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What to do and see in Arizona, United States: The Best Historic Walking Areas
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. Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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5.0 based on 562 reviews
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just one hour east of Phoenix, Arizona. Five miles of garden paths and trails wind through 343 acres of plant exhibits and striking landscapes. Over 2,600 different types of plants from the deserts of Australia, North and South America, southern Africa, and other arid-land regions of the world blend seamlessly into an incomparable natural setting. Nestled along Queen Creek at the foot of Picketpost Mountain, the Arboretum is a haven for plant lovers, photographers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
2. Bright Angel Point
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5.0 based on 642 reviews
One of the highlights of the less crowded North Rim, this spot offers a breathtaking view of Bright Angel Canyon.
Reviewed By jimmD7990PN - Sedro Woolley, United States
We only spent an afternoon seeing the Grand Canyon, and this is one of startlingly gorgeous views we found. There are many more spots like this, all of them unique and mesmerizing.
3. Canoa Ranch Rest Area
4. Copper Queen Plaza
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is the Copper Queen Plaza. At first I thought it was all about explosives' and how they worked. That was triuly interesting. The museum was close to the Copper Queen Plaza. There is a garden. A huge statue. There is also about lots of information of the planets. That was cool!
5. Schieffelin Hall
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I liked the Schiefelin Hall. This is the largest standing adobe structure, made from American Old West Tombstone and the largest. When the hall opened on June 8,1881. 450 seat on the floor and 125 more comfortable. It was the the largest theater. The hall was scorched by a large fire. I enjoyed the history of Schieffelin Hall
6. Roosevelt Row Artists' District
7. Whiskey Row
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
A full block of historic bars and saloons where some of America's famous cowboys and outlaws drank.
Reviewed By 751karenb - Queen Creek, United States
We had a wonderful time strolling and bar hopping Whiskey Row. We visited Matt's Saloon, Jersey Lilly's, Bird Cage, The Palace, and the Public House. The bartenders were friendly and made tasty drinks. Be warned, most establishments are CASH ONLY so bring $$ with you.
8. Oak Creek Vista Overlook
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4.5 based on 543 reviews
This overlook combines a scenic view with shopping opportunities for Native American arts and crafts.
Reviewed By davidbF2109QV - Barrie, Canada
Whether this is your destination, or just a stop off between Sedona and Flagstaff, you can’t lose. Amazing views, helpful ranger station, free washrooms and a genuine Navajo market of handicrafts. Many of the friendly stall merchants are very interesting to chat with. I often head up here at 6 AM on my motorcycle and then cruise back down to Sedona for a glorious hour of solitude. Remember you climb 2500 feet so it can be much cooler at the top.
9. Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By nancywC8058EI
Stop at the Park accross from Old Town Yuma it looked very nice on the AZ side , had bike paths and walking paths along the Colardo river and clean. The California side needs help in reference to appearance.
10. Presidio San Agustin del Tucson
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
The Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum is a re-creation of the Tucson Presidio built in 1775. Visitors travel back in time to learn about life as early Tucsonans would have lived it. Docent tours discuss life in the Santa Cruz Valley for early Native Americans, Presidio residents and Territorial Period settlers. See the archaeological remains of a pit house, walk along the original Presidio wall and experience a 150 year old classic Sonoran Row house. $5 adults, $1 children 6-14 and Free for children 5 and under and Presidio Museum members
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
My wife and I enjoyed this museum about the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson 1775-1856. The Mexicans were here. For 80 years the adobe walls of Tucson Presidio. It shows here how they lived. The patio could make it longer. Mexican soldiers lived here. In this museum, they had paintings at the time of the Presidio. People cooked outside and sometimes inside, where the beds were there. They made their bread. They had a Presidio Chapel. The guide was truly nice and new the times when the Presidio was here.
