Travel Service All (888) 799-4284 • (480) 837-4284 • arizonatrails.com n/a 85-180 • Types • • • • • • • • • • • • Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn (800) 622-6966 • (928) 638-2681 • grandcanyonsquire.com 250 75-195 • Resort • • • • • • Canyon Plaza Quality Inn & Suites (800) 995-2521 • (928) 638-2673 • grandcanyonqualityinn.com 232 79-190 • Resort • • • • • • Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (888) 297-2757 • (303) 297-2757 • grandcanyonlodges.com 907 60-315 Hotel • • • • Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge (800) 538-2345 • (928) 638-2414 • redfeatherlodge.com 210 65-150 • Hotel • • • • • HOLBROOK Best Western Adobe Inn (877) 524-3948 • (928) 524-3948 • bestwestern.com/adobeinn 54 49-89 • Motel • • • •

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Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Price Range

Number of Rooms HOLBROOK Holiday Inn Express (928) 524-1466 • hiexpress.com/holbrookaz Super 8 Motel (800) 800-8000 • (928) 524-2871 • holbrooksuper8.com KAYENTA/MONUMENT VALLEY Best Western Wetherill Inn (800) WESTERN • (928) 697-3231 • gouldings.com Goulding's Lodge & Tours (800) 874-0902 • (435) 727-3231 •gouldings.com Holiday Inn Monument Valley (800) 465-4329 • (928) 697-3221 • holidayinnkayenta.com KINGMAN Best Western Kings Inn & Suites (800) 750-6101 • (928) 753-6101 MARBLE CANYON Marble Canyon Lodge (800) 726-1789 • (928) 355-2225 • marblecanyonlodge.com PAGE /LAKE POWELL Courtyard by Marriott Lake Powell (800) 321-2211 • (928) 645-5000 • marriottcourtyardpage.com Lake Powell Days Inn & Suites (877) 525-3769 • (928) 645-2800 • daysinn.net

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Hiking Family Lake Powell - AOT

Northern Arizona

Pets Allowed Handicap Accessible Free Airport Trans.

Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Price Range

Amara Creekside Resort - ACR

Number of Rooms

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

Northern Arizona PAGE /LAKE POWELL Lake Powell Resort & Marinas (800) 528-6154 • (928) 645-2433 • lakepowell.com 348 89-189 • Resort • • • • • • • • • Quality Inn Lake Powell (866) 645-8851 • (928) 645-8851 • qualityinnpage.com 130 39-130 • Hotel • • Super 8 Motel (800) 800-8000 • (928) 645-5858 • Super8.com 101 • Hotel • • • • • PEACH SPRINGS Grand Canyon Caverns and Inn (877) 422-4459 • (928) 422-3223 • gccaverns.com 48 70-110 • Resort • • • • • • • Hualapai Lodge (888) 255-9550 • (928) 769-2230 • grandcanyonresort.com 60 64-114 Hotel • • • • SEDONA A Country Gardens Bed and Breakfast (800) 570-0102 • (928) 282-1343 • sedonacountryinn.com 4 165-225 B&B • • A Southwest Inn at Sedona (800) 483-7422 • (928) 282-3344 • swinn.com 28 119-239 • Hotel • • • • • Amara Creekside Resort (866) 455-6610 • (928) 282-4828 • amararesort.com 100 149-479 • Resort • • • • • • • Arizona Trails Travel Service All (888) 799-4284 • (480) 837-4284 • arizonatrails.com n/a 89-375 • Types • • • • • • • • • • • Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas (800) 773-3662 • (928) 282-4001 • bestwesternsedona.com 65 79-330 • Resort • • • • • Best Western Inn of Sedona (800) 292-6344 • (928) 282-3072 • innofsedona.com 110 99-199 • Hotel • • • • • • • Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast Inn of Sedona (800) 453-1166 • (928) 284-1226 • canyonvilla.com 11 189-304 B&B • The Canyon Wren - Cabins for Two (800) 437-9736 • (928) 282-6900 • canyonwrencabins.com 4 150-165 Cabins • • Don Hoel’s Cabins (800) 292-4635 • (928) 282-3560 • hoels.com 19 80-200 Cabins • • El Portal (800) 313-0017 • (928) 203-9405 • elportalsedona.com 12 225-499 B&B • • • • • • Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa (800) 826-4180 • (928) 282-2900 • enchantmentresort.com 220 295-425+ Resort • • • • • • • • • Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa (877) 273-3762 • (928) 284-4040 • hiltonsedona.com 219 119-299 • Resort • • • • • • • • • • • The Inn On Oak Creek (800) 499-7896 • (928) 282-7896 • innonoakcreek.com 11 190-300 Lodge • Junipine Resort (800) 742-7463 • (928) 282-3375 • junipine.com 42 150-295 • Resort • • • Kokopelli Suites (800) 789-7393 • (928) 204-1146 • kokopellisuites.com 46 79-239 • Hotel • • • • • L'Auberge de Sedona (800) 272-6777 • (928) 282-1661 • lauberge.com 99 109-599 • Resort • • • • • • • • Los Abrigados Resort & Spa (800) 521-3131 • (928) 282-1777 • ilxresorts.com 184 225-1500 Resort • • • • • • • • • The Penrose B&B (888) 678-3030 • (928) 284-3030 • thepenrose.com 5 180-250 B&B • • Premier Bed & Breakfast (800) 915-4442 • (928) 282-1016 • sedonabb.com 150 125-1450 • B&B • • • Quail Ridge Resort (928) 284-9327 • quailridgeresort.com 14 111-178 Resort • • • •

