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Vacation in Arizona  -  Arizona Vacations.

Regions in Arizona : North Central Arizona, Northern Arizona, Phoenix metropolitan area, Southern Arizona, Arizona Strip.
 
Cities in Arizona : Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, and more.

Arizona is a U.S. state located in the western United States.

Capital City Arizona : Phoenix.


camping, car rental, hostels, hotels & motels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to arizona 

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Camping & Campgrounds

 Arizona Travel Park Association
Guide to the finest in Arizona camping and RV accommodations. Let me tell you, folks, you're in for a treat. ATPA parks are found throughout Arizona's many regions, including: 
o the awesome natural wonders of the Canyon Country
o the environmentally diverse Central Territory
o the metropolitan allure of the Golden Corridor
o the outdoor and winter sports of the High Country
o the thriving history of the Old West
o the world class water sports of the River Country

 Koa  -  campgrounds of America

Car Rentals Arizona / Motorcycle Rental

 Alamo  -  Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
Alamo Rent A Car is one of the nation's largest rental car companies that services the most popular domestic  travel destinations by providing quality vehicles and service to leisure, business, and local customers.
 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Budget Rent A Car

More rental cars? See the page Car rentals.

Rental Homes / Vacantion Rentals Arizona / Apartments

 Desert Holiday Villas  -  Arizona villa rentals, luxury villa accommodation, vacation villa
The Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is Americas premier vacation destination. Located in the stunning desert Southwest, Arizona boasts the best climate of any US state. Scottsdale is one of the most visited US cities due to the exciting year round events calendar and vibrant social atmosphere, and boasts some of the worlds top resorts, restaurants and nightlife. Located just a few hours drive to Las Vegas, California and the Grand Canyon, Scottsdale has become one of the top vacations destinations for the discerning US traveler.

 VacationsFRBO.com  -  Arizona Vacation Rentals
Rental homes in Ahwatukee, Anthem, Apache, Bullhead City, Canelo, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Gold Canyon, Green Valley, Greer, Heber Overgaard, Lake Havasu, Litchfield Park, Maricopa, Mesa 8 Pine, Oro Valley, Overgaard, Paradise Valley, Parker, Patagonia, Payson, Peoria, Phoenix, Show Low, Pinetop, Prescott, Queen Creek, Rimrock, Rio Rico, Sahuarita, Scottsdale , Sedona, Show Low, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson, Wickenburg, Williams, Yuma

Hostels / B&Bs

 Hostelbookers.com 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.
 Arizona Bed & Breakfast Inns 
Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State and has so much to offer to its visitors. From the painted deserts of southern Arizona to the High Mountains of Tonto National Forest to the lucid waters of Lake Havasu and the scenic Petrified National Forest, Arizona will surprise you with its beauty.
 HI-USA  -  American affiliate of the Hostelling International network

Hotels in Arizona

 Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association 

 Arizona Bed & Breakfast Inns
Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State and has so much to offer to its visitors. From the painted deserts of southern Arizona to the High Mountains of Tonto National Forest to the lucid waters of Lake Havasu and the scenic Petrified National Forest, Arizona will surprise you with its beauty.

National Parks / National Forests

 Kaibab National Forest 
Whether it's a visit to Sycamore Canyon, Kendrick Mountain or Kanab Creek, visitors will not be disappointed with the natural pleasures that await in the Kaibab National Forest.

 Arizona Clean and Beautiful
Arizona Clean and Beautiful, founded in 1985, is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and enhancing the beauty and environmental quality of Arizona through research, education and the Arizona Affiliate Network.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents /

 Arizona Guide
There's no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It's not just our landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests. It's not just our storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It's not just our 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.
 Archaeological Adventures of Arizona 
Archaeological Adventures is an educational discovery program dedicated to the preservation and documentation of archaeological sites. They offer guests the unique opportunity to probe the mysteries of the past, to touch history and feel it come alive while participating in a hands-on working field program to map and record unexplored archaeological sites. Your guides on these adventure trips are professional archaeologists and historians.
 Queen Mine Tours [ Bisbee ]
Outfitted in hard hat, miner's headlamp and a yellow slicker, thousands of Bisbee visitors descend into the Queen Mine Tour each year—heading underground and back in time. Recount mining days, techniques, dangers and drama. Adding a personal touch, the miner-turned-tour guides help visitors experience what it was like to work underground.




 Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch  -  Arizona Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches
Get a glimpse into the old west while enjoying the beautiful NW Arizona desert and all the peace and quiet one could hope for.
Guest ranches, or dude ranches as they are more commonly known, have been around since the late 1800's. Guests want a glimpse into the past, and this is a wonderful way for them to do that. The overnight stay at our dude ranch includes all meals including delicious desserts (always home cooked), horseback riding and other ranch activities. The horseback riding program varies from slow and scenic, to challenging mountain rides and advanced loping rides in sandy washes.

Travel Guides Arizona / Related Books

Travel Guides Arizona

Books about Arizona 

Frommer's Arizona 2007 (Frommer's Complete) -  by Karl Samson (Author)
Frommer's Arizona features gorgeous color photos of the state's spectacular scenery. Extremely detailed and personally researched, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy for an Arizona adventure. From world-class golf resorts to authentic dude ranches, from stunning Southwestern-style B&Bs; to rustic lodges and secluded campgrounds, our authors have chosen the very best places to stay throughout the state, in all price ranges. They'll show you the most scenic drives, and take you outdoors for desert hikes, superb golf, thrilling white-water rafting, horseback riding, and more. Serious shoppers will appreciate our insider advice on finding the best of local art galleries and the most intriguing regional crafts, rugs, and pottery . And of course, you'll discover where to find the best Mexican and Southwestern dining, from elegant resort restaurants to roadside joints that offer great regional specialties and a mean margarita. With Frommer's in hand, you'll see all the highlights, from glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon to the fanciful red-rock formations of Sedona, from the eerie monoliths of Monument Valley to the silent splendors of the desert. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.
Paperback: 470 pages; Publisher: Frommer's; Book & Map edition (October 23, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0471945567

 Arizona Guide

Transport / How do I travel to Arizona

 Flagstaff Airport  -  Flagstaff Pulliam Airport [ Arizona ]
 Phoenix Airport  -  Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport [ Arizona ]
 Tucson  -  Tucson International Airport [ Arizona ]
 Carson City Airport  -  Carson City Airport
 Denver Airport  -  Denver International Airport [ Colorado ]
 Las Vegas Airport  -  McCarran International Airport
 Salt Lake City  -  Salt Lake City International Airport [ Utah ]
 Santa Fe [ New Mexico ]  -  see Visit Santa Fe

Other airports in Arizona : Bagdad, Bisbee, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Casa Grande, Chandler, Clifton, Cottonwood, Douglas, Grand Canyon Village, Kayenta, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Marana, Marble Canyon, Mesa, Nogales, Page, Payson, Pinetop-Lakeside, Polacca, Prescott, Safford, Scottsdale, Sedona, Show Low, Sierra Vista, St. Johns, Taylor, Temple Bar, Tuba City, Winslow, Yuma. See Airnav - Airports in Arizona.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Amtrak  -  train travel in Arizona
** Amtrak - Sunset Limited
The Sunset Limited travels between Orlando and Los Angeles.
** Amtrak - Southwest Chief
TheSouthwest Chief travels between Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA.

 Greyhound Lines  -  coach line

 Mapblast! Driving Directions  -  streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
 Mc Nally  -  Route Planner Arizona / USA
 Multimap.com


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 Arizona Guide
There's no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It's not just our landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests. It's not just our storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It's not just our 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.

 City of Phoenix  -  State Capital Arizona  -  Phoenix CVB Vacation Center
Enjoy the sun-filled days and starlit evenings of Phoenix. You'll find everything from world-class dining to exhilarating adventure, trendy shopping, modern nightlife and enriching culture. The celebrated resorts and spas of Phoenix will relax you and the Sonoran Desert golf courses will challenge you. Dining, shopping, resorts and spas, outdoor adventure, golf, culture and nightlife await you in Phoenix, Arizona. Discover the desert you never knew. 

