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DEAR TRAVEL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL, The Arizona Office of Tourism is pleased to present the Professional Travel Planner’s Guide to Arizona. This statewide reference guide provides the necessary information to assist you in planning your client’s vacation and/or creating package tours to Arizona. Arizona is a land of many colors and contrasts, with unique opportunities to explore the magnificent Grand Canyon, experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert, golf at more than 325 courses, enjoy shopping excursions from spectacular art galleries to modern malls, dine on Southwestern cuisine, be pampered at a spa, live the life of a cowboy at a guest ranch, or learn about historic Native American culture. The Travel Industry Marketing Division of the Arizona Office of Tourism offers many complimentary marketing aids including collateral, maps, videos, images on CD, posters, fourcolor brochure shells, suggested itineraries and familiarization tour assistance. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or requests for additional information or marketing aids. Take a look at our internet website at www.arizonaguide.com. Then, visit our scenic state and experience all the wonders that Arizona has to offer!

Margie Emmermann Director of Agency Tel: (602) 364-3717 Fax: (602) 364-3701 memmermann@azot.gov

Mary Rittmann Director of Travel Industry Marketing Tel: (602) 364-3730 Fax: (602) 364-3702 mrittmann@azot.gov

Hylton Fothergill Travel Industry Marketing Manager Tel: (602) 364-3706 Fax: (602) 364-3702 hfothergill@azot.gov

Jennifer Sutcliffe Travel Industry Marketing Manager Tel: (602) 364-3693 Fax: (602) 364-3702 jsutcliffe@azot.gov

Kristin McKinnon Travel Industry Marketing Coordinator Tel: (602) 364-3696 Fax: (602) 364-3702 kmckinnon@azot.gov

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Chris Ryall • Canada Representative Arizona Office of Tourism 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 642 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1P 4X4 Tel: (416) 861-1240 • Fax: (416) 861-1108 Email: azinfo@travelmarketingexperts.com Direct Email: chris@travelmarketingexperts.com

Barbara Ann Jackson • Mexico Representative Homero No. 136 - Desp. 402 Colonia Chapultepec Morales 11570 México, D.F. Tel: (5255) 5250-2763 / (5255) 5203-9809 Fax: (5255) 5254-7899 Email: bjackson@prodigy.net.mx

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Osamu Hoshino • Japan Representative Arizona Office of Tourism (U.S. Office) 853 Germania Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 Tel: (801) 266-3345 • Fax: (801) 262-9570 Email: info@uswest.tv Direct Email: ohoshino@comcast.net

Patrick North Coombes • UK Representative 4 Vencourt Place, Hammersmith London W6 9NU Tel: (44) 208 237-7977 • Fax: (44) 208 237-7999 Email: patrick@mccluskey.co.uk

Arizona Office of Tourism (Japan Office) 494-11-1107, Miyazawa-cho, Akishima-shi Tokyo, Japan 196-0024 Tel: (042) 549-1454 • Fax: (042) 549-1453

GERMANY Albert Jennings • Arizona Office of Tourism c/o Get It Across Marketing Neumarkt 33, D - 50667 Köln, Germany Tel: (49)-221 233 64 08 • Fax: (49)-221 233 64 50 Email: arizona@getitacross.de

Produced and published in conjunction with Hennen Publishing & Marketing Group 2198 East Camelback Road, Suite 350 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 906-3085 email info@hennenpmg.com

1110 West Washington Street, Suite 155 Phoenix, AZ 85007 editor (602) 364-3700 fax (602) 346-3702 art director Visit www.arizonaguide.com for information project director on travel throughout the state. sales Visit www.arizonavacationvalues.com for great vacation deals.

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AOT-Arizona Office of Tourism, GOT-Glendale Office of Tourism, GPCVB-Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, LHTB-Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau, MCVB-Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau, MTCVB-Metro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, PACT-Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism, SCVB-Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, TCVB-Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau, YCVB-Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Professional Travel Planner'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. Professional Travel Planner’s Guide © 2006 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. about the cover

White water rafting in Grand Canyon National Park. -Photographer John Beatty

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F A S T FA CT S THANK YOU for deciding to visit Arizona. This guide is organized into three main parts: Travel Basics, Tourism Regions and Directory Listings. Travel Basics includes Arizona's top attractions, events and experiences, as well as travel information, maps and detailed itineraries. Arizona has five Tourism Regions that are color-coded throughout the publication. Beginning on page 35, each region contains a full color map, and an overview of its major cities and top attractions. The Resources section includes listings of accommodations, attractions, shopping, activities, and restaurants – all catering to the tour and travel industry. It also includes directories of travel service centers, transportation companies and destination management companies. Arizona has more places to go, people to see, and things to do than can possibly be covered in this guide, but it’s a great starting point. For more information, visit www.arizonaguide. com or refer to the Arizona Official State Visitor’s Guide, which offers in-depth editorial on communities, Native American lands, calendar of events, public lands and more.

PHOENIX & CENTRAL ARIZONA

TUCSON & SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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Discover the real Old West, with beautiful saguaro-covered landscape and rugged mountains as a backdrop.

Experience sheer scenic magnificence, from the Grand Canyon’s incredible vastness and Sedona’s naturedefying Red Rocks, to Lake Powell’s mesmerizing blue waters.

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1 Welcome to Arizona 3 International Representatives 5 Arizona State Map 7 Arizona Overview 8 Top 10 Attractions 10 Experience Arizona 13 Top 12 Events 16 American Indian Lands 18 Itineraries 28 Essential Information 31 Arizona Mileage Map

Set in the lush Sonoran Desert, visitors enjoy luxurious resorts and spas, outstanding golf, shopping and dining.

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ARIZONA’S WEST COAST Water enthusiasts revel in the spectacular desert scenery of the Colorado River with its banks, sheer cliffs and varied wildlife.

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NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA F our seasons of entertainment and outdoor recreation beckon in this quiet oasis of small communities, lakes and cool pine forests.

LEFT: Desert Mountain-Cochise Golf Course, Biking Tucson, Sedona Red Rock Crossing, Jet Ski Lake Havasu, Fishing North Central Arizona

Area: 113,635 square miles, the sixth-largest in the U.S. Population: 5,580,811 million (2003 estimate) Size: East to West - 338 miles, North to South 392 miles Elevation: Highest: 12,633 feet, Humphreys Peak, near Flagstaff. Lowest: 73 feet, the Colorado River west of San Luis Slogan: “The Grand Canyon State” Bird: Cactus Wren Tree: Palo Verde Flower: Saguaro Cactus Bloom Gemstone: Turquoise Neckwear: Bola Tie Grand Canyon: 277 miles long, 600 feet to 18 miles wide, over a mile deep Wild Life: Arizona has 60% of all types of wildlife species found in North America. Big game species include javelina, bear, elk, antelope, big horn sheep, bison, mule deer, white tail deer, mountain lion and turkey.

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the Catalina Highway. A drive on this road takes travelers through five “life zones,” beginning in the desert and ending above 9,000 feet in a conifer forest at the top of Mount Lemmon. This single, 27-mile drive passes through as many life zones as a drive from the Mexican to the Canadian border. The Mexican cultural influence can be seen throughout the state, evidenced by missions and presidios established by Franciscan monks in the early 1700s. Hispanic names abound for shopping centers, residential developments, streets, schools and parks. The language, food, music, art, architecture, entertainment and traditions of Latin peoples are deeply infused in the culture of the state.

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Arizona is home to 22 different Native American tribes with the most reservation land in the United States. Various cultural centers and museums display beautiful hand-crafted pottery, baskets, jewelry, blankets and crafts from Arizona’s numerous tribes. From ancient cliff dwellings and ruins to thriving casinos, Native American culture plays a leading role in Arizona. The dry, temperate weather that has attracted humans to Arizona for thousands of years has also preserved vestiges of ancient cultures. Prehistoric inhabitants built houses of stone and left galleries of rock art at countless sites. A thousand years ago, using stone hand tools, the Hohokam Indians dug an entire system of irrigation canals in what is today Phoenix, some of which are still being used. Within the past couple hundred years, Spanish explorers and friars built forts and missions, such as Tucson’s San Xavier del Bac, the “White Dove of the Desert,” an ornate church in which the Tohono O’odham Indians still worship. The U.S. Army scattered garrisons around the state, such as Forts Apache and Verde, several of them preserved in national or state parks. Inspiring an entire movie industry, rough-and-tumble gunfighters and lawmen walked the streets of Tombstone and did time in the Territorial Prison in Yuma, both of which can be visited today. The grandeur of Arizona is beyond description in words, it must be experienced first hand – from magnificent sunrise to breathtaking sunset and into star studded night skies. Come see for yourself. We know you will return bringing with you a host of your clients, friends and family as there is no place like Arizona.

ARIZONA IS A WONDROUS PLACE, both geographically and culturally diverse, rich with tradition and yet young. The state will not be 100 years old until Valentine’s Day of 2012. Few travel destinations offer so great a change of scenery in so little time. Within a two to four hour drive any direction, visitors find themselves in completely different surroundings. Certain times of the year one could actually ski twice in one day – on both snow and water. Arizona boasts vast open spaces and scenic beauty from the high lush desert area south of Tucson to the magnificent Grand Canyon area. Ranges of mountains rise from the desert floor throughout the Sonoran desert region. Traveling northward, pine covered mountain slopes lead upward to snow capped peaks in Flagstaff and in the White Mountain area which extends along the eastern state line. In areas like Sedona and Monument Valley, reddish rock formations composed of layers of volcanic rock, sandstone, limestone and shale, give the landscape striking colors and unique formations. Rock hounds find the state rich with gems and minerals created by millions of years of geological activity. Arizona’s night skies are some of the darkest in the country, and amateur and professional stargazers enjoy hundreds of cloudless nights. The far reaches of the galaxy can be explored in the state’s numerous observatories, planetariums and through telescopes on patios and balconies of the finest resorts. Perhaps no better location in the state illustrates the extreme variety of geography in Arizona than a roadway on the northeast side of Tucson, the Sky Island Parkway or

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GRAND C ANY ON NAT I ONAL P AR K

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Located entirely in northwestern Arizona, the Canyon, incised by the Colorado River, is immense, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. Nestled within are numerous side canyons abundant with greenery, wildlife, waterfalls, raging rapids and calm, glassy pools. The historic South Rim is open yearround and the more remote North Rim is closed in winter. Entrance Fees: $20 per private vehicle, $10 per pedestrian, motorcycle rider, or cyclist. Admission is for seven days and includes both the North Rim and South Rim. Commercial Vehicles: 1-25 passengers - $8 per person. Motor Coach (26+ passengers) - $300 flat fee. (928) 638-7888, www.nps.gov/grca

S AG U A R O N A TIONAL PARK

80,000 acres of pristine, living desert where a remarkable variety of plants and animals thrive. The largest concentration of the majestic saguaro cactus flourishes here, along with palo verde trees, rare cacti, and wildflowers that bloom vividly in spring and summer. Scenic loop drives, and over 150 miles of hiking trails, ranging from flat and easy strolls in the Sonoran Desert to steep and rugged hikes into the Rincon Mountains attract visitors year round. Entrance Fees (valid for 7 days): $10 per private car, $5 per individual. Annual pass $25. (520) 733-5100, www.nps.gov/sagu

GLE N C ANY ON NAT I ONAL R E C R E AT I ON AR E A

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history. The park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, backcountry hiking and four-wheel drive trips. Entrance Fees: Annual pass $20. Commercial Tour Fee: Motor Coach (26+ passengers) $100 per day, Van or Minibus (7-25 passengers) $40 per day. (928) 608-6200, www.nps.gov/glca

LA K E MEA D N ATIONAL RE CRE ATION AR E A

Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America’s four desert ecosystems – the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts – meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. Entrance Fees (valid for 5 days): $3 per individual, $5 per vehicle. Annual pass $20. (702) 293-8990, www.nps.gov/lame

CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST AND SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA

The Coronado National Forest covers 1,780,000 acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 feet to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges or “sky islands” that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada. Visitors may experience all four seasons during a single day’s journey, wandering through the desert among giant saguaro cactus and colorful wildflowers in the morning, enjoying lunch beside a mountain stream, and playing in the snow later in the afternoon. Entrance Fees: Presently, there are four fee areas on the Coronado National Forest: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (Santa Catalina Mountains), Mt. Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains), Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Mountains), South Fork (Chiricahua Mountains), $5 per day, $10 per week, Annual pass $20. (520) 749-8700, www.fs.fed.us/rs/coronado

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Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly – including distinctive architecture, artifacts, and rock imagery – exhibit remarkable preservational integrity. Canyon de Chelly also sustains a living community of Navajo people, who are connected to a landscape of great historical and spiritual significance. Entrance Fees: Free into NM. However, to drive on the canyon bottom, a 4-wheel drive vehicle, a Park Service permit and an authorized Navajo guide are required. The fee is $15 per hour for 1 vehicle, $5 per hour for each additional vehicle with a 5-vehicle limit per guide. Hiking within the canyon requires a Park Service permit and an authorized Navajo guide, except along the 2.5-mile (4-km) White House Ruins Trail. One guide may take up to 15 people for $15/Hour. (928) 674-5500, www.nps.gov/cach

SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK

The largest municipal park in the world has nearly 17,000 acres of pristine lower Sonoran desert and miles of trails. More than 300 species of plant life are found in the park. The varieties of cacti include: saguaro, barrel, hedgehog, pincushion, jumping cholla, christmas cactus, staghorn, cholla and prickly pear. Palo verde, mesquite, elephant and ironwood trees, along with the ocotillo plant, are also numerous in the park. Entrance Fees: None. (602) 495-0222, www.phoenix.gov/parks

PASSES, PERMITS AND FEES Entrance Fees are required for entering designated federal recreation areas such as National Parks and National Monuments. Entrance fees can be paid each time you visit or you can use a special pass, including the Golden Eagle Pass, Golden Age Pass, and Golden Access Pass. Most national forest system lands are open, free of charge for your use and enjoyment. Entrance and user fees may be charged at some areas.

NATIONAL PARKS PASS

An annual pass providing admission to any national park charging an entrance fee – this $50 pass is good for one full year from the date of purchase.

M ONTE Z UM A C AS TL E NATI ONAL M ONUM E NT

It’s not a castle and Montezuma was never here. Nestled into a limestone recess high above the flood plain of Beaver Creek in the Verde Valley stands one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. The five-story, 20-room cliff dwelling served as a “high-rise apartment building” for prehistoric Sinagua Indians over 600 years ago. Early settlers to the area assumed that the imposing structure was associated with the Aztec emperor Montezuma, but the castle was abandoned almost a century before Montezuma was born. Entrance Fees: $3 per person (valid for 7 days). (928) 567-3322

L AKE P L E AS ANT R E GI ONAL P AR K

One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the “Valley of the Sun,” this northwest Valley park offers camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. At the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center, guests learn about the history of the area and desert wildlife. Step out onto the balcony surrounding the Visitor Center to get a beautiful view of Lake Pleasant and an up-close look at Waddell Dam. (602) 372-7460, www.maricopa.gov/parks

PE TRIFIE D FORE S T NATI ONAL P AR K

A surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science, the park features one of the world’s largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million year old fossils. Entrance Fees (valid for 7 days): $5 per individual, $10 per vehicle. Annual pass $50. Commercial Tour: Motor Coach (26+ passengers) $450 per day, Minibus (16-25 passengers) $60 per day. Van (7-15 passengers) $50 per day, Sedan (1-6 passengers) $25 per day plus $5 per person. (928) 524-6228, www. nps.gov/pefo/ PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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We’re serious about the endless activities and attractions available in Arizona. We could write a never-ending story just about cookouts. But, to save you some time and help you impress your clients, here’s the lowdown on our hoedowns. And, we’ve included info about dress-shoe-type stuff too. We’re a diverse destination and have we mentioned, we offer a lot of activities and attractions.

NATIONAL PARKS & MONUMENTS Much of Arizona’s postcard-perfect landscape is preserved in the nearly 30 national parks, monuments, recreation areas and historic sites that dot the state – the most sites in the lower 48 and a bounty second only to Alaska. Arizona’s crown jewel, Grand Canyon National Park, captivates roughly 5 million visitors a year who each clutch their cameras in a desperate attempt to prove the magnificence before their eyes. The bravest minority (the park says less than 10 percent of the annual visitors), actually dip below the rim to hike, ride mules or fly via helicopter and plane. They raft on the understated, but still wild, Colorado River that carved the Canyon.

NAT I ONAL FOR E S T S In addition to the national parks, Arizona’s six national forests cover more than 11 million acres and offer almost unlimited recreational opportunities, including thousands of miles of hiking, biking and horse riding trails, as well as some surprising choices. Downhill skiers tackle the white slopes of the southernmost ski resort in the country on the edge of Tucson. Llama packers take hikers for gourmet meals under ponderosa pines. And some adventurous souls hike, swim and rappel the beautiful, rugged canyons that slice through the state’s forests. Guides are available to help groups tackle any of Arizona’s outdoor terrain.

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OLD WE ST For those who wish to experience the Old West beyond cowboy cookouts and camp fires, visit the OK Corral in Tombstone followed by a stop in Bisbee to tour an old copper mine. Prescott, the original territorial capital, is built around the traditional courthouse town square and buildings in the area are carefully preserved. Several of the “Whiskey Row” bars still use the old hand-carved, ornamented back bars of the late 1800s. Wickenburg and Tucson each have several guest ranches, some of them doubling as working cattle ranches. Others guest ranches are dotted throughout the Route 66 area of Northern Arizona and the honey-colored grasslands of Southern Arizona. Often established in historic buildings, these ranches offer an introduction to the cowboy way of life immortalized in film. Activities include horseback rides, roping lessons and cattle drives and are perfect for team building and small groups.

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The living beauty of Arizona is preserved in sanctuaries such as museums and botanical gardens. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum near Tucson is worldrenowned for its presentation of native plants and animals. Not a typical zoo, its naturalistic enclosures mimic each animal’s true habitat. Botanical gardens in several cities cultivate and showcase the local flora, much of it unique to the desert climate.

As Arizona’s western border, the Colorado River also attracts watersports lovers beyond the breathtaking walls of the canyon. Boating, fishing, canoeing, waterskiing and riding personal watercraft are immensely popular activities near the river communities of Yuma and Lake Havasu City.

SPE CTATO R S P OR TS One of the only cities in the U.S. with a team from each of the major professional sports, Greater Phoenix offers popcorn-eating options galore. The 17,000-seat Glendale Arena is the newest addition, and serves as home to the NHL Coyotes. Immediately south of the Arena, an NFL stadium is under construction, and will be home to the 2008 Super Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Arizona Cardinals after its 2006 completion. Bank One Ballpark in Downtown Phoenix is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team. As a stateof-the-art facility, a backyard-like swimming pool sits just beyond center field, the roof opens and closes at the touch of a button, and a restaurant overlooks the field. The NBA Phoenix Suns play a block away from the Diamondbacks in America West Arena. Other Phoenix-area professional sporting options include NASCAR auto racing, professional rodeos and Cactus League Spring Training.

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With over 5,400 inviting fairways, 5,400 manicured greens and 5,400 appropriately named roughs, Arizona is definitely one of the world’s prized golf destinations. The state’s 300-plus courses have been ranked among the best in every American golf publication. The popularity of these courses is quite simple. The scenery and course design is unlike any other destination on earth. Nowhere else do holes cling to rugged mountainsides and saguaro cactuses flank fairways and raise their mighty arms, seemingly in homage to the game of golf. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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EX PE R IE N C E A R IZ ONA (CONTINUE D ) S H OP P I NG Shoppers have many options to choose from. National retailers such as Nordstrom’s and Saks Fifth Avenue call Arizona home. Set among giant white sycamore trees, Sedona’s Tlaquepaque is a shopping center modeled after a Mexican village. Navajo artisans often sell exquisite silver and turquoise jewelry and colorful woven blankets at roadside stands near the state’s major scenic attractions.

Arizona has many wineries, mostly concentrated in Southern Arizona’s Santa Cruz and Cochise counties, and some are as far north as Sedona. Many restaurants and resorts offer a taste of the Southwest with a fine wine pairing suggested by a world-class sommelier, cooking classes, and chef’s tables.

AC C OM M OD ATI ONS Accommodating the visitors who come to these attractions is no easy task, but award-winning properties abound throughout the state. Many have become destinations in and of themselves, such as the Mobil Four-Star resorts near Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and Sedona. Offering only the most polished service, these western ShangriLas have on-premise golf, tennis, and spa facilities.

A RT S & CUL TUR E For the more reserved spectators, Arizona welcomes visitors to walk through beautiful art galleries, especially during Thursday night ArtWalks in Tucson and Scottsdale. Other communities have spectacular displays as well. Sedona’s resident artists fill over 40 in-town galleries. Bisbee, Tubac and Jerome are arts centers that have been written about nationally. Each is worth the day trip for true aficionados.

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The state is host to many unique arts performances. Sedona’s Jazz-on-the-Rocks draws thousands of fans to the great red rock outdoors. Bisbee’s Copper Queen Hotel hosts a murder mystery in which both actors and spectators participate. Payson holds blue-grass festivals and fiddler’s contests among the green pines. And, of course, theater, ballet, opera and symphony groups perform as well.

LEFT: Kokopelli Winery, Tlaquepaque, The Phoenician, Art Festival, Sedona’s Jazz-on-the-Rocks RIGHT: Wings Over Willcox, Yuma Lettuce Days, Round Dance at Native Trails-Scottsdale

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WILLCOX: Wings Over Willcox - Birding & Nature Festival - Guided birding tours throughout the Sulphur Springs Valley to see Sandhill Cranes, raptors, sparrows, and other winter and Southwest bird specialties. Other guided tours see local geology, a working ranch, regional history, and more.  Free seminars about birds, bats, and nature.  Highlights include a trade show and the Saturday night banquet with keynote speaker and silent auction.  Events from $5-85.   Held annually during the MLK weekend in January. Event dates: January 12-15, 2006; January 11-14, 2007; January 17-20, 2008; January 15-18, 2009; January 14-17, 2010. Average attendance: 400-600. Group Tour information: Venue easily accessible from Business 10 through downtown Willcox. Bus parking available.  Discounted group tours on Thursday and Friday only.  Individual tours only for Saturday and Sunday.  Non-event group tours to see Sandhill Cranes are available from November through February.  A minimum 30-day advance notice required for all group tours. The 2005/2006 groups rates based on group size are: 10-20 ($15 per person for 4 hours); 21-40 ($12.50 per person for 4 hours); 41-60 ($10 per person for 4 hours). Contact: Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 1500 N. Circle I Rd. Willcox, AZ 85643, (800) 200-2272 or visit www.wingsoverwillcox.com

JANUAR Y 2 006 SCOTTSDALE: Native Trails – A series of free festivals celebrating Native American culture focusing on the individual cultures of tribes who reside throughout the Southwest. Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the performances take place January – March and run most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Held in the Outdoor Promenade at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, performers from the Yavapai, Apache and Diné (Navajo) tribes share their unique dances, songs and stories. These performances include the Geronimo song, gathering song, flute performance, war dance, rainbow dance, Diné corn-grinding demonstration, powwow dances, and the hoop dance performance. To further represent the various communities, ambassadors from different nations share their native talents, from song and dance to craft making and culinary preparation. All performances end with an audience-participation round dance. (480) 421-1004 or www.CultureQuestScottsdale.com

J AN U A R Y 2006 YUMA: Annual Yuma Lettuce Days - A celebration of the local agricultural industry, in the world’s winter lettuce capital of the world. Huge produce and farm equipment displays, cabbage bowling, lettuce box car derby, a Mr. Lettucehead contest, a Salad Toss-Off, food and craft booths, petting zoo, kids’ activities, and live entertainment are featured. The festival attracts more than 45,000 people. January 20-22, 2006. Free admission. Free bus parking in several different areas. Contact: April Manley, AtoZ Marketing & Events, LLC, (928) 783-3061, yumaevents@msn.com, www.yumalettucedays.com PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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A RI Z O N A ' S T O P 12 E VE NTS (CONTINUED) SIERRA VISTA: Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering – The Gathering in Sierra Vista, Arizona continues the tradition of bringing this true Western expression of the Cowboy Way to today’s audiences. The event features sixty poets, singers and musicians with the best of the best from the Western states. There are free Saturday programs with six hours of more than 40 simultaneous thematic sessions of poetry, music, storytelling, youth programs and artist jam sessions. Many artists with national recognition participate. Day sessions are free, evening sessions are $16. Group discounts and bus parking are available. February 3-5, 2006. Contact: Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, P.O. Box 3201, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-3201, (520) 249-2511 or (800) 288-3861 or www.cowboypoets.com

F E B RUA R Y 2006 GLENDALE: Annual Chocolate Affaire – An upscale festival of chocolate and romance, gourmet cuisine and beverage, horsedrawn carriage rides and national entertainment. In addition to tours of Arizona’s own chocolatier, Cerreta Candy Company, more than three dozen chocolate purveyors grace picturesque Murphy Park creating a chocolate lover’s delight. Murphy Park is located in downtown Glendale. Free. This event takes place annually in February. February 4-5, 2006. Contact: Kim Larson, Marketing/Communications, City of Glendale, (623) 930-2989. Glendale event hotline: (623) 930-2299, www.glendaleaz.com

AP R I L   2 006 TUCSON: Annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference – Mariachi music and baile folklórico fill the streets of Tucson each April as the Tucson International Mariachi Conference convenes. It is a unique celebration of culture, music and dancing with a week of events. Events include educational workshops in mariachi and folklorico dancing, Espectacular concerts, Mariachi showcase, parade, art exhibit, and a Garibaldi Fiesta. Visitors are drawn to the showcase of upcoming mariachi students at the TCC Music Hall and to the Fiesta de Garibaldi at DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park which is a reenactment of the famous tradition in Mexico City. You’ll see families from morning until the last song ends at 10 p.m. The Espectacular Concert brings in world class talent that exemplifies what is best in mariachi music. Bus parking available. Upcoming dates are April 27-29, 2006, April 26-28, 2007, and April 24-26, 2008. Contact: Lolie Gomez, Tucson International Mariachi Conference P.O. Box 3035, Tucson, AZ 85702, (520) 838-3908 or lgomez@lafrontera.org, www.tucsonmariachi.org

MA RCH 2006 PHOENIX: Heard Museum Guild Annual Indian Fair & Market More than 300 juried, invitational Native American artists from throughout the country participate. Those attending can also enjoy a variety of Native American music and dance and purchase a variety of Native American foods. March 4-5, 2006. $3-10, 9:30 am - 5 pm, (602) 252-8840 or www.heard.org

LEFT: Glendale Chocolate Affaire, Young Cowboys, Heard Museum Native American Dancer, Mariachi Performers RIGHT: World's Oldest Rodeo-Prescott, Native American Weaver, Jazz Performer, London Bridge-Lake Havasu City, Hopi Dancer

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J U NE  2006 PRESCOTT: Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo Festivities include a big rodeo parade, booths on the Courthouse Plaza, fireworks, continuous entertainment, food, softball tournament, carnival, melodramas, family entertainment, rodeo dances, 10K and 2-mile runs, a country music star, and of course, great rodeo action. June 29 - July 4, 2006. (928) 445-3103 or (800) 358-1888 or  www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

PINETOP/LAKESIDE: Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival – Hosted by the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce, this two day festival features more than 80 of the Southwest’s finest American Indian artists who display and sell their handmade jewelry, paintings, rugs and other authentic Indian artwork. This is a juried event and the original artist must be present.  Other activities include authentic Native American entertainment and traditional Native American foods. 10 am - 5 pm, $, under 12 free, Held at Blue Ridge School July 15-16, 2006 Contact: Susie Anderson, PO Box 4220, Pinetop, AZ 85935, (800) 573-4031 or (928) 367-4290, or info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com, www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

S E P TE M B E R 2 006 SEDONA:  Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Benefit Festival – Enjoy four fabulous days of jazz in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona.  The festival showcases internationally known, Grammy Award winning artists.  Each day features different artists in various venues.  You can experience jazz in its most intimate setting, where you will personally meet the artist.  You can attend a concert in a small theater where no seat is farther than ten rows from the stage. Or, you can join thousands of jazz fans as they picnic on lush, park-like grounds.  More information at sedonajazz.com. Ticket range $40-$220, discount rates for groups, will accommodate bus tours. Upcoming dates are September 21-24, 2006,  September 20-23, 2007, September 25-28, 2008, and September 24-27, 2009. Contact:  Chris Irish, 1487 W. Highway 89A, Suite 9, Sedona, AZ  86226, (928) 282-1985, www.sedonajazz.com

J U L Y   2006 FLAGSTAFF: Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture - The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Heritage Program is dedicated to honoring the cultural diversity of the magnificent Colorado Plateau. Meet Native artists, performers, ethnobotanists, and cultural interpreters to explore the rich heritage of northern Arizona and the Four Corners region through stories, dances, and songs. Events appeal to everyone: families, children, connoisseurs, and collectors of fine Native American and Hispanic art. The oldest Hopi show in the world, this festival celebrates the rich artistic culture and traditions from the Hopi mesas of northeastern Arizona. Enjoy the renowned Hopi handmade arts of Katsina doll carving, pottery, painting, and silver overlay jewelry against a backdrop of storytelling, music, dancing, and piki. Learn about the Hopi values of humility, cooperation, respect, balance, and earth stewardship. Nature lovers can take a hike with a Hopi medicine woman along the Museum’s Rio de Flag Nature Trail to learn the many uses of regional plants. Held at the Museum of Northern Arizona July 1-2, 2006. 9 am – 5 pm. Fee. Motorcoach parking available. Contact: Anne Doyle, Tour contact, Museum of Northern Arizona, (928) 774-5213 ext. 275 or email adoyle@mna.mus.az.us, www.musnaz.org

NOVE M B E R 2 006 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Annual Festival of Lights – Visit Lake Havasu City for the holidays and take part in a spectacular festival of lights and a festive holiday spirit. The Boat Parade of Lights promises to delight young and old as brilliantly lit vessels glide beneath the London Bridge and past the English Village in a colorful, festive holiday display. Special rates for groups include a holiday dinner, and entertainment with a guaranteed view of the parade from atop the hill overlooking the parade route. November. Contact: Sherry Laswell, Director of Sales, Laka Havasu Convention & Visitors Bureau (928) 453-3444 ext 17 or sherry@golakehavasu.com, www.golakehavasu.com PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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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) 568-9480

Indian Lands

Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22 American Indian tribes offer a multitude of recreational attractions, casinos and scenery which make their reservations, covering about 30 percent of the state, highly sought-after destinations and vacation spots. From ski slopes to blue waters, from narrow canyons to slender spires, Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Indian lands are more than ready to entertain and delight visitors. opportunities; near Parker. Rt. 1, Box 23B, Parker, AZ 85344, (928) 669-6757, www. critonline.com

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

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 17779, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269, (480) 816-7211, www.ftmcdowell.org

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

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

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 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, (888) 255-9550 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 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 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 Navajo Nation World-famous Monument Valley Tribal Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Navajo

LEFT: Navajo Horses-Canyon De Chelly, Monument Valley RIGHT: Photographers in Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley

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National Monument and Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site; in northeastern Arizona. P.O. Box 663, Window Rock, AZ 86515, (928) 810-8504, www.discovernavajo.com

in Arizona. For more information visit the Zuni Tourism Office at 1203B State Highway 53 in New Mexico, P.O. Box 339, Zuni, NM 87327, (505) 782-7000, www.experiencezuni.com

Pascua Yaqui Tribe A casino and a cultural center; on the southern edge of Tucson. 7474 S. Camino de Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85746, (520) 883-5000

Salt 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

Pueblo of Zuni Located southeast of Holbrook, the reservation straddles the state line with New Mexico. This area currently does not offer tourism attractions

San Carlos Apache Tribe A cultural center, extensive fishing and hunting,

ETIQUETTE ON TRIBAL LAND Below are some basic guidelines for visiting Tribal Lands. Contact the individual tribe(s) prior to visiting to obtain information specific to the particular Tribe. • 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. • Dances are sacred ceremonies. Observe them as you would any other religious function by dressing and acting appropriately. Be mindful of where you sit, stand and walk. • 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. • Alcohol use is only permitted in designated locations, such as a casino. Drug use is not tolerated. • Use caution when driving, especially at night. Much of the reservation land is open range, and small herds of sheep, goats, cattle and horses move freely along and across roads. Please obey all traffic, parking and speed limit signs. • Most reservations are open to the public during daylight hours, the homes are private and should be entered only by invitation.

whitewater rafting, hiking, golf, a hotel and a casino. P.O. Box 0, San Carlos, AZ 85550, (928) 475-7800, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe A small, newly recognized tribe of approximately 250 members that currently does not have its own reservation. P.O. Box 1989, Tuba City, AZ 86045, (928) 283-4583 Tohono O’odham Nation Mission San Xavier del Bac, 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 Tonto Apache Tribe A casino and other amenities on State Highway 87 near Payson and a hotel in Payson. Tonto-Apache Reservation #30, Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 474-5000 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 Yavapai-Apache Nation Guided horseback riding and tours to Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle National Monuments, a casino, a hotel and a cultural complex; near Camp Verde. P.O. Box 277, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, (928) 567-7999, www.clifcastle.com 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) 776-1666

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Phoenix is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States. This itinerary will take you through the largest cultural and entertainment meccas of the Greater Phoenix Area known as the “The Valley of the Sun,” as well as capture some of the Valley’s architectural points of pride. Because all of these communities are part of one major metropolitan area, you may base your travel in any of these cities; your travel time will not be more than 3045 minutes. The times indicated are based on drive time from the Central Phoenix area.