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115+

Senior Discount

Number of Rooms SEDONA Radisson Poco Diablo Resort (800) 333-3333 • (928) 282-7333 • radisson.com/sedonaaz Rose Tree Inn (888) 282-2065 • (928) 282-2065 • rosetreeinn.com Sedona Real Inn & Suites (877) 785-5488 • (928) 282-1414 • sedonareal.com Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa (866) 312-4111 • (928) 203-4111 • sedonarouge.com Sedona Springs Resort (866) 469-8222 • (928) 204-3400 • 8664myvacation.com Sedona Super 8 Motel (800) 858-7245 • (928) 282-1533 • sedonasuper8.com Sycamore Spring Guest House (928) 634-4033 • ssguesthouse.com The Views Inn Sedona (866) SEDONA2 • (928) 284-2487 • viewsinn.com Villas at Poco Diablo (866) 469-8222 • (928) 204-3300 • 8664myvacation.com Villas of Sedona (866) 469-8222 • (928) 204-3400 • 8664myvacation.com TUBA CITY Quality Inn Navajo Nation (800) 644-8383 • (928) 283-4545 • qualityinntubacity.com WILLIAMS Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (800) 843-8724 • (928) 635-4010 • thetrain.com WINDOW ROCK Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (800) 662-6189 • (928) 871-4108 • qualityinnwindowrock.com WINSLOW La Posada Hotel (928) 289-4366 • laposada.org

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LAKE HAVASU CITY Hampton Inn (800) HAMPTON • (928) 855-4071 • hamptoninn.com 162 66-132 • Hotel • • • • • • • • Nautical Inn Resort (800) 892-2141 • (928) 855-2141 • nauticalinn.com 139 99-499 Resort • • • • • Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch (866) 444-4471 • (928) 727-8270 • stgr.com 14 100-160 Ranch • • • • • PARKER BlueWater Resort & Casino Resort/ (888) 243-3360 • (928) 669-7000 • bluewaterfun.com 200 69-299 Casino • • • • • • • Havasu Springs Resort (928) 667-3361 • havasusprings.com 44 90-190 Resort • • • • • • • YUMA Best Western Inn Suites Hotel & Suites (800) 922-2034 • (928) 783-8341 • innsuites.com 162 79-119 • Hotel • • • • • • • • • • • Comfort Inn (800) 4CHOICE • (928) 782-1200 • choicehotels.com 81 85-105 • Hotel • • • • • Hotel Lee Historic Downtown Yuma (928) 783-6336 • hotellee.com 29 30-100 Hotel • Quality Inn Airport (800) 835-1132 • (928) 726-4721 • choicehotels.com 80 65-130 • Hotel • • • • • • • • w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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Pets Allowed Handicap Accessible Free Airport Trans.

Free Cont. Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Bar/Lounge Concierge Laundry Swimming Pool Full-Service Spa Exercise Facilities Golf on Site Tennis on Site

