We all know that Arizona is home to some incredible places. From scenic hiking trails to spectacular historic wonders, this state has it all. If you really want to experience all our region has to offer, check out this Arizona bucket list. How many places have you been to?

  1. Walk through Antelope Canyon.

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  1. Check out San Xavier del Bac Mission in Tucson, our white dove of the desert and the oldest European structure in the state.

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  1. See the unique rock structures at Chiricahua National Monument.

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  1. Eat a spicy meal at Los Dos Molinos in Phoenix.

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  1. See our natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.

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  1. When at the Grand Canyon, hike down to the bottom and check out some of the amazing sights you can only find there.

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  1. Ride one of our old railroads, like the Grand Canyon Railway or the Verde Canyon Railroad.

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  1. Participate in an annual run, like Pat’s Run.

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  1. See those mittens for yourself by visiting Monument Valley.

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  1. Walk through the Wave at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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  1. Pay a visit to Oatman for a ghost town experience.

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  1. Check out the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott.

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  1. Visit the Navajo Nation Fair. I recommend checking it out in Window Rock or Tuba City.

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  1. Enjoy a meal at the historic Durant’s in central Phoenix.

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  1. Plan a stay at the Jerome Grand Hotel for a spooky night.

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  1. Tour Kartchner Caverns to see what Arizona looks like underground.

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  1. Travel to the Hopi mesas in northern Arizona and learn more about their culture.

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  1. Get a feel for old Americana by driving along Route 66 (and some parts of Interstate 40) in northern Arizona.

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  1. Visit Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff and see some beautiful vintage equipment, including the slides used to find Pluto.

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  1. Stop at Meteor Crater near Winslow to see the world’s best preserved crater.

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  1. Walk across London Bridge in Lake Havasu.

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  1. Find out what the big deal is about Frank Lloyd Wright by paying a visit to Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

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  1. Check out one of Arizona’s three popular wine trails: Sonoita, Verde Valley, or Willcox.

Alan English CPA/Flickr Learn more about Arizona’s wine trails.

  1. Travel along Apache Trail for beautiful views and a thrilling drive.

Geir K. Edland/Flickr Learn more about the Apache Trail.

  1. Head on over to Tombstone for a look at the Old West.

Alyson Hurt/Flickr Learn more about Tombstone, Arizona.

So, what do you think? Let us know what other sites you would add to this Arizona bucket list! In the meantime, if you live hiking, give this Arizona Hiking Bucket List a try.

Dmitry.S./Flickr

Learn more about Antelope Canyon.

Cindy Devin/Flickr

Learn more about San Xavier del Bac Mission.

Denny Armstrong/Flickr

Learn more about Chiricahua National Monument.

Classic Film/Flickr

Learn more about Los Dos Molinos.

Alan English CPA/Flickr

Learn more about the Grand Canyon.

Verde Canyon Railroad/Flickr

Learn more about the Grand Canyon Railway and the Verde Canyon Railroad.

Kevin Dooley/Flickr

Learn more about Pat’s Run.

Don Graham/Flickr

Learn more about Monument Valley.

Michael Wilson/Flickr

Learn more about The Wave.

Dconvertini/Flickr

Learn more about Oatman, Arizona.

Dagny Gromer/Flickr

Learn more about the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

Navajo Nation Washington Office/Flickr

Learn more about the Navajo Nation Fair.

Durant’s/Yelp

Learn more about Durant’s.

Devin/Flickr

Learn more about the Jerome Grand Hotel.

Kartchner Caverns/Facebook

Learn more about Kartchner Caverns.

Ashley Van Haeften/Flickr

Dileep Kaluaratchie/Flickr

InSapphoWeTrust/Flickr

Learn more about the Lowell Observatory.

Shiny Things/Flickr

Learn more about Meteor Crater.

Michael Theis/Flickr

Learn more about Lake Havasu’s London Bridge.

Artotem/Flickr

Learn more about Taliesin West.

Learn more about Arizona’s wine trails.

Geir K. Edland/Flickr

Learn more about the Apache Trail.

Alyson Hurt/Flickr

Learn more about Tombstone, Arizona.

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Address: Antelope Canyon, Arizona 86040, USAAddress: San Xavier del Bac Mission, 1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746, USAAddress: Chiricahua National Monument, 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643, USAAddress: 1044 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USAAddress: Grand Canyon, Arizona 86052, USAAddress: Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USAAddress: Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USAAddress: Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536, USAAddress: Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Marble Canyon, AZ 86036, USAAddress: Oatman, AZ 86433, USAAddress: 840 Rodeo Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305, USAAddress: Navajo Nation, NM, USAAddress: 2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USAAddress: Jerome Grand Hotel, 200 Hill St, Jerome, AZ 86331, USAAddress: Kartchner Caverns State Park, 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602, USAAddress: Hopi Reservation, Hopi, AZ, USAAddress: AZ-66, Kingman, AZ, USAAddress: Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USAAddress: Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Interstate 40, Exit, 233, Winslow, AZ 86047, USAAddress: London Bridge, 1340 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, USAAddress: 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USAAddress: Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin Canelo Rd, Elgin, AZ 85611, USAAddress: 1010 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USAAddress: 1500 N Circle I Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USAAddress: Apache Trail, Arizona, USAAddress: Tombstone, AZ 85638, USA