DAY ONE Start your tour in Phoenix. Soak up Phoenix’s history and attractions by taking a downtown city tour. After the tour head over to the Heard Museum, which has been a Phoenix landmark for more than 75 years preserving Native American Culture. Offering more than just “objects on the shelf,” the Heard aims to present voices of the people who made the work on display. Have lunch at the Phoenix Art Museum, the largest museum in the Southwest, and enjoy over 17,000 pieces of artwork that span the centuries. Spend the rest of the afternoon shopping at one of Phoenix’s finest shopping areas, the Biltmore Fashion Park. To experience more history of the Biltmore area, have dinner at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, known as the “Jewel of the Desert” and famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architecture. DAY TWO Spend the day in Scottsdale (:30). Scottsdale is home to Taliesin West, an architectural wonder by Frank Lloyd Wright. Take the guided tour and see the former living quarters of this renowned architect. Venture over to the heart of Scottsdale known as “Old Town” for an afternoon of art galleries, dining, shopping and culture. Stop in for some lunch and ice cream at the historic Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor. The menu and décor have

not changed since 1958 and the ice cream is something to scream for. At night view the desert wildlife and the night sky with night vision goggles on a Hummer adventure tour.

DAY THREE Journey over to the western

edge of the Valley of the Sun to visit Glendale (:35). In the morning, travel back in time at the Historic Sahuaro Ranch where peacocks roam freely. Enjoy a walking tour of the best-preserved ranches in the Salt River Valley or visit the Bead Museum. In the afternoon stroll through historic downtown Glendale. Visit more than 90 specialty and antique shops. Eat lunch at the Spicery Restaurant and Tea Room, located in the Messenger House, built in 1895. For your sweet tooth, stop at the Cerreta Candy Company, and take a guided tour to see how candy is made. Depending on the season take in a professional sports game. This area is home to the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, the National Lacrosse League’s Arizona Sting, and Phoenix International Raceway’s NASCAR series. It’s also the Cactus League Spring Training home of the MLB’s Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. Currently under construction, the NFL football stadium will be the future home of the Arizona Cardinals.

DAY FOUR Go to the middle of it all

in Tempe (:20). In the morning take a tour of Gammage Auditorium (call for reservations). This structure, which resembles a tiered birthday cake, was originally designed to be the royal opera house in Baghdad.  The Arizona State University campus is the proud home of this beautiful venue, which hosts worldclass concerts and Broadway musicals. Then stop at Old Main where President Theodore Roosevelt once stood, also located on campus. For lunch, walk along Tempe’s Mill Avenue, which offers several great dining options. For the rest

Valley Highlights Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale of the afternoon get your feet wet by taking a cruise along Tempe Town Lake. Or, get your shopping fix of values at the Arizona Mills Mall. This evening Mill Avenue buzzes with energy. Dine, dance, take in the arts, or just people watch in this entertainment mecca.

DAY FIVE Spend the day in Chandler

(:40). Chandler, where ostrich ranching was once a prominent part of life, celebrates its history at the annual Ostrich Festival in March, a must-see event, if you are traveling during that that time of year. Along the way, visit the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art. Next, go for a walking tour of Historic Downtown Chandler (self-guided), a variety of museums, galleries and historical sites. Your first stop is lunch at the popular eatery, Brunchies. Since 1979 Brunchies has been a mainstay of this historic downtown. For the rest of the afternoon visit the Chandler Historical Museum and learn all about the history of Chandler. If you are having a craving for chocolate, take a tour of the Fairytale Brownies Factory and have some yummy samples. In the evening catch a performance at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Stay overnight at the San Marcos Golf and Conference Center, an Arizona landmark since 1912 and the first golf resort in Arizona.

DAY SIX From Chandler rise early and take a jeep tour of the Superstition Mountains in Mesa (:45). Stop in downtown to see full-size dinosaurs at the Mesa Southwest Museum. For lunch go to Organ Stop Pizza to see the world’s largest Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra. In the afternoon browse the Mesa Center for the Arts, the largest arts complex in Arizona. In the evening have dinner and watch a Broadway show at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater.

LEFT: Hiking Superstition Mountains RIGHT: Sabino Canyon, Downtown Bisbee

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Southern Arizona has it all, wildlife, history, arts and culture, shopping and a chance to experience the Old West. This itinerary will take you through all of what Southern Arizona has to offer.

DAY ONE Your tour will start in Tucson,

just two hours south of Phoenix on Interstate 10. Become familiar with the native plants of Arizona by taking a driving tour of Saguaro National Park West, just fifteen miles west from downtown Tucson. Get a breathtaking view of thousands of saguaros, the giants of the desert. Continue your experience by having lunch and a tour at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, which tells the unique story of the Sonoran Desert region. This museum contains naturalistic enclosures for desert denizens such as mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and coyotes. Afterward see “close up” more than 400 different species of insects and mammals from around the world at the International Wildlife Museum. Spend the rest of the afternoon at Old Tucson Studios, where you can retrace the steps of Old Western stars such as John Wayne. For a good night’s sleep, stay at one of Tucson’s many guest ranches.

Interstate 10, then go south on Arizona Highway 90 and end at Sierra Vista (1:45). Catch up on your Arizona military history at Fort Huachuca, home to the 92nd and 93rd all African-American Infantry divisions known as the Buffalo Soldiers during World War II. Visit both the Fort Huachuca Historical Museum and Military

Museum and stay for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon visit the Ramsey Canyon Preserve for some great bird watching. See up to 14 species of humming birds – the Magnificent, Blue-throated and Whiteeared, to name a few. For dinner go to Casa de San Pedro and take a light cooking class with chef Lark Beaugureau. Overnight in Sierra Vista.

DAY FOUR Head south along Arizona 90

to Bisbee (:45), a mile-high city located in the Mule Mountains of Southern Arizona.

Get a feel for this mining town by taking the Queen Mine Tour, where you’ll venture underground to experience the daily life of a miner. Have lunch at Dot’s Diner where personality is the daily special (closed in June and July). This afternoon, take a jeep tour of Bisbee, travel through the narrow back roads while you take in a little history of this town. Also enjoy Bisbee’s many art galleries and eclectic shops. Stay and dine at Arizona’s oldest continuously running hotel, the Copper Queen Hotel. Don’t forget to visit Brewery Gulch, an area once know for its notorious saloons and brothels, which offers a variety of restaurants and bars.

DAY FIVE From Bisbee, drive north along Arizona 90 to Arizona 80 and end at Tombstone (:40), known as “the town too tough to die.” Here, walk in the footsteps of the infamous Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, and the Clanton and McLaury families, key players in the gunfight at the OK Corral. Experience a gun slinging shoot out and take an old fashioned carriage ride while learning the history of this old western town. Grab a meal while visiting one of Tombstone’s saloons such as Big Nose Kate’s, named after a woman who was believed to be the first prostitute in Tombstone and Doc Holiday’s girlfriend. In the afternoon don’t miss the Boothill Graveyard and the Bird Cage Theatre, historic landmarks of the Old West. Dance the night away at the Crystal Palace Saloon and stay overnight in Tombstone. DAY SIX Head north up Arizona Highway

80 to Benson (: 40), home of the Kartchner Caverns State Park. Do you know what a stalagmite is? Find out on a guided tour of this great natural wonder. Discovered in the 1970s, this near-pristine living cave is a wonderland of a variety of colorful formations and home to bats and other cave creatures. Continue your way back to Tucson and enjoy the rest of this rising metropolis.

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DAY TWO Take a narrated tram trip around the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, which features the most photographic scenery in the Tucson area. Next, visit the De Grazia Gallery in the Sun, built to showcase the unique Southwest art of famed artist Ted De Grazia, known as an artist for the people. The gallery is a unique adobe construction with beautiful decorative features. Have lunch and tour La Encantada, Tucson’s latest upscale, outdoor specialty shopping center. In the afternoon, blast off at the Pima Air and Space Museum, where there are more than 200 aircrafts on display. Dine at any of Tucson’s locally owned establishments; try the restaurant Terra Cotta for great cusine with southwest ingredients. Overnight in Tucson.

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Canyons and Monuments Adventure Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, and Chinle

You have read about it, heard about it and dreamed about it. Now experience Northern Arizona and some of its most famous attributes from the Grand Canyon to the Navajo Nation. You’ll experience unusual and majestic landscapes, much of which the Natives call sacred. You will hike, raft and take advantage of photo opportunities unlike anywhere else in the world, so do not forget your camera.

past the East Rim entrance. Don’t miss Lipan Point and Grandview Point. In the afternoon, stroll around Grand Canyon Village, and enjoy a cup of coffee from the El Tovar Hotel and a snack from the Bright Angel Lodge. Watch the magnificent sun set on the Grand Canyon. Check the sunrise times. Later, enjoy a gourmet meal at the El Tovar Lodge. Overnight in the national park.

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DAY THREE Grab a coffee and do not miss the sunrise over the Canyon – take photos every few minutes and watch the sun change the colors and the scenery. Later, drive back to the east entrance and proceed north on Highway 89 to Page (2:00). Lunch in Page. Visit the John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum and learn of his Colorado River voyages back in the late 1800s. Take a 4-wheel drive trip to remote Canyon “X”, a slot canyon, just a few feet wide but more than 180 feet deep. Later, catch the sun setting over Lake Powell or take a dinner cruise on the Canyon King. Overnight in Page.

Phoenix, lies the largest city in Northern Arizona, Flagstaff. This is where your journey begins. Drive north on Highway 89 to visit the Colorado Plateau’s most recent volcanic eruption, Sunset Crater National Monument (:30). Sunset Crater erupted between AD 1064 and 1180. Hike Lava Flow Trail, an easy, one-mile loop trail well worth your time. Afterwards follow the loop road through incredible changing scenery and into Wupatki National Monument. The monument’s Visitors Center is a great place to stop for your picnic lunch. It is also located near Wupatki, a large ancient pueblo and a great place for an easy walk. If you have time, visit the other pueblos. The turnoffs from the main road are well marked. Spend your evening at one of Flagstaff’s many dining establishments – how about Beaver Street Brewery in the historic downtown. Overnight in Flagstaff.

DAY TWO Today, the Grand Canyon. Have an early breakfast and drive north on Highway 89 towards Highway 64, the seldom-crowded East entrance of the park (1:00). Be sure to stop by the historic Cameron Trading Post on Highway 89, just north of the Grand Canyon National Park turnoff. Try a Navajo Taco and shop for wonderful Native arts and crafts. Leisurely explore the canyon’s Desert View Drive, the longest stretch of road open to the public along the South Rim. Visit Desert View Watchtower, designed by renowned architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, just

DAY FOUR Take a boat trip to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, the world’s largest natural bridge (schedules vary by season). This sacred bridge spans 275 feet across the river and reaches 290 feet high. The ship will dock and you may walk to the bridge for magnificent

photo opportunities. After the leisurely cruise back, enjoy an evening of dining and dancing at the Dam Bar and Grill. Overnight in Page.

DAY FIVE Today drive eastward toward Chinle (3:00). Take an afternoon jeep tour into Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Canyon de Chelly is home to sheer cliffs and hundreds of Anasazi ruins, as well as modern Navajo homes and farms. Have a box lunch and explore from the sandy canyon floor while learning from your Navajo guide. Overnight in Chinle. DAY SIX Today, go south on Highway

191, one of Arizona’s scenic roads, towards Ganado. Stop at the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (:30). This historic site offers weaving demonstrations and still trades goods with Navajo artisans. You just may catch a glimpse of a trade being made. Continue to the I-40 towards the Petrified Forest National Park (1:15), one of the world’s largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood. There are many opportunities to photograph archeological sites, historic structures and the multi-hued badlands known as the Painted Desert. Head west again towards Flagstaff (2:00) where you will overnight. We recommend a fine dining experience at the Little America Hotel. Ask for Eleanor Gardner, and her legendary customer service!

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On this trip, dispel the myth that the desert is a dry place to be. Arizona’s West Coast is just that – the Colorado River is Arizona’s border on the west. The river has made agriculture and water recreation major attractions for the cities “on the edge” of the river and this itinerary will stimulate your mind, your palate, and your adventurous side.

DAY ONE Three hours southeast of

Phoenix, your trip begins in Yuma, the winter vegetable capital of the U.S. Imagine what it was like back in the day, travel across the desert and drive on Old Plank Road, located in the Imperial Sand Dunes, also a film location for “Star Wars.” Yuma produces 95% of the nation’s lettuce and you can take an agricultural tour led by an expert from Arizona Western College. Or 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. Enjoy an evening at Britain Farms Chuck Wagon supper club. Enjoy live entertainment along with an old town gun fight. Overnight in Yuma.

Living on the Edge Yuma, Parker and Lake Havasu City

continue north toward Parker (1:45). Water ski or jet ski the Parker Strip, a 16-mile long section of river above Headgate Dam; rentals are widely available. Do you feel lucky this evening? Try your luck at BlueWater Resort and Casino. Overnight in Parker.

kayaks, etc. Para-sail or take an air chair lesson. Anyway you get around, be sure to spot all the replicas of lighthouses from around the U.S. For dinner, relax and have a meal with a view of the lake as the sun goes down. Overnight in Lake Havasu.

DAY FOUR Tour the Colorado River Indian

DAY FIVE After a good night’s sleep, get

Tribal Museum for a look at the Native American history of the river. Drive north to Lake Havasu City, home of the London Bridge (:45). Have a relaxing lunch at a lakeside restaurant with a view of the bridge. This afternoon, grab your sunscreen and get in the water. The water offers a great perspective of the London Bridge and many photo opportunities. You can rent just about any type of watercraft imaginable – pontoon boats, waverunners, ski boats,

up with the birds and take in their view of the lake and surrounding desert in a hot air balloon. Or golf at one of Havasu’s championship or executive courses. This afternoon, take an off-road trip in a 6wheel Drive Pinzgauer. See stunning desert views, the Mohave Mountains and historic sites. By now you have earned a brew and another view. You’ll never forget an Arizona sunset over the water. Overnight in Lake Havasu.

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rated Yuma as the 11th best city in the U.S. for golf. So challenge yourself this morning on one the area’s 13 diverse courses. Take a guided tour of Imperial Date Gardens with its passionate owners. And you must try the date shakes – mm-mm-good! Or tour the Peanut Patch and taste fresh peanuts, peanut brittle and peanut fudge. Work off those sweets this evening, and canoe down the Colorado River in the darkness and search for nocturnal animals. Overnight in Yuma.

DAY THREE Drive north on the 95 to Fisher’s Landing at Martinez Lake (:30) and cruise Yuma River Tours’ (including lunch) jet boat up through Imperial National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), stopping to see an old miner’s cabin, Native American petroglyphs and river wildlife. Afterward, PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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Not far north and east of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, lays a landscape not many realize exists in Arizona. The areas known as Rim Country and the White Mountains are home to pine forests and lakes that inspired ancient dwellers and modern authors alike. Mormon settlers established themselves here, Zane Grey lived and wrote here and John Wayne worked his ranches here. Outdoor enthusiasts from anglers and birders to hikers and snow skiers will find four seasons in this year-round paradise.

DAY ONE Starting from Phoenix, drive east on the scenic U.S. 60 (:45) towards Globe. Spend the morning at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, a wonderful collection of desert plants, mammals, reptiles and over 250 species of birds. Lunch at Guayos El Ray in Miami, a great Mexican food restaurant (:25). Continue on the U.S. 60 through the Salt River Canyon to Highway 73, the road to Whiteriver (1:30) on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, and another of Arizona’s scenic byways. 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. Dinner and overnight at Hon Dah. In the evening, try your luck at the casino. DAY TWO In the White Mountains area of Arizona are the Alchesay and Williams Creek National Fish Hatcheries. See the “life cycle” of the trout fish in nearly every stage. Enjoy the ambiance of Ponderosa Pine forests in this secluded canyon. Enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon fly-fishing on the Little Colorado River in Greer. Or watch your favorite of the hundreds of bird species in some of the most beautiful and surprising scenery in Arizona. Overnight at Hon Dah. DAY THREE Play a morning game of golf

at one of several high country courses among the Ponderosa Pine trees or take a

History and Nature Globe, Whiteriver, Hon Dan, Greer, Springerville, Snowflake, Payson, and Strawberry

horseback ride through mountain meadows at Sunrise Park Resort – in the winter, this is a skiers wonderland. Lunch in Greer, a country hamlet where John Wayne and Zane Grey fell in love with fall colors and spring wilflowers. In the summer, visit Butterfly Lodge Museum, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. This mountain cabin was named “Apuni Oyis” in Blackfoot, inspired by the countless butterflies in the nearby meadows. Built in 1914, it houses works by James Willard Schultz and his son, Lone Wolf. Overnight in Greer.

statue commemorating the hardy pioneer women of yesteryear. Also visit the Renee Cushman Art Museum which features her valuable collection of European art and furniture. The exhibit also contains works by Rembrandt and Tiepolo. The museum is open by appointment only. Overnight in Greer.

DAY FIVE This morning, head north on

State Route 77. First stop is Snowflake (:45), settled by a group of Mormon pioneers in 1878. Many of the homes are registered in the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, including that of a 19th century polygamist. Six, of the over one hundred homes, are listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Tours are available by appointment. Lunch at Bisontown in Overgaard, east of Snowflake (:30). Have a Bison Brew at the Wild Women Saloon or a cold treat at Twinnies Coffee and Ice Cream Parlour. Continue west to Payson (1:00), which sits in the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the U.S. You can feel the western history in Payson where rodeo was invented here 120 years ago and Zane Grey made his home. Visit the Rim Country Museum which plans to replicate Grey’s original Payson cabin lost in a 1990 fire. Or visit the 80-room Shoofly Ruins north of the the town, occupied from A.D. 850 to 1260. Overnight in Payson.

DAY SIX Drive out Highway 260 to Tonto

DAY FOUR Go east towards Springerville (:20). Visit Casa Malpais or “House of the Badlands,” a Mogollon Pueblo that was occupied for 200 years until it was abandoned about 1400 A.D. Witness the beauty of the rim of volcanic rock overlooking the Little Colorado River’s Round Valley and a view of the White Mountains. After a lunch in Springerville, visit the Madonna of the Trail, an 18-foot

National Bridge State Park (:15), home of the largest travertine bridge in the world. Hike below into a lush grotto where fern and monkey flowers are abundant. If you love animals, take a hike! Fossil Creek Llama Ranch in Strawberry (:15) offers guided hikes with a pack llama as your companion. Have a packed lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Fossil Creek Springs. Afterwards, don’t pack your camera because you’ll have more scenery to enjoy on your drive back to Phoenix. Witness the change from pine trees to cactus in the course of an hour.

LEFT: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Tonto National Bridge RIGHT: Sun Devil Stadium, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort

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Take a bite out of Arizona and wish upon a star on this excursion to the Southern edge of the state. This tour starts in Central Arizona and takes you down to Southern Arizona where you’ll find bright skies and food to die for.

DAY ONE Start your tour in Scottsdale, just east of Phoenix, at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale’s Native American and Environmental Learning Center. There you will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Native American community about their traditions and culture. For lunch enjoy the First Nation’s Cuisine, where you will have a meal prepared by the chef using food right from their garden. In the afternoon take a hands on cooking class at Sur La Table located in Kierland Commons and become an ace chef in your own kitchen. Ever wonder what the desert does at night? If so, take a desert after dark tour for a night of wildlife and stars. Overnight in Scottsdale.

DAY THREE Drive over to the University of Arizona. Visit the Steward Observatory Mirror Lab under the University of Arizona football stadium. Take advantage of the rare opportunity of touring the facility responsible for the world’s largest and most powerful giant lightweight honeycomb telescope mirrors. Grab a bite to eat at

Phoenix and Central Arizona and Tucson and Southern Arizona Scottsdale, Tucson, Elgin and Patagonia

the Café a La Cart, located inside the Tucson Museum of Art, featuring décor reminiscent of the French countryside. Stay in or dine on the patio overlooking the fountains. In the afternoon, head over to the Philabaum Glass Studio, a place where you can witness a craft dating back 2,000 years. See how glassblowers shape fluid glass by watching from the seats of the “hotshop” (reservations are required). For dinner go to El Charro, the nation’s oldest Mexican restaurant, which has been in continuous operation by the same family for 83 years. Make sure you order anything with their famous carne seca. Overnight in Tucson.

DAY FIVE In the morning visit what has been

called by Reader’s Digest “The Best Secret Garden in America,” the Tucson Botanical Gardens. With more than 16 gardens available, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Popular gardens are the Backyard Bird, Herb, Butterfly and Native American Crop Garden (open seasonally). Have lunch at the Garden Café (open spring and fall) or have a picnic on the grounds. As the sun begins to set, head on over to the Kitt Peak Observatory located high above the Sonoran Desert on the Tohono O’odham Rservation. The observatory houses the world’s largest collection of optical telescopes. Have a stellar time gazing at the sky and don’t worry, dinner is provided. Overnight in Tucson.

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DAY FOUR In the morning take in the Colliding Asteroids Exhibit and a Sky Show at the Flandrau Science Center. In the afternoon bring a packed lunch and strap on your hard hats and lamplights to head over to the Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Be brave and head down a quarter of a mile to the depths of the earth on the Wild Cave Tour. Afterwards stay for a buffet dinner and if weather permits have a bonfire on the ramada. Or, take the Candle Light Cave Tour, where the cave is completely lit up by candles (cave tours require reservations). Overnight in Tucson or stay and camp out under the stars.

Interstate 10 to Highway 83 and continue through the community of Sonita to Elgin (1:40). Stop in Elgin at the Village of Elgin Winery, situated in the heart of the wine capital of Arizona, this small winery produces hand crafted wines in the traditional manner. For lunch, head back west on Elgin road and head west on Arizona 82 to the town of Patagonia (1:00) and dine at the Velvet Elvis Pizza Company (open Thursday thru Sunday), where organic and homemade are defined. Try one of their designer pizzas, such as the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly” topped with pepperoni, sausage and Canadian bacon. In the afternoon, head downtown to visit the shops and galleries featuring the work of local artists. In the evening, try dinner at the Home Plate Restaurant, where each weekend features a different cuisine from around the world. After dinner, head over to the La Mision de San Miguel for live music and dancing (only open weekends). Overnight in Patagonia.

DAY SEVEN Head back north on Interstate 10 to Scottsdale and explore more of this growing city.

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DAY TWO Depart for Tucson by taking Interstate 10 south from Scottsdale (2:00) and end at the Tohono Chul Park. Here, take a tour of a 40-acre desert preserve and get some landscaping ideas for your garden back home. Stay for lunch and have dishes that have been made from the local plants with delicious flavors that will astound you. Next visit Cheri’s Desert Harvest to explore a manufacturing plant where native grown fruits and vegetables are made into prickly pear cactus jelly, candies and other goodies. Have dinner and a star gazing experience at the Lazy K Ranch. Overnight in Tucson.

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Discover the Spanish history of the American southwest along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Juan Bautista de Anza led a party of 240 colonists on an expedition from Mexico to found a presidio and mission near the San Francisco Bay. The United States section of the Anza Trail is a 1,200-mile marked highway beginning in Southern Arizona.

DAY ONE From Tucson, drive south on

Interstate 19 to the Tumacacori National Historic Park (1:00), a frontier mission that depicts early Native American and Spanish history. Built by Franciscan priests

Tucson and Southern Arizona and Arizona’s West Coast Tucson, Tubac, Coolidge, and Yuma

around 1800, it was abandoned before completion. Depart for Tubac (:10) and visit the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, founded in 1752. Visit the underground archeological exhibit, then hike or bike ride the 4.5 mile trail that crosses the Santa Cruz River. The charming Village of Tubac is full of art galleries and restaurants to fill an afternoon. Overnight in Tucson or stay at the Tubac Golf Resort and dine in their Stables restaurant.

referred to as the “White Dove of the Desert,” located on the Tohono O’odham Nation. In Tucson visit Old Town Artisans seven distinctive shops which are housed in the 150-year-old restored buildings. The Spanish-style courtyard and patio offers a relaxing place to enjoy lunch. In the evening have dinner at the La Placita Village, a downtown destination featuring five restaurants and an open courtyard. Overnight in Tucson.

DAY TWO From Tubac depart for Tucson.

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Head north on Interstate 19 and stop at the San Xavier del Bac Mission (1:00), lovingly

Interstate 10 to AZ Highway 87. Head north to Coolidge where the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is located (1:20). This site was once the largest compound of a prehistoric Hohokam Indian farming village. Drive back towards the interstate on AZ 87 and follow the interstate signs towards Yuma (2:30). Arrive in Yuma in time for lunch and then tour the Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, site of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot, once used by the U.S. Army to store and distribute supplies for all the military posts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. Then tour the Yuma Historical Territorial Prison Historic State Park. This penitentiary housed many of Arizona’s most dangerous and notorious criminals. Overnight in Yuma.

DAY FOUR In the morning, tour the Sanguinetti House, Yuma’s oldest and most historic building. The house contains exhibits which tell the history of the lower Colorado River region from the 1540s to the present. Then tour the extensive visual arts collection of the Yuma Fine Arts Center and Historical Theatre. The Yuma Historical Theatre has been restored to its 1936 ambiance when it served as a movie and vaudeville house. Overnight in Yuma. DAY FIVE The trail doesn’t end here. Continue across the mountains to Los Angeles and then up the California coast to San Francisco where the journey ends.