Accommodation Type

Senior Discount

Number of Rooms

Jerome Hotel - JH

Price Range

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

North Central Arizona ALPINE Hannagan Meadow Lodge (928) 339-4370 • hannaganmeadow.com 18 80-190 Lodge • CAMP VERDE Days Inn & Suites (800) 747-9011 • (928) 567-3700 • daysinn.com 63 45-150 • Hotel • • • • COTTONWOOD Budget Inn & Suites (888) 720-1719 • (928) 634-3678 • budgetinncottonwood.com 31 50-130 • Motel • • • Little Daisy Motel (928) 634-7865 • littledaisy.com 20 50-120 • Motel • • Quality Inn Cottonwood (800) 710-4207 • (928) 634-4207 • qualityinn-az.com 51 69-100 • Motel • • • • • • GREER Sunrise Park Resort (800) 772-7669 • (928) 735-7669 • sunriseskipark.com 100 69-195 Resort • • • • JEROME Connor Hotel of Jerome (800) 523-3554 • (928) 634-5006 • connorhotel.com 12 85-145 • Hotel • • Ghost City Inn (888) 634-4678 • (928) 634-4678 • ghostcityinn.com 6 90-135 B&B • PAYSON Kohl’s Ranch Lodge (928) 478-4211 • ilxresorts.com 66 85-1000 • Resort • • • • • • • • • Majestic Mountain Inn (800) 408-2442 • (928) 474-0185 • majesticmountaininn.com 50 • Resort • • • • • • PINETOP-LAKESIDE Best Western Inn of Pinetop (877) PINETOP • (928) 367-6667 • bestwestern.com 42 59-120 • Hotel • • • Buck Springs Resort (800) 339-1909 • (928) 369-3554 • buckspringsresort.com 24 75-195 Resort • Hon-Dah Resort Casino Resort/ (800) 929-8744 • (928) 369-7600 • hon-dah.com 128 89-109 • Casino • • • • • • Woodland Inn & Suites (866) PINETOP • (928) 367-3636 • woodlandsuites.com 42 69-120 • Hotel • • • PRESCOTT/PRESCOTT VALLEY Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 • (928) 772-2200 • AmericasBestValueInn.com 50 48-100 • Motel • • • • • • • Forest Villas Hotel (928) 717-1200 • forestvillas.com 62 78-208 • Hotel • • • • • • Gold Bar Ranch Bed and Breakfast (928) 427-3235 • goldbarranchbb.com 2 120 B&B • • Hampton Inn (800) HAMPTON • (928) 443-5500 • hamptonprescott.com 76 79-159 • Hotel • • • • • • Hassayampa Inn (800) 322-1927 • (928) 778-9434 • hassayampainn.com 67 109-259 • Hotel • • • • • • Juniper Well Ranch (928) 442-3415 • juniperwellranch.com 12 75-175 Ranch • • Prescott Resort and Conference Center (800) 967-4637 • (928) 776-1666 • prescottresort.com 160 89-159 • Resort • • • • • • • • SpringHill Suites by Marriott (888) 466-8440 • (928) 776-0998 • springhillsuitesprescott.com 105 79-169 • Hotel • • • • • • SAN CARLOS Apache Gold Casino Resort (800) APACHE8 • (928) 475-7800 • apachegoldcasinoresort.com 146 59-130 • Resort • • • • • • •

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The Spa at CopperWynd Resort & Club - CWR

The Spa at Camelback Inn - CI

Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale - FSR

Phoenix & Central Arizona FOUNTAIN HILLS The Spa at CopperWynd Resort & Club (877) 707-7760, (480) 333-1900 copperwynd.com CopperWynd Resort & Club offers a boutique spa set high on a mountaintop.

This private and intimate spa offers the spirit of renewal, where personal nurturing rejuvenates you from head to toe.

PARADISE VALLEY Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary Resort (800) 245-2051, (480) 607-3330 sanctuaryaz.com/spa An intimate retreat offering a menu of Asian-inspired treatments in 14 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. Enhanced by modern architecture and a breathtaking setting, the Spa’s relaxing meditation garden, reflecting pond and Watsu pool provide a tranquil experience.

PHOENIX The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix (800) 241-3333, (602) 468-0700 ritzcarlton.com Spa services feature exclusive massage therapy treatments, body wraps and a 24hour complimentary fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment.

SCOTTSDALE The Spa at Camelback Inn (800) 24-CAMEL, (480) 596-7040 camelbackspa.com The Spa offers a unique blend of all major spa components including body and beauty treatments, a fitness center and renowned, lifestyle-enhancing wellness programs.

SCOTTSDALE Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (480) 624-1500 kierlandresort.com Offering the essence of Arizona with a full range of spa treatments including massages, facials, packages, salon services, Westin Workout Powered by Roebok, movement studio.

Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale (888) 207-9696, (480) 513-5145 fourseasons.com/Scottsdale The award-winning 12,000-square-foot Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale features a variety of signature body treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials, massages and salon services, as well as private spa suites.

PHOENIX Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort (520) 796-8416 wildhorsepassresort.com The 17,500-square-foot Aji Spa features 17 treatment rooms, a salon, fitness center, relaxing watsu pool, and offers the finest in spa services.

Phantom Horse Athletic Club & Spa at Pointe South Mountain Resort (877) 800-4888, (602) 431-6485 pointesouthmtn.com 65,000 square feet of free weights, cardio machines and a lap pool, as well as aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes. Full-service day spa and salon including massage, body treatments, hair and nail care.

The Red Door Spa at the Wigwam Resort (800) 327-0396, (623) 935-3811 reddoorspas.com The 26,000-square-foot Red Door Spa will offer an inviting and uncluttered getaway where guests lounge in plush surroundings made especially for quiet, meditative relaxation.

Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort - WKR

Eurasia Spa at Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club (866) 733-9565, (480) 344-0600 scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com Indulge in our Asian-themed treatments featuring our signature products. Revive your body with a Bamboo-Lemongrass Scrub, a Coconut Cream Body Treatment, or a Lomi Lomi massage.

The Lamar Everyday Spa (480) 945-7066 thelamar.com Official spa of the Phoenix Suns dancers.

Steam, sauna, whirlpool, pool courtyard and package deals. Featured in Allure, Day Spa, Good Day AZ and YES. Three blocks north of Camelback on Scottsdale Road.

Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa (800) 55-HYATT, (480) 444-1234 scottsdale.hyatt.com Complementing the natural rhythms of the body, Spa Avania’s treatment rituals create a total sensory experience. It features a mineral pool, exercise facilities, salon and more.

VH Spa (866) 882-4484, (480) 248-2000 hotelvalleyho.com VH Spa for vitality and health. Relax on the deck before a private treatment.

Personal training, yoga and Pilates. Fitness studio overlooking the pool. Unwind.

Renew. Breathe.

TEMPE Narande Spa at The Buttes Resort (602) 431-2357 wyndham.com Indulge in a refreshing escape at Narande Spa which features a variety of treatments from a ‘Day of Renewal’ to a ‘Quick-Pick-Me-Up.’

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Pool at Sanctuary Resort - AOT

S P A S

Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort - WLR

Massage, Sedona- SCC

Tucson & Southern Arizona TUCSON Hashani Spa at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort (888) 527-8989, (520) 792-3500 hashanispa.com Inspired by the healing properties of the Sonoran Desert, Hashani Spa offers treatments that combine beauty and health technology with ancient healing techniques and traditions.

Wellness Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort (800) 325-7832, (520) 544-5000 hiltonelconquistador.com The Wellness Center is the place to work out, relax, or both. Find your favorite fitness equipment and trainers, or relax with a refreshing sauna, fabulous massage and other spa services. Ask about yoga, aerobics and other fitness classes.

Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa (520) 742-6000 westinlapalomaresort.com Full-service salon and spa to offer total indulgence for an hour, half a day or all day. Escape through the Red Door.

Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort (800) 722-2500, (520) 917-2467 westwardlook.com Among the best Tucson spas, this rejuvenating retreat provides a soothing environment which encourages both men and women to unwind, restore balance and invigorate body, mind and spirit.

The Spa at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (800) 234-5117, (520) 529-7830 loewshotels.com A place to relax, to heal and to grow. The Spa at Loews helps you to find beauty and balance – both inside and out.

The Spa at Omni Tucson National (520) 877-2367 omnitucsonnational.com Our spacious 13,000-square-foot luxurious spa includes private men’s and ladies’ lounges and locker rooms, each with a dry sauna, wet steam room, and Jacuzzi whirlpool. The Spa boasts a state-of-theart fitness center and a wide variety of fitness programs and classes.

Wellness Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort - HECR

Meditating on Oak Creek - SCC

Northern Arizona SEDONA Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa (877) 273-3762, (928) 284-6975 hiltonsedonaspa.com Luxuriate and pamper yourself in this spacious 20,000-square-foot spa therapy center. The fully equipped facility features a wide array of world-class spa treatments, lap pool and therapy spa, exercise opportunities and offerings to sooth mind and body – all in the unforgettable setting of Red Rock Sedona.

Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort (888) 749-2137, (928) 203-8500 miiamo.com Luxury spa services offer a journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, fitness and well being for both destination guests on an inclusive program or resort guests enjoying the day.

Sedona Spa at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa (928) 282-5108 ilxresorts.com A full-service spa and fitness club serving resort guests, members, and open to the public. Massages, facials, wraps, yoga, aerobics, personal training, pool, tennis and mini golf.

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Dress Code

Public/Semi Pvt.

Slope

Rating

Yardage

Par

Location

Longbow Golf Club - LGC

Number of Holes

G O L F

Phoenix & Central Arizona Anthem Country Club

(623) 742-6200 • anthemclubliving.com Anthem 36 Arizona Traditions Golf Club (623) 584-4000 • arizonatraditionsgolfclub.com Surprise 18 ASU Karsten Golf Course (480) 921-8070 • asukarsten.com Tempe 18 Camelback Golf Club (800) 24-CAMEL • (480) 596-7050 • camelbackgolf.com Scottsdale 36 Club West Golf Club (480) 460-4400 • clubwestgolf.com Phoenix 18 Desert Sands Golf Course (480) 832-0210 • desertsandsgc.com Mesa 18 The Duke at Rancho El Dorado (480) 844-1100 • thedukegolf.com Maricopa 18 Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort (800) 237-4238 • (520) 381-8200 • franciscogrande.com Casa Grande 18 Golf Club at Eagle Mountain (480) 816-1234 • eaglemtn.com Fountain Hills 18 Golf Digest Schools (800) 243-6121 • golfdigestschool.com Scottsdale Hillcrest Golf Club (623) 584-1500 • hillcrestgolfclub.com Sun City West 18 John Jacobs Golf Schools (800) 472-5007 • jacobsgolf.com Scottsdale The Kierland Golf Club (480) 922-9283 • kierlandresort.com Scottsdale 27 The Legacy Golf Resort (888) 828-FORE • (602) 305-5550 • legacygolfresort.com Phoenix 18 Legend Trail Golf Club (480) 488-7434 • legendtrailgc.com Scottsdale 18 The Links Golf Club (480) 987-1910 • linksqueencreekgolfclub.com Queen Creek 18 Longbow Golf Club (480) 807-5400 • longbowgolf.com Mesa 18 McCormick Ranch Golf Club (480) 948-0260 • mccormickranchgolf.com Scottsdale 36 Mission Royale Golf Club (520) 876-5335 • missionroyalegolfclub.com Casa Grande 18 Mountain Shadows Golf Club (480) 905-8999 • mountainshadowsgolfclub.com Paradise Valley 18 Ocotillo Golf Resort (888) 624-8899 • (480) 917-6660 • ocotillogolf.com Chandler 27 Painted Mountain Golf Club (480) 832-0156 • paintedmountaingolf.com Mesa 18 Palm Valley Golf Club (800) 475-2978 • (623) 935-2500 • palmvalleygolf.com Goodyear 36 Phantom Horse Golf Club (602) 431-6480 • phantomhorsegolf.com Phoenix 18 Rancho Manana Golf Club (480) 488-0398 • ranchomanana.com Cave Creek 18 Raven Golf Course at South Mountain (602) 243-3636 • ravenatsouthmountain.com Phoenix 18 Raven Golf Club at Verrado (623) 388-3000 • ravengolf.com Buckeye 18 San Marcos Golf Club (877) 766-3387 • (480) 812-0900 • sanmarcosresort.com Phoenix 18 Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld (480) 502-8200 • sanctuarygolf.com Scottsdale 18

