Arizona, which is a southwestern state is well-known for its desert landscapes including the Grand Canyon, but more northern parts of the state are covered with pine-covered hills and mountains.

Apart from its natural landscapes, there are many exciting places to visit in the state, including:

1. FBR Open (in Scottsdale): A nationally televised golf tournament that takes place at the Tournament Players Club at Scottsdale in late January each year.

2. Grand Canyon: What can be said? One of the wonders of the natural world, the Grand Canyon is a spectacular deep natural gorge carved by the Colorado River.

3. Hall of Flame (in Phoenix): A museum dedicated to the history of firefighting.

4. London Bridge (in Lake Havasu City): This bridge once carried traffic over the River Thames in London, England. The bridge was purchased by developer Robert McCulloch, who relocated it to Arizona.

5. Mission San Xavier del Bac (South of Tucson): A historic Spanish mission that dates back to the early 18th century.

6. Mystery Castle (in South Mountain Park in Phoenix): A strange sprawling castle built from a wide range of materials including stone, adobe, rail tracks and even automobile parts.

7. Old Tucson Studio (in Tucson): A historic movie studio that was used in making many famous Western movies and TV shows (including Little House on the Praire). The studio now contains theme park attractions such as rides, tours, and entertainments such as staged gunfights.

8. Pima Air & Space Museum (in Tucson): The largest non-government funded aerospace museum in the world with a collection of over 250 aircraft including 75 aircraft on display. From the museum you can also take a bus tour to the nearby Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) which is home to over 4,000 mothballed aircraft.

9. Titan Missile Museum (South of Tucson): Displays a Cold War era Titan missile facility that was active from 1963 to 1984.

10. Tucson Rodeo (in Tucson): An annual event held each February incorporating rodeo sports and a large rodeo parade.

For information about these and other attractions in Arizona, please go to:
http://www.vacation2usa.com/p1_state_arizona_attractions.php

Arizona is a wonderful place to live in. It has lust desert landscapes, crystal-cleat waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers unique experiences packed with adventure and stunning sights. Arizona’s climate is quite varied. Central Arizona has mild weather with cool breeze, while northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. During summer, southern Arizona can be sunbathing, while people in north-central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air. There are some interesting facts about Arizona. The amount of copper on the roof of the Arizona capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies. Arizona has the largest percentage of land designated as Native American tribal land. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. The world’s largest antique, London Bridge, is located in Lake Havasu City. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. Since1888, Prescott, Arizona has been home to the world’s oldest Rodeo.

If you own a house in Arizona, youngsters can enjoy a lot. There are lots of places for them to enjoy. Like, karchner caverns in south of Tucson. It is a living, breathing cave. Cave tours change between the throne room and the big room. Other places to visit are Sonora desert museum in Tucson, Grand Canyon, off roading in the Arizona desert, tombstone, Pima air museum, ghost town, phoenix zoo, Bisbee’s queen copper mine and Montezuma’s castle national monument. If you buy a house here you can enjoy 365 days. Major cities and towns of Arizona are as follows. Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona. Tucson is Arizona’s second largest city. The city is home to the University of Arizona and the davis-monthan air force base. The third largest metropolitan area is Yuma. Yuma is one of the hottest cities in the entire U.S.  The largest city in northern Arizona is flagstaff. It is a home to northern Arizona University’s primary campus.

Arizona has a good education system. It has three major universities like the University of Arizona, Arizona state university, and northern Arizona University. University of phoenix is the large private university in the U.S. Buy Arizona has eight primary commercial airports: bullhead city, flagstaff, grand canyon/tusayan, page, peach springs, phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. Commercial airline service is available in Lake Havasu, phoenix mesa, Prescott and show low. Arizona also has 47 reliever and general aviation airports scattered throughout the state. Tourism is a huge industry in Arizona, as lot of people throughout the country come to this pace throughout the year. Dairy, lettuce, mining, machinery, food processing and transportation equipment are all huge contributors to economic well being. Tucson and phoenix are large metropolitan area that has good pubic bus transit systems. Yuma and flagstaff also have their own public bus systems. Greyhound serves these two cities as well as flagstaff, Yuma and countless smaller communities throughout the state.

Arizona’s largest zoo is the Phoenix Zoo having a 4-acre African veldt and the Forest of Uco. It is the rain-forest that exhibits the very rare spectacled Bear. There are many small animals for the kids.

The Spanish were the first ones here (after the natives that is!) and started spreading Christianity among the Indians. After the Spanish, Kino’s death there was a War between the US Forces and Mexican Forces which ended in 1848 and the area divided.

Many Forts were erected by different people seeking wealth here, in order to defend against attacks by fierce Indians.