LEFT: San Xavier del Bac Mission, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument RIGHT: Route 66 in Williams

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There was a slower, simpler time before the Interstate picked up the pace of today. Route 66 was the Main Street of America. Arizona is home to the longest original stretch of this road and much of it is still preserved by the locals who lived it. If you are lucky, you may run into a couple who still live and work on the road and can tell you a story or two. History and nostalgia lie along the way on this classic road trip. So get your kitsch on Route 66.

DAY ONE Your trip begins three hours

west of Phoenix in Lake Havasu City. In the morning, take a Museum Tour to learn the history of Lake Havasu, its founder, Robert P. McCulloch and the purchase, transport and re-construction of the historic London Bridge. Have lunch and lake views at one of the local microbreweries. Later, enjoy a leisurely cruise through beautiful Topock Gorge, near the start of the Arizona stretch of Route 66. You will enjoy breathtaking views as you travel leisurely up the Colorado River, observing interesting rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, abundant plant life, and you might even spot a coyote, wild burro or big horn sheep along the way. Overnight in Lake Havasu City.

DAY TWO Drive north to Oatman (:60), an

on Route 66. Stop in Peach Springs, center of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. Overnight at the Hualapai Lodge.

DAY THREE In the morning, you’ll take the

bus to the bottom of the Grand Canyon West for a day of white-water rafting action. Take in the views of sheer canyon walls and experience the Colorado with a Hualapai Indian guide at the helm, stopping for lunch and a short climb to cool and beautiful travertine falls. When you reach the end, you’ll be lifted via helicopter to the top of the canyon rim, where you’ll board the bus back to Peach Springs. Drive to Seligman and get refreshments at the quirky Snowcap, a Route 66 nostalgia lover’s delight. If you have time, stop in the museum a couple doors down and talk to Angel Delgadillo, also known as the Angel of Route 66. His family spent generations in this town and he will have a few stories to tell. Drive to Williams to overnight.

DAY FOUR Drive north one hour to the

Grand Canyon National Park or board the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams for a scenic trip to the Grand Canyon Village. Spend a few hours exploring the grandest natural wonder in the world. Visit the El Tovar Hotel and the Kolb Studio as well as the numerous lookouts for different and inspiring views of this amazing place. To experience a sunrise or sunset in this aweinspiring location, overnight in the National Park at one of the various accommodations available. Otherwise head back to Williams or Flagstaff to overnight.

DAY FIVE Spend the day in Flagstaff,

where the main drag is Route 66. Start off with a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona, the gateway to understanding the land and peoples of the Colorado Plateau. Two hours or more can easily be spent learning about this magnificent region. Visit Riordan Mansion State Park. The mansion was built by two brothers who married two sisters and the home is

actually two homes (mirror images of each other). It is also a premium example of Arts and Crafts architecture today. Grab a bite at the Galaxy Diner on Route 66. Then walk it off by strolling the wonderful shops in the downtown area. Stop by the Visitors Center in the historic train depot. Have dinner at Charly’s Pub and Grill in the charming Weatherford Hotel, a place with a history of presidents and gunslingers – so much so, that Zane Grey was inspired to write Call of the Canyon while staying there. After dinner, take a guided tour of Lowell Observatory. See the telescope a Lowell astronomer used to discover the planet Pluto in 1930. Spend an evening of country dancing at the Museum Club, a historic Route 66 roadhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Overnight in Flagstaff.

DAY SIX Drive to Winslow via the I-40

and visit the La Posada Hotel, a National Historic Landmark and Arizona historic preservation at it’s best. Mary Colter designed this beautiful structure and it was once a Fred Harvey hotel along the Santa Fe Railroad. Then continue east to Holbrook and stop at the Wigwam Motel for a photo in front of the teepee motel rooms. It doesn’t get kitschier than that. Drive westward toward Winslow. Between Holbrook and Winslow is Joseph City. Here you will find Rock Art Canyon Ranch. This privately-owned working cattle ranch offers tours of a spectacular rock art site in Chevelon Canyon considered by some to be the finest rock art site in Arizona. Reservations are requested. Drive back into Winslow and for more nostalgia, stop off at the Standin’ on the Corner State Park. “The Corner” was made famous by the Eagles song “Take it Easy.” Tonight, stay in Winslow at the La Posada and have a fabulous dinner in the Turquoise Room.

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old gold mining camp and your first stop on the longest original stretch of the old Mother Road. Stroll the buckboard street and visit the Oatman Hotel, where movie stars, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned. Enjoy staged gunfights and the famous four-legged settlers of the town, the wild burros that wander the street. Take an authentic stagecoach ride at the Gold Road mine. Then you’ll take the scenic drive through the Black Mountains while you drive into Kingman (:30). Visit the Powerhouse Visitor Center on Andy Divine Road, also home to the Route 66 Museum. Have a bite in one of the old nostalgic diners before getting more kicks

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Arizona is legendary for its deserts and desert creatures. But, there is another side of Arizona that may not be as legendary, but is just as wild and certainly as beautiful. Arizona’s wide open spaces provide opportunity for wildlife, wildflowers, fall foliage and wild adventure that you may not have know existed here. You’ll go from a 2,500 foot desert elevation to an elevation of over 10,000 feet where snow caps the mountains and one can get stellar views of the stars. Certainly bring your camera as well as your binoculars.

Southern Arizona and North Central Arizona Globe, Safford, Morenci/Clifton, Hannagan Meadow, Greer

must when visiting Safford (limited tours, call for reservations). Overnight in Safford.

DAY THREE Early today, you will drive

north on Highway 191 towards Morenci and Clifton (:45), known for the copper mines which supply much of the world’s copper. On your way, you’ll cross the Gila River where you may catch the Sandhill Cranes flying over head. Once in Morenci, take the Morenci Mine Tour (offered on Fridays and Saturdays). This tour will not only tell you how the mining process works,

DAY ONE Begin your tour in Globe,

DAY FOUR This morning, learn how to

fly fish with a licensed guide at a nearby creek. Or, you may choose to hike on any of the trails near the lodge. Once again, bring your camera; you never know what nature will bring you. The Mexican gray wolf was recently reintroduced into the area and you may spot one nearby. This afternoon, you will proceed north on the 191 through the rest of this spectacular scenic road which ends at Eager. Proceed west on Arizona 260 towards Greer (2:00). Tonight, you might dine and play at HonDah. Overnight in Greer.

one hour and a half east of Phoenix. Globe is known for silver and copper mining, but also for its proximity to outdoor recreation. Try a white-water day trip (seasonal). A raft trip through the Salt River Canyon should bring out your wild side and you may see wildflowers, cactus blooms and an occasional creature to boot. Lunch included. This evening, take a walk past more than 25 historic buildings dating back to the Golden Age. Good thing you’ve worked up an appetite, because Globe claims to have the best Mexican food around, so tonight, indulge. Overnight in Globe.

DAY TWO From Globe, drive on Highway 70, also known as The Old West Highway towards Safford (1:30). Twenty miles east of Safford is the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. You can spend hours at Bonita Creek. It will offer you a haven for many tree species as well as 140 types of birds. And, keep your eyes peeled for frogs, javelina and Black bears! Later, explore heaven and earth at Discovery Park, where you can enjoy Nature’s Hideaway and view wildlife and walk nature trails. Discovery Park also offers tours to its observatories, including the Mt. Graham International Observatory, a large binocular telescope which will view planets outside our solar system when it is complete. Absolutely a

the scenic beauty of the forest. From ocotillo and yucca to aspen and spruce, depending on the season, you may find the orange, red and gold of the fall foliage or the red and yellow dots of spring wildflowers. You may also be lucky enough to witness several rare or endangered species, such as the spotted owl or the Peregrine falcon. Next stop, Hannagan Meadow (3:00). Dine and overnight at Hannagan Meadows Lodge, and don’t forget to gaze at the stars tonight!

DAY FIVE This morning, take a horseback

but you will also see the world’s largest open-pit mines, a spectacular view in a beautiful setting. This afternoon, you will continue north on the 191, the Coronado Trail, one of Arizona’s scenic roads (not recommended for motorcoaches). Take in

ride with X Diamond Ranch and ride into the wilderness to witness more wildlife – antelope, elk and deer – and serenity. While you’re at the ranch, you may want to stop in the unique Little House Museum to see antiques and artifacts from the old west. Have lunch in Greer. Continue east on the 260 towards Show Low. Stop at the Mogollon Rim Overlook for some photos of the valley below or spend some time and hike around the nature trail. Take Highway 60 west towards Globe (1:30). This drive will take you through the Salt River Canyon, a 2,000-foot-deep river canyon with vast and dramatic overlooks. Stop at the overlook just before the bridge and get some photographs before you descend finally into Globe and onward into the Phoenix area if you choose.

LEFT: Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, Mogollon Rim Overlook RIGHT: Sedona Red Rocks, Verde Valley

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For thousands of years, people have shared this beautiful region of Arizona with wildlife and for good reason. The Verde River and its tributaries give life to birds, other wildlife and plant species. This lush region still provides a place to enjoy nature as well appreciate how life was for prehistoric inhabitants. The geographic area is small enough that you can base your trip in any one of these cities you’ll visit and make a hub and spoke trip of this itinerary.

DAY ONE Start your trip in the stunning red rocks of Sedona, just two hours north of Phoenix. Today, visit Honanki and Palatki – large and beautiful ancient ruins with impressive displays of rock art. This afternoon, head out on the scenic Boynton Canyon Trail for a twohour hike through the once sacred land of the Native Americans. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour on the back roads of beautiful red rock country. Take your camera for an unforgettable sunset at Airport Road Overlook. Then, enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants. Overnight in one of Sedona’s Bed & Breakfasts or luxury resorts.

Nature Trails DAY THREE Head over to Montezuma Castle (:20) to view this five-story, 20room “castle,” which stands in a cliff recess 100 feet above the valley floor. Nearby is Montezuma Well where you can climb down into the sinkhole (not the water) and see the caves and the outlet of the springs. Back in Cottonwood, visit Tuzigoot National Monument, an entire village centered on a pueblo two stories high, built on a hill, 120 feet above the Verde River. Try your luck at Cliff Castle Casino on the Yavapai-Apache Nation, and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Camp Verde. DAY FOUR Take a leisurely drive south

on Historic Highway 89A over Mingus Mountain to Prescott Valley (:45) traversing a road that is visually and physically enclosed by the vegetation and canyon walls. Stop at one of the many breathtaking overlooks. Arrive in Prescott and spend time at one of the area lakes: Goldwater, Lynx, Watson, Willow Springs or Granite

North Central Arizona Sedona, Verde Valley, and Prescott

Basin. Fish, kayak or canoe on any or spend some time panning for gold in Lynx Creek, like the miners who built Prescott, Arizona’s original capital. Dine at one of the many restaurants and microbreweries in historic downtown Prescott. Spend the evening saloon-hopping on Whiskey Row. Overnight in Prescott.

DAY FIVE 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. Alternatively, play a leisurely round of golf on any of five public courses or drive east to Cordes Junction (:40) and visit architect Paolo Soleri’s futuristic city, Arcosanti. Then head back to Sedona or the Verde Valley or if you are making your way down to the Greater Phoenix area, be sure to stop at the Rock Springs Café in Black Canyon City and try the pie, we guarantee you’ll buy one to take with you.

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DAY TWO In the morning, visit Sedona’s local shops and galleries for Native American jewelry, pottery, crafts, rugs and gifts. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants at Tlaquepaque, an exceptional collection of Sedona’s fine shops and galleries. If it’s Sunday, be sure to brunch at The Enchantment Resort – the view of Boynton Canyon alone is worth the price. Drive to Clarkdale (:30) where you will find the Verde Canyon Railroad train depot. This afternoon, embark upon the four-hour train ride 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 Cottonwood. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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U .S. I M M IGR AT IO N & C U S TO MS Travelers requiring specific information about visiting the U.S. are advised to visit the U.S. Department of State websites: http://usembassy.state.gov, http://travel.state.gov/ TO LL-F R EE C ALLS Not all 800, 877, and 888 numbers work from outside the U.S. Try a direct toll number or a fax. GU IDE S ER V IC ES For international groups, multi-lingual guide service is available through the Arizona Guides Association at (480) 425-9001.

F O R E I G N L ANGUA GE A S S I S TA NCE (888) US-1-INFO provides free access to emergency services and travel assistance in more than 140 languages. U . S . C U S TO MS (602) 379-4791 International visitors must complete customs and immigration formalities at the first point of arrival in the U.S., whether or not it's your final destination. R E Q U I R E D DOCUME NTS Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for visa, passport and health requirements. Passport information (local) (602) 506-6350, (U.S.) (415) 538-2700.

TRA VE L I NS URA NCE There is no compulsory or government plan in the U.S. You are advised to purchase travel and health insurance in case of emergency. E LE CTRI CI TY Electrical current is 110 volts. CURRE NCY E X CHA NGE Some large banks exchange currencies. 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.

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CHILDREN Persons less than 18 years of age entering Mexico without an accompanying parent must have signed consent affidavit signed by both parents. If traveling with one parent, signed affidavit is required from absent parent. For further information, contact U.S. Immigration Service at (928) 627-8816. PETS U.S. visitors to Mexico may bring a dog, cat or up to four canaries by presenting the following certificates at the border: (1) A pet health certificate signed by a registered veterinarian in the United States and issued not more than 72 hours before the animal enters Mexico; and (2) A pet vaccination certificate showing that the animal has been treated for rabies, hepatitis, pip and leptospirosis.

U . S . C U S TO MS American citizens/residents must declare citizenship and purchases when re-entering the U.S. Merchandise up to $400 per person is duty-free. One quart of liquor and one carton of cigarettes are allowed duty-free. Purchases exceeding $400 will be taxed. Mexican border authorities issue temporary vehicle permits for travel into Mexico. The owner/lessee must be in vehicle, and must allow inspection of: appropriate immigration form, Certificate of Title, vehicle registration, rental leasing form or bill of sale, proof of employment with firm if driving company car, a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license issued outside of Mexico, and an international credit card (i.e., Visa, MasterCard, American Express). RADIO Citizen-band radios are helpful when traveling in rural areas. Three channels have been established for tourists. Channel 9 for emergencies; Channel 11 for tourist caravans; Channel 13 for vehicle-tovehicle conversation.

I NS URA NCE It is strongly recommended that Mexican Auto Insurance be purchased BEFORE entering Mexico. It can be purchased at the border or in U.S. prior to departing. CURRE NCY Visitors to Mexican border cities will seldom need Mexican currency. U.S. dollars are readily accepted at the current exchange rate. Take travelers checks with you. Major credit cards are accepted in many hotels, shops and restaurants. An exchange office (casa de cambios) usually gives a better rate of exchange than do stores, hotels or restaurants.

LEFT: Phoenix Sunset, Cactus Flower RIGHT: Biking Northern Arizona

International visitors are advised to carry a passport. For U.S. citizens, passports are not required for visits less than 72 hours and within 75 miles of the border. Visitors can park on the U.S. side and walk over.

VISIT OR IN FOR MA T IO N WHA T TO WE A R 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. TR AVELER S ER V IC ES Directory assistance - For local numbers, dial 411; for long distance, dial 1 plus area code plus 555-1212; for toll-free numbers, dial (800) 555-1212. Emergency assistance - You can call 911 toll-free from any public telephone to obtain police, fire or medical assistance. Highway Conditions (888) 411-7623 Office of Tourism (877) 463-1421 Better Business Bureau (602) 264-1721 Doctor Referral (602) 230-2273 Main Public Library (602) 262-4636 Main Post Office (602) 225-3158 Passport Information (415) 538-2700 U.S. Customs (602) 914-1400 Phoenix Weather (602) 265-5550

ALCO HOLIC C O NS U M P TI O N L A W S Alcohol is sold throughout Arizona. Legal drinking age is 21.

S A FE TY 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.

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(average elevation 1200 feet) (average elevation 7000 feet) Average Average Average Average Average Average Low High Rainfall Low High Rainfall January 41.2 65.9 0.6 16 43 2.18 February 44.7 70.7 0.7 19 46 2.56 March 48.8 75.5 0.9 23 50 2.63 April 55.3 84.5 0.22 27 58 1.29 May 63.9 93.6 0.1 34 68 0.8 June 72.9 103.5 0.1 41 79 0.43 July 81.0 105.9 0.9 50 82 2.4 August 79.2 103.7 1.0 49 80 2.89 September 72.8 98.3 0.86 42 74 2.12 October 60.8 88.1 0.7 31 63 1.93 November 48.9 74.9 0.7 22 51 1.86 December 41.8 66.2 1.0 17 44 1.83 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. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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TIM E ZO NE 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.

TI P S O N TI PP I NG Tipping is voluntary in Arizona and generally not included in the bill. Below are guidelines, but should vary depending on complexity of service. Wait Staff: 15%– 20% of bill Taxi Drivers: 15% Room Service: 10%-15% of bill Valets: $2-$5 per car Maid Service: $5 per day Bell Services: $2 to $3 per bag Skycaps: $1 per bag

A RI ZONA ’ S HI GHWA YS 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.

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ARI ZON A V IS IT O R INFORMAT IO N W EB S IT E S www.arizonaguide.com, the official Website of the Arizona Office of Tourism offers comprehensive information on every region of the state. www.arizonascenicroads.com includes ideas and itineraries for traveling on Arizona’s most scenic byways and the “roads less traveled.” www.arizonavacationvalues. com provides vacation values, special offers and discounts for travelers. Visitors can search for values based on region of the state, dates or categories such as accommodations, golf, spas or attractions.

S MO KI N G You must be 18 to purchase tobacco products. Smoking is prohibited on public transportation and in public buildings. Local ordinances vary widely; check before you light up in a public place.

Navajo and Apache were among the native peoples inhabiting Arizona on the arrival of the first European explorers, Franciscan Marcos de Niza, and later Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, in the mid-1500s. Spanish influence continued in the southern part of the state, largely under the guidance of Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary, who established several missions and visitas throughout the territory. Spain ceded Arizona to Mexico in 1821, and the U.S. took over in 1848 after the Mexican war. The area below the Gila River was gained from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. The area became a territory in 1863 but continued to see unrest with the Apache wars, which ended with the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. Arizona became the 48th state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Today, these Native American, Spanish and Old West influences are still very much in evidence in Arizona’s culture, architecture and people.

CLIMATE OF ARIZONA  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. TOPOGRAPHY – Arizona covers 113,909 square miles, with about 350 square miles of water surface. The state has three main topographical areas: (1) a high plateau averaging between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation in the northeast; (2) a mountainous region oriented southeast to northwest with maximum elevations between 9,000 and 12,000 feet; and (3) low mountain ranges and desert valleys in the southwestern portion of the state. From the White Mountain area across the Mogollon Rim to the San Francisco Peaks lies an unbroken stand of Ponderosa Pine. The Kaibab Plateau north of the Grand Canyon continues this timbered strip into southern Utah. The highest point in the state is Humphreys Peak, located northwest of Flagstaff, with an elevation of 12,611 feet. Baldy Peak, in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, is the second highest in the state with an elevation of 11,490 feet. The desert valleys of southwestern Arizona are an extension of the Sonora Desert of Mexico, with elevations as low as about 100 feet above sea level in the Lower Colorado River Valley.  TEMPERATURE – Cold air masses from Canada sometimes penetrate into the state, bringing temperatures well below zero in the high plateau and mountainous regions of central and northern Arizona. The lowest readings can dip to 35 degrees F below zero. High temperatures are common throughout the summer months at the lower elevations. Great extremes occur between day and night temperatures throughout Arizona. The daily range between maximum and minimum temperatures sometimes runs as much as 40 to 50 degrees F during the drier portions of the year. During winter months, daytime temperatures may average 70 degrees F, with night temperatures often falling to freezing of slightly below in the lower desert valleys. In the summer the pine-clad forests in the central part of the state may have afternoon temperatures of 80 degrees F, while night temperatures drop to 35 or 40 degrees F.  PRECIPITATION – Precipitation throughout Arizona is governed to a great extent by elevation and the season of the year. The higher elevations of the state, running diagonally from the southeast to the northwest, average between 25 and 30 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) annually, while the desert southwest averages as low as three or four inches per year. The plateau country in the northeastern corner of

CL IMA TE & SE A SO NS the state receives approximately 10 inches of precipitation annually. From November through March, winter storms occur frequently in the higher mountains of the central and northern parts of the state and sometimes bring heavy snows. Summer rainfall begins early in July and usually lasts until mid-September. Usually occurring in the form of thunderstorms, summer rains are often accompanied by strong winds and brief periods of blowing dust prior to the onset.  The average number of days with measurable precipitation per year varies from near 70 in the Flagstaff area to 15 at Yuma. The air is generally dry and clear, with low relative humidity and a high percentage of sunshine. April, May and June are the months with the greatest number of clear days, while July and August, as well as December, January and February have the cloudiest weather and lowest percent of possible sunshine. Humidities, while low when compared to most other states, are higher throughout much of Arizona during July and August, which is the thunderstorm season.

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.

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P A C K IN G T IPS The following packing tips are advisable but for other tips, check out www.tsatraveltips.us 1. Do not pack food or beverages in checked bags. 2. Pack footwear on top of other contents. 3. Put personal belongings in clear plastic bags to reduce chances of a TSA screener having to handle them and spread books out - do not stack books. 4. Do not place film in checked bags, because screening equipment will damage it. 5. Leave gifts unwrapped should screening require them to be opened. 6. Put scissors, pocketknives, and other sharp items in checked bags; never carry-on. 7. All passengers checking in at U.S. airports will be prohibited from carrying any lighter on their person or in carry-on luggage in the sterile areas of airports or onboard an airplane. Any lighters that are found will be confiscated and, only at some airports, there may be very limited postal facilities to return these to owners. Therefore all passengers should be advised to dispose of all lighters prior to check-in. 8. Visa and security requirements are subject to frequent and sudden change. It is therefore important that travel representatives and the traveling public check the Embassy’s public information regularly and well in advance of their planned travel date, www.statravel.com

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Arizona’s main airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, saw more than 39 million passengers in 2004 and is served by 24 airlines. These carriers provide nonstop service to more than 100 cities in the U.S. and around the world. Phoenix is a major domestic hub for America West Airlines and Southwest Airlines offering passengers convenient connections to virtually any of the nation’s cities. 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). Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has three passenger terminal buildings: Terminal Two, Terminal Three and Terminal Four. Each terminal has its own parking garage, car rental counters, shops, services, restaurants and ground transportation facilities, including a courtesy inter-terminal shuttle bus system. Terminal Two – 19 Gates Air Canada: (800) 776-3000, www.aircanada.ca Alaska Airlines: (800) 426-0333, www.alaskaair.com Arizona Express: (866) 435-9872, www.azxpress.com Continental: (800) 525-0280, www.continental.com Great Lakes: (800) 554-5111, www.greatlakesav.com (In-state destinations include Kingman, Page, Prescott, Show Low and Sierra Vista) Ted: (800) 225-5833, www.flyted.com United Airlines: (800)241-6522, www.united.com US Airways: (800) 428-4322, www.usairways.com

Terminal Three – 23 Gates American Airlines: (800) 433-7300 www.aa.com American Trans Air: (800) 225-2995 www.ata.com Delta: (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com Delta Connection (Skywest Airlines): (800) 221-1212 and Skywest Airlines: (800) 453-9417, www.skywest.com Frontier: (800) 432-1359, www.flyfrontier.com JetBlue Airways: (800) 538-2583, www.jetblue.com Midwest Express: (800) 452-2022, www.midwestexpress.com Northwest: (800) 225-2525, www.nwa.com Sun Country: (800) 359-6786, www.suncountry.com Terminal Four – 70 Gates Aeromexico: (800) 237-6639, www.aeromexico.com America West/America West Express (Mesa Airlines): (800) 235-9292, www.americawest.com Mesa Airlines: (800) 637-2247, www.mesa-air. com, (In-state destinations include Flagstaff, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Prescott, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma) British Airways: (800) 247-9297, www.ba.com Hawaiian Airlines: (800) 367-5320, www.hawaiianair.com Southwest: (800) 435-9792, www.southwest.com WestJet: (888) 937-8538, www.westjet.com Grand Canyon Airlines: (866) 235-9422 - offers scheduled and charter flights from Scottsdale Airport to the Grand Canyon. Westwind Air Tours & Charters: (888) 869-0866 - offers charter flights from Deer Valley Airport to the Grand Canyon.

Duty Free For shoppers looking for the best prices, Duty Free Americas is located near gate B-18 on Level Three of Terminal Four. Foreign Exchange Desks For the convenience of travelers, currency exchanges are located nearby to the Interfaith Chaplaincy and nearby to the Main Information Desk in Level Three of Terminal Four. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) ATMs are located in various locations in all terminals at the airport. ATMs can be found nearby to the Airline Ticket Counter in Terminal Two, the center of Level A in Terminal Three, and within easy reach of the ticket counters and international ticket counter on Level Two of Terminal Four. Tourist Information For the convenience of travelers, Navigators can be found at the terminal concourses, baggage claim, and many other locations. The airport Travelers Aid operates from the chapel in Level Three of Terminal Four. Medical Facilities If emergency medical assistance is required, officers at the Phoenix Police Department Airport Bureau are all certified in the use of Automated Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs).

Banking Services ATM Center core. Bank of America, Bank One, Wells Fargo. Business Services Fax, Notary, and Photocopying available at Airport Information Centres in baggage claim and the Lost and Found office center core ticketing level. Emergencies Medical/Police Emergency Dial 911 at any house phone for Police or Fire/EMT response. Meeting Rooms Available for informal or catered meetings. Call (520) 573-8225. Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are available from Skycaps. For wheelchairs and other special assistance, contact airlines. National Car Rentals Advantage (800) 777-5500 Alamo (800) 327-9633 Avis (800) 331-1212 Budget (800) 527-0700 Dollar (800) 800-4000 Enterprise (800) 325-8007 Hertz (800) 654-3131 National (800) 328-4567 Payless (800) 237-2804 Thrifty (800) 367-2277 Bus Service Valley Metro (Phoenix) (602) 253-5000 Sun Tran (Tucson) (520) 792-9222

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Air times are approximate and will vary depending on carrier, route and connections. *These cities do not have non-stop flights to Phoenix.

Tucson International Airport accommodated more than 3.7 million air passengers in 2004 and is served by 11 airlines that provide 72 daily nonstop departures to 16 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. Tucson International Airport has two terminals, East and West. Aero California: (800) 237-6225 Aerolitoral: (800) 237-6639 Alaska Airlines: (800) 426-0333, www.alaskaair.com America West/British Airways: (800) 235-9292, www.americawest.com American: (800) 433-7300, www.aa.com Continental: (800) 525-0280, www.continental.com Delta / SkyWest: (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com Frontier: (800) 432-1359, www.flyfrontier.com Northwest / KLM: (800) 225-2525, www.nwa.com Southwest: (800) 435-9792, www.southwest.com United / Lufthansa: (800) 241-6522, www.united.com

Traveler Services Paging and Information (520) 573-8000 Lost and Found (520) 573-8156 Police (520) 573-8182 Medical Emergencies (520) 573-8911

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Phoenix Miles Kilo. Air Area To: Time Albuquerque 465 748 1:15 Atlanta 1845 2969 3:50 Boston 2665 4289 5:00 Calgary, Canada 1525 2454 4:00 Chicago 1800 2897 3:30 Cincinnati 1850 2977 3:30 Dallas 1065 1714 2:30 Denver 820 1320 1:45 Detroit 2050 3299 4:00 Edmonton, Canada 1710 2752 5:00 El Paso 430 692 1:15 Guadalajara, Mexico 1040 1674 2:48 Hermosillo, Mexico 306 492 1:10 Houston 1175 1891 2:40 Las Vegas 290 467 1:00 London, England 5260 9730 10:35 Los Angeles 370 595 1:30 Mexico City, Mexico 1574 2533 3:00 Minneapolis 1690 2720 3:15 Montreal, Canada* 2585 4160 6:30 New Orleans 1520 2446 3:15 New York 2450 3943 4:45 Portland 1009 1624 4:39 Regina, Canada* 1690 2720 6:00 Salt Lake City 660 1062 1:45 San Diego 355 571 1:15 San Francisco 750 1207 2:00 Saskatoon, Canada* 1705 2744 6:00 Seattle 1505 2422 3:00 Toronto, Canada 2255 3629 4:00 Vancouver, Canada 1650 2655 3:00 Washington, D.C. 2325 3742 4:45 Winnipeg, Canada 2075 3339 6:45

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Phoenix and Central Arizona offer visitors the best of two worlds – luxurious resorts and spas, world-class golf courses, outstanding dining and shopping, and a sophisticated arts and cultural scene, all within steps of the rugged, thrilla-minute adventures that await in the lush Sonoran Desert. Add in a near-perfect climate, a variety of activities and attractions, and easy access via a bustling international airport and you have a destination sure to please even the most discerning travelers.