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6235

68.7

115

Public

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72 72 72

7057 74.1 132 7014 72.6 122 6903 72.3 131

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72

7142

73.1

129

Public

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65

4029

59.8

88

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7011

72.4

120

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7545

75.3

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71

6777

71.7

139

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7002

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126

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6900

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6818

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128

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6845

72.3

138

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113

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7258

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Dress Code

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Par

Number of Holes

Location

Scottsdale Golf Group, Inc. (480) 991-8587 • scottsdalegolfgroup.com Scottsdale Scottsdale Golf & Lodging (888) 368-9171 • (480) 837-4284 • scottsdalegolf.com Scottsdale Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club (480) 778-0100 • scottsdalesilveradogolfclub.com Scottsdale 18 70 6339 68 116 Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club 6300 68.9 123 (480) 948-6000 • starfiregolfclub.com Scottsdale 27 70 5600 67.6 123 Stonecreek Golf Club (602) 953-9111 • embassysuitesaz.com Paradise Valley 18 72 6400 72.5 115 Sundance Golf Club (623) 328-0400 • sundancegolfaz.com Buckeye 18 72 6944 72 125 SunRidge Canyon (480) 837-5100 • sunridgecanyongolf.com Fountain Hills 18 71 6823 72.6 142 Viewpoint Golf Resort 71 6324 68.8 118 (888) 527-4004 • (480) 373-5555 • viewpointgolfresort.com Mesa 27 35 2162 30.4 94 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (480) 836-9000 • wekopa.com Fountain Hills 18 72 7225 73.3 137 Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass 72 7029 72.6 129 (520) 796-4653 • wildhorsepassresort.com Phoenix 36 72 7218 73.4 132 The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club 70 5724 67.8 119 (800) 909-4224 • (623) 935-9414 • wigwamresort.com Litchfield Park 54 72 6504 71.2 128 72 6307 69.4 118

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Northern Arizona Lake Powell National Golf Course (928) 645-2023 • golflakepowell.com Sedona Golf Resort (877) 733-9888 • (928) 284-9355 • sedonagolfresort.com

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North Central Arizona Antelope Hills Golf Course (800) 972-6818 • (928) 776-PUTT • antelopehillsgolf.com Prescott 36 Apache Stronghold Golf Club (800) 272-2438 • (928) 475-7800 • apachegoldcasinoresort.com San Carlos 18 StoneRidge Golf Course (928) 772-6500 • stoneridgegolf.com Prescott Valley 18

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Phoenix & Central Arizona

Location

Superstition Mountains - AOT

Senior Adult Park Park Models for Rent Pet Friendly Laundry Swimming Pool Organized Activities Internet Access Golf on Site Tennis on Site Restaurant Exercise Facilities Handicap Accessible Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Recreational Facilities

P A R K S Number of Spaces

R V

Phoenix & Central Arizona Apache Palms RV Park (480) 966-7399 • apachepalmsrvpark.com

Tempe

Cal-Am RV Resorts (888) 940-8989 • cal-am.com

Mesa

Campground Buena Tierra (888) 520-8360 • (520) 836-3500 • campgroundbuenatierra.com

80 • • • • • 8000+ • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Casa Grande

136 • •

Desert Sands RV Park (623) 869-8186 • desertsandsrv.com

Phoenix

70 • • •

Desert Shadows RV Resort (800) 595-7290 • (623) 869-8178 • arizonarvresorts.com

Phoenix

637

Desert’s Edge RV Village (888) 633-7677 • (623) 587-0940 • desertsedgerv.com

Phoenix

211

Eagle View RV Resort @ Fort McDowell (480) 836-5310 • eagleviewrvresort.com

Scottsdale

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Goodlife RV Resort (800) 999-4990 • (480) 832-4990 • goodliferv.com

