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Top 6 Missions in Arizona, United States
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona
1. Feed My Starving Children
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 448shanellg - Mesa, United States
Small or large groups will come away feeling lightened and happy after an hour of service. Easy to help and serve, perfect for families, church groups, scouts, or work comrades. Best to wear tennis shoes and loose clothing. Many different skills to be able to help. My family loves the fun and energetic atmosphere and the stories of success from those who have been helped.
2. Living Waters Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ajo, AZ
4. Saint Cecilia's Mission Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By S2034ICbethc
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! More beautiful than the red rocks. Sublime, genuine, spirituality where you can experience spiritual elation. Just come daily at 9 o'clock am and take it all in!
5. Mission San Xavier del Bac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,326 reviews
Built in the 1700s, this recently restored white adobe church, representing a wonderful example of Spanish colonial architecture, is beautiful inside and out, with colorful frescoes, sculptures and carvings.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Mission San Xavier del Bac is an historic Spanish Catholic church located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation, along the Santa Cruz River. Founded in 1692, the original church destroyed during a Apache raid in 1770. The mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797 and is the oldest European structure in Arizona. An outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture, it features an elegant white stucco, Moorish-inspired exterior with an ornately decorated entrance with massive, carved mesquite-wood doors. The interior features paintings, carvings, frescoes and statues with a rich ornamentation that mixes New Spain and Native American artistic motifs. The floor plan of the church resembles the classic Latin cross with a main aisle separated from the sanctuary by the transept, which has chapels at each end. The dome above the transept is 52 feet high and supported by arches and squinches. The church is considered to be the finest example of Spanish mission architecture in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The mission made a cameo appearance in Willa Cather's 1927 novel Death Comes for the Archbishop when it was described as "the most beautiful church on the continent." Today, it continues to be actively run by the Franciscan Order and continues to serve the native community.
6. Old Adobe Mission
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Built in 1933, the Old Adobe Mission is the oldest Catholic Church in Scottsdale. This landmark Mission Church is visited by thousands each year.
Reviewed By susanwE1550JU - Grand Rapids, United States
We were in Old Town Scottsdale walking to a restaurant and happen to pass this Beautiful Old Church. The front doors were open and inviting to come in and take a look! I'm not Catholic but I'm always impressed by the beauty of their Churches. This has a long interesting history. Worth a look and don't forget to leave something in the box to help keep this true treasure around for a long time.