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One of the largest metropolitan land masses in the nation (bigger even than Los Angeles), Phoenix and Central Arizona cover some 2,000 square miles and encompass more than 25 communities and over 3.5 million residents. Visitors will delight in exploring the distinctly different communities that make up this region, from the high-rise, business hub of Phoenix, the award-winning resorts and pristine natural beauty of Scottsdale, and the Western flavor of the East Valley to the fast-growing West Valley, which offers new entertainment and professional sports venues and will host football’s Super Bowl in 2008. Nicknamed the “Valley of the Sun” for the more than 300 days of sunshine it receives each year, this region is distinguished by breathtaking natural beauty at every turn. The Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically complex desert in the Americas, is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, including the signature saguaro (pronounced suh-WAR-oh) cactus. Nearby mountain ranges, including the Estrellas, South Mountain, the Superstitions and the McDowell Mountains, form a natural cradle for the Valley and provide stunning scenic vistas, as well as great venues for outdoor recreation. In-town, Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak are both famous natural landmarks and favored hiking spots. In addition to hiking, the Valley’s wonderfully sunny weather invites outdoor activities of all kinds from mountain biking, rock climbing,

horseback riding and hot air ballooning to soaking up the desert’s scenic beauty on an offroad Jeep or Hummer tour. For those looking for adventure of a softer kind, local mountain preserves and suburban greenbelt parks offer gentle trails and paved pathways for strolling and cycling. And, just because the Valley of the Sun is located in a desert, don’t think that water sports will be hard to find. There are six lakes within a 75-minute drive – Lake Pleasant and Bartlett, Canyon, Apache, Roosevelt and Saguaro Lakes – that provide fishing, waterskiing, and boating options. In addition, the Verde and Salt Rivers offer river rafting, tubing, canoeing and kayaking. For golfers, the Valley of the Sun is Nirvana, boasting more than 200 of the state’s 300-plus golf courses. Courses range in architecture from traditional links designs to desert target-style golf. Nowhere else do saguaro cactuses flank fairways and pristine greens cling to rugged mountainsides while golfers hit into the most breathtaking backdrops in the sport. The Valley also is a great place to watch the pros play. The PGA and LPGA each hold tournaments in the state and the most popular, The FBR Open (formerly The Phoenix Open), draws more than 500,000 spectators a year to the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale. Sports fans also will enjoy the fact that the Valley of the Sun hosts teams in all four major sports (baseball, hockey, basketball, and football) – one of only eight U.S. cities that can make that claim! And, NASCAR fans won’t want to miss the pedal-to-the-metal events at Phoenix International Raceway, host to the largest sports crowds in Arizona. All those outdoor adventures and activities are bound to work up an appetite. When it’s time to refuel, the Valley of the Sun offers award-winning cuisine in settings that range from mountainside restaurants overlooking the city skyline to sawdust-on-the-floor Western steakhouses. And, whether guests choose a restaurant serving up regional favorites like Mexican and Southwestern fare or something more exotic like pan-Asian cuisine, the ambiance of the Valley’s eateries is sure to charm. P HOE NI X Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona, the fifth-largest city in the nation and the business and financial center of the Southwest. There are so many attractions in the Phoenix area it is difficult to decide where to begin. The Desert Botanical Garden offers visitors a onestop shop to view over 20,000 plants native to the desert, and the Phoenix Zoo is home to over 400 species of fauna – most indigenous to the region. Child Magazine awarded the Phoenix Zoo the fifth best family-friendly zoo in the country. The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. The Phoenix Art Museum, at just over 160,000 square feet, is one of the largest general visual arts institutions in the Southwest.

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Top Attractions • Phoenix is home to the largest municipal park in the world. South Mountain Park covers more than 20,000 acres. The area has more than 1,700 acres of traditional park land. • Arizona Science Center has over 350 hands-on exhibits highlighting Arizona science and technology, including a planetatium planetarium. • The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest art museum in the Southwest featuring more than 17,000 works of art. • Heard Museum (Phoenix) and Heard Museum North (Scottsdale) feature internationally acclaimed collections of Native American art and artifacts. A satellite branch is scheduled to open in Surprise in 2006. • The new Scottsdale Waterfront project will include a W Hotel, upscale retail, dining, and entertainment along the banks of the Arizona Canal in downtown Scottsdale. • Taliesin West is now offering tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s newlyrenovated private living quarters.

The Copper Square-Downtown Phoenix area is home to the Arizona Science Center. Here you can explore 350 hands-on exhibits in five themed galleries. The Phoenix Musuem of History focuses on the history and development of the city itself. Historic Heritage Square is a striking remnant of Phoenix’s Victorian past. The Rosson House is the cornerstone of a city block dating from the late 1800s. Museums, shops and restaurants now inhabit the block, which encompasses the only remaining group of residential structures from the original townsite of Phoenix. Downtown Phoenix boasts several unique entertainment venues that host a variety of performances. The Orpheum Theater is an awe-inspiring 1,400-seat theater. The Dodge Theatre is a state-of-the-art entertainment venue designed specifically for concerts, Broadway shows and family stage shows. The Herberger Theatre opened in 1989 to become home for Arizona’s most widely acclaimed professional theater troupe, the Arizona Theatre Company. Phoenix Symphony Hall is an internationally recognized performing arts center. Ballet Arizona is the Southwest’s premiere professional ballet company. Downtown Phoenix is also home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Phoenix Suns as well as two world-class business-oriented hotels (plus a new 1,000-room Sheraton opening in 2008), and numerous restaurants and shops. For history buffs, The Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum portrays Arizona’s territorial history, dating back to 1858-1912. Greet a working blacksmith, explore an old print shop and witness a cavalry fort. To see a Hohokam prehistoric ruin, take a short hike along an archaeological site, and join in workshops at the Pueblo Grande Museum. If shopping is your thing, Biltmore Fashion Park has upscale shops and wonderful restaurants. The outdoor mall is a popular weekend window-shopping destination. Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, (602) 254-6500, visitphoenix.com

S COTTS DA LE Nestled in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale celebrates its Native American, Hispanic and cowboy heritage, while offering visitors all of the world-class amenities guests expect from a premier resort destination. With more than 65 outstanding resorts and hotels, Scottsdale offers a full range of accommodations, from five-diamond resorts and hip boutique hotels to family-friendly lodgings. In addition, Scottsdale is home to over 25 resort and day spas, many of which feature treatments formulated from indigenous Sonoran Desert elements such as golden desert honey and cactus flower extracts. For golfers, Scottsdale offers expertly manicured courses ranging from the rolling green fairways of traditional designs to the cactus-studded excitement of desert layouts. Only in Scottsdale will golfers find courses with such notable monikers as Troon North Golf Club, Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, Grayhawk Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain and many more, all located within an easy 30-minute drive of each other. Thrill seekers will find plenty in Scottsdale to get their adrenaline pumping. Jeep and Hummer tours, horseback riding excursions and backcountry hikes are exciting ways to explore the Sonoran Desert. Guests also can learn authentic cowboy skills at the Arizona Cowboy College or get behind the wheel of a genuine race car at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. For arts aficionados, Scottsdale boasts more than 125 art galleries, museums and performing arts venues. The downtown arts districts, home of the weekly Thursday night ArtWalk, feature dozens of galleries ranging in style from contemporary and Impressionist to Native American. Also in downtown are the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Just north of downtown, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West provides guests with an in-depth look at the legendary architect’s amazing talent for blending nature and architecture.

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Native American cultures are celebrated at the Heard Museum and Heard Museum North, which offer an unparalleled collection of art and cultural artifacts from tribes throughout Arizona. And, visitors traveling to Scottsdale between January and March will want to experience Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. These free seasonal festivals explore Native American cultures through music, dance, storytelling, and art. The phrase “shop ‘til you drop” takes on a whole new meaning in Scottsdale! Guests can browse more than 2,500 boutiques, shops and malls, including the upscale Scottsdale Fashion Square, Moroccan-inspired Boulders el Pedregal Festival Marketplace, enchanting Borgata of Scottsdale, and the unique neighborhoods of boutiques and galleries in the Downtown Scottsdale Arts & Shopping Districts. When its time to dine, Scottsdale’s awardwinning restaurants and chefs are here to please, with culinary creations inspired by the flavors of the world. And if after-dinner entertainment is on the agenda, Scottsdale delivers with sophisticated wine bars, cool jazz hideaways and trendy nightclubs. In downtown Scottsdale alone, there are more than 30 nightspots, most of which are within walking distance of each other. Visitors also will enjoy Scottsdale’s neighboring communities. Along Scottsdale’s southwestern border, Paradise Valley offers luxury resorts and spas, in addition to fine dining and shopping. To the east, Fountain Hills boasts resorts and spas, magnificent golf courses, and the world’s tallest yearround fountain. Just past Fountain Hills, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation provides visitors with outdoor experiences through Fort McDowell Adventures, and accommodations, entertainment and gaming at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino. Nestled along Scottsdale’s central and southeastern border, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community showcases the HooHoogam Ki Museum, Talking Stick Golf Club, The Pavilions shopping center, and two branches of Casino Arizona.

Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, (480) 421-1004, experiencescottsdale.com ME S A , TE MP E & E A S T VA LLE Y Mesa Mesa, the third-largest city in the state, is just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix. This familyfriendly community of 440,000 is the ideal place to catch a Chicago Cubs Spring Training game every March. In addition to the Cubs, the city takes great pride in its heritage with museums dedicated to preserving the history of the city and culture of the area. The Arizona Museum for Youth, a child-oriented fine arts center, was voted one of the nation’s best children’s museums by USA Today. The Mesa Historical Museum’s 30,000 square feet of exhibit rooms showcase artifacts from Mesa’s pioneer days. And the Mesa Southwest Museum presents history back to the dinosaurs, including a 10,000-year-old mammoth, Indian petroglyphs, Spanish conquistadors and frontier history. And the brand new Mesa Arts Center houses four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios making it the largest arts complex in Arizona. Mesa’s many recreational choices include: horseback riding, river rafting, desert jeep tours, steamboat rides and 25 golf courses. With two major malls, a factory outlet mall and a sizable collection of antique stores, shoppers can indulge their shopping passions. Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau, (480) 827-4700, visitmesa.com Apache Trail Just east of Mesa is the Apache Trail, a road built in 1906-1911 to move supplies and equipment for the building of Roosevelt Dam, offering travelers miles of majestic scenery. The trail encompasses the lush Sonoran Desert, the blue lakes of the Salt River, twisting canyons, and the grandiose Superstition Mountains. Tortilla Flat, an old stagecoach stop on the Apache Trail boasts six residents and a movie backdrop ambiance. At Goldfield Ghost Town, an authentic 1890s mining town, visitors can pan for gold, ride a train, take an underground mine tour, a horseback ride or discover desert dwellers in the reptile exhibit.

LEFT: Horseback Riding in the Sonoran Desert, Goldfield Ghost Town

Top Attractions • Upon its completion, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale will be one of the largest urban preserves in the nation. • Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, set on 600 acres with immense care in a scene of almost overpowering beauty. • Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest’s premier shopping destination. • The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art offers cutting edge exhibits by local and nationally acclaimed artists. • The Arizona Temple and Visitors Center in Mesa offers peaceful gardens, statues and tours. • Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is the place to discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden.

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& C EN T R A L A R IZ ONA Top Attractions • The Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals of 340 species. • Desert Botanical Garden features more than 20,000 desert plants are featured on five thematic trails. • Mesa Southwest Museum explores the Southwest’s history from the time before the dinosaurs to the present day. • ASU’s Gammage Auditorium presents theatre, music and dance in an acoustically perfect hall designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The most-visited wilderness in the United States, the Superstitions is the home of the legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine and a vast network of hiking and equestrian trails. The spring wildflower display on the western end attracts photographers from all over the world. Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt Lakes are filled with boaters all summer long. Canyon Lake, the first of three desert lakes along the trail is home to the Dolly Steamboat, a 100-foot-long replica of an early American riverboat sternwheeler. Enjoy a Nature Cruise with breathtaking views only accessible by boat. Groups of up to 135 can take a lunch or dinner cruise on the 10-mile-long Canyon Lake. Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau, (480) 827-4700, www.visitmesa.com Tempe Adjacent to both Phoenix and Scottsdale, Tempe is less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Tempe is home to Arizona State University; the 5th largest in the U.S. More than just a college town, Tempe personifies a vibrant cultural climate with a mix of performing arts, sports and recreation. Picturesque, eclectic and pedestrianfriendly Mill Avenue is the heart of campus and Tempe with more than 120 restaurants,

taverns, cafes, quaint stores and nightclubs. The downtown area includes the stunning Frank Lloyd Wright-designed ASU’s Gammage Auditorium, which boasts a full schedule of Broadway shows, cutting edge theatre, dance and music performances and seating for 3,000. On the north end of Mill Avenue, visitors will enjoy Tempe Town Lake, a two-mile urban oasis. The lake offers leisure boating, group charters, kayaks and electric boats, as well as several major festivals throughout the year. Tempe also offers additional shopping and entertainment venues beyond Mill Avenue. Arizona Mills, located at Interstate 10 and US 60, is Arizona’s largest, value oriented shopping experience with over 170 shops and restaurants all under one roof. Beyond shopping, Arizona Mills includes family friendly destinations such as IMAX, GameWorks and Rainforest Café. Additionally, Tempe is the home of the state’s largest store, IKEA. This Swedish furniture store contains more than 340,000 square feet of items to enhance your lifestyle. Other area attractions include Papago Park featuring the Desert Botanical Garden, The Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Historical Society Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum and miles of hiking and biking trails. All of these attractions combined with world class accommodations make Tempe an ideal home base for any Arizona adventure. Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau, (480) 894-8158, www.tempecvb.com

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Top Attractions • Historic Downtown Glendale is home to more than 90 specialty and antique shops. • Wickenburg specializes in Western experiences – from art galleries, unique shops, historical attractions to numerous guest ranches. • The Wildlife World Zoo is home to a large collection of exotic animals including white tigers, jaguars, rhinos and zebras. • At 10,000 acres, Lake Pleasant is Arizona’s second largest lake. • The Saguaro cactus grows about a foot every five years and blooms for the first time around 30 years of age. The saguaro blossom is Arizona’s State Flower.

Chandler The trellis-covered walkways and colonnades of Historic Downtown Chandler, as well as the Chandler Fashion Center, the latest crown jewel of the Valley’s shopping venues, lure shoppers to this unique community. The mall expands over some 1.3 million square feet of retail space, including a mix of 180 different retails shops and restaurants. The San Marcos Resort, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was once a favored haunt of Hollywood luminaries and heads of state. Today, thousands are attracted to the Chandler Center for the Arts where musical and other cultural performances are presented in a beautiful setting. Rawhide, Arizona’s largest western-themed attraction is located near Chandler at the Wild Horse Pass on the Gila River Indian Community. This replica of an 1880’s frontier town offers dozens of wild west attractions and unique retail shops. City of Chandler, (480) 782-3037, www.visitchandler.com Glendale & The West Valley Located on the Western edge of Phoenix, Glendale is a convenient 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The charming city revels in the national spotlight for both its famed Historic Downtown Shopping District and its exciting, brand-new professional sports and entertainment options. Voted one of the ten best places in the nation for antique shopping, Glendale’s quaint historic downtown is lined with small cafes, art galleries and antique shops. Food lovers can

tour the Cerreta Candy Factory where samples of silky chocolate are included. Nearby, the Bead Museum showcases a variety of ancient and contemporary beads. Sahuaro Ranch Park, an 80-acre historical park that has turn of the century buildings, citrus groves and rose gardens to wander through, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently, the city has grown into a true sports destination, boasting the brand new NHL Coyotes hockey arena and construction is underway on a new stadium for the NFL Cardinals  and other national events.  The 2007 Fiesta Bowl, 2007 BCS College Football National Championship and 2008 Super Bowl guarantee excitement in the new world-class venue being called the new standard for professional sports venues.  Bordering Glendale, Peoria boasts the Challenger Space Center of Arizona, a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, offering simulated space missions and astronomy training. And, Lake Pleasant is the metro area’s largest water playground with sailing, fishing and water-skiing year round at the 24,000-acre manmade lake. Wickenburg, 50 miles northwest is home to four distinct guest ranches where city slickers saddle up for horseback rides and cattle drives, strap in for four-wheel tours or float away on hot-air balloon rides. Desert Caballeros Museum showcases Native American and late 19thand 20-century Western American paintings and sculptures. The Nature Conservancy’s Hassayampa River Preserve is home to 230 species of birds, including eagles. Glendale Office of Tourism, (623) 930-4500, www.arizonaavenues.com

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Southern Arizona offers visitors the real Old West – where the Earps and the Clantons faced-off at the OK Corral and the U.S. cavalry battled Geronimo and Cochise. It’s a land of untamed frontier towns, where the stories of gunfighters, saloons, dance-hall girls and sheriffs

were born. This is also the place where Hollywood created its own version of the Wild West with the beautiful saguarocovered landscape and rugged mountains as a backdrop.

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Located in a region known as the Sonoran Desert, natural desert vegetation coexists alongside emerald fairways, and rolling hills give way to rugged mountains and charming communities. Saguaro National Park comprises 80,000 acres of pristine, living desert where a remarkable variety of plants and animals thrive. It’s possible to see a wandering coyote, jackrabbit, or roadrunner. The largest concentration of the majestic saguaro cactus flourishes here, along with palo verde trees, rare cacti, and wildflowers that bloom vividly in spring and summer. TU C S O N Tucson is the authentic Southwestern destination with mile after mile of pristine desert, cactus like nowhere else on Earth, and spectacular mountains in every direction. Tucson (pronounced TOO-sahn), the largest southern Arizona city, lies in a 500-squaremile valley, cradled by five prominent mountain ranges. Tucson’s surprisingly lush environment is replenished by two rainy seasons. But mostly, the days are warm and sunny, with legendary mild temperatures during spring, fall, and winter. In the summer, low humidity helps the warmest days feel comfortable. The irresistible weather beckons outdoor activities such as hot-air balloon rides, Jeep tours and some of the best bird-watching in the country. Miles of hiking and cycling trails encircle the

city and countless stables, desert trails, and experienced cowboy guides await horseback riders of all abilities. A collection of golf courses designed by top architects – such as Tom Fazio, Arthur Hill, and Tom Weiskopf – offer highquality play with some of the most spectacular scenery ever viewed on a fairway. Tucson’s natural and authentic attractions include Spanish missions, Old Western towns, major astronomical observatories, regional gardens and zoos, and research and education centers – many of Tucson’s attractions are known worldwide. Actually, Arizona’s second most popular visitor attraction is in Tucson (Grand Canyon is the most popular) – the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum is wildly popular with visitors and locals alike. The newest feature here is the Walk With a Keeper, Behind-the-scenes tour. These tours are offered Thursday mornings at 10:30 only and are first come-first serve.

Anza Trail Discover the Spanish and Mexican history and culture of the American Southwest with a tour of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The Anza Trail is a 1,200-mile marked route, beginning in Southern Arizona and ending in Northern California. Perfect for groups or individuals, it memorializes the route established over two centuries ago by Juan Bautista de Anza II, Captain of the Presidio of Tubac in Sonora (now Southern Arizona).

LEFT: Westin La Paloma Resort, Westward Look Massage

Top Attractions • Saguaro National Park – scenic Sonoran Desert flora, fauna and elevation changes from 3,000 to 8,600 feet above sea level • Coronado National Forest – twelve widely scattered mountain ranges as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada • Sabino Canyon Recreation Area – saguaro-studded canyon with hiking trails and scenic shuttle • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – outdoor living museum, zoo, botanical garden • Old Tucson Studios – world-famous movie location and western theme park • Pima Air & Space Museum – 250 aerospace displays • International Wildlife Museum – over 400 different species of preserved insects, mammals, birds and prehistoric animals from around the world for you to see up close. • Tohono Chul Park – diverse nature trails, gardens, dining and museum

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Serious shoppers will delight in the broad inventory of practical and whimsical gift items to be found at Tucson’s historic artisans marketplaces, antique bungalows, avant-garde arts districts, and colorful boutiques offering excellent shopping options for Southwestern, Mexican, and Native American arts and crafts, gifts and collectibles. On a larger scale, explore four enclosed major malls , featuring hundreds of well-known stores and restaurants at convenient in-town locations. Striking contrasts define Tucson with a charming combination of old and new. Located in the midst of a 10,000-year-old Native American settlement, Tucson is distinguished as the longest continuously inhabited region in the Northern Hemisphere. The city is still called “the Old Pueblo” for the adobe fortress, or presidio, which marked its early borders. Over the past three centuries, Tucson has grown from Spanish outpost, to dusty frontier town, to bustling territorial-days railroad hub, to a vibrant city. Tucson’s architecture, art, music and cuisine reflect the influences of the Native American, Spanish, Mexican and territorial settlers. A treasury of history, culture and scenic beauty is found in Downtown Tucson, where a delightful mix of brightly-painted adobe homes, ornate mansions, and contemporary high-rises coexist seamlessly. Tucson boasts some of the world’s most-luxurious resorts and wellness spas, and guest ranches here are a tradition that combines the adventurous lifestyle of the Old West with the comfort and amenities of a first-rate hotel. Tucson is one of a select few cities that boasts its own symphony, ballet company, professional theater, and opera company. Museums and galleries of the Native American and contemporary art, creative photography, natural history, and pioneer heritage thrive here. The most-recognized and photographed cultural landmark in the Southwest – San Xavier del Bac Mission

– is 10 miles south of Tucson. Once part of a chain of churches that stretched from northern Mexico to the western U.S., this brilliant white structure is considered the “Sistine Chapel of North America” for the intricate paintings on the walls and ceiling. It is still a Catholic parish serving the Tohono O’odham community for whom it was established in the late 1600s. Getting to Tucson is easy, as Tucson is served by 11 airlines with non-stop service to 16 cities and connections to over 121 destinations. Amtrak passenger service and major bus lines give you non-flying options. For drivers, Tucson is on Interstate 10, the main highway between California and Florida. Once in Tucson, it is easy to get where you need to go. Well-marked streets help Tucson maintain its small-town appeal, despite its metropolitan size.  Passenger vehicles or personal automobiles are ideal for touring around town as well as for traveling via the Interstate Highway (I-10) to interesting attractions throughout Southern Arizona.  Most major car rental agencies are located here, many represented at the Tucson International Airport Metropolitan Tucson CVB, (520) 624-1817, www.visittucson.org S OUTHE RN A RI ZONA Not far from the developed city of Tucson lie lush tracts of saguaro-studded hills, riparian canyons where streambeds run full in the spring and cottonwood trees turn in the fall, and cool mountain peaks that flourish with ponderosa pines and wintertime snow. Brilliant nighttime skies captivate both romantics and serious stargazers in Southern Arizona. The area’s fascinating history lies in the mystique of the Wild West. Much of the story was written in the mining towns and ranches of the Arizona frontier. Of the rough-andtumble towns that sprang up during the rush for mineral wealth after Arizona was proclaimed a territory, Tombstone was by far the most notorious. Once considerably larger than Tucson, Tombstone is quiet these days, but visitors can

LEFT: Mural at El Charro Restaurant RIGHT: Pottery in Tubac

Top Attractions • Tumacacori National Historic Park – A frontier mission built around 1800 that depicts early Indian and Spanish history and commemorates the introduction of European culture into Southern Arizona. • San Xavier Mission – ‘white dove of the desert’ – fine example of mission architecture in the U.S. • Kitt Peak National Observatory –see some amazing heavenly views at the world’s largest working astronomical observatory • Colossal Cave Mountain Park – 2,400-acre desert park on National Historic Register, crystal-filled Colossal Cave, historic ranch • Tombstone – living town offers nostalgic trip of Tombstone’s wild west legends • Kartchner Caverns State Park – living cavern with world-class formations • Biosphere 2 – 2.5-hour tour of project and research laboratory for self-sustaining environment • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument – near Mexico border, organ pipe and senita cactus preserved on 330,000 acres of Sonoran Desert

watch re-enactments of the gunfights that used to break out along Allen Street. The best known of them took place at the OK Corral, now a popular tourist attraction, as is Boothill, the town’s once-busy bone yard. Tombstone’s Historic Rose Tree – the world’s largest rose tree, as confirmed by the folks at the Guiness Book, will be blooming this year for the 120th time. This historic rose tree, a Lady Banks variety, now covers more than 8,000 square feet and warrants a yearly festival every April when she blooms. Cuttings of the tree are available in the gift shop. Bisbee, another Old West town, has traded the rough-and-tumble of Brewery Gulch for the elegance of the arts. Though they still take underground tours of the Queen Mine, most visitors come to browse the galleries and shops that are housed in the historic buildings. Sierra Vista has an Old West past also, being located next to historic Ft. Huachuca. Built in 1877 to aid in the Indian Wars, Ft. Huachuca’s original Victorian-style officer’s quarters are still in use. A museum showcases military paraphernalia, and the Buffalo Soldier’s Memorial – a tribute to African-American soldiers who fought on the frontier – was established here. Sierra Vista is better known these days as “The Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.” due to its location near the Huachuca Mountains. Ramsey Canyon Preserve, owned and

operated by The Nature Conservancy, attracts birders from all over the world. To the east, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area protects over 36 miles of the San Pedro River and is home to more than 350 species of birds. Benson, a short one-hour drive from Tucson, is home to Kartchner Caverns State Park. This limestone cave opened as a state park in November 1999 and is the only living cave in the world open to visitors. Just to the southwest of Kartchner, Patagonia and Elgin are the center of a burgeoning wine-making region. The

limestone terrain is ideal for growing grapes, and many compare it to France. Tubac, now a thriving artists’ community, offers over 100 shops, studios and galleries. It is dubbed “Where Art and History Meet.” The Tubac Center of the Arts is a place for showcasing and encouraging the arts. The center includes an exhibit space, a performance stage, gift shop, art library and Members’ Gallery. As for history, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is the site of the remains of a Spanish fort, and exhibits displays of early frontier life. Tumacacori National Historic Park preserves a mission established by Spanish priests. The short drive to the border town of Nogales offers an exciting day of shopping and sightseeing. Something is always going on in the bustling bazaars in Old Mexico, and veteran shoppers relish the challenge of negotiating bargains. Visitors can park on the U.S. side and walk over. International visitors are advised to carry a passport. Bisbee Chamber of Commerce, (520) 432-5421, www.bisbeearizona.com Nogales/Santa Cruz Country Chamber of Commerce, (520) 287-3685, www. nogaleschamber.com Sierra Vista CVB, (800) 288-3861 or (520) 417-6960, www.visitsierravista.com Tombstone Chamber of Commerce, (520) 457-9317, www.tombstone.org Tubac Chamber of Commerce, (520) 398-2704, www.tombstone.org

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. CAVE TOURS Tours start every 20 minutes from 8:40 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., last about one hour, cover onethird mile, and are accessible for people with disabilities. • Rotunda/Throne Room Tours Adults $18.95, children 7–13 $9.95, children six and under free (but require a tour ticket). • Big 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.pr.state.az.us. 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. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE

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of Monument Valley, the steep-walled Canyon de Chelly, the mesmerizing blue waters of Lake Powell, the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in the world, the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks, and Sunset Crater and Meteor Crater. All are among the most photographed places in the world.

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Of all the places to visit on earth, travelers would be hard pressed to find a region that offers more variety, more sheer scenic magnificence than Northern Arizona. In addition to the heart-stopping vastness of the Grand Canyon, the region includes the scarletred rocks of Sedona, the awe-inspiring spires

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F L A G S TA F F The picturesque mountain community of Flagstaff lies 146 miles north of Phoenix in the center of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport serves the region with flights to and from Phoenix by America West Express, and Amtrak passenger trains arrive twice daily. The wonderful accessibility underscores the fact that Flagstaff is a fascinating city of 55,000 residents surrounded by some of nature’s most spectacular treasures. Situated on Route 66, the “Mother Road of America,” this unique university town has the feel of a small community, but offers the advantage of a modern city. Downtown Flagstaff features quaint shops, galleries, microbreweries, sidewalk cafes and bistros, and is also the location of many trading posts, which do business directly with Native American artisans. Great buys on Native American jewelry, blankets, pots and baskets can be found, as well as Southwest souvenirs. For the outdoor enthusiast, Flagstaff boasts a full complement of activities year-round. Winter brings pristine powder to the Arizona Snowbowl with 2,300 vertical feet of runs for skiers and snowboarders located a mere 14 miles from Downtown Flagstaff. Originally opened in 1938, it is one of the ten oldest ski areas in the United States. The lakes surrounding Flagstaff offer boating, fishing & skiing. Coconino National Forest and the San Francisco Peaks (Arizona’s highest peaks) provide dozens of miles of challenging hiking and mountain biking trails. Rock climbers enjoy world-class basalt cliffs and limestone sport climbing. Flagstaff has its share of museums and science exhibits. The Museum of Northern Arizona is known worldwide for its extensive Native American artifacts. It also showcases the pioneer history of Flagstaff and the geological history of the Colorado Plateau,

including the Grand Canyon. Flagstaff is also recognized as a stargazing haven, thanks to the Lowell Observatory, where the planet Pluto was discovered and which still offers astronomical viewing programs to the public. Walnut Canyon National Monument, with wellpreserved cliff dwellings, and Wupatki National Monument, with one of the Southwest’s only excavated Native American ball courts, are less than an hour’s drive. Elden Pueblo, a Sinaguan Indian dwelling, is in town. Sunset Crater National Monument, a short drive north, provides a look at the aftermath of a volcanic eruption, including a lava field and a beautiful crater. Meteor Crater, east of Flagstaff near Winslow, was formed about 50,000 years ago by a meteorite that was estimated to have weighed several hundred thousand tons and measured half the length of a football field. Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau, (928) 779-7611, flagstaffarizona.org S E DONA USA Today named Sedona the “No. 1 Most Beautiful Place in America.” Situated in a unique geological area, this scenic city is surrounded by red rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral, Bell and Snoopy because their massive shapes resemble these distinctive objects. Magically changing colors like chameleons with the light of day, many claim Sedona is a destination with its own pulse – a magnetic force of energy, an undeniable spirit of the universe. Sedona’s collection of unique shops, distinctive art galleries, fine restaurants, and luxurious resorts suit four million visitors annually – a number second only to the Grand Canyon. Sedona’s accommodations vary from quaint B&Bs to the poshest of resorts and spas that regularly attract Hollywood’s elite. Some of these resorts hug the banks of beautiful Oak Creek offering seasonal panoramic displays of color, while others are tucked into secluded nearby canyons. More than 40 galleries offer

LEFT: Macy's Restaurant in Flagstaff, Sedona Golf Resort

Top Attractions • Grand Canyon National Park – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, two billion years of geological history etched on the canyon walls • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – recreation area on Arizona-Utah border containing Lake Powell (186 miles long with 1,900+ miles of shoreline) and Rainbow Bridge • Canyon de Chelly – sheer red sandstone walls, ruins of ancient Anasazi Indian villages, home to Navajo Indians • Petrified Forest National Park – 225-million-yearold forest where trees have turned to stone • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park – rock spires and monoliths on the Navajo reservation

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• C A R /M O T O R C O A CH Grand Canyon National Park (SOUTH RIM) is located 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via highway 180. Only ten miles from rim to rim as the crow flies, the North Rim is 215 miles (about 4 1/2 hours) from the South Rim by car. The north rim is 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, via Highway 67. Visitor services and facilities inside the national park on the North Rim are only open from mid-May through mid-October. • P U B L IC T R A N SP O R TAT ION SOUTH RIM: Grand Canyon Coaches operates the Grand Canyon Eco-Shuttle between hotels and businesses in Tusayan and the Backcountry Information Center in Grand Canyon Village. Call (928) 638-0821 for prices and schedules. Shuttle service between Phoenix and Flagstaff, and between Flagstaff and Grand Canyon Village is offered by Open Road Tours (800) 766-7117. Call for prices and schedules. Greyhound Bus Lines offers service from Flagstaff and Williams to points nationwide. Grand Canyon Railroad offers train service between Williams and the canyon, (800) THE-TRAIN.

sculptures, paintings, photographs and weavings among other objets d’art, many created by artists who call Sedona home. Sedona’s year-round moderate weather invites a wide variety of recreational activities. Golfers enjoy unbelievable views of Red Rock Country on four courses – two nine-hole executive and two 18-hole championship. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and hot air balloon rides are also popular activities in Sedona. Oak Creek meanders through Red Rock State Park and provides visitors the opportunity to experience a lush riparian habitat and many forms of wildlife along a five-mile network of trails. A natural chute (or slide) in Oak Creek attracts swimmers to Slide Rock State Park. Colorful Jeeps offer tours into the outback; passengers experience rugged terrain, stone pinnacles, sandstone arches, famous movie locations and the archaeological remains of prehistoric inhabitants. Protected ruins at Palatki and Honanki are open to sightseers during the day. The Sinaguans built homes out of the red rock, using cliffs as walls, making the dwelling one with the land. This theme was followed by the designers of the more modern Chapel of the Holy Cross, finished in 1956, which sprouts from sandstone outcroppings. Visitors flock from all over the world to pay homage in the non-denominational chapel. Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce, (928) 2041123, visitsedona.com.