Mesa

1163

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Holiday Village (888) 893-1103 • (480) 962-1694 • bayshorehomesales.com

Mesa

575

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Apache Junction

280

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La Hacienda RV Resort (480) 982-2808 • lahaciendarv.com Leaf Verde RV Resort (623) 386-3132 • leafverde.com

Buckeye

377 • • • • • •

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Mesa Spirit RV Resort (877) 924-6709 • (480) 832-1770 • mesaspirit.com

Mesa

1800

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Monte Vista Village (800) 435-7128 • (480) 833-2223 • montevistaresort.com

Mesa

832

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RV at Sunset, Yuma - YCVB

R V P A R K S

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Number of Spaces

Dancing at Boulders Resort - AOT

Senior Adult Park Park Models for Rent Pet Friendly Laundry Swimming Pool Organized Activities Internet Access Golf on Site Tennis on Site Restaurant Exercise Facilities Handicap Accessible Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Recreational Facilities

P A R K S

Location

R V

Mesa

439

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Sun City

100

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Phoenix & Central Arizona Palm Gardens (480) 832-0290 Paradise RV Resort (800) 842-2280 • (623) 977-0344 • rvonthego.com Phoenix Metro RV Park (877) 582-0390 • (623) 582-0390

Phoenix

310

• • • • • • • • • •

The Resort RV Park (866) 386-1101 • (480) 986-8404 • resortrvpark.com

Mesa

792

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Viewpoint RV & Golf Resort (800) 822-4404 • (480) 373-8700 • viewpointrv.com

Mesa

1921

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Beaudry RV Resort & Rally Park (877) 694-9176 • (520) 239-1300 • beaudryrvresort.com

Tucson

346 • • • •

Butterfield RV Resort (800) 863-8160 • (520) 586-4400 • rv-resort.com

Benson

173

El Frontier (520) 887-6369 • bayshorehomesales.com

Tucson

179 • • • • • •

Magic Circle RV Park (520) 384-3212 • magiccirclerv.com

Willcox

57 • • • •

Mission View RV Resort (800) 444-VIEW • (520) 741-1945 • missionviewrv.com

Tucson

152

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Voyager RV Resort (800) 424-9191 • (520) 574-5000 • voyagerrv.com

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Yuma

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North Central Arizona Distant Drums RV Resort (877) 577-5507 • (928) 554-8000 distantdrumsrvresort.com Voyager at Juniper Ridge RV Resort (866) 534-3456 • (928) 532-3456 • voyageratjuniperridge.com

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I N D E X Aboretum at Flagstaff 83 Agua Fria National Monument 34 Ak-Chin Indian Community 38, 59 Alamo Lake State Park 36 Alpine 115 Amerind Foundation 75 Antelope Canyon Tribal Park 92 Antelope Point Marina 93 Apache Junction 54, 58 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest 35 Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness 73 Arizona Cardinals 13, 45 Arizona Diamondbacks 13, 44 Arizona Mills 54 Arizona Museum of Youth 23, 58 Arizona Science Center 23, 43 Arizona Snowbowl 22, 83 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 23, 67 Arizona State Parks 36 Arrowhead Towne Center 45 Ash Fork 89 Avondale 44, 45

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Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction 50 Bartlett Lake 23 Bead Museum, The 46 Benson 69, 71, 74 Bill Williams NWR 103 Biltmore Fashion Park 44 Bisbee 23, 69, 74 Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 75 Borgata of Scottsdale 51 Boulders el Pedregal Marketplace 51 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 36 Bradshaw Mountains 110 Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre 58 Bryce Canyon National Park 93 Buckeye 44 Buckskin Mountain State Park 36 Bullhead City 103 Bureau of Land Management 35

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Cactus League 44 Camelback Mountain 42 Camp Verde 111, 112 Canyon de Chelly National Monument 22, 34, 92 Canyon Lake 23 Carefree 52, 53 Casa Grande 59 Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 34, 59 Casa Malpais Ruins 116 Catalina State Park 36 Cattail Cove State Park 36 Cave Creek 52 Cave Creek Museum 53 Celebrity Theatre 44 Cerreta Candy Company 46 Challenger Space Center of Arizona 46 Chandler 54, 55 Chandler Fashion Center 56 Chapel of the Holy Cross 80

Chinle 92 Chiricahua National Monument 34, 69, 71 Chloride 90 Christopher Creek 113 Cibola National Wildlife Refuge 98 Clarkdale 111 Cochise County 71, 75 Coconino National Forest 35 Cocopah Indian Tribe 38, 104 Colorado River 23, 87 Colorado River Indian Tribes 38, 102, 105 Colorado River Indian Tribal Museum 105 Colossal Cave Mountain Park 67 Commemorative Air Force Museum 58 Copper Square 43 Coronado National Memorial 34 Coronado National Forest 35 Coronado Trail Scenic Byway 116 Cosanti 50 Cottonwood 111, 112 Crossman Peak Natural Scenic Area 103