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Arizona Bucket List August 14, 2020 Leah What is the most popular attraction in Arizona? When it comes to places to visit in Arizona, there is no doubt that one stands out at the top as the most popular in the state. After all, AZ isn’t also called the Grand Canyon State for nothing! The Grand Canyon draws in nearly 6 million visitors each year on average. It’s part of the list of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, and it’s been extensively referenced and used in various types of media for decades. It doesn’t matter which rim you visit it on, if you go down into its depths or enjoy it from one of the many hotels on the edge, this national park will wow you no matter what. Which hidden gems in Arizona should I visit? On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are great Arizona attractions that barely anyone knows about, but are still worth checking out for yourself. Enjoy some unique painted desert canyons and buttes at the Little Painted Desert County Park near Winslow. It may not be as big as the Grand Canyon, but the colorful bands and rugged terrain are gorgeous to see. A visit to the quirky yet lesser-known town of Chloride is sure to please, especially if you like art. Even some of the mountains around it are painted into dazzling pieces, like in the Roy Purcell Murals. What are the best day trips in Arizona? There are many things to do in Arizona that can easily fill an entire day of fun. It’s no secret that taking a day trip to Sedona is a popular choice - and for good reason. The surrounding red rocks and scenery are gorgeous, there are nearby attractions like Slide Rock, the town itself is full of great shopping, restaurants, galleries, and New Age experiences. You can take a drive down the historic Route 66 and pass by towns seemingly stuck in time but also prehistoric places like the Petrified Forest.

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Arizona Bucket List

August 14, 2020

Leah

What is the most popular attraction in Arizona? When it comes to places to visit in Arizona, there is no doubt that one stands out at the top as the most popular in the state. After all, AZ isn’t also called the Grand Canyon State for nothing! The Grand Canyon draws in nearly 6 million visitors each year on average. It’s part of the list of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, and it’s been extensively referenced and used in various types of media for decades. It doesn’t matter which rim you visit it on, if you go down into its depths or enjoy it from one of the many hotels on the edge, this national park will wow you no matter what. Which hidden gems in Arizona should I visit? On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are great Arizona attractions that barely anyone knows about, but are still worth checking out for yourself. Enjoy some unique painted desert canyons and buttes at the Little Painted Desert County Park near Winslow. It may not be as big as the Grand Canyon, but the colorful bands and rugged terrain are gorgeous to see. A visit to the quirky yet lesser-known town of Chloride is sure to please, especially if you like art. Even some of the mountains around it are painted into dazzling pieces, like in the Roy Purcell Murals. What are the best day trips in Arizona? There are many things to do in Arizona that can easily fill an entire day of fun. It’s no secret that taking a day trip to Sedona is a popular choice - and for good reason. The surrounding red rocks and scenery are gorgeous, there are nearby attractions like Slide Rock, the town itself is full of great shopping, restaurants, galleries, and New Age experiences. You can take a drive down the historic Route 66 and pass by towns seemingly stuck in time but also prehistoric places like the Petrified Forest.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

When it comes to places to visit in Arizona, there is no doubt that one stands out at the top as the most popular in the state. After all, AZ isn’t also called the Grand Canyon State for nothing! The Grand Canyon draws in nearly 6 million visitors each year on average. It’s part of the list of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, and it’s been extensively referenced and used in various types of media for decades. It doesn’t matter which rim you visit it on, if you go down into its depths or enjoy it from one of the many hotels on the edge, this national park will wow you no matter what.

Which hidden gems in Arizona should I visit?

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are great Arizona attractions that barely anyone knows about, but are still worth checking out for yourself. Enjoy some unique painted desert canyons and buttes at the Little Painted Desert County Park near Winslow. It may not be as big as the Grand Canyon, but the colorful bands and rugged terrain are gorgeous to see. A visit to the quirky yet lesser-known town of Chloride is sure to please, especially if you like art. Even some of the mountains around it are painted into dazzling pieces, like in the Roy Purcell Murals.

What are the best day trips in Arizona?

There are many things to do in Arizona that can easily fill an entire day of fun. It’s no secret that taking a day trip to Sedona is a popular choice - and for good reason. The surrounding red rocks and scenery are gorgeous, there are nearby attractions like Slide Rock, the town itself is full of great shopping, restaurants, galleries, and New Age experiences. You can take a drive down the historic Route 66 and pass by towns seemingly stuck in time but also prehistoric places like the Petrified Forest.