GRA ND CA NYON A photographer’s dream and a poet’s delight, it only takes one glimpse to understand why Grand Canyon National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Located entirely in northwestern Arizona, the Canyon, incised by the Colorado River, is immense, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. Nestled within are numerous side canyons abundant with greenery, wildlife, waterfalls, raging rapids and calm, glassy pools. The historic South Rim is open year-round while the more remote North Rim is closed in winter. The Canyon can be explored on foot, or mule, by raft or air. Hikes range from flat, easy rim hikes to rigorous multi-day backpack trips. For a narrated airborne journey, helicopter and airplane tours operate out of Grand Canyon Airport. For white-knuckle fun in the Canyon, book a rafting trip; the rapids are some of the most exhilarating in the country. Outfitters use rubber inflatable rafts or wooden dories, feed passengers massive amounts of food, and offer hiking trips up beautiful side canyons. Raft 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 midway at Phantom Ranch. One-day trips travel down Marble Canyon Gorge and back. Motorized trips typically take 6-8 days, while oar-powered trips last 2-3 weeks.

LEFT: Rafting the Colorado Rvier, Grand Canyon National Park RIGHT: White House Ruins

Top Attractions • Meteor Crater – giant 550foot-deep meteorite crater created 50,000 years ago, space museum • Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village – exceptional collection of galleries, shops, and restaurants • Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site – oldest active trading post on Navajo reservation • Wupatki National Monument – six prominent architectural sites, pueblo dwellings • Slide Rock State Park – natural waterslide in the creek at Oak Creek Canyon • Grand Canyon Railway – vintage century-old train line from Williams to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – Arizona’s most recent volcano, a cindercone, a one-mile lava flow trail • Arizona Snowbowl/ Summer Scenic Skyride – winter skiing, summer chairlift rides, horseback rides, lodging

• P L A N E Commercial air carriers serve Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Airport (in Tusayan, just south of the park).

Mules carry riders into the depths of the Canyon to Plateau Point on 12-mile day trips or down to Phantom Ranch for overnight stays. Mule wranglers recount historical and geological tidbits during the descent. The Grand Canyon Railway starts its journey at Williams (an hour south of the Canyon), a community known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” The views paralleling the 65-mile historic stagecoach trail are superb. The train stops for over three hours of sightseeing and shopping at the South Rim before returning the group to Williams in the afternoon. The Fray Marcos Hotel, as well as the handful of additional Williams properties, offer excellent facilities for small groups. Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates seven hotels within the park, including Phantom Ranch, the only noncamping lodging at the bottom of the canyon. Also located in Grand Canyon Village are Park Headquarters and many tourist facilities, including several restaurants, a bank, Post Office, and a general store. A few miles south of the Canyon is Tusayan, which has a wide variety of lodging options, a general store, air and ground tours and the IMAX Theatre. Grand Canyon West/Hualapai Indian Reservation Located between Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Mead, the nearly one-million-acre Hualapai Indian reservation along the West Rim offers one-day river rafting adventures and the only access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon by automobile. The Hualapais also offer scenic bus tours with guides to remote overlooks and helicopter trips to the bottom of the Canyon. Rafts operate mid-March to late October. Restrooms, food, lodging, groceries, gas and camping are all available at Hualapai Lodge at Peach Springs. Visitors must remain outside restricted areas. No pets are allowed in lodge. Children must be eight years or older for raft trips. Hualapai Tribe (888) 255-9550

Navajo Nation & Monument Valley Sprawling over northeastern Arizona into Utah and New Mexico is the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation in

the United States and one of the most beautiful. Featuring scenic attractions, national monuments, museums and wellknown arts and crafts, the reservation has no casinos, but several cities have hotels. Horseback riding, jeep tours and guided Native American hikes are available. Major scenic attractions include Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Navajo National Monument, and Antelope Canyon. Other places of interest include Four Corners Monument (the only spot in the country where four states meet), The Navajo Nation Zoo (the only Native American owned zoo in the country), the Navajo Nation Museum, Library and Visitor’s Center in Window Rock, and Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site in Ganado. Indian Rt. 12 from I-40 north to Indian Route 64 and IR-64 west to Chinle has recently been designated a scenic byway. The Hopi Tribal Reservation is surrounded by the Navajo Nation. Here, visitors tour ancient dwellings, browse galleries and have many opportunities to meet and purchase art from local artisans. Navajo Tourism, (928) 871-6436, discovernavajo.com The Hopi Tribe, (928) 734-3244, hopibiz.com

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In the years following World War II, America’s love affair with automobile travel reached full bloom. Stretching 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 twisted and turned its way through small town America. At one time, it was the only road west, and when it was finally paved in 1938, it became the first paved crosscountry highway in the U.S. Though no longer the most expedient way across northern Arizona; Arizona’s stretch of Route 66 is definitely more scenic, meandering through a hand-painted, neon-lit world of tourist sites and roadside diners. Some of the larger communities on the route include Kingman, Seligman, Flagstaff, Holbrook and Winslow (made famous by the 1970’s Eagles song “Take it Easy.”) Every day, visitors stop to have their photos taken “standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona.”

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Havasu Falls/Havasupai Indian Reservation An eight-mile hike into Havasu Canyon rewards visitors with the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which features four major waterfalls (Navajo, Havasu, Mooney and Beaver) and many minor ones. The mighty roaring falls plunge into travertine pools surrounded by sand beaches. Restrooms, food, lodging and camping are available. Best seasons to visit include late spring, early summer, or early fall. Only use the main trail; side trails are closed to visitors and animals must be on a leash. Permits, (928) 448-2120 havasupaitribe.com

Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Lake Powell, the second-largest manmade lake in the world, offers 186 miles of shimmering blue water flowing through 96 magnificent red rock canyons. With over 2,000 miles of shoreline, visitors have plenty of opportunities to relax on sandy beaches and explore tranquil coves. Guests can visit Rainbow Bridge, a huge sandstone arch sacred to the Navajo, hike, fish, take out a powerboat, water ski or take a tour – there’s even an authentic paddlewheel dinner cruise. The lake’s largest marina, Wahweap, offers houseboating, jet-powered skiing and water-skiing, which are enjoyed by millions of visitors a year. The more adventurous should consider mountain bike rentals, guided kayak tours, hiking, Colorado River float trips, ski boat rentals, wake-boarding, scuba diving, snorkeling or four-wheeling. Lake Powell offers spectacular golf, scenic air tours, spectacular slot canyon rides and leisurely boat trips. Page Lake Powell Tourism Bureau, (888) 261-7243, pagelakepowellchamber.org

rizona’s With the magnificent Colorado River hugging Arizona’s entire West Coast, the region is one of the Southwest’s premier locations for water recreation. Here, turquoise-blue water laps at the feet of a picture-perfect Arizona cactus. Millions of visitors flock to the area each year to enjoy exploring and photographing the quiet, spectacular scenery amid the drama of desert habitat. Each of Arizona’s river communities offers a spectacular setting. Contrasts between the sandy desert beaches, the blue waters of the River, and the craggy desert peaks are stunning. The banks of the river harbor wildlife refuges, the river itself is a water sports paradise, and bustling urban areas offer full service amenities. As the center-point between the Arizona and Southern California population centers, the Arizona “coast” is easy to access by highways or express air service.

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A R I ZO NA ’S Top Attractions • Lake Havasu State Park – 45 miles of lake shoreline with beaches and water recreation • London Bridge – world’s largest antique, originally constructed over the River Thames in London • Yuma Territorial Prison State Park – the prison housed dangerous criminals, cells, weapons, guard tower overlooking Colorado River • Yuma Crossing State Historic Park – historic site with military and frontier history, quartermaster depot, museum, gift shop, hiking trails • Mittry Lake - a wildlife haven, birders see Yuma’s signature snowy white egret and great blue heron • English Village - a group of colorful, two-story buildings built in English Tudor style, boutiques, curios, restaurants • Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge - guided canoe and kayak trips. • Havasu National Wildlife Refuge - a 13-mile section of the Colorado known as Topock Gorge, see desert bighorn sheep, wild burros, bald eagles and peregrine falcons viewed from tour boats, sheer canyon walls with prehistoric Indianchiseled petroglyphs, ancient rock art estimated to be between 1,500-2,000 years old

L A KE ME A D N A TI O N A L RE CRE A TI ON A RE A Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America’s four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts - meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. 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 lake caters to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen. There are miles of crystal clear open water and clean beaches. Numerous inlets and hidden coves line the miles of shoreline that surround the Lake. Hikers, photographers, and sightseers enjoy scenery with striking backdrops, deep canyons, and sheer cliffs, all with a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. Lake Mohave, a 67-mile stretch of the Colorado River, is a houseboat destination and fishing haven. Lake Mead NRA, (702) 293-8990, nps.gov/lame

LA K E HA VA S U CI TY Purchased in the 1960s, the London Bridge with its graceful arches is the “world’s largest antique” and Lake Havasu City’s signature attraction. Frequently referred to as 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. Personal watercraft, powerboats and a host of other watercraft are available to rent. For those preferring someone else to do the driving, the Dixie Belle, a replica paddlewheel steamboat, awaits passengers wanting a tour. And, the Desert Magic Tour Boat stops at a replica of the Currituck Lighthouse, located on the southeastern shore of the Bridgewater Channel. The Currituck Lighthouse is one of seven completed lighthouses along the waters, with several more in the works. Each lighthouse is a scaled replica of well known structures along the east coast. The Currituck replica, for example, is approximately 15 feet tall. Each lighthouse is solar powered with LED lights visible for several miles, making them more visible than the markers they replaced. Lake Havasu City is now home to more lighthouses than many states along the east coast. Several boutiques and restaurants are nearby in the English Village, as well at

Hoover Dam Located on U.S. Route 93 on the border of Arizona and Nevada, this massive structure erected on the Colorado River in the 1930s, impounds Lake Mead. A tour of the Dam starts with an elevator ride 53 stories down and opens onto Art Deco hallways with terrazzo floors. Visitors stand over pipes large enough to drive a train through.

LEFT: Petroglyphs near Yuma RIGHT: Boating on the Colorado River near Parker

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the Island Fashion Mall and Southgate Center. A range of hotel and resort accommodations are available, many boasting lakefront beaches. Visitors can take four-wheel jeep tours in the desert, hike in the backcountry, or golf at any of five courses year-round. Just north of the city, a 13-mile section of the Colorado known as Topock Gorge protects desert bighorn sheep, wild burros, bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Prehistoric Indians chiseled petroglyphs, estimated to be between 1,500 and 2,000 years old on the sheer canyon walls. Lake Havasu City CVB, (928) 4533444, golakehavasu.com PARK ER The 16-mile-long Parker Strip and the town of Parker are a popular stop for water-lovers as well as history buffs. 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 holds the largest collection of Chemehuevi baskets in the world, excellent examples of Mohave pottery, beautifully silver-smithed Navajo jewelry, intricate Hopi Katsina dolls, and many artifacts from the reservation. The Poston Memorial Monument, 11 miles south

of town on Tribal land, commemorates the camp that once housed 17,867 people of Japanese descent. Visitors are also welcome to tour the Ahakhav Tribal Preserve, a shoreline area that has been restored to its original state. Canoes are available for rent for those who wish to explore the preserve. Hardy-souled groups can drive off-road in the backcountry to visit abandoned mines and ghost towns such as Swansea Ghost Town, where remains what’s left of a once bustling mining community, complete with a “moving picture house,” a post office and automobile dealership. 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. The Parker Historical Society museum displays Native American and mining artifacts, as well as photo exhibits documenting the construction of Parker Dam, the “deepest dam in the world,” so-called because the concrete sinks into the earth about 30 stories below river level. Nearby, golfers can tee off at Emerald Canyon Golf Course, which offers an unusual layout with stunning surroundings. Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, (928) 669-2174, parkerareachamberofc ommerce.com

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Y U MA Nestled alongside the banks of the Colorado River is Yuma, whose two valleys connect the cultures and lifestyles of Arizona, California and Mexico. Easily accessible via America West from Phoenix, United Express from Los Angeles, or Interstate 8, Yuma has a variety of activities and attractions for its visitors. Soothing water tours, 14 lush golf courses, a diverse selection of restaurants and shopping boutiques, natural wildlife observation areas and breathtaking scenery are but a few reasons that over 425,000 visitors annually enjoy Yuma’s hospitality. There are few places in the world where you can spend a day traveling the cool waters of a river while viewing the natural wonders of a desert. Yuma is surrounded by beautiful, stark mountains, the Sonoran Desert, the Imperial Sand Dunes and the Colorado River. The extreme habitats mean that year round, there is always an abundance of bird life. Visitors will possibly discover the ability to identify the unique call of the clapper rail bird during one of Yuma’s unique bird watching tours. The flavor of Mexico is accented by the border town of Algodones, a quaint Mexican village minutes away that offers a wide range of unique shopping options, while the outdoor cantinas adds to this exquisite cultural experience. The Yuma Art Center opened in 2004 and has four art galleries, a pottery shop with kiln, a photography dark room and two multi-purpose studios. Open to the public every day except Monday, this multi-million dollar complex is part of the restored 650seat historic theatre and serves the needs of countless artists and Yuma’s 90+ arts and cultural organizations. Historical attractions prevail throughout the city. The Yuma Crossing State Historic Park commemorates the area’s longtime standing as a major

hub of cross-country travel. So important is the Crossing’s history that in October 2000 Congress passed a law that designated the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, one of only 24 in the entire United States, and the only one with an active plane west of the Mississippi River. The city’s frontier past is on display throughout the historic North End, where colorful shops and restaurants abound. Visitors can engage in Old Town’s paranormal, build a historic scrap book, trace the path of early Spanish Explorers, spend a day in Yuma’s Outback visiting local petroglyphs, visit Yuma’s Three Historic Districts, or lose themselves in a Historic North End Dining adventure. The most famous remnant of Yuma’s historical past is the Yuma Territorial Prison State Park, Arizona’s most-visited state historic park. Built on a bluff overlooking the Colorado, the prison housed some of the Territory’s most dangerous criminals. Today, visitors can visit the museum, roam the prison grounds, and peer into the Dark Cell, a 15- by 15-foot enclosure meant for punishment for those that proved too unruly for prison rules. Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau, (928) 376-0100, visityuma.com B ULLHE A D CI TY, OA TMA N & QUA RTZSITE Bullhead City presents scenic wonders and a number of entertainment options, including the casinos of Laughlin, Nevada, just across the river. Golfers can choose from five courses in the area. It is also close to the small mining town of Oatman, which has become famous for the burros that wander the streets like pets. The town’s center features a twostory hotel and a variety of Old West shops, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, Quartzsite is a rockhounder’s delight. Hosting a huge rock show every year, people come from all over to browse and purchase specimens. Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce, (928) 754-4121, bullheadchamber.com

LEFT: St. Thomas Mission, Colorado King I Tour Boat

What’s New - Yuma In mid-2005, groundbreaking will take place for an $80 million private/public project referred to as Yuma’s Riverfront development. A full service hotel, conference center, restaurants and retail outlets, commercial offices and residential units, the development will anchor the West and East Wetlands projects with Yuma’s Historic North End. Opening of the hotel and conference center is slated for late 2006. Yuma CVB, (928) 376-0100, www.visityuma.com

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Arizona’s North Central region offers four seasons of recreation and entertainment. A short drive north of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, visitors are quickly immersed in the cool, pinescented forests to hike, bike and ride their way along tree-shaded mountain trails. Outdoor recreation is a trademark of the North Central region of Arizona, but this quiet oasis of lakes and links is also home to a growing community of artists and a growing calendar of events throughout the year.

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P R E S C O TT About 90 miles northwest of Phoenix, Prescott is home to the Arizona’s territorial history. Founded in 1864 as a gold mining town, Prescott was the first capital of Arizona and has preserved many of the historical remnants of its early territorial days. More than 500 buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Forty saloons once lined a street dubbed Whiskey Row, and now some of the West’s best saloons are joined by boutiques and galleries on Montezuma Street. Prescott’s many historic inns and quaint bed & breakfasts offer charming accommodations for travelers are drawn to Prescott’s mix of scenic beauty, museums, galleries, antique shops, Victorian homes and cozy eateries. The Sharlot Hall Museum displays some of the early residences, including the first Territorial Governor’s Mansion. The Smoki Museum exhibits Native American artifacts and the Phippen Museum of Western Art showcases art of the American West. As an outdoor activity haven, the city is almost completely surrounded by Prescott National Forest and its huge array of recreational options. Over 450 miles of maintained trails, some of them multiuse, beckon hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers into the tall ponderosa pines. Fairway lovers can play on any of the towns 90 public holes that offer varied, challenging terrain and beautiful views. Fishing and boating enthusiasts have five beautiful lakes from which to

choose. Goldwater and Lynx Lakes are south of town, and Lynx Lake offers canoe and boat rentals. To the northwest, Granite Basin Lake, in the shadow of Granite Mountain, offers camping and fishing. Watson Lake and Willow Springs Reservoir, both inside the city limits, are surrounded by beautiful rock formations, referred to as Granite Dells, which offer numerous walking and biking trails. Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism, (928) 445-2000, (800) 266-7534, visitprescott.com THE VE RDE VA LLE Y The Verde Canyon Railroad, a diesel-powered excursion train snakes 41 miles through the Sycamore Canyon and Verde Canyon wilderness areas; remote regions inaccessible by car. The train runs parallel to the Verde River, home to bald and golden eagles, great white egrets, and blue herons. Deer, pronghorn antelope and Javelina also roam the banks. Passengers see ancient Sinaguan Indian ruins and historic mining structures. Montezuma Castle National Monument exquisitely preserves the living quarters of Sinaguan Indians. Archaeologists believe that the 20 rooms tucked under a cliff overhang here housed about 50 people and the lower structure, with 45 rooms, was inhabited by many more. Tuzigoot National Monument, a Sinagua pueblo, offers visitors a view of prehistoric life in the Verde Valley. During mining’s heyday, Jerome was the thirdlargest city in Arizona and a raucous, bawdy, frontier copper mining town. Nicknamed

LEFT: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Basalt Climbing near Flagstaff

Top Attractions • Montezuma Castle National Monument – 800-year-old, five-story, 20-room cliff dwelling overlooking the Verde Valley • Tuzigoot National Monument – preserves the remains of a 110-room Sinaguan village built around A.D. 1000 • Historic Whiskey Row – Prescott’s main street lined with saloons, boutiques and bistros • Sunrise Park Resort – Arizona’s largest ski area • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – rising 183 feet above Pine Creek, it’s the world’s largest natural travertine bridge • Fort Verde State Historic Park – the best preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona.

“The City in the Sky,” for its perch on the side of Cleopatra Hill, Jerome’s enclave of cute shops and galleries is a magnet for tourists today. Begun as a campground in a grove of cottonwood, Cottonwood was one of three main crossings of the Verde River. It became a supplier of fresh produce to the miners in Jerome in the early 1900s. Entertainment and family-style dining are provided by the cowboys at the Blazin’ M Ranch and in nearby Camp Verde visitors experience frontier life re-enacted at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, (928) 634-7593. Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce, (928) 567-9294 W HITE M O U NT AINS The White Mountains in eastern Arizona are filled with contrasts ranging from lakes and green forests to rock mesas and flat desert terrain. Visitors can take in pristine lakes, camp, travel through Indian Lands and learn about the history of mining.  The region is surrounded by National Forest and is the beneficiary of its many recreational facilities. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities abound. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park showcases the world’s largest natural travertine bridge, rising 183 feet above

Pine Creek. A short hiking trail leads under the bridge past green ferns and red monkey flowers. The Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile-long limestone ridge that rises 2,000 feet in elevation, extends from Flagstaff to Eastern Arizona. The rim has a number of lakes and streams where fishing rules and the Rim is full of wildlife such as elk and deer. During winter, cross-country skiers head for the Rim and downhill skiers head for Sunrise Park Resort, a renowned ski area with a variety of year-round amenities. Summertime includes fishing, horseback rides, scenic lift rides, mountain biking and hiking. W H I TE MO UNTA I N COMMUNI TI E S Located in the White Mountains 90minutes northeast of Phoenix is the refreshing town of Payson. Situated in the largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine in the world, its temperate climate makes it a four-season land of enchantment where guests enjoy hiking, fishing, skiing and many other outdoor activities. The towering pines that permeate the town give the air its freshness, and the atmosphere above town is considered one of the only three pure air ozone belts in the world. Payson takes great pride in its Western heritage, presenting the “World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo,” which attracts top

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competitors in August. In all, Payson hosts five rodeos, including the spring PRCA. The town also bills itself as the “Festival Capital of the World,” as throughout the summer and into the fall, festivals are very popular for family entertainment. Fiddlers from throughout the state compete in the June Bug Blues Festival, the Strawberry and Apple Festivals, and for the state championship title at the Old Time Fiddlers Contest. Take a walking tour into the past in Snowflake, where 55 historical buildings offer a glimpse of the regions pioneer history. Near St. Johns, Raven Site Ruin, a prehistoric pueblo site containing two kivas and more than 800 rooms, offers visitors a hands-on archaeological experience. Casa Malpais Archaeological Park, near Springerville, features a prehistoric Kiva, astronomical observatory, a ceremonial plaza and petroglyphs. The White Mountain Apache offer a tour of Fort Apache and a nature trail leading to an Apache village. The towns of Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low are perfect gateways to the unlimited historic and recreational opportunities this region provides. Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, (928) 474-4515, rimcountrychamber.com

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Our services range from school bus charter to general charter and tours, both local and interstate. All buses are air-conditioned and video-equipped. Six-passenger mini vans to 56-passenger coaches available. Established in 1979, Arizona Limousines, Inc. remains the State's leading executive ground transportation supplier. We focus on corporate, individual, government, groups, and celebrity accounts. Passenger vans between Phoenix Sky Harbor and three Tucson stops since 1987. Two weeks free parking at Tucson Speedway office. Tucson charters. Package delivery too. Reserve ahead and save. Arrow Stage Lines operates 78 modern, luxurious motorcoaches seating from 25 to 58 passengers. Arrow also operates Gray Line Sightseeing Tours of Phoenix.

Unusually professional quality in transportation services. 24-hour service. Arrivals, departures, tours, any size group accommodated. Reservations on-line. SUVs available.

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Modern fleet of mini buses, passenger vans, limousines, sedans, and SUVs. Managing both individual and group transportation needs in Arizona and across the country. Call for your next corporate or business event. Free pick up from Sky Harbor Airport. Rent Ford SUVs, pickups, sedans and 7 to 12-passenger vans.

Grand Canyon Airlines is the world's oldest and most experienced air tour company since 1927. We specialize in air tours, river rafting, custom packages and charters.

Charter, tour and convention services. Family owned and operated since 1916. Offering vans, mini-coaches, and state-of-the-art deluxe motorcoaches featuring video, air-conditioning, and restrooms. Give us the pleasure of making your transportation experience unique - and successful. Whether you need a 75-passenger double-decker bus, mini-coaches, executive vans, or limos, we have the vehicles to meet any need. An atypical alternative to a mini-coach, Ollie the Trolley provides the highest levels of customer service and safety. For groups from 10-200, we take pride in making your experience memorable. World's largest helicopter sightseeing company of Grand Canyon. Exclusive canyon landings, air tours, river rafting, canyon weddings and more. 40 years and 4 million happy.

Serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Phoenix Metro area. Customized rates for leisure groups, meetings, conventions and events. Incentives for travel planners and agents. Reliable transportation at affordable rates. Modern fleet of sedans, passenger vans and SUVs conveniently located at some of the valley's top resorts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Airport arrivals and departures. Night out on the town. sp = Spanish y = yes ru = Russian n = no

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Statewide Antelope Canyon Tours 22 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page 86040 928.645.9102 • 866.645.9102 • f 928.645.2564 antelopecanyon.com

A tour to this awe-inspiring sculpture set in stone is a must for amateur and professional photographers. Come with our Navajo guides to see Mother Nature's masterpiece.

Arizona Gunfighter Adventures P.O. Box 20308, Mesa 85277 480.986.1800 • 800.311.1881 • f 480.354.1847 arizonagunfighters.com

Time Travel. See the "wild west" the way it really was. Gunfights, speakers, games, historical shows, jeep tours and more. Private parties, corporate events, full group adventure packages. Your only complete "wild west" resource.

Arizona Helicopter Adventures 235 Air Terminal Dr., Ste. 7, Sedona 86336 928.282.0904 • 800.282.5141 • f 928.785.2300 arizonahelicopteradventures.com

See the breathtaking Sedona Canyons, that many consider more exciting than the Grand Canyon, with Arizona Helicopter Adventures, one of Sedona's oldest helicopter tour companies.

Gray Line Tours Tucson P.O. Box 1991, Tucson 85702 520.622.8811 • 800.276.1528 • f 520.622.8838 graylinearizona.com

Convention services; local sightseeing experts; individual, group and custom tours; offering vans, minicoaches, and state-of-the-art, deluxe motorcoaches; family owned and operated since 1916.

Hello Arizona! 8603 E. Royal Palm, Suite 130, Scottsdale 85258 480.949.9592 • f 480.994.5565 hello-usa.com

Hello Arizona! has been delivering destination management services for 19 years. We provide transportation, tours & activities, off-site events and more for groups coming to Arizona.

JDR Tours 5125 N. 16th St., Suite A-121, Phoenix 85016 602.264.2833 • 800.759.8747 • f 602.264.3500 jdrtours.com

Providing expertly packaged travel, including air and ground transportation, accommodations, tours, attractions, special events, golf packages for local and inbound players. Premium sports tickets are available.

Open Road Tours, Inc. 522 E. Dunlap, Phoenix 85020 602.997.6474 • 800.766.7117 • f 602.997.2276 openroadtours.com

Open Road provides day and multi day tours to Arizona's great scenic destinations. Groups or individuals. Your one-stop supplier for Arizona tours and transportation.

Protours Southwest 2500 N. Hayden #18, Scottsdale 85257 480.970.6211 • f 480.970.6232 protourssouthwest.com

Customized service for demanding European clients: Incentive travel, corporate events, conventions, professional tours. Experienced creativity and reliability, from active Western adventure to contemporary elegance.

Sedona Sojourns LLC 25 Sunset Hills Dr., Sedona 86336 928.282.4811 • 800.779.7513 • f 928.203.0748 sedonasojourns.com

A full service DMC in Sedona since 1998 with 23 years of experience, specializing in creative incentive, team building, corporate events, and wedding planning. Our staff and network of professionals ensure your event is a success.

The Tour Lady P.O. Box 3363, Cottonwood 86326 928.274.2272 • tourlady.com

Specialize in creating unique itineraries of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Step-On guide with passion about the historical and cultural heritage of the area.