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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 69 Dead Horse Ranch State Park 36 Del E. Webb Center for Performing Arts 46 Desert Botanical Garden 42 Desert Caballeros Western Museum 46 Dodge Theatre 43 Douglas 69, 75

Glen Canyon Dam 22 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 34, 91 Glendale 44, 45 Goodyear 44 Graham County 73 Grand Canyon 22, 34, 35, 86, 89 Grand Canyon Caverns 89 Grand Canyon Parashant 34 Grand Canyon Railway 22, 89 Grand Canyon West 90 Granite Dells 110 Greer 115, 116

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Hall of Flame Fire Museum Hannagan Meadow Hassayampa River Preserve Havasu NWR Havasupai Tribe Heard Museum Herberger Theater Center Heritage Square Historic Sahuaro Ranch Historic Yuma Theatre Hohokam Stadium Holbrook Homolovi Ruins State Park Hoover Dam Hopi Tribe Hualapai Tribe Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

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Imperial National Wildlife Refuge 98 Imperial Sand Dunes 101 E.F. Sanguinetti Museum 99 Ironwood Forest National Monument 34 Eagar 115 El Mirage 44 J Elgin 69, 70 Jerome 111 36, 112 El Tour de Tucson 68 Jerome State Historic Park English Village 23, 103 K Escudilla Mountain 116 Kaibab-Paiute Tribe 38, 93 Kaibab National Forest 35 F FBR Open 43 Kartchner Caverns 23, 36, 37, 69 Flagstaff 83, 85 State Park Kierland Commons 43 Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium 69 Kingman 90 70 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West 50 Kitt Peak National Observatory Kofa National Wildlife Refuge 98, 101 Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 36 Fort Bowie National L Historic Site 34, 75 La Encantada 68 Fort Huachuca 74 Lake Havasu 102 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 38, 60 Lake Havasu City 102 Fort Mojave Indian Tribe 38, 104 Lake Havasu State Park 36 Fort Verde State Historic Park 36, 112 Lake Mead Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe 38, 105 National Recreation Area 104 Fountain Hills 52, 53 Lake Mead 23, 34 Four Corners Monument 22 Lake Mohave 104 Four Corners Tribal Park 92 Lake Pleasant 23, 45 Lake Powell 22, 91 G 91 Gammage Auditorium 54 Lees Ferry Litchfield Park 44, 49 Gila Box Riparian 23, 102 National Conservation Area 34 London Bridge Gila River Indian Community 38, 61 Los Cienegas National 34 Gilbert 54, 56 Conservation Area

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Lost Dutchman Mine Lost Dutchman State Park Lowell Observatory Lyman Lake State Park

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park 49 McFarland State Historic Park 36 Mesa 54, 58 Mesa Arts Center 58 Mesa Historical Museum 58 Mesa Southwest Museum 58 Meteor Crater 22, 85 Mill Avenue 54 Mission San Xavier del Bac 67 Mogollon Rim 22, 113 Montezuma Castle National Monument 34, 112 Monument Valley 22 Mt. Humphreys 85 Mt. Lemmon 66 Museum of Northern Arizona 85

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Native Trails 50 Navajo Nation 39, 92 Navajo Nation Tribal Museum 92 Navajo National Monument 34 Nogales 69

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Oak Creek 82 Oatman 23, 103, 104 Old Tucson Studios 23, 67 Oracle State Park 36 Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 34 Orpheum Theatre 43 Out of Africa Wildlife Park 112

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Page 91 Paradise Valley 49, 52 Parker 101 Parker Dam 102 Pascua Yaqui Tribe 39, 75 Patagonia 69, 70 Patagonia Lake State Park 36 Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve 71 Payson 112, 113 Peoria 44, 46 Petrified Forest National Park 22, 34, 86 Phippen Museum 111 Phoenix 42 Phoenix Art Museum 42 Phoenix Coyotes 13, 45 Phoenix International Raceway 13, 45 Phoenix Mercury 13, 44 Phoenix Museum of History 43 Phoenix Suns 13, 43 Phoenix Zoo 23, 42 Picacho Peak State Park 37 Piestewa Peak Park Recreation Area 42 Pima Air & Space Museum 23, 69 Pine 113 Pinetop-Lakeside 115 Pipe Spring National Monument 34 w w w.ari zonaguide.com