Many minerals like Silver, Gold, Copper and other minerals were found in the initial development of Arizona. All this helped Arizona develop at a fast rate.

Majority of people who bought farmlands got economically better by keeping cattle and farming.

Law & Order did not catch up quickly at the same pace. Many fights used to take place between the cattle grazers & sheep grazers for acquiring land for grazing. Last, but not the least a Marshal was assigned the job to stop these fights.

In 1912, Arizona became the 48th State of USA and the more development began.

There are many Historic Sites in Arizona for tourists.

Fort Verde Historic State Park is where the base of Captain Cook’s forces was used to fight the Apaches. The old quarters of soldiers are still there. Exploits of frontline soldiering are exhibited at the old Fort’s Museum.

The old home of James Douglas, Jerome State Historical Park used to be a house of all Copper Miners before the Great Depression and was closed thereafter. In it you can see the ‘Douglas’ Family’s aristocratic style of living. It is in the Town of Jerome off the State Route 89A.

Built in 1904, Riordan Historic Park, tells about Arizona’s Timber Merchants, Timothy & Michael Riordan. They were the leading logging experts in 1900. A look at the wooden furniture will tell you about the richness of their exterior craftsmanship. It is located in the heart of Flagstaff.

Located near the Community of Tubac is the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park that served as a Spanish defense against the Apache Indians. It was built as a Fort in 1752. It has a Picnic area, an 1885 School House and a visitor Center exhibiting the glorious Tubac Past.

Having a prison life of 33 years stands Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Seeing it you will start believing that the West was really wild. The Prison cells, the Guard Tower and its Gate are still there. Very near to it there is South West’s richest historical site, The Yuma States Historical Park.

A giant Green House called Biosphere 2 was made in 1991. It is an airtight, glass container in which eight people could live on their own was experimented. It is now a tourist destination.

Grand Canyon is a place which every visitor to Arizona must see.

This valley is 277 miles in length and one mile in depth. Mostly visitors choose the South Rim to explore this Natural World Wonder.

Grand Canyon Railway is a spectacular way of seeing the Grand Canyon while traveling by train and not worrying about parking. This 1920-vintage Coach joins Williams with the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Arizona’s largest zoo is the Phoenix Zoo having a 4-acre African veldt and the Forest of Uco. It is the rain-forest that exhibits the very rare spectacled Bear. There are many small animals for the kids.

The Spanish were the first ones here (after the natives that is!) and started spreading Christianity among the Indians. After the Spanish, Kino’s death there was a War between the US Forces and Mexican Forces which ended in 1848 and the area divided.

Many Forts were erected by different people seeking wealth here, in order to defend against attacks by fierce Indians.

Many minerals like Silver, Gold, Copper and other minerals were found in the initial development of Arizona. All this helped Arizona develop at a fast rate.

Majority of people who bought farmlands got economically better by keeping cattle and farming.

Law & Order did not catch up quickly at the same pace. Many fights used to take place between the cattle grazers & sheep grazers for acquiring land for grazing. Last, but not the least a Marshal was assigned the job to stop these fights.

In 1912, Arizona became the 48th State of USA and the more development began.

There are many Historic Sites in Arizona for tourists.

Fort Verde Historic State Park is where the base of Captain Cook’s forces was used to fight the Apaches. The old quarters of soldiers are still there. Exploits of frontline soldiering are exhibited at the old Fort’s Museum.

The old home of James Douglas, Jerome State Historical Park used to be a house of all Copper Miners before the Great Depression and was closed thereafter. In it you can see the ‘Douglas’ Family’s aristocratic style of living. It is in the Town of Jerome off the State Route 89A.

Built in 1904, Riordan Historic Park, tells about Arizona’s Timber Merchants, Timothy & Michael Riordan. They were the leading logging experts in 1900. A look at the wooden furniture will tell you about the richness of their exterior craftsmanship. It is located in the heart of Flagstaff.

Located near the Community of Tubac is the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park that served as a Spanish defense against the Apache Indians. It was built as a Fort in 1752. It has a Picnic area, an 1885 School House and a visitor Center exhibiting the glorious Tubac Past.

Having a prison life of 33 years stands Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Seeing it you will start believing that the West was really wild. The Prison cells, the Guard Tower and its Gate are still there. Very near to it there is South West’s richest historical site, The Yuma States Historical Park.

A giant Green House called Biosphere 2 was made in 1991. It is an airtight, glass container in which eight people could live on their own was experimented. It is now a tourist destination.

Grand Canyon is a place which every visitor to Arizona must see.

This valley is 277 miles in length and one mile in depth. Mostly visitors choose the South Rim to explore this Natural World Wonder.

Grand Canyon Railway is a spectacular way of seeing the Grand Canyon while traveling by train and not worrying about parking. This 1920-vintage Coach joins Williams with the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.