Universal Meeting & Convention Services 15836 North Cave Creek, Suite #4, Phoenix 85032 602.404.6458 • f 602.404.6468 azdmc.com

Whether your intention is to educate, motivate, promote or reward...we become an extension of your team to create an event that's 'Arizona Picture Perfect.'

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Phoenix & Central Arizona CAREFREE Carefree Resort & Villas 37220 Mule Train Rd., Carefree 85377 480.488.5300 • 888.488.9034 • f 480.488.5779 carefree-resort.com

Deluxe guest rooms, suites and luxury villas. Full service spa, three restaurants, lounges, two pools, tennis, nearby golf, meeting space, recreational activities.

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Full service hotel located conveniently between Phoenix and Tucson off Interstate 10. Meeting and banquet facilities for up to 450 people.

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The new Holiday Inn at Ocotillo has excellent guest rooms, a restaurant with a bar, and several banquet rooms for functions. Just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport and area attractions like Firebird International Raceway and Sun Devil Stadium. Complimentary public and private wireless internet. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Experience Arizona's first Golf Resort.

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All suites property. Event space for up to 190. Generous continental breakfast. Free wireless internet access.

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25,000-square-feet of meeting space. 10,000 square foot main ballroom. Hospitality suites. High-speed internet. Opens December 2005.

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Hand painted space murals and NASA photos accent this oasis. Non-smoking restaurant, conference room for 30, and gift shop. *Portuguese.

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Complimentary dinner buffet Monday through Thursday. All suite hotel with full kitchen in every suite. Select suites offer jetted bathtubs, fireplace and golf course views. Fitness center with cardio, weights and plasma screen TV. Complimentary high-speed internet. Full business center and meeting space with catering services.

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CASA GRANDE Holiday Inn Casa Grande 777 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande 85222 520.426.3500 • 800.858.4499 • f 520.836.4728 holiday-inn.com/casagrandeaz

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CHANDLER Holiday Inn at Ocotillo 1200 Ocotillo Rd., Chandler 85248 480.203.2121 • 800.889.5096 • f 480.203.2122 holiday-Inn.com/hschandlerAZ Park Plaza Hotel 7475 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 85226 480.961.4444 • 800.814.7000 • f 480.940.0269 parkplaza.com/chandleraz San Marcos Golf Resort & Conference Center One San Marcos Pl., Chandler 85225 480.812.0900 • 877.766.3387 • f 480.899.5441 sanmarcosresort.com Windmill Suites of Chandler 3535 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 85226 480.812.9600 • 800.547.4747 • f 480.812.8911 windmillinns.com

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FOUNTAIN HILLS Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Ftn. Hills, 85264 480.836.5300 • f 480.836.8545

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LITCHFIELD PARK The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340 623.435.3811 • 800.327.0396 • f 623.856.1081 wigwamresort.com

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Casita-style guest rooms, award-winning cuisine, 54 holes of championship golf, acres of lush grounds and authentic Arizona charm. *Dutch.

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Residence Inn by Marriott 2020 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear 85338 623.866.1313 • 800.627.7468 • f 623.245.1414 marriott.com/phxgy Wingate Inn & Suites 1188 N. Dysart Rd., Goodyear 85338 623.547.1313 • f 623.547.9933 wingateinns.com

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Phoenix & Central Arizona MESA Best Western - Dobson Ranch Inn 1666 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202 480.831.7000 • 800.528.1356 • f 480.831.7000 DobsonRanchInn.com Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa 85210 480.833.5555 • 800.544.5866 • f 480.649.1886 hiltonphoenixeast.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 1600 S, Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210 480.964.7000 • 866.799.2789 • f 480.833.6419 holiday-inn.com/phx-mesa Phoenix Marriott Mesa 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201 480.898.8300 • 888.236.2427 • f 480.964.9279 phoenixmarriottmesa.com

Custom massage and golf packages. Rooms are on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped courtyards. Eleven miles east of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. A dramatic, atrium-style hotel with a resort flair. Gently enveloped by desert terrain, providing convenient accessibility to the many engaging activities. Phoenix/Mesa's best value for premiere lodging. Within walking distance of over 150 restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Ranked among the top ten largest meeting facilities in Phoenix, this East Valley Marriott offers 275 well-appointed guest rooms and generous amenities.

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Cloistered against the slopes of Camelback Mountain, this boutique resort offers breathtaking views, casitas, intimate spa and Elements Restaurant.

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Conveniently located near movie theaters, Arrowhead Mall, and over 60 restaurants. Room service provided by Cracker Barrel. Close to Luke Air Force Base.

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There are Hampton Inns across Arizona, wherever your destination you'll find a Hampton Inn. Known for "Value, Quality & Consistency." Upscale limited service all suite hotel, includes kitchenette, separate living area, complimentary continental buffet breakfast and Manager's Reception every Wednesday. One mile south of airport. Easy freeway I-10/I-60 access. Centrally located in the Valley. *Chinese

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Welcome reception included for groups.

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Free hot breakfast buffet, free social hour, free high-speed internet access.

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The Best Western InnSuites Hotel is located in an upscale residential neighborhood just minutes from mountain preserve, restaurants, shopping, and theatres. Great for corporate and social groups with meeting space for up to 200. Conveniently located in the center of everything. *Navajo, Bagla, Hindi

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PARADISE VALLEY Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley 85253 480.948.2100 • 800.245.2051 • f 480.483.7314 sanctuaryaz.com

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LEFT: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa RIGHT: Royal Palms Resort & Spa

PHOENIX

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Phoenix & Central Arizona PHOENIX Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore 2630 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85016 602.955.3992 • 800.362.2779 • f 602.224.9061 phoenixbiltmore.embassysuites.com Embassy Suites Phoenix Airport at 24th Street 2333 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85016 602.957.1910 • 800.362.2779 • f 602.957.8225 phoenix24thstreet.embsuites.com Embassy Suites Phoenix Airport at 44th Street 1515 N. 44th St., Phoenix 85008 602.244.8800 • 800.362.2779 • f 602.306.1636 embassysuites.com Embassy Suites Phoenix North 2577 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix 85023 602.375.1777 • 800.527.7715 • f 602.993.5963 embassysuites.com Embassy Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale at Stone Creek 4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy., Phoenix 85032 602.765.5800 • embassysuitesaz.com Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport South/Tempe 4234 S. 48th St., Phoenix 85040 602.438.8688 • phoenixhampton.com Hilton Suites Phoenix 10 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85012 602.222.1111 • f 602.212.9537 phoenixsuites.hilton.com Holiday Inn Phoenix Midtown 4321 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85012 602.200.8888 • 800.465.4329 • f 602.200.8800 holiday-inn.com/phx-midtown Holiday Inn Phoenix West 1500 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix 85043 602.484.9009 • 800.465.4329 • f 602.484.0108 holiday-inn.com Hotel San Carlos 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004 602.393.5082 • f 602.253.6721

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Hotel offers amenities for extended stay travelers. Fully equipped kitchen. Free highspeed internet access. Business center. Cookies baked nightly. Free local calls. Don't miss our complimentary social hour four nights a week, including a light meal and free beer, wine, and soda. At the foot of Camelback Mountain Royal Palms combines graciousness and sophistication. Mediterranean villa with intimacy and privacy of a secluded retreat. *Bilingual staff

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La Quinta Inn Phoenix Airport North 4727 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85018 602.956.6500 • 800.531.5900 • f 602.840.3317 lq.com Mainstay Suites 9455 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix 85021 602.395.0900 • f 602.395.1900 choicehotels.com/hotel/az244 Residence Inn Phoenix Airport 801 N. 44th St., Phoenix 85008 602.273.9220 • 800.331.3131 • f 603.273.7221 marriott.com/phxra Royal Palms Resort & Spa 5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85018 602.840.3610 • 800.672.6011 • f 602.840.6927 royalpalmsresortandspa.com

Our upscale all suite hotel is located in the prestigious Biltmore area, just minutes from all Phoenix has to offer. *Polish, Serbian Resort style atmosphere with lush courtyard. We are centrally located and minutes from Downtown Phoenix, Biltmore area, Scottsdale and Tempe. Newly renovated hotel offering two-room suites including wireless high-speed internet access complimentary to gold and diamond Hilton honor members. Situated on 15 acres of resort-like landscaping with15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Can accommodate up to 400 people for meeting and 500 for receptions. Luxurious two-room suites with private balconies. Full cooked to order breakfast, complimentary newspapers, hosted manager cocktails served pool side nightly. All new, award-winning hotel with easy access to I-10 and Sky Harbor Airport. Close to Tempe Diablo Stadium and ASU. *Polish. Luxurious suites, tropical atrium and an optimal location. In the central business corridor near popular entertainment, sports and cultural venues. *Polish Enjoy the charming atmosphere of this mission style hotel. Full service amenities including 3000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Full size irons and ironing boards. Pillow top mattresses, free parking, newly remodeled in 2003. Free wireless highspeed internet. Affordably elegant, built in 1928, it is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Phoenix and is only six miles from Sky Harbor International Airport. Make your trip the most memorable by staying at the La Quinta Inn - Phoenix Airport North.

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Phoenix & Central Arizona SCOTTSDALE

ACCOMMODATIONS KEY

Established 1983 Arizona's only Irish B&B. Near ASU, three MLB Spring Training camps, golf, tennis, and horseback riding. Open all year. Accept visa and mastercard. All suite accommodations located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Spacious suites include refrigerator, microwave and in-room safe. In the heart of Scottsdale, offering stateof-the-art facilities and complimentary full breakfast and evening reception. Pools, tennis and fitness center. Excellent small hotel in a superb location Next to the shopping mall, Old Town and The Arts District. Walk to Restaurants. Five-Diamond property set on 40 acres adjacent to Troon North Golf Club. Private plunge pools, kiva fireplaces, award-winning spa and fitness center. Stylish all suites luxury in fashionable Gainey Ranch. Explore the shops and restaurants at Gainey Village or pamper yourself at the spa. Preferred tee times at over 60 top courses. In the heart of Scottsdale's hottest entertainment district. Within walking distance of Old Town, 5th Avenue shops, Fashion Square Mall. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. The Hampton Inn Scottsdale at Shea Boulevard is ideally situated for unique shopping, fine restaurants, galleries and world famous golf courses. Service and value go hand in hand at Hampton Inn and Suites - guaranteed. Free high-speed internet, daily hot breakfast, free local calls and daily newspaper. Minutes from Scottsdale Airport and Kierland Commons Shopping Center. Free high-speed internet and secure remote printing from guest rooms, 24-hour business center. AAA Four-Diamond resort within minutes of shopping, dining, recreational activities and championship golf courses. Three restaurants and a gift shop. Opening December 2005 in downtown Scottsdale, originally built in 1956 with elements of Frank Lloyd Wright design. Offering a "water playground," championship golf, tennis, Spa Avania, the Native American and Environmental Learning Center, Camp Hyatt and four restaurants. JAMES Hotel Scottsdale is the first in a new class of urban resorts, where comfort, style, and technology blend perfectly.

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A Valley O' The Sun Bed & Breakfast P.O. Box 2214, Scottsdale 85252 480.941.1281• 866.941.1281 • f 480.941.1281 avalleyothesunbnb.com AmeriSuites Scottsdale - Old Town 7300 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale 85251 480.423.9944 • 800.833.1516 • f 480.423.2991 amerisuites.com Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85250 480.949.1414 • 800.648.4020 • f 480.947.2534 chaparralsuites.com Days Inn @ Fashion Square Mall 4710 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.947.5411 • 800.329.7466 • f 480.946.1324 scottsdaledaysinn.com Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale 85262 480.515.5700 • 888.207.9696 • f 480.515.5599 fourseasons.com Gainey Suites Hotel 7300 E. Gainey Suites Dr., Scottsdale 85258 480.922.6969 • 800.970.4666 • f 480.922.1689 gaineysuiteshotel.com Hampton Inn Old Town Scottsdale 4415 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale 85251 480.941.9400 • 800.426.7866 • f 480.675.5240 hamptoninnoldtown.com Hampton Inn Scottsdale @ Shea Blvd. 10101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85253 480.443.3233 • 877.776.6464 • f 480.443.9149 zmchotels.com Hampton Inn & Suites 16620 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 480.348.9280 • 877.443.7776 • f 480.348.9281 zmchotels.com Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North/Perimeter Ctr. 8550 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale 85255 480.515.4944 • 877.782.9444 • f 480.515.4954 scottsdalenorth.gardeninn.com Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85250 480.948.7750 • 800.445.8667 • f 480.948.2232 scottsdaleresort.hilton.com Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale 85251 480.248.2000 • f 480.248.2002 hotelvalleyho.com Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale 85258 480.444.1234 • 800.554.9288 • f 480.483.5550 scottsdale.hyatt.com JAMES Hotel Scottsdale 7353 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.308.1100 • 888.500.8080 • f 480.308.1200 jameshotels.com

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Phoenix & Central Arizona SCOTTSDALE The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.941.8200 • 800.888.8234 • f 480.947.4311 thephoenician.com Ramada Limited 6935 5th Ave., Scottsdale 85251 480.994.9461 • 800.528.7396 • f 480.947.1695 ramada.com Renaissance Scottsdale Resort 6160 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85253 480.991.1414 • 800.309.8138 • f 480.951.2434 renaissancescottsdale.com Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club 8235 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 85250 480.344.0600 • 866.733.9565 • f 480.344.0650 scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 85258 480.991.9000 • 800.540.0727 • f 480.596.7425 thescottsdaleresort.com The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 85254 480.624.1000 • 888.625.5144 • f 480.624.1001 kierlandresort.com Wingate Inn & Suites of Scottsdale 14255 N. 87th St., Scottsdale 85260 480.922.6500 • 877.570.6500 • f 480.922.6502 scottsdalewingate.com

A masterpiece of architecture and fine art, this AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort offers elegant rooms, emerald fairways, shimmering pools, exquisite spa and inspired cuisine. One block to Fashion Square mall, 5th Avenue boutiques, Old Town shopping, and galleries. Close to animal park, spring training, golf, and camps. Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, Renaissance Scottsdale Resort offers casita rooms and suites, many with hot tub spas.

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Intimate boutique resort with Villa accommodations. Eleven tennis courts, five fitness studios, preferred tee times, and Eurasia Spa. Great packages. Hacienda-inspired AAA Four-Diamond resort offering modern amenities wrapped in Old World grace and charm. Ideally located in the heart of Scottsdale. The Westin Kierland Resort offers spa, golf, unique dining, meeting facilities, nearby shopping, plus our Heavenly Bath and Heavenly Bed. Opened December 2004 and built for Scottsdale business. All the amenities a business traveler needs. Boardroom and meeting facilities available.

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Upscale limited service all suite hotel, includes kitchenette, separate living area, complimentary buffet breakfast and Manager's Reception every Wednesday. Beautiful all suite hotel two miles from Sky Harbor Airport and one mile from downtown Tempe. Complimentary Airport and five-mile radius shuttle 6am to 11pm. Free high-speed internet, complimentary airport shuttle 8am to 8pm, heated pool, spa, fitness room, walking distance to ASU. The only all suite, full service hotel in Tempe. Complimentary full breakfast, beverage reception nightly. ASU and downtown Tempe only two miles away. Enjoy the charm and ambience of a private hacienda tucked away in the center of Phoenix on a lush 15-acre oasis.

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SURPRISE Windmill Suites in Surprise 12545 W. Bell Rd., Surprise 85374 623.583.0133 • 800.547.4747 • f 623.583.8366 windmillinns.com

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AmeriSuites Tempe Arizona Mills 1520 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe 85283 480.831.9800 • 800.833.1516 • f 480.831.9292 amerisuites.com AmeriSuites Tempe Airport 1413 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281 480.804.9544 • 800.833.1516 • f 480.804.9548 amerisuites.com Comfort Inn & Suites at ASU 1031 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 85281 480.966.7202 • 888.966.7202 • f 480.829.9340 comfortinntempe.com Embassy Suites Tempe 4400 S. Rural Rd., Tempe 85282 480.897.7444 • 800.362.2779 • f 480.899.6830 embassysuitestempe.com Fiesta Inn Resort 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe 85282 480.967.1441 • 800.528.6481 • f 480.967.0224 fiestainnresort.com

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Full Service Spa on Premises (s) Tennis on Premises (t) • Golf on Premises (g) Outdoor Pool (op) • Indoor Pool (ip) Whirlpool/Spa (w) • Exercise Facilities (ef)

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Phoenix & Central Arizona TEMPE Holiday Inn Express Tempe 5300 S. Priest Dr., Tempe 85283 480.820.7500 • f 480.820.9826 hiexpress.com/tempeaz Holiday Inn Phoenix-Tempe/ASU 915 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 85281 480.968.3451 • 800.553.1826 • f 480.968.6262 holiday-inn.com/phx-tempeasu InnSuites Hotel & Suites Tempe/Pheonix Airport 1651 W. Baseline Rd. @ I-10, Tempe 85282 480.897.7900 • 800.841.4242 • f 480.491.1008 innsuites.com Ramada Limited Tempe University 1915 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 85281 480.736.1700 • 800.272.6232 • f 480.736.9030 the.ramada.com/tempe14927 Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe 85281 480.894.1400 • 800.547.8705 • f 480.968.7677 missionpalms.com Twin Palms Hotel 225 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 85281 480.967.9431 • 800.367.0835 • f 480.968.1877 twinpalmshotel.com

Free high-speed internet service. Free USA Today newspaper. Located five miles from ASU and the Phoenix airport.

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Restaurant and sports lounge, free shuttle service, and free wireless internet. One mile to shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Meeting/banquet and catering facilities. Free high-speed internet. Central to all business districts, venues and adjacent to Arizona Mills mall. Studio and two-room suites. Meetings from 10-100 people. Free wireless high-speed internet. AAA approved. Complimentary expanded continental breakfast with fresh hot Belgium waffles. Gold Key Award Property. Located in the heart of downtown Tempe, within steps to over 170 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

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Walk to downtown Tempe shopping, dining, and entertainment. Complimentary 24-hour shuttle to airport and local Tempe destinations. Coin laundry for guests.

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20,000-acre guest ranch and golf club since 1947. 100 horses, 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, skeet shooting, swimming pool, naturalist program and conference center.

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High tea, mystery dinner theater, luncheon, shops, horseback riding lessons, two restaurants, birding, hiking, and biking - a wonderful get-away.

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Experienced meeting planning. Catered luncheon events. Centrally located. Just ten minutes from Kartchner caverns. Suites available.

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Southeast Arizona territorial hacienda on the San Pedro River. Relaxing, quiet luxury.

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Just minutes from Mexico, golfing, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Offering meeting space, catering, wireless internet, jacuzzi suites and kid suites.

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Located 45 minutes south of Tucson, Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is a place enshrouded in centuries of history.

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WICKENBURG Rancho de los Caballeros 1551 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg 85390 928.684.5484 • 800.684.5030 • f 928.684.2267 sunc.com

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Tucson & Southern Arizona AMADO Amado Territory Inn 3001 E. Frontage Rd., Amado 85645 520.398.8684 • 888.398.8684 • f 520.398.8186 amado-territory-inn.com

BENSON Holiday Inn Express 630 S. Village Loop, Benson 85602 520.586.8800 • 888.263.2283 • f 520.586.1370 bensonaz.hiexpress.com

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HEREFORD Casa de San Pedro B&B 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford 85615 520.366.1300 • 888.257.2050 • f 520.366.0701 bedandbirds.com

NOGALES Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 850 W. Shell Rd., Nogales 85621 520.281.0123 • 877.232.3630 • f 520.281.2005 hiexpress.com/nogalesaz

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Esplendor Resort & Country Club @ Rio Rico 1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico 85648 520.281.1901 • 800.288.4746 • f 520.377.8086 esplendor-resort.com ACCOMMODATIONS KEY

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LEFT: Fiesta Inn Resort

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Tucson & Southern Arizona TUBAC Tubac Golf Resort One Otero Rd., Tubac 85646 520.398.2211 • 800.848.7893 • f 520.398.9261 tubacgolfresort.com

Historical ranch turned 21st century resort 30 minutes south of Tucson. 70 guest rooms and suites. Fabulous golf and recreation. Galleries, shopping and superb dining.

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Upscale limited service all suite hotel, includes kitchenette, separate living area, complimentary continental buffet breakfast. Located in prestigious northwest Tucson, we are convenient to shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Enjoy a "home away from home" in true southwest tradition. Two-room suites featuring a private bedroom and a separate living room with sofa bed, complimentary breakfast and Manager's Reception. Romantic Spanish hacienda on 16 peaceful, secluded acres with mountain views near national park. w accommodations, three with kitchenettes. This historic landmark is rated excellent in every category by Zagat Survey 2005. Spectacular foothill views and beautiful gardens. Meetings for 14 to 1,400 just off our grand lobby with waterfall and wireless internet. Relax in our private tropical courtyard.

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10 acre resort in the heart of Tucson's Art and Historic District. Just blocks from Tucson Convention Center. Catering to meeting groups and conventions from 10-1,450. A Four-Diamond resort nestled in the Catalina Mountains in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, featuring a spa, two golf courses and six restaurants. *150 languages on the line. A 650-acre Four-Diamond retreat in the Santa Catalina Mountains foothills. Championship golf, world-class spa, two sparkling pools, lighted tennis courts, and fine restaurants. Full service, all suite property. High-speed wireless internet throughout the property. Lush green courtyard. Resort feel without resort prices. Pinnacle award winner, rated number one Ramada in Arizona. Great location in the heart of restaurant row.

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Rates include spacious rooms, delicious meals, horseback riding, guided hiking, biking, nature walks, and more in a beautiful secluded location. Our hotel provides an oasis in the middle of our busy downtown area, with spectacular mountain views and our famous sunsets.

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AmeriSuites Tucson Airport 6885 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson 85706 520.295.0405 • 800.833.1516 • f 520.295.9140 amerisuites.com Best Western InnSuites Hotel & Suites Tucson Catalina Foothills 6201 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85704 520.297.8111 • 800.554.4535 • f 520.297.2935 Embassy Suites Hotel - Tucson Int'l Airport 7051 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson 85706 520.573.0700 • f 520.741.9645 tucsonairport.embassysuites.com Hacienda del Desierto Bed & Breakfast 11770 E. Rambling Tr., Tucson 85747 520.298.1764 • 800.982.1795 • f 520.722.4558 tucson-bed-breakfast.com Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd., Tucson 85704 520.299.1501 • 800.728.6514 • f 520.299.5554 haciendadelsol.com Holiday Inn Palo Verde Tucson Airport 4550 S. Palo Verde, Tucson 85714 520.746.1146 • 800.465.4329 • f 520.746.0036 holidayinnpaloverde.com InnSuites Hotel & Suites Tucson City Center 475 N. Granada Ave., Tucson 85701 520.622.3000 • 877.446.6589 • f 520.623.8922 innsuites.com Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N. Resort Dr., Tucson 85750 520.299.2020 • 800.234.5117 • f 520.299.6832 loewshotels.com Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson 85742 520.297.2271 • f 520.297.7544 omnihotels.com Radisson Suites Tucson 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85710 520.721.7000 • f 520.721.1991 radissontucson.com Ramada Inn & Suites Foothills 6944 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson 85715 520.886.9595 • 888.546.9629 • f 520.721.8466 ramadafoothillstucson.com Tanque Verde Ranch 14301 E. Speedway, Tucson 85748 520.296.6275 • 800.234.3833 • f 520.721.9426 tanqueverderanch.com The Riverpark Inn 350 S. Freeway, Tucson 85745 520.239.2300 • 800.551.1466 • f 520.622.8143 theriverparkinn.com

Other Language Capabilities

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Tucson & Southern Arizona TUCSON The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson 85718 520.742.6000 • 800.937.8461 • f 520.577.5878 westinlapalomaresort.com Westward Look Resort 245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson 85704 520.297.1151 • 800.722.2500 • f 520.742.2540 westwardlook.com White Stallion Ranch 9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd., Tucson 85743 520.297.0252 • 888.977.2624 • f 520.744.2786 wsranch.com Windmill Suites of Tucson 4250 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson 85718 520.577.0007 • 800.547.4747 • f 520.577.0045 windmillinns.com ACCOMMODATIONS KEY

Heavenly Bed and Bath, Red Door Spa, Jack Nicklaus signature golf, five pools, tennis and health center, Westin workout, and restaurants. *TDD Line Southwestern-style accommodations are spacious and serene, with balconies or patios offering spectacular views of the mountains, Sonoran Desert, and city lights. Authentic western ranch with resort amenities. Customer service at its finest. Full American Plan rate includes horseback riding, lodging, all meals and activities. All suite property. Event space for up to 190. Generous continental breakfast. Free high-speed wireless internet access.

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Northern Arizona CHINLE Best Western Canyon de Chelly Inn 100 Main St., Chinle 86503 928.674.5875 • 800.327.0354 • f 928.674.3715 canyondechelly.com Holiday Inn Canyon de Chelly Garcia Trading Post BIA Rt.7, Chinle 86503 928.674.5000 • 800.465.4329 • f 928.674.8264

Pets allowed. Wheelchair accessible. Banquet room for up to 75 people. Free internet service available. We can arrange private jeep tours into Canyon de Chelly National Monument. At Garcia Trading Post and the entrance to Canyon de Chelly. Gift shop and tours on foot, horseback or jeep.

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Located on historic Route 66 near downtown, museums, restaurants, NAU, Lowell Observatory, Snow Bowl and Buffalo Park. Your gateway to the Grand Canyon. Full service hotel, two restaurants, lounge, French Provencal-style rooms. Large gift shop, full conference facilities.

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Offers spacious studio and two-bedroom suites, all with fully equipped kitchens. Conveniently located minutes from attractions and opposite a lush 18-hole golf course.

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Your base for hiking and biking adventures in the forest. Only 70 miles to the Grand Canyon, yet just minutes from Flagstaff. Very quiet location.

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Home style hospitality and the service you deserve.

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FLAGSTAFF AmeriSuites - Flagstaff 2455 S. Beulah Rd., Flagstaff 86001 928.774.8042 • 800.833.1516 • f 928.774.5524 amerisuites.com Comfi Cottages of Flagstaff 1340 Rockridge Dr., Flagstaff 86001 928.774.0731 • 888.774.0731 • f 928.773.7286 comficottages.com Comfort Inn I-17 / I-40 2355 S, Beulah Blvd., Flagstaff 86001 928.774.2225 • 800.490.6562 • f 928.774.2225 travelsouthwest.com Embassy Suites Flagstaff 706 S. Milton Rd., Flagstaff 86001 928.774.4333 • 866.774.4333 • f 928.774.0216 flagstaff.embassysuites.com InnSuites Hotel & Suites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon 1008 E. Route 66, Flagstaff 86001 928.774.7356 • 800.898.9124 • f 928.556.0130 innsuites.com Little America Hotel, Flagstaff 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff 86004 928.779.7923 • 800.435.2491 • f 928.779.7957 littleamerica.com Residence Inn by Marriott - Flagstaff 3440 N. Country Club Dr., Flagstaff 86004 928.526.5555 • 800.551.5151 • f 928.527.0828 marriott.com/flgri

Award-winning vacation cottages, one to four bedrooms, completely furnished. Breakfast provided. Walking distance to historic downtown Flagstaff. Choice Hotels Award Winner. Quiet location near I-17 and I-40 crossroads. Free breakfast, free wireless high-speed internet. Walking distance to restaurants and w We offer spacious two-room suites, each with a private bedroom and separate living room with sofa bed.

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FLAGSTAFF Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins P.O. Box 40, Flagstaff 86002 928.774.0729 • 800.472.3599 • f 928.779.3019 arizonasnowbowl.com Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn P.O. Box 130 / Hwy 64, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2681 • 800.622.6966 • f 928.638.2782 grandcanyonsquire.com Canyon Plaza Quality Inn & Suites P.O. Box 520, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2673 • 800.228.5151 • f 928.638.9537 grandcanyonqualityinn.com Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge Hwy. 64 / P.O. Box 1460, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2414 • 800.538.2345 • f 928.638.2707 redfeatherlodge.com ACCOMMODATIONS KEY KEY ACCOMMODATIONS

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Other Language Capabilities

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Northern Arizona Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Box 699, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2525 • f 928.638.9810 grandcanyonlodges.com The Grand Hotel Hwy. 64, P.O. Box 3319, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.3333 • 888.634.7263 • f 928.638.3131 grandcanyongrandhotel.com

The only lodging inside the park at the South Rim, all walking distance from the Rim. Open all year.

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Newest hotel at Canyon with recently upgraded rooms. Nationally recognized restaurant with live performances. Starbucks, guest laundry and gift shop.

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We have large spacious modern decor rooms with queen beds and some with a king bed. Bus or truck parking on site.

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Located in scenic Kayenta, gateway to Monument Valley. Guided Monument Valley tour bookings. Gift shop featuring the finest in Indian arts and crafts. On the largest Indian Reservation in the U.S. Room service, Native American gift shop, escorted tours of Monument Valley available.

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Newly redecorated with ez-chair and desk. Four restaurants, two lounges within two blocks. Enjoy hot waffles in our Route 66 themed breakfast room.

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Monument Valley Lodge and Tours, campground, museum, dining room, arts and crafts, grocery store, propane and gas. Please see www.gouldings.com.

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Ten minutes to Lake Powell in the beautiful desert landscape. Seasonal gift shop, boat tours, jeep tours, and helicopter tours.

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Panoramic views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and the Vermillion Cliffs that line the Colorado River. The motif is southwestern with a classic flair. Lake Powell Resort is the hotel within magnificent Glen Canyon National Recreation Area with access to land and water adventures.