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Poston Memorial Monument 105 Superstition Mountain 54, 58 Prescott 110 Wilderness Area Prescott National Forest 35, 110 Surprise 44 Pueblo of Zuni 39, 93 T Pueblo Grande Museum 42 Taliesin West 50 Taylor 115 Q 23, 54 Quartzsite 101 Tempe Town Lake Queen Creek 54, 56 Tempe 54 55 Queen Mine 74 Tempe Diablo Stadium Titan Missile Museum 69 R Tlaquepaque 80 Rainbow Bridge National Monument 91 Tohono O’odham Nation 39, 75 Ramsey Canyon Preserve 73 Tolleson 44 Rawhide 61 Tombstone 23, 69, 74 Red Rock Crossing 82 Tombstone Courthouse Red Rock State Park 37 State Historic Park 37 Riordan Mansion Tonto Apache Tribe 39, 116 State Historic Park 37, 85 Tonto National Forest 35, 52 River of Time Museum 53 Tonto National Monument 34 Roper Lake State Park 37 Tonto Natural Rosson House 43 Bridge State Park 22, 37, 113 Route 66 85 Tubac 69 S Tubac Presidio State 37, 69 Sabino Canyon 23, 67 Historic Park Safford 69, 70 Tucson 66 68 Saguaro Lake 23 Tucson Museum of Art 68 Saguaro National Park 34, 66 Tucson Raceway Park Tumacacori 69 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 39, 59 Tumacacori Mission 35, 69 San Carlos Apache Tribe 39, 116 National Historic Park San Francisco Peaks 83 Tuzigoot National Monument 35, 112 San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe 39, 93 V San Pedro Riparian Verde Canyon Railroad 22, 112 National Conservation Area 34 Vermillion Cliffs Santa Catalina Mountains 23 National Monument 35, 91 Santa Cruz County 73 Scottsdale 49 W Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show 50 Walnut Canyon 35, 83 Scottsdale Art Festival 50 National Monument 49 Scottsdale ArtWalk 50 West Valley Art Museum Whipple Observatory 70 Scottsdale Center 111 for Performing Arts 50 Whiskey Row 22, 117 Scottsdale Culinary Festival 50 White Mountains Scottsdale Fashion Square 50 White Mountain Apache Tribe 39, 116 White Tank Mountain Regional Park 45 Scottsdale Museum 44, 46 of Contemporary Art 50 Wickenburg 49 Scottsdale Stadium 50 Wildlife World Zoo 69, 71, 74 Sedona 80, 83 Willcox Seligman 89 Williams 89 92 Sharlot Hall Museum 111 Window Rock Shops at Gainey Village 51 Winslow 85 Show Low 115 Wupatki National Monument 35, 83 Sierra Vista 69, 71, 73 Y Slide Rock State Park 22, 37, 82 Yavapai-Apache Nation 39, 117 Smoki Museum 111 Yavapai-Prescott Tribe 39, 117 Snowbowl Ski Resort 22, 83 Youngtown 44 Snowflake 115 Yuma 98 Sonoita 69, 70 Yuma Crossing Sonoran Desert 42, 49 National Heritage Area 98 Sonoran Desert National Monument 34 Yuma Crossing 37, 99 South Mountain Park 42 State Historic Park 23 Springerville 115, 116 Yuma Sand Dunes 99 Strawberry 113 Yuma Territorial Prison Sun City 44 Yuma Territorial Prison 37 Sun City West 44, 49 State Historic Park Sunrise Park Resort 22, 115 Z Sunset Crater Zion National Park 93 National Monument 34, 83

A D V E R T I S E R S Americas Best Value Inn 120 AmeriSuites 120 Apache Gold Casino Resort 117 Anthem Country Club 44 Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association (AWWTA) 23 Arizona Travel Parks Association 141 Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn 88 Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum 59 Cal-Am Properties 141 Choice Hotels International BC City of Chandler 56 The Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino 113 Cochise County Tourism Council 74 Colorado River Valley Region/Bullhead City 104 Commemorative Air Force Museum 58 Days Inn Arizona 129 Embassy Suites Hotels 125 Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico 73 Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau 83 Fort McDowell Casino 61 Fountain Hills Fort McDowell Tourism Bureau 53 Gila River Indian Community 59 Glendale Office of Tourism 46 Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn 89 Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (Xanterra) 131 Grand Canyon Railway 87 Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge 86 Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau 3 Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort 68 Holiday Inn 6 Hon-Dah Resort & Casino 115 InnSuites Hotels & Suites 129 Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce 90 Krazy Kyote Activities & Tours 82 La Quinta 125

I N D E X Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau 103 Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, ARAMARK 90 Legacy Golf Resort 55 The Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino 113 Maverick Helicopter Tours 88 Mesa Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 2 Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau 71 Ocean Properties 84 Out of Africa Wildlife Park 112 Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters 86 Phoenix Art Museum 44 Peoria Chamber of Commerce 47 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport IBC Pointe South Mountain Resort 54 Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism 111 Radisson Ft. McDowell & Radisson Sedona 52 Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 60 San Marcos Golf & Conference Resort 56 Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 50 Sedona Oak Creek Canyon COC Tourism Bureau 82 Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa 60 Tempe Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 54 Tubac-Santa Cruz Visitor Center 74 Verrado, a DMB Community IFC Westcor Shopping Centers 17 Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (The) 51 Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa 69 Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce 84 Windmill Suites of Arizona 129 Winslow Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 84 Wyndham Buttes Resort 55 Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau 101