 Arizona Strip  -  part of Arizona lying north of the Colorado River
Most of the land in the Arizona Strip is managed by the United States Bureau of Land Management or the United States Forest Service. The area holds several U.S. Wilderness Areas and U.S. National Monuments and the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation. The southern part of the Arizona Strip includes the north rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the northern section of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Stronger economic and cultural ties to Mormon Utah than to Arizona, because of the multiple road links to Utah to the north. See Bureau of Land Management Arizona - Arizona Strip Field Office
 North Central Arizona  -  part of the Southern Colorado Plateau [ Mogollon Plateau ]
** National Monuments : Wupatki, Walnut Canyon, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot.
** Cities / Towns : Williams, Flagstaff, Sedona, Jerome, Prescott, Cottonwood, Payson, Pinetop, Lakeside, Show Low, Camp Verde 
 Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is dominated by the Colorado Plateau, the southern border of which in Arizona is called the Mogollon Rim. In the West lies the Grand Canyon.
In the East are the very large Hopi and Navajo reservations. The two largest cities are Kingman and Flagstaff. Much of the territory is parkland, reservations, or other federally-administered lands. Major attractions in addition to the Grand Canyon include the cliff dwellings of Canyon de Chelly, and Meteor Crater.
 Old West  -  The Old West
o  Shaping the image of the Old West
No place in the United States played such a significant role in shaping the image of the Old West quite like Arizona. The spirit of the legendary Old West is kept alive throughout the state in communities, guest ranches and historical parks that pay homage to famous lawmen and notorious gunslingers. A glimpse of the "cowboy life" can be gleaned from a visit to almost any part of the state. The late 1800s have been preserved for folks eager to experience the West -- when the West was harsh.
o  Tombstone  -  Tombstone
Few places epitomize the Old West like Tombstone. Known as "The Town Too Tough To Die," Tombstone brings to mind scenes of gun battles on the streets, sour-faced outlaws, and high-rolling gamblers. A climate of wanton abandon where the "law of the gun" was only one respected. See als Wyatt Earp
o Wyatt Earp
A hero emerged from the gun smoke. Wyatt Earp, a lawman from Dodge City, Kansas restored order to the region. No figure was more famous or dangerous. Earp, his brothers and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral forever will be part of Tombstone mythology.
o Towns
Small towns throughout Southern Arizona like Brewery Gulch, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Benson and others offer their own unique story to tell about the way the West was. Museums, historical sites and tours await hearts longing for the wild times of the Old West.
 Phoenix metropolitan area
 Southern Arizona

 Benson  -  City of Benson  -  Tourism  -  Benson Visitor Center
Located in the historical San Pedro Valley, Benson offers proximity to both Tucson (45 miles northwest) and Sierra Vista (30 miles south).
Benson serves as the western gateway to the scenic and historic attractions of Cochise County and has copyrighted the name "Home of Kartchner Caverns State Park". The 3,585-foot elevation creates a moderate climate, with summer highs around 96 degrees and winter days about 62 degrees.
 Bisbee  -  City of Bisbee  -  Tourism  -  Discover Bisbee
Stroll its sidewalks and find delight in the many art galleries, gourmet restaurants, coffee houses, book stores and specialty shops. Visit the charmingly restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes perched miraculously on the hillsides. Unwind...relax...and find soothing respite from your everyday world.
 Douglas  -  City of Douglas
 Chandler  -  Chandler 
 Flagstaff, North Arizona  -  City of Flagstaff
Flagstaff is a community rich with cultural diversity, beauty, and history as well as amazing educational, recreational and scientific opportunities.
 Gilbert  -  Town of Gilbert
 Glendale  -  Glendale
 Mesa  -  Mesa 
 Peoria  -  Peoria 
 Phoenix  - Phoenix 
 Scottsdale  -  Scottsdale 
 Sierra Vista  -  City of Sierra Vista
Located 70 miles southeast of Tucson. Rgional center of southeastern Arizona and the home of historic Fort Huachuca. Surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of majestic mountain ranges and the San Pedro River, Sierra Vista boasts a temperate year-round climate, abundant sunshine, and clean, fresh air.
 Tempe  -  Tempe
 Tombstone 
Living testament to the Old West. There's no admission to see Tombstone, and there's plenty of places to stay overnight. It's a great hub for seeing the rest of Cochise County.
 Tucson, Arizona  -  City of Tucson
Tucson, too SAHN or TOO sahn, is one of the oldest towns in the United States. Tucson was orginally an Indian village called Stook-zone, meaning water at the foot of black mountain. Hugo O'Conor established the Tucson Presidio in 1775. August 20th, 1775 is considered Tucson's birthday. Spanish settlers arrived in the area in 1776. Tucson officially became part of the United States with the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Tucson served as capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877.
 Yuma, Arizona  -  City of Yuma
Located at the point where the Gila and Colorado Rivers converge, Yuma originated as a major transportation hub, as goods came from the west coast and were shipped up river. Since prehistoric times, Yuma has been the best site for crossing the Colorado River - Spanish conquistadors traveled this route in the 1500's and the only Ocean to Ocean bridge was constructed here in 1920, linking the Eastern U.S. and the West Coast. Today thousands converge upon our river to enjoy various recreation water activities.