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Central stop for those seeking to explore the Grand Canyon. River rafting and scenic tours available, modern accommodations, an extensive gift shop, and restaurant.

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Secluded luxury B&B near Sedona on Beaver Creek featuring fabulous hospitality and generous amenities. Horse, pet and family friendly. Golf, spa, and tour packages.

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HOLBROOK Best Western Adobe Inn 615 W. Hopi Dr., Holbrook 86025 928.524.3948 • 877.524.3948 • f 928.524.3612 bestwestern.com/adobeinnholbrook

K AY E N TA Best Western Wetherill Inn P.O. Box 175 / 1000 Main St., Kayenta 86033 928.697.3231 • 800.937.8376 • f 928.697.3233 gouldings.com Holiday Inn Monument Valley Junction 160-163, Kayenta 86033 928.697.3221 • 800.465.4329 • f 928.697.3349 ichotelsgroup.com

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KINGMAN Best Western Kings Inn & Suites 2930 E. Route 66, Kingman 86401 928.753.6101 • 800.750.6101 • f 928.753.6192

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MONUMENT VALLEY Goulding's Lodge and Tours P.O. 36001, 1000 Main St., Monument Valley 84536 435.727.3231 • 800.874.0902 • f 435.727.3344 gouldings.com

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Courtyard by Marriott Lake Powell 600 Clubhouse Dr., Page 86040 928.645.5000 • 800.321.2211 • f 928.645.5004 courtyard.com Lake Powell Days Inn & Suites 961 N. Hwy 89, P.O. Box 3910, Page 86040 928.645.2800 • 877.525.3769 • f 928.645.2604 daysinn.net Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas 100 Lakeshore Dr., Page 86040 540.743.7599 • 800.341.8934 • f 540.743.9337 lakepowell.com

PEACH SPRINGS Hualapai Lodge 900 Route 66, Peach Springs 86434 928.769.2230 • 888.255.9550 • f 928.769.2372 grandcanyonresorts.com

RIMROCK Luna Vista Bed & Breakfast 1062 E. Reay Rd., P.O. Box 250, Rimrock 86335 928.567.4788 • 800.611.4788 • f 928.567.4107 lunavistabandb.com ACCOMMODATIONS KEY

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Other Language Capabilities

Full Service Spa on Premises (s) Tennis on Premises (t) • Golf on Premises (g) Outdoor Pool (op) • Indoor Pool (ip) Whirlpool/Spa (w) • Exercise Facilities (ef)

In Room Movies (im) • Cable/Satellite (cs)

Room Rate Range

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ACC O M M O D A T I O N S

Northern Arizona SEDONA Amara Creekside Resort 310 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona 86336 928.282.4828 • 866.455.6610 • f 928.282.4825 amararesort.com Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel/Creekside Villas 400 N. Hwy 89A, Sedona 86339 928.282.4001 • 800.773.3662 • f 928.282.4001 bestwesternsedona.com Best Western Inn of Sedona 1200 W. Hwy 79A, Sedona 86336 928.282.3072 • 800.292.6344 • f 928.282.7218 innofsedona.com Kokopelli Suites 3119 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona 86336 928.204.1146 • 800.789.7393 • f 928.204.5851 kokopellisuites.com Quail Ridge Resort 120 Canyon Circle Dr., Sedona 86351 928.284.9327 • f 928.284.0832 quailridgeresort.com Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa 2250 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona 86336 928.203.4111 • f 928.203.9094 sedonarouge.com The Views Inn Sedona 65 E. Cortez Dr., Sedona 86351 928.284.2487 • 866.733.6622 • f 928.284.2495 viewsinn.com

Amara Creekside Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond property set against the beautiful red rocks in the heart of uptown Sedona. Located in the heart of uptown Sedona. Over 600 feet of private access to Oak Creek.

100 4 94

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Unbeatable red rock views from terraced promenade decks. Scenic walking trails, heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Central location with restaurant adjacent to property. Conveniently located. Adjustable beds (like Craftmatic), heated pool and jacuzzi. Free deluxe continental breakfast.

110 6 102

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Direct red rock hiking and awesome red rock views from every room. Full kitchens and individual barbecue.

14 0 14

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New hotel featuring 77 rooms. Moroccan design, full service spa, observation terrace, pool and red rock views.

77 0 77

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Refrigerator, microwave, pool/spa. Excellent views. Southwestern decor, hair dryer, iron and ironing boards, etc.

40 2 40

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In the heart of Indian Country. Historic trading post established in 1870. Restaurant featuring American and Mexican cuisine. On site 40 space RV Park.

$$ $$$

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The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel offers an exercise room, game room, hot tub, indoor pool and chapel. Each standard room features two queen size beds. On 35 acres of Ponderosa Pine. Beautiful views of the San Francisco Peaks. Family owned and operated.

287 8 273

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In the Navajo Nation Capital near many scenic attractions. Navajo style rooms and a restaurant offering local native favorites. Step-on tour guides available.

56 0 54

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Historic landmark (1930) fantasy hacienda with museum, gardens, superb restaurant. Masterpiece of Mary Colter, Fred Harvey and Santa Fe Railway.

37 2 37

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TUBA CITY Quality Inn Navajo Nation Main St. & Moenave Rd., Tuba City 86045 928.283.4545 • 800.644.8383 • f 928.283.4144 qualityinnnavajonation.com

WILLIAMS

Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Resort 6701 E. Mt. Ranch Rd., Williams 86046 928.635.2693 • 866.687.2624 • f 928.635.4188 mountainranchresort.com

WINDOW ROCK Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital 48 W. Hwy. 264, Window Rock 86515 928.871.4108 • 800.662.6189 • f 928.871.5466 qualityinnwindowrock.com

WINSLOW La Posada Hotel 303 E. 2nd St., Winslow 86047 928.289.4366 • f 928.289.3873 • laposada.org

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LEFT: Best Western Inn of Sedona RIGHT: Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Grand Canyon Railway Hotel 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams 86046 800.843.8724 • f 928.773.1610 • thetrain.com

Other Language Capabilities

Full Service Spa on Premises (s) Tennis on Premises (t) • Golf on Premises (g) Outdoor Pool (op) • Indoor Pool (ip) Whirlpool/Spa (w) • Exercise Facilities (ef)

In Room Movies (im) • Cable/Satellite (cs)

Room Rate Range

Total Number of Rooms Number of ADA Compliant Rooms Number of Non-Smoking Rooms

ACC O M M O D A T I O N S

Arizona's West Coast YUMA Best Western InnSuites Hotel & Suites Yuma 1450 Castle Dome Ave., Yuma 85365 928.783.8341 • 800.922.2034 • f 928.783.1349 innsuites.com Comfort Inn 1691 S. Riley Ave., Yuma 85365 928.782.1200 • f 928.782.0744 • choicehotels.com Hotel Lee Historic Downtown Yuma 390 S. Main St., Yuma 85364 928.783.6336 • f 928.783.6336 hotellee.com Super 8 Motel 1688 S. Riley Ave., Yuma 85365 928.782.2000 • f 928.782.6657 • super8.com

Complimentary high-speed internet access. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, the Best Western InnSuites Hotel Yuma offers many extras for an enjoyable stay. Located near shopping mall, restaurants, historical district and casino. Barbecue area and a relaxing pool area. Hotel Lee is located in historic downtown Yuma. Walk to festival, farmers market, movie theater, Yuma arts theater, restaurants, antique and curiosity shops. Centrally located near mall and restaurants. Elevator, guest laundry, Trip Rewards Program. Senior, corporate, and military discounts.

166 2 141

$$ $$$$

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Close to all the attractions of the Verde Valley, including Cliff Castle Casino, Sedona, Fort Verde Historical Park, and more. A hotel with inside corridors, centrally located between Phoenix and Grand Canyon. Close to many restaurants.

85 6 60

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In the White Mountains on Sunrise Lake near the slopes. Winter activities: skiing, snowboarding, sledding. Summer activities: scenic lift rides, mountain biking, fishing.

100

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Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, gold panning, and ancient Indian ruins in the Bradshaw mountains.

Prescott premier hotel suites with whirlpool spa and fireplace, breakfast bar, outdoor pool and spa, private balconies.

62 4 56

$$ $$$$

Enjoy a TV and VCR, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board in every room. Kids stay free and parents stay happy. Part of the Hilton Corporation. A step back in time. The historic Hassayampa Inn is a quiet respite for all savvy travelers.

$$ $$$

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Northern Arizona's premier getaway, the Prescott Resort and Conference Center is a great escape for a relaxed weekend, family vacation, corporate meeting or retreat. Award-winning Marriott in downtown Prescott. Wireless high-speed internet, business library, beautiful outdoor patio with firepit and grill. Studio and one bedroom fireplace suites.

160 2 140

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At 7,200 feet, this alpine lodge provides access to skiing, gaming, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping and much more. *Apache.

128 128 108

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North Central Arizona CAMP VERDE Comfort Inn - Camp Verde 340 N. Gosnick Wy., Camp Verde 86322 928.567.9000 • f 928.567.1828 choicehotels.com/hotel/az818 Days Inn & Suites Camp Verde 1640 W. Hwy 260, Camp Verde 86322 928.567.3700 • 800.747.9011 • f 928.567.1822

GREER Sunrise Park Resort P.O. Box 117, Greer 85927 928.735.7669 • 800.772.7669 • f 928.735.7224 sunriseskipark.com

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KIRKLAND Gold Bar Ranch B&B / RV / Campground HC 67 Box 925, Kirkland 86332 928.427.3235 • f 928.427.3235 • goldbarranchbb.com

$$$

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PINETOP Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center 777 Hwy. 260, Pinetop 85935 928.369.0299 • 800.929.8744 • f 928.369.7504 hon-dah.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS ACCOMMODATIONS KEY KEY $$ == $0 fr French = French it =it Italian = Italian spsp = Spanish = Spanish $0 -- $50 $50 $$$ $$$ == $100 $100 -- $150 $150 $$$$$ $$$$$ = $250 = $250 + + fr = gege = German = German ja ja = Japanese = Japanese $$ $$ == $50 $50 -- $100 $100 $$$$ $$$$ == $150 $150 -- $250 $250 f =f fax = fax

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Forest Villas Hotel 3645 Lee Circle, Prescott 86301 928.717.1200 • 800.223.3449 • f 928.717.1400 forestvillas.com Hampton Inn 3453 Ranch Dr., Prescott 86303 928.443.5500 • f 928.443.5505 hamptonprescott.com Hassayampa Inn & Conference Center 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott 86301 928.778.9434 • 800.322.1927 • f 928.445.8590 hassayampainn.com Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 Hwy. 69, Prescott 86301 480.893.0464 • 800.967.4637 • f 480.893.1293 prescottresort.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott 200 E. Sheldon, Prescott 86301 928.776.0998 • 888.466.8440 • f 928.776.0998 springhillsuitesprescott.com

$7 child free

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 US Hwy. 60, Superior 85273 520.689.2723 • f 520.689.5858 http://ag.arizona.edu/bta

Just one hour east of Phoenix with two miles of walking trails, spring flowers, fall foliage, picnic tables, and grilles available. Leashed pets welcome. $1 discount/person to bus tours.

sep-apr 8am-4pm may-aug 6am-3pm

Castles N' Coasters 9445 Metro Pkwy., Phoenix 85051 602.997.7575 • f 602.678.6620 castlesncoasters.com

Conveniently located off I-17 at the Dunlap exit. Over 12 exciting rides and attractions. Arizona's finest family fun and thrill park. Groups up to 5,000.

varies

Chief Dodge Indian Jewelry Inc. 1332 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85257 480.970.1133 • 800.553.5604 • f 480.970.0132

View Native American hand-makings, Indian jewelry in silver, 18k gold, Kachina dolls, rugs, pottery, sandpaintings, artifacts, repairs and appraisals. Great quality at the best prices.

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 85225 480.941.1225 • dbg.org

Desert Botanical Garden

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daily 10am-5pm

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Aviation museum including B-17 'Sentimental Journey.' Restored Warbirds from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and memorabilia, Warbird rides available, gift shop. meeting facility available.

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Gift Shop

Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa 85215 480.924.1940 • f 480.981.1954 arizonawingcaf.com

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Multi-Lingual Brochures

free

Motorcoach Parking

2-3

ADA Accessible

mon-sat 10am 9:30pm sun 11-7pm

Group Incentives

Arizona Mills features over 175 irresistible stores, theaters, and restaurants, with prices that are too good to be true. Arizona Mills, where great shopping lives.

Group Rates Available

Regular Rates

Arizona Mills 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 85282 480.491.7300 • f 480.491.7400 arizonamills.com

Regular Hours of Operation

Suggested Tour Length in Hours

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Phoenix & Central Arizona

free

The Desert Botanical Garden hosts the world's largest desert flora collection in an outdoor setting. Entertain your guests with an educational private guided or self-guided tour.

daily 8am-8pm

1.5

$9 sr $8

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Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg 85390 928.684.2272 • f 928.684.5794 westernmuseum.org

An "Arizona Treasure," this is the state's most Western museum with art and authentic cowboy gear telling the story of the West like no other. Closed Mondays in July and August.

mon-sat 10am-5pm sun 12-4pm

1.5

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Casino Arizona Hwy 101 & Indian Bend, Hwy 101 & McKellips Scottsdale 85256 480.850.7777 • casinoaz.com

With gourmet restaurants, live music, nightly shows, and a stunning Native American arts collection, our casinos offer a wealth of gaming, dining, and entertainment options.

24 hours

Frank Lloyd Wright's Tallesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale 85259 • franklloydwright.org 480.860.2700 • f 480.860.8472

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West is set with immense care in a scene of almost overpowering beauty. One-to-three-hour tours and desert walks.

daily 9am-5pm

Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd., Fountain Hills 85269 800.843.3678 • fmcasino.com

Fort McDowell Casino has the Valley's hottest slots, poker, blackjack, keno, and bingo. Nightly free entertainment as well as incredible dining choices from five great restaurants.

24 hours

Goodyear Marketplace Swap Meet 17605 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear 85338 623.853.1488 • f 623.853.1461 goodyearswapmeet.com

1,600 vendor booths, snack bars, restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, pizza shop, ice cream shop, seasonal master system.

fri-sat 7am-4pm

Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004 602.252.8848 • f 602.252.9757 heard.org

World famous for its courtyards and graceful design, the Heard Museum is part of the legacy of Phoenix and an exceptional place to create special memories.

daily 9:30am-5pm

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85212 480.380.5572 • f 480.380.5578 mesamarketplace.com

1,600 vendor booths, snack bars, restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, sub shop and seasonal mister system.

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Phoenix & Central Arizona Mesa Southwest Museum 53 N. MacDonald St., Mesa 85201 480.644.2230 • f 480.644.3424 mesasouthwestmuseum.com

Arizona's premier natural history museum with the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the state and Arizona's role in space exploration. Closed on Mondays and Holidays. For Group tours call 480.644.3553.

tue-sat 10am-5pm sun 1-5pm

310 S. Mill Ave., Ste. A-201, Tempe 85281 480.921.2300 • f 480.968.7882

Mill Avenue District

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free

downtowntempe.com

More than 100 shops, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, and bars in an eclectic oasis of culture, lifestyle, and commerce. Mill Avenue bustles in an unmatched, walkable urban experience.

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler 85226 480.502.5600 • 800.527.1880 • f 480.502.1301 rawhide.com

Western-themed stores in an 1880's town from clothing to jewelry, flavorful foods and gifts to Native American treasures and pottery with easy freeway access. Free admission. 10-10,000.

mon-fri 5-10pm sat-sun 11am-10pm

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Rockin R' Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Theater 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206 480.832.1539 • f 480.832.6793 rockinr.net

All you can eat BBQ Chuckwagon Dinner and show featuring the world famous Rockin' R Wranglers, with free gold panning, gunfight, and wagon rides. Shops and saloon open 5:30 pm daily.

daily 5:30-9pm

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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale 85251 480.994.2787 • f 480.874.4655 smoca.org

Arizona's only museum devoted to the art, architecture and design of our time. * Summer hours vary-please check website www.smoca.org.

tue-wed 10-5 thu-sat 10-8 sun 12-5 *

$7 std $5 child free

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Phoenix & Central Arizona SPREE! The Art of Shopping 10105 E. Via Linda, Ste. 103, Box 209, Scottsdale 85258 • shoppingscottsdale.com 480.661.1080 • f 480.661.6858

Spree! specializes in customized shopping tours of the best and most unique shops and boutiques throughout the Valley. Tours include transportation in vehicle, limousine, or small coach. 2-48 people.

daily 9am-6pm

Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 85260 480.419.6318 • f 480.668.3540 suncircuit.com

The largest quarter horse circuit show in the country. See roping, reining, jumping, and more. Great shopping: hundreds of western-themed vendors.

1/27/062/4/06 7am-5pm closed tue

Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85219 480.983.4888 • f 480.288.6526 superstitionmountainmuseum.org

Collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and surrounding regions.

daily 9am-4pm

$4, sr $3 child free

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Turf Paradise 1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix 85023 602.942.1101 • 888.942.1101 • f 602.942.8659 turfparadise.net

50th Anniversary Season of Live Thoroughbred Racing. An exciting fun filled day. Breathtaking views, great food and group packages. Live racing Oct-May 1-6pm Fri-Tue. Simulcast year round.

daily 9am-6pm

free

Westcor Shopping Centers Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Prescott 480.994.8048 • f 602.494.6146 • westcor.com

Super-regional shopping centers (Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arrowhead Towne Center, Chandler Fashion Center, Flagstaff Mall, Prescott Gateway) and outdoor specialty centers (Biltmore Fashion Park, La Encantada, The Borgata, Kierland Commons).

hours vary

Wildlife World Zoo 16501 W. Northern, Litchfield 85340 623.935.9453 • f 623.935.7499 wildlifeworld.com

Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals-white tigers, jaguars, leopards, lions, giraffe, rhino, monkeys, birds, and reptiles. Trainride, skyride boat ride, carousel, shows, etc.

daily 9am-5pm

The Amerind Foundation Museum P.O. Box 400, 2100 N. Amerind Rd., Dragoon 85609 520.586.3666 • f 520.586.4679 • amerind.org

Founded in 1937, Amerind has archaeological and ethnographic exhibits of Native American cultures. Historic buildings, scenic location, museum, art gallery, museum store, and picnic area. Open year round.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail 85641 520.647.7275 • f 520.647.3299 colossalcave.com

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Beautiful desert park, on the National Historic Register, showcasing crystal filled Colossal Cave and historic la Posta Quemada Ranch, Cave tours, museums, picnicking, Western trail rides.

9am-5pm & 8am-6pm seasonal

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Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 S. State Hwy. 90, Benson 85602 520.586.2283 • f 520.586.4113 azstateparks.com

Two different underground cave tours. A visitor center houses exhibits - a replica of the cave, a video, interactive displays, and gift shop. Hiking trails, picnic area, hummingbird garden, nature trail, and campground.

7am-6pm

1.5

$19-23 child $10-13

Kitt Peak National Observatory 950 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson 85719 520.318.8440 • f 520.318.8360 noao.edu

World's largest astronomical observatory. Visitor center with exhibits, movies and gift shop. Daily tours, guided or unguided. Nightly star gazing programs by reservation only.

daily 9am-3:45pm

$2 child $1 under 6 free

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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park 219 Toughnut St., Tombstone 85638 520.457.3311 • f 520.457.2565 azstateparks.com

Visit the old courthouse, now a museum filled with glitter and guns of the west. Displays include a tax license for operating a brothel, invitations to a hanging, and the real story behind the shootout at the OK Corral.

8am-5pm

$4 child free

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Tubac Presidio State Historic Park One Burruel St., Tubac 85646 520.398.2252 • f 520.398.2685 azstateparks.com

History lives here. Walk among the ruins and view exhibits of a Spanish colonial fort. Imagine the sounds and bustle of everyday life for the soldiers and families who lived at the Presidio.

8am-5pm

$4 child free

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Tucson Mall 4500 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85705 520.293.7330 • f 520.293.0543 tucsonmall.com

Largest shopping center in Southern Arizona. More than 200 shops and restaurants and six department stores. Also features the kids play area and family activities.

mon-sat 10am-9pm sun 11am-6pm

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Tucson & Southern Arizona

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Grand Canyon Railway 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams 86046 800.843.8724 • f 928.773.1610 thetrain.com

The Grand Canyon Railway train departs Williams daily at 10am. Train departs South Rim Depot daily at 3:30pm. (Except December 24 and 25)

daily 9am-5pm

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Keepers of the Wild 20606 Hwy 93 Mile Marker 27, Golden Valley 86413 • keepersofthewild.org 928.767.4004 • 877.456.4004 • f 928.767.4006

A non-profit sanctuary home to 130 big cats, wolves, primates, and more. Look for soon to open Valentine Nature Park on Route 66-June 2006.

daily 11am-5pm

$10

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La Posada 303 E. 2nd St., Winslow 86047 928.289.4366 • 928.289.3873 laposada.org

Architectural masterpiece of Mary Colter, Fred Harvey and Santa Fe Railway. Fantasy hacienda (1930) with museum, gardens, hotel, superb restaurant on Route 66.

8am-8pm

free

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National Geographic Visitor Center G.C. P.O. Box 3309, Hwy 64, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2468 • f 928.638.2807 explorethecanyon.com

The ultimate guide to the Grand Canyon. See the Grand Canyon IMAX Movie. Get outfitted, park passes and maps. See exhibits. Book tours.

winter 10am-8pm summer 8am-10pm

1-2

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters N. Hwy. 64 Grand Canyon Nat'l Park Airport, Grand Canyon • papillon.com 928.638.2419 • 800.528.2418 • f 928.638.3235

World's largest helicopter sightseeing company of the Grand Canyon. Exclusive canyon landings, air tours, river rafting, canyon weddings and more. 40 years and 4 million happy.

daily 8am-6pm

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park 409 W. Riordan Rd., Flagstaff 86001 928.779.4395 • f 928.556.0253 azstateparks.com

Go back in time and tour the unique "Arts & Crafts" mansion filled with original furnishings. Built in 1904, the mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small logging town.

9am-5pm

11.5

$6 child $3

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village P.O. Box 1868, Sedona 86339 928.282.4838 • f 928.282.4805 • tlaq.com

Spanish Colonial style arts and crafts over village. 40 specialty shops and galleries and three superb restaurants. One-of-a-kind items. Weddings and special evening events also.

daily 10am-5pm

3-4

The Peanut Patch 4322 E. County 13th St., Yuma 85365 928.726.6292 • 800.872.7688 • f 928.726.2433 thepeanutpatch.com

Tours available November through March. See how many of the products are made. Learn all about peanuts. Enjoy a sample of fresh roasted peanuts and fresh fudge. Make your own peanut butter.

mon-sat 9am-5pm

Quechan Paradise Casinos 450 Quechan Dr., Yuma 85365 760.572.7777 • 888.777.4946 • f 760.572.2471 paradise-casinos.com

805 slot machines, live poker and blackjack, bingo, two bars and restaurant.

24 hours

Blazin Ranch Western Dinner Theater P.O. Box 160/1875 Mabery Ranch Rd., Cottonwood 86326 • blazinm.com 928.634.0334 • 800.937.8643 • f 928.634.0627

Located just 20 minutes from Sedona, enjoy a chuckwagon supper and live Western stage production. Recreated "Old West" Village features shopping, OldTyme Photos, activities and exhibits for the entire family.

wed-sat 5-9pm closed jan & aug

$22.95 child $12.95

Jerome State Historic Park Douglas Rd., Jerome 86331 928.634.5381 • f 928.639.3132 azstateparks.com

Visit Jerome and imagine a once booming mining town built along the side of a mountain. The park houses exhibits on history, mining and geology, as well as some of the most modern conveniences of its time.

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Connecting art with life for more than 80 years, the museum features traveling and permanent art exhibitions, five historic houses, museum shop and art school. * Food service weekdays only.

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Tucson & Southern Arizona Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson 85701 520.624.2333 • f 520.624.7202 tucsonmuseumofart.org

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A T T R A C T I O N S

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Accommodate ADA Guidelines

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Motorcycle Tours

Jeep/4x4/Desert Tours

Hot Air Balloon Tours

Horseback Riding

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General Sightseeing

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Phoenix & Central Arizona

Arizona Safaris P.O. Box 45350, Phoenix 85064 866.486.8687 • arizonasafaris.com Arizona's Salt River Tubing & Recreation P.O. Box 6568, Mesa 85216 480.984.3305 • f 480.984.0875 saltrivertubing.com ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281 480.921.8070 • f 480.784.4836 asukarsten.com Augusta Ranch Golf Club 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa 85212 480.354.1234 • f 480.354.1426 augustaranchgolf.com Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn 1666 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202 480.831.7000 • 800.528.1356 • f 480.831.7000 dobsonranchinn.com Bumble Bee Ranch HC 34 Box 5075, Bumble Bee 86333 623.374.0002 • f 623.374.0081 bumblebeeaz.com Club West Golf Club 16400 S. 14th Ave., Phoenix 85045 480.460.4400 • f 480.460.1064 suncorgolf.com EagleRider Phoenix-Scottsdale 2945 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.970.0120 • f 480.970.1329 eaglerider.com Golf Club at Eagle Mountain 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy., Fountain Hills 85268 480.816.1234 • f 480.816.9567 eaglemtn.com Hot Air Expeditions 2243 E. Rose Garden Lp., Ste. 1, Phoenix 85024 480.502.6999 • 800.831.7610 • f 602.867.2030 hotairexpeditions.com ACTIVITIES & RECREATION KEY fr = French ge = German g = group i = individual

Featured on CBS TV's "Best of the Best." With 29 years of heritage, you enjoy a 3.5-hour adventure with champagne to celebrate. Come fly with us. Unique custom tours for any duration and any size group. Deluxe vans to luxury coaches. Certified, knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides. Prompt, professional customer service, on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Seen on the Travel Channel. Outdoor adventures showcasing the Apache Trail and the Superstition Mountains. Our new "Geo-caching for Gold" team building event debuts this fall. Desert tours, horseback rides, cowboy cookouts, cowboy fun at its finest. We do it all. We do it best. Look forward to seeing ya'll out on the trail. The Sonoran Desert is alive with hundreds of species of plants, animals and insects. Sunrise, afternoon and sunset desert tours. Hotel/resort pick-up. Packages, cookouts, and horseback rides. Tour the beautiful Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale. Ride in custom, 12-passenger, open air safari vehicles. Groups of 6 to 100+. Desert tour/steak dinner combos available. *Romanian Experience "Arizona's Floating Picnic." Tube the lower Salt River rapids on refreshing mountain stream waters in Tonto National Forest. Open daily May-October, weather permitting. The Karsten Golf Course at ASU is the "Home of the Champions." Phil Mickelson, Billy Mayfair, Grace Park, and Wendy Ward have all sharpened their golf skills on the Pete Dye designed course. A hidden gem drawing rave reviews from golfers of all abilities. Enjoy a quick, fun round on this Par-61 layout, rated "Best Executive Course in Arizona." 10% commission on total FIT or group golf package. Golfers choice of nine-premier golf courses. Full breakfast.

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An outstanding golf experience for groups large and small. Spectacular views, challenging layout, excellent food service and a friendly professional staff sets the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain apart. The Sonoran Desert is one of the foremost hot air ballooning areas in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to see why. Daily hot air balloon flights over the beautiful Sonoran Desert. FAA certified, uniformed and insured.

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Club West features an ideal blend of challenging and fun-to-play golf holes and is located in the foothills and promontories of the lower slopes of Phoenix's South Mountain. EagleRider offers ATV, jetski and motorcycle rentals and tours from Sedona, Phoenix, and Tucson. Visit www. eaglerider.com. *Portuguese

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Bumble Bee Ranch specializes in cattle drives and horseback riding. All parties are private. We are a full service dude ranch with accommodations and catering.

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A Great American Balloon Co. 7119 E. Shea Blvd., #109-165, Scottsdale 85254 877.933.6359 • f 773.785.2493 • wedofly.com Across Arizona Tours 3213 E. Rosemonte Dr., Phoenix 85050 602.233.1813 • 888.533.1813 • f 602.354.4821 acrossarizona.com Apache Trail Tours & Superstition Mt. Adventures Located at Goldfield Ghost Town P.O. Box 6146, Apache Junction 85278 480.982.7661 • apachetrailtours.com Arizona Adventures 4400 Scottsdale Rd, Ste. 370, Scottsdale 85251 480.990.9320 • 800.419.9320 • f 480.990.9320 arizona-adventure.com Arizona Classic Jeep Tours 938 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix 85013 602.264.8433 • carnageoffroad.com

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Accommodate ADA Guidelines

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Railroad Tours

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Jeep/4x4/Desert Tours

Hot Air Balloon Tours

Horseback Riding

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General Sightseeing

Cultural Tours

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Phoenix & Central Arizona

Authentic, unique, and dramatic. These are the three adjectives most often used to describe the Raven Golf Club at Verrado, a spectacular daily-fee golf course tucked in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix. Arizona's largest Western themed attraction in a new location, Wild Horse Pass. Stagecoach and train rides, gunfights, shops, steakhouse, and live country music. Freeway access. Our challenging 18-hole USGA championship golf course, set amidst sparkling ponds, broad green fairways, and salt cedar trees is right outside your guest room.

