Arizona
There's no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It's not just the landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests. It's not just the storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It's not just the people, a vibrant blend of cultures and traditions. It's all these things, and the way they come together, that make a visit to Arizona a truly unforgettable experience.
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Arizona Mineral Museum
The Arizona Mineral Museum began as a Territorial Fair exhibit in 1884. It was so popular that in 1917 the Arizona State Legislature authorized funding to construct a mineral building on the State Fairgrounds. It was completed in 1919
Phoenix, AZ MuseumsPainted Desert Visitor Center
Exhibits include general park information & orientation with Hands-on Geology exhibits. A 20-minute video is shown every 1/2 hour. A Bookstore and Restrooms are available. The Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the
, AZ Visitors CentersSurprise Stadium
See the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers in action at their new $48.3 million, multi-use stadium. Kansas City based HOK Sports designed the 10,500-seat facility, which officially opened on Dec. 7, 2002
Surprise, AZ SportsKatchner Caverns SP Trails
The Guindani Trail (#398), located on the east flank of the Whetstone Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, is 4.2 miles in length (first mile is an easy walk, next 2/3 of trail is moderate difficulty, and the last leg is strenuous)
, AZ TrailsSundance Golf Club
Sundance Golf Club is the newest 18-hole golf facility in the West Valley. Panoramic views of the White Tank Mountains to the north and the Estrella Mountains to the south provide guests with a great visual golfing experience. With four sets of tee boxes varying in distance from 5300-7000
Buckeye, AZ Golf CoursesJerome State Historic Park - The Douglas Mansion
The Douglas Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine.
, AZ Famous HomesApache Creek Golf Club
Apache Creek Golf Club opened on November 23, 1994. In this short time, it has become quite popular with golfers Valley-wide.
Apache Junction, AZ Golf CoursesWeaver's Needle
Weaver's Needle is a prominent pinnacle that towers over much of the region east of Superstition Mountain and had played a major role in the legend of the Dutchman's Lost Mine. This famous landmark was named after Pauline (Paulino)
Apache Junction, AZ LandmarksDeer Valley Rock Art Center
The Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has over 1500 petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders in a 47
Phoenix, AZ ArchaeologyParker Dam
Parker Dam spans the Colorado River between Arizona and California, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Built between 1934 and 1938 by the Bureau of Reclamation, Parker Dam is operated with Hoover and Davis Dams to bring water and power benefits to residents of the lower Colorado River Basin.
Parker, AZ LandmarksSurprise Recreation Campus
The 132-acre Surprise Recreation Campus features the 10,562
Surprise, AZ Fun Centers