More cities? See List of cities in Arizona.

 Lowell Observatory 
Lowell Observatory is a privately owned astronomical research institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona at an elevation of 7,250 feet. The Observatory was founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician Percival Lowell. Best known for the discovery of Pluto, Lowell Observatory is also where astronomer V.M. Slipher gathered the first evidence that the universe is expanding.
 News  -  Chronicle of the Old West
Makes you feel that you are in the 1800's, sitting on the porch of a saloon, leaning back in a chair, catching up on the news.
 News  -  East Valley Tribune - Daily Arizona News
Targeting for Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale.
 Radio  -  Arizona Public Radio [ KNAU ]
 Radio  -  Community Radio in Tucson 
 TV  -  KUAT TV
 University  -  Arizona University 
 University  -  Northern Arizona University
 University  - University of Phoenix

Cuisine - Arizona Foods / Recipes

Arizona is an incredibly diverse state with lots of land to cover-more than 113,000 square miles to be exact. The diverse geography and culture have heavily influenced the Grand Canyon State's unique and evolving culinary scene. See Arizona Guide

 Arizona Wine
Every state in the union, including Alaska, now boasts its own vineyard and winery. Arizona has produced grapes and wine from as far back as the 1500's, during the days of the Jesuit Missions. The modern Arizona wine industry began here 30 years ago. Today, Arizona is home to more than 16 vineyards and more wineries in the planning stages.

 Historic American Recipes 
Apple-Fritters | Dough-Nuts | Cocoa-nut Drops | Molasses Gingerbread | Common Gingerbread | Election Cake | Indian Meal Pudding | Fried Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Pie | Beef-Stake | German Chicken Stew | Jack Rabbit Stew | To Roast a Pig | Broiled Scrod | To boil a Cod's Head.

History

 Arizona Historical Society
The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is Arizona's oldest cultural organization, founded by the territorial legislature on November 7, 1864 . . . charged with preserving Arizona history for the present and future.
The four AHS museums located in Flagstaff, Yuma, Tempe and Tucson, are state-run entities with non-profit 501(c)(3) status as educational institutions.
 Arizona History Traveler 
 Native American Nations  -  see the Library of Arizona 
For more than a thousand years, Native American farmers inhabited much of the present-day state of Arizona . Ruins of villages and ancient structures in the northern, southern and central regions of the state attest to the ingenuity of original settlers. The five-story Montezuma Castle, a 20-room cliff dwelling located in the Verde Valley, served as a "high-rise apartment building" for Sinagua Indians 600 years ago. Case Grande also known as "Big House" is one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric buildings ever constructed. Both sites are among the best preserved Native American structures in North America.

Music Art & & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Central Arizona Museum Association  -  Explore more than 50 museums in the Valley of the Sun
 Museum Association of Arizona [ MAA ]

 Heard Museum, Phoenix  -  Celebration of Basketry and Native Foods
More than 200 American Indian basket weavers from throughout North America showcase and sell their work . Enjoy weaving demonstrations and cooking demonstrations by local Native chefs. Native food producers will be selling tempting treats for visitors to take home. Free admission. Museum admission additional.

Web Portal / Search Engines / Directories

 azcentral.com [ Arizona Republic, central Arizona - Phoenix ]
 azdailysun.com [ Arizona Daily Earth, north-central Arizona - Flagstaff ]
 azstarnet.com [ Arizona Daily Star, south central Arizona ]


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