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Sanctuary provides golfers with an exceptional layout and matching playing conditions while preserving and maintaining a healthy, thriving environment. One of the most affordable golf courses in Scottsdale. Set amid the dramatic mountains and weathered canyons of Fountain Hills, SunRidge Canyon is a spectacular layout. Sparkling lakes and acres of saguaro cacti add to the beauty of this lush, desert golf course. Unspoiled desert setting is free of development, framed by outcroppings and box canyons. Offers panoramic views of Four Peaks and McDowell, Red and Superstition Mountains. Groups revel in the beauty of the desert "hike" on horseback with guided trail rides, catered picnics or cookouts with a campfire, or a hayride. The Wigwam offers 54 holes of championship golf, lighted tennis facilities, spa services and a variety of recreational amenities for every traveler. *Dutch.

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Tempe Festivals of the Arts (December 2-4 and March 31-April 2) present 450 fine artisans. Southwest's largest, oldest art festival. On Mill Avenue, the Valley's only true, walkable urban experience. Adjacent to ASU Campus. Join us for day and multi-day tours to Arizona's great scenic destinations. Your best choice for adventure and sightseeing including Grand Canyon, Sedona and much more. With two golf courses, Palm Valley has something for everyone. The par-62 Lakes Course is perfect for beginning golfers, while the par-72 Palms Course offers a little more challenge. Satisfying the most discriminating traveler, 27 holes of championship golf, tennis gardens, nine swimming pools, a two-acre cactus garden, and hiking neighboring Camelback Mtn. and an award-winning Spa. Over 6,000 imported pine trees set the stage for Arizona's only must-play golf course.

A C T I V I T I E S

Mill Avenue District 310 S. Mill Ave., Suite A-201, Tempe 85281 480.921.2300 • f 480.968.7882 downtowntempe.com Open Road Tours Inc. 522 E. Dunlap, Phoenix 85020 602.997.6474 • 800.766.7117 • f 602.997.2276 openroadtours.com Palm Valley Golf Club 2211 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear 85338 623.935.2500 • 800.475.2978 • f 623.935.1110 suncorgolf.com The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.941.8200 • 800.888.8234 • f 480.947.4311 thephoenician.com Raven Golf Club Rd., South Mountain 3636 E. Baseline, Phoenix 85042 602.243.3636 • f 602.232.9925 ravenatsouthmountain.com Raven Golf Club at Verrado 4242 N. Golf Dr., Buckeye 85326 623.388.3000 • f 623.388.3030 ravenatverrado.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler 85226 480.502.5600 • 800.527.1880 • f 480.502.1301 rawhide.com San Marcos Golf Resort & Conference Center One San Marcos Pl., Chandler 85225 480.812.0900 • 877.766.3387 • f 480.899.5441 sanmarcosresort.com Sanctuary Golf Course at Westworld 10690 E. Sheena Dr., Scottsdale 85255 480.502.8200 • f 480.502.8260 suncorgolf.com Sunridge Canyon Golf Club 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills 85268 480.837.5100 • 800.562.5178 • f 480.837.5929 suncorgolf.com We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fountain Hills 85264 480.836.9000 • 866.660.7700 • f 480.836.9001 wekopa.com White Tanks Riding Stables 20300 W. Olive Ave., Waddel 85355 (Nov.-Apr.) 623.935.7455 • (May-Oct.) 866.448.0371 horserentals.com/whitetanks.html The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340 623.935.3811 • 800.327.0396 • wigwamresort.com

Accommodate ADA Guidelines

Other Language Capabilities

Rafting/Water Recreation

Railroad Tours

Motorcycle Tours

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Jeep/4x4/Desert Tours

Hot Air Balloon Tours

Horseback Riding

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General Sightseeing

Cultural Tours

Biking/Hiking Tours

Air Tours

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Tucson & Southern Arizona Esplendor Resort & Country Club @ Rio Rico 1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico 85648 520.281.1901 • 800.288.4746 • f 520.377.8086 esplendor-resort.com Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours 4635 N. Caida Pl., Tucson 85718 520.529.1025 • f 520.791.2738 fleurdetucson.net The Golf Club at Vistoso 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 85737 520.797.9900 • 877.548.1110 • f 520.797.7900 vistosogolf.com Tubac Golf Resort One Otero Rd., Tubac 85646 520.398.2211 • 800.848.7893 • f 520.398.9261 tubacgolfresort.com Westward Look Resort 245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson 85704 520.297.1151 • 800.722.2500 • f 520.742.2540 westwardlook.com

Featuring the Robert Trent Senior designed golf course and ranked the Second Best Public Access Course in Arizona. Home of the PGA Tour Q-School. One of Tucson's oldest and most experienced professional hot air balloon companies and the preferred company of Tucson's top resorts. First class rides over Tucson Mountains. Voted Best Public Course in Tucson, this Tom Weiskorf design is a must play.

Historic Ranch 30 minutes south of Tucson. 70 guest rooms and suites. Great golf and recreation. Spectacular dining and shopping.

Westward Look Resort has a wide variety of activities - tennis, horseback riding, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. Nearby, golf enthusiasts will find a choice of courses.

A Day in the West 252 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona 86336 928.203.9900 • 888.432.4500 • f 928.203.9800 adayinthewest.com

Jeep tours and rentals, horseback rides and cowboy cookouts in the red rock country of Sedona. Group events, custom tours and catering are also available.

Air Grand Canyon Grand Canyon Nat'l Park Airport, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2618 • 800.247.4726 airgrandcanyon.com

Air Grand Canyon has been flying spectacular flightseeing tours since 1979. We guarantee window seats for everyone. 1.800.247.4726 or airgrandcanyon.com for information and reservations.

Antelope Canyon Tours 22 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page 86040 928.645.9102 • 866.645.9102 • f 928.645.2564 antelopecanyon.com

A tour to this awe-inspiring sculpture set in stone is a must for amateur and professional photographers. Come with our Navajo guides to see Mother Nature's masterpiece. *Navajo

Arizona Helicopter Adventures 235 Air Terminal Dr., Ste. 7, Sedona 86336 928.282.0904 • 800.282.5141 • f 928.282.1045 arizonahelicopteradventures.com

See the breathtaking Sedona Canyon (that many consider more exciting than the Grand Canyon) with Arizona Helicopter Adventures, one of Sedona's oldest helicopter tour companies.

Arizona Snowbowl P.O. Box 40/Hwy 180 & Snowbowl Rd., Flagstaff 86002 928.779.1951 • f 928.779.3019 arizonasnowbowl.com

Your year-round playground. Winter: skiing and snowboarding on 2,300 vertical feet. Summer: scenic skyride, a great group activity, and disc golf. Year round: banquets and lodging.

EagleRider Sedona 6560 Hwy 179, Sedona 86351 928.284.3983 • 866.392.0747 • f 928.284.3984 eaglerider.com

EagleRider offers ATV, jetski, and motorcycle rentals and tours from Sedona, Phoenix and Tucson. *Portuguese.

Grand Canyon Airlines P.O. Box 3038, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2463 • 866.235.9422 • f 928.638.9461 grandcanyonairlines.com

Fly the Grand Canyon with a legend. Groups, individuals or special charters will be treated to the only first class flightseeing at the Grand Canyon. Your lasting memories are important to us.

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas 100 Lakeshore Dr., Page 86040 540.743.7599 • 800.341.8934 • f 540.743.9337 lakepowell.com

Lake Powell offers so many fun, exciting and educational things to do including watercraft rentals, boat tours, float trips or relaxing at our swim beach.

Northern Arizona

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ACTIVITIES & RECREATION KEY fr = French ge = German g = group i = individual

Accommodate ADA Guidelines

Other Language Capabilities

Rafting/Water Recreation

Railroad Tours

Motorcycle Tours

Jeep/4x4/Desert Tours

Hot Air Balloon Tours

Horseback Riding

Golf

General Sightseeing

Cultural Tours

Biking/Hiking Tours

Air Tours

ACT I V I T I E S & R E C R E A T I O N

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Northern Arizona Mountain Ranch Stables 6701 E. Mt. Ranch Rd., Williams 86046 928.635.0706 • 866.687.2624 • f 928.635.4188 mountainranchresort.com Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters N. Hwy 64, G.C. Nat'l Pk Airport, Grand Canyon 86023 928.638.2419 • 800.528.2418 • f 928.638.3235 papillon.com Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona 86336 928.282.6907 • f 928.282.5972 azstateparks.com Sedona Red Rock Jeep Tours, Inc. P.O. Box 10305, Sedona 86339 928.282.1851 • 800.282.1851 • f 928.282.0254 redrockjeep.com Sedona Golf Resort 35 Ridge Trail Dr., Sedona 86351 928.284.9355 • 877.733.9885 • f 928.284.9602 suncorgolf.com

Beautiful rides through the national forest. One-hour, twohour, half-day and full-day trips. World's largest helicopter sightseeing company of the Grand Canyon. Exclusive canyon landings, air tours, river rafting, canyon weddings and more. 40 years and 4 million happy. * 11 languages offered. This center for environmental education captures the mystery of the area while offering information and tours about the northern Arizona landscape. Oak Creek meanders through the park and provides visitors five-miles of trails. Over 20 years of "Old West hospitality and style." Sedona's original cowboy tour company offers exciting off-road jeep tours, vortex experiences, horseback rides, cookouts, and customized events. *Polish. Perhaps no other golf course on earth provides a better combination of jaw-dropping beauty and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. At every turn, the beauty seems all the more striking.

Arizona's West Coast Quechan Paradise Casinos 450 Quechan Dr., Yuma 85365 760.572.7777 • 888.777.4946 • f 760.572.2471 paradise-casinos.com

805 slot machines in Arizona and California Casinos. Live blackjack tables, Pai Gow, live poker, bingo, two bars and restaurant.

North Central Arizona At 7,200 feet, our full service alpine lodge provides access to gaming, skiing, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, Apache culture and much more. *Apache. Carved in the stone ridges and boulder outcroppings of Prescott Valley, StoneRidge Golf Course offers players scenic views and a landscape that consists of pinon pine and scrub oak. Arizona's longest-running nature show. Eagles, Indian ruins and the beauty of the Verde River highlight this half-day train ride. Year-round with special events and holiday celebrations.

A C T I V I T I E S

Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center 777 Hwy. 260, Pinetop 85935 928.365.0299 • 800.929.8744 • f 928.369.7504 hon-dah.com Stone Ridge Golf Course 1601 N. Bluff Top Rd., Prescott Valley 86314 928.772.6500 • f 928.775.9130 suncorgolf.com Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale 86324 928.639.0010 • 800.293.7245 • f 928.639.1653 verdecanyonrr.com

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DESEO Restaurant The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 85254 480.624.1000 • 888.625.5144 • f 480.624.1001 kierlandresort.com El Paso Bar-B-Que Co. 8220 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 85255 480.998.2626 • f 480.596.9215 elpasobarbeque.com Elements Restaurant 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley 85253 480.607.2300 • f 480.948.1739 elementsrestaurant.com Fiamma Trattoria 7353 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.308.1111 • 888.500.8080 • f 480.308.1122 jameshotels.com Fish Market Restaurant & Top of the Market 1720 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85016 602.277.3474 • f 602.277.2543 thefishmarket.com House of Tricks Restaurant 114 E. 7th St., Tempe 85281 480.968.1114 • f 480.968.0080 houseoftricks.com Iguana Mack's Roadhouse Steak & Seafood 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler 85224 480.899.6735 • f 480.899.4192 iguanamacks.com John Henry's Restaurant & Lounge 909 E. Elliott Rd., Tempe 85284 480.230.9009 • f 480.831.2487 johnhenrysrestaurant.com

This restaurant uses innovation to elevate Latin American cuisine to an art form. The ceviche bar allows diners to watch chefs prepare refreshing ceviches.

Motorcoach Parking Available

Quirky, colorful, lively and fun. Outrageous desserts and unique dishes with Southwestern/Italian influences complement 2,500 wines. A truly memorable experience.

Accommodate ADA Guidelines

Cowboy Ciao 7133 E. Stetson at 6th Ave., Scottsdale 85251 480.385.9463 • f 480.946.3515 cowboyciao.com

Direct Billing Available

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Chart House Restaurant 7255 McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 85258 480.951.2550 • f 480.951.1733 chart-house.com

Southwestern ingredients with a classical French foundation, this AAA Four-Diamond restaurant offers a gourmet dining experience with an intimate ambiance. A 30+ year stellar reputation for fine dining. Avanti holds numerous awards and accolades. Homemade pastas and desserts, hearty prime beef, chops and fresh seafood. Award-winning Cholla Prime Steakhouse. The Salt River location has five distinct restaurants offering casual to fine dining, exquisite service, and a variety of cuisines. Watch your favorite sporting events on our 12-foot plasma screens. Grab sandwiches and pizza at the cafe, or visit the card room for table-side service from our sports bar. Experience our recent million dollar renovation and enjoy the spectacular mountain views while sampling the area's freshest seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts.

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Casino Arizona Talking Stick Hwy. 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85256 480.850.7777 • casinoaz.com

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Award-winning ribs since 1992. Specializing in pecan smoked baby back, St. Louis and Texas ribs. Outdoor patios. Full bar, catering, carry out. Six Valley locations. Zen like feel, wall to wall windows, minimalist decor, sleek and stylish. Farm fresh American cuisine with Asian accents, Nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain. Esquire Chef of the Year, Michael White has teamed up with Executive Chef Patrick Eegan. Featuring handmade pastas, wood-oven pizzas and regional specialties. Enjoy the best seafood in Arizona. We offer several dining venues. Oyster bar, sushi bar, casual restaurant and fine dining at the Top of the Market. Nestled amid trees and gardens, in two turn-of-the-century homes in downtown Tempe, award-winning House of Tricks sets the stage for unforgettable events. A roadhouse dining experience where great food is served with personality. Steaks, seafood, BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, salads. Large patio. Banquet room. Incredible service and unforgettable continental cuisine with a northern Italian flair. Great lounge with live entertainment nightly. Cooled smoking patio. $ = under $6 $$ = $6 - $15.99

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Phoenix & Central Arizona Ahnaga Mesquite Room Restaurant at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort 10438 N. Ft. McDowell Rd., Fountain Hills 85264 480.836.5300 • f 480.836.8545 The Arizona Kitchen 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340 623.935.3811 • 800.327.0396 wigwamresort.com Avanti Restaurant of Distinction 2728 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85016 602.956.0900 • f 602.468.1913 avanti-az.com Casino Arizona Salt River Hwy 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale 85256 480.850.7777 • casinoaz.com

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Phoenix & Central Arizona Kazimierz World Wine Bar 7137 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale 85251 480.385.9463 • f 480.946.3515 • kazbar.net Lis Doon Varna, Arrowhead Irish Pub 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Ctr. Dr., Peoria 85382 480.443.3153 • f 480.483.6306 lisdoonvarna.us Mary Elaines 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.941.8200 • 800.888.8234 • f 480.947.4311 thephoenician.com Mill Avenue District 310 S. Mill Ave., Ste. A-201, Tempe 85281 480.921.2300 • f 480.968.7882 downtowntempe.com The Peaks of Fort McDowell Casino Hwy 87 & Fort McDowell Rd., Fountain Hills 85269 480.836.4663 • 800.843.3678 fmcasino.com Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse 10426 E. Jomax Rd., Scottsdale 85262 480.585.1599 • pppatio.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler 85226 480.502.5600 • 800.527.1880 • f 480.502.1301 rawhide.com RigaTony's Authentic Italian 223 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85203 480.649.3333 • f 480.649.4006 rigatonys.com The Roaring Fork 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.947.0795 • f 480.994.1102 roaringfork.com Rockin' R Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Theater 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206 440.832.1539 • f 480.832.6793 rockinr.net Rula Bula, Tempe Irish Pub 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe 85281 480.929.9500 • f 480.929.9506 rulabula.com Rustlers Rooste 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix 85044 602.431.6407 • f 602.431.6173 rustlersrooste.com The Terrace Dining Room 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.941.8200 • 800.888.8234 • f 480.947.4311 thephoenician.com Windows on the Green 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251 480.941.8200 • 800.888.8234 • f 480.997.4311 thephoenician.com

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Enjoy cocktails, 2,500 wines and live jazz while grazing on global small plates with 'old world' style (stone walls, stained glass, plush sofas). Hidden 'speakeasy' entrance. Authentic, old world Irish pub and restaurant built in Ireland. Serving pub grub and new Irish cuisine. Outdoor garden patio dining and bar. Live music. Arizona's premiere fine dining restaurant offers polished service, an extraordinary wine list and modern French cuisine, boasting the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond Award. More than 60 restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. An eclectic oasis of culture, lifestyle, and commerce, Mill Avenue offers the Valley's only true, walkable urban experience. Classic cuisine with the freshest ingredients. Top-grade steaks and seafood in our open-view kitchen. Relaxed elegance in the heart of Casino action. Since 1957, Pinnacle Peak has been serving up the finest mesquite broiled steaks, chicken and ribs along with heaping portions of wild west fun. Live country western music nightly. Visit Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass. 1880's Western Town featuring the legendary Rawhide Steakhouse and Saloon, live music, and sundown cookouts. Easy freeway access. Authentic Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. Group menus featuring house favorites, appetizers and desserts. Patio dining, banquet room, take-out available. An originator of Southwest Cuisine. Chef McGrath's continuously changing menu embodies the hearty spirit of the American West. All you can eat BBQ Chuckwagon dinner and show featuring the famous Rockin' R Wranglers, with free gold panning, gunfight, and wagonrides. Shops and saloon open. Authentic, old world Irish pub and restaurant built in Ireland. Serving pub grub and new Irish cuisine. Outdoor garden patio dining and bar. Live music. * Direct bill for groups only. Our mountaintop eatery features live music nightly, our famous tin slide, rattlesnake appetizer, panoramic view of the valley lights and free parking. Continental cuisine and Arizona's most lavish Sunday brunch presented in stylish indoor surroundings or the outside patio overlooking the resorts lush gardens and pool oasis. Panoramic vistas with a modern, casual dining experience. Imaginative Southwestern cuisine - fresh tableside guacamole, grilled Indian frybread tacos.

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Tucson & Southern Arizona Elle a Wine Country Restaurant 3048 E. Broadway, Tucson 85716 520.327.0500 • f 520.327.2353 Terra Cotta 3500 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson 85718 520.577.8100 • f 520.577.9015 dineterracotta.com Westward Look Resort 245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson 85704 520.297.1151 • 800.722.2500 • f 520.742.2540 westwardlook.com

Elle offers a comfortable, approachable, and varied menu inspired by the world's wine country regions. 250+ wines, two patios, and ample space for group functions. A Tucson tradition for 19 years serving creative regional cuisine while overlooking the Catalina mountains. Dine-in wine room and dining rooms designed for private parties. Fine dining is the hallmark - from the elegant Gold Room to the casual Lookout Bar and Grille. AAA Four-Diamond Dining Award for eight consecutive years.

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Black Barts serves the finest oak broiled steaks, chicken, seafood and prime rib. NAU music students perform a nightly musical revue. Banquet facilities available. In uptown Sedona with breathtaking scenery. As viewed from the rooftop cantina, this old world style restaurant presents a casual dining experience from an extensive menu. Full service restaurant serving steaks, chops, seafood, and salads. Crest views of the San Francisco Peaks.

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Creative cuisine served in a historical setting by chef/owner John Sharpe. Emphasis on local foods with carefully selected wine list and full bar service.

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Arizona's West Coast The Crossing 2690 S. 4th Ave., Yuma 85364 928.726.5551 • f 928.726.6064 Paradise Casinos Seahorse Restaurant 450 Quechan Dr., Yuma 85365 760.572.7777 • 888.777.4946 • f 760.572.2471 paradise-casinos.com

Traditional American classics plus todays ethnic favorites. A Yuma tradition, which showcases the historic Yuma crossing. Full catering services available. Ample portions, great prices, everything from $0.99 breakfast to steak and lobster.

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Phoenix & Central Arizona Auto Safety House, Inc. 2630 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix 85009 800.352.5355 • autosafetyhouse.com Desert West Coach Service LTD 1243 S. 7th St., Phoenix 85034 602.340.8287 • f 602.340.8387 • bus-link.net Dreamers Travel / All Coach & Truck Repairs 1701 E. Elwood St.. Phoenix 85040 602.305.6414 • 866.577.6414 • f 602.305.6421 Industrial Bus Lines Inc - All Aboard America 230 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210 480.962.6202 • 800.848.4728 • f 480.962.5727 allaboardamerica.com Love's Travel Stop 1610 S. Miller Road, Buckeye 85326 623.386.6926 • f 623.386.7462 Love's Travel Stop 5000 N. Sunland Gin Road, Casa Grande 85222 520.423.2015 • f 520.423.2019 Love's Travel Stop 7001 W. Sundust Rd., Chandler 85226 Pilot Travel Center 900 N. 99th Ave., Avondale 85323 623.936.0900 • f 623.936.7376 • pilotcorp.com Tour West America 1315 E. Gibson Ln., Bldg. E, Phoenix 85034 602.305.8844 • 800.900.8687 • tourwestamerica.com

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Love's Travel Stop 760 S. Quartzsite Blvd., Quartzsite 85346 928.927.8570 • f 928.927.8576 Pilot Travel Center 1201 W. Main St., Quartzsite 85359 928.927.7777 • f 928.927.7000 • pilotcorp.com

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Arizona Transmission & Engine Exchange 48005 Country Club Rd., Tucson 85714 520.295.1392 • 888.395.1392 • aztranny.com Auto Safety House, Inc. 1402 E. Benson Hwy, Tucson 85714 800.717.1601 • autosafetyhouse.com Grayline Tours Tucson/Citizen Auto Stage Co. 351 S. Brickyard Ln., Tucson 85745 520.624.6609 • After Hours 520.512.5365 Love's Travel Stop 820 W. Pima, Gila Bend 85337 928.683.2210 • f 928.683.2230 Pilot Travel Center 619 S. Sunshine Blvd., Eloy 85231 520.466.7550 • f 520.466.7575 • pilotcorp.com W.W. Williams 1375 W. Glenn St., Tucson 85705 520.624.8377 • 800.624.8331 • wwwilliams.com

I N DE X A

Ak-Chin Indian Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Anza Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 48 Apache Lake . . . . . . . . . . 36, 42 Apache Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Arizona Cardinals . . . . . . . . . 44 Arizona Diamondbacks . . . . . 38 Arizona Mills Mall . . . . . . 18, 42 Arizona Museum of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Arizona Science Center . . . . . 38 Arizona Snowbowl . . . . . 54, 56 Arizona Temple . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Arizona Theatre Company . . . 38 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum . . . . . . 19, 48 ASUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gammage Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . 18, 42

Elgin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 51 English Village . . . . . . . . . . . 60

FBR Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Flagstaff . . . . . . . . . 20, 25, 54 Flandrau Science Center . . . 23 Fort Apache . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fort Huachuca . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation . . . . . . . . . 16 Fort Mojave Indian Tribe . . . . 16 Fort Verde State Historic Park . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe . . . 16

Ballet Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bartlett Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bead Museum, The . . . . . . . . 44 Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bill Williams NWR . . . . . . . . 60 Biltmore Fashion Park . . 18, 38 Biosphere 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bisbee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 51 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park . . . . . . . . . . 22, 40 Bullhead City . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Gila River Indian Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area . . . . . . . 8, 57 Glendale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 26 Goldfield Ghost Town . . . . . . 40 Grand Canyon NP . . . . . 8, 20, 25, 56 Grand Canyon Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 Grand Canyon West . . . . . . . 57 Granite Basin Lake . . . . . . . . 66 Granite Dells . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Greer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 26

Camelback Mountain . . . . . . 36 Cameron Trading Post . . . . . 20 Canyon de Chelly National Monument . 9, 20, 57 Canyon Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Casa Grande Ruins NM . . . . 24 Casa Malpais Archaeological Park . . . 22, 67 Catalina Highway . . . . . . . . . . 7 Challenger Space Center of Arizona . . . . . . . . 44 Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Chandler Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chandler Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chemehuevi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Chinle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cocopah Indian Tribe . . . . . . 16 Colorado River . . . . . 11, 21, 56 Colorado River Indian Tribes . . . . . 16, 21, 61 Colossal Cave Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . 50 Coronado NF . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 48 Cottonwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum . . . . . . . 20

Desert Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 42 Dodge Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hassayampa River Preserve . . . . . . . . . . 44 Havasu Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Havasu NWR . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Havasupai Tribe . . . . . . . 16, 57 Heard Museum . . . . . 18, 36, 38 Herberger Theater Center . . . 38 Hohokam Indians . . . . . . . . . . 7 Holbrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57 Hoover Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hopi Tribe . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 57 Hualapai Tribe . . . . . 16, 25, 57 Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site . . . . . 20, 56, 57

Imperial Date Gardens . . . . . 21 Imperial National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . 21 Imperial Sand Dunes . . . 21, 62 International Wildlife Museum . . . . . 19, 48

Kaibab-Paiute Tribe . . . . . . . 16 Kartchner Caverns State Park . . . . . . . 19, 50, 51

Kingman . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57 Kitt Peak Observatory . . . . . . 23

Lake Havasu . . . . . . 21, 25, 60 Lake Havasu City . . . . . . 21, 60 Lake Mead National Recreation Area . . . . . . . 8, 60 Lake Pleasant Regional Park . . . . . . . . 9, 44 Lake Powell . . . . . . . . . . 20, 57 London Bridge . . . . . 21, 25, 60 Lost Dutchman Gold Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lowell Observatory . . . . . 25, 54 Lynx Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Martinez Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 McDowell Sonoran Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mesa Arts Center . . . . . . 18, 40 Mesa Southwest Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 42 Meteor Crater . . . . . . . . . 54, 56 Mill Avenue . . . . . . . . . . 18, 42 Mittry Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Mogollon Rim . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Mohave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Montezuma Castle National Monument . 9, 27, 66 Monument Valley . . . . . . . . . 57 Mt. Lemmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Museum of Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . 54

Navajo Nation . . . . . . . . 16, 57 Nogales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Northern Arizona University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Nutt Mountain Wilderness . . 99

Phippen Museum . . . . . . 27, 66 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Phoenix Art Museum . . . . . . . . . 18, 36, 38 Phoenix International Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Phoenix Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport . . . . . 32 Phoenix Suns . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Phoenix Symphony Hall . . . . 38 Phoenix Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Picacho Peak State Park . . . 36 Piestewa Peak Park Recreation Area . . . . . 36 Pima Air & Space Museum . . . . . . 19, 48 Pinetop-Lakeside . . . . . . . . . 67 Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum . . . . 38 Poston Memorial Monument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 66 Prescott National Forest . . . . 66 Pueblo Grande Museum . . . . 38 Pueblo of Zuni . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Quartzsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Rainbow Bridge National Monument . . . 20, 57 Ramsey Canyon Preserve . . . 19 Rawhide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Red Rock State Park . . . . . . 56 Riordan Mansion State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Roosevelt Lake . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Route 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area . . . . 8, 19, 48 O.K. Corral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Safford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Oak Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Saguaro Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Oatman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saguaro 25, 62 National Park . . . . . . 8, 19, 48 Old Tucson Studios . . . . . . . . 48 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community . . . . . . 17 Organ Pipe Cactus NM . . . . . 50 Orpheum Theatre . . . . . . . . . 38 Salt River . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 36 San Carlos Apache Tribe . . . 17 P Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 57 San Francisco Peaks . . . . . . 54 Painted Desert . . . . . . . . . . . 20 San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Papago Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 San Xavier del Paradise Valley . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bac Mission . . . . . . . . . 24, 50 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 61 Scottsdale . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 38 Parker Dam . . . . . . . . . . 21, 61 Scottsdale Fashion Square . . 42 Pascua Yaqui Tribe . . . . . . . . 17 Scottsdale Museum Patagonia . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 57 of Contemporary Art . . . . . . 40 Payson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 67 Sedona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 54 Peoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Seligman . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57 Petrified Forest Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . 66 National Park . . . . . . . . . 9, 20 Show Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sierra Vista . . . . . . . . . . 19, 51 Slide Rock State Park . . . . . . 56 Smoki Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Snowflake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sonoran Desert . . . . . . . . . . . 36 South Mountain Park . . . . 9, 28 Springerville . . . . . . . . . . 22, 67 St. Johns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sunrise Park Resort . . . . 66, 67 Sunset Crater Volcano NM . . . . . . . . . 20, 56 Superstition Mountains . . 36, 42

Taliesin West . . . . . . . . . 18, 38 Tempe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tempe Town Lake . . . . . . 18, 42 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village . . . . . . . . . 56 Tohono Chul Park . . . . . . 23, 48 Tohono Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;odham Nation . . . 7, 17 Tombstone . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 50 Tonto Apache Tribe . . . . . . . . 17 Tonto Natural Bridge State Park . . . . . . . 22, 66, 67 Topock Gorge . . . . . . . . . 25, 61 Tortilla Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tubac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park . . . . . . . 51 Tucson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 48 Tucson Botanical Gardens . . 23 Tucson International Airport . 33 Tucson Museum of Art . . . . . 63 Tumacacori National Historic Park . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tuzigoot National Monument . . . . . . . . . . 27, 66

Verde Canyon Railroad . . 27, 66 Verde River . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 36

Walnut Canyon NM . . . . . . . . 54 Watson Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Whiskey Row . . . . . . . . . 27, 66 White Mountains . . . . . . 22, 67 White Mountain Apache Tribe . . . . . . . . 17, 67 Wickenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57 Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 57 Wupatki National Monument . . . . . . . . 20, 54, 56

Yavapai-Apache Nation . . . . 17 Yavapai-Prescott Tribe . . . . . 17 Yuma . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 62 Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Yuma Crossing State Historic Park . . . . . 24, 60, 62 Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park . . . . 60, 62