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In Arizona, with bright sunshine and fine weather year-round, you'll find endless places in which to fish, sail, swim, stroll, hike, run, pedal, paddle -- and even just sit and be amazed. You can climb into the sky by balloon or hang-glider, explore the dark depths of great caves, raft whitewater rivers, and put miles between you and civilization on the back of a trustworthy horse. You can get a close-up view of plants and animals in the wild, or at Arizona’s many zoos, parks, and botanical gardens.

For some people, an unforgettable vacation means great lodging and being pampered at a luxury resort, with elegant restaurants and full-service spas a short stroll away. For others, it means spending days in the saddle and nights sleeping in a bedroll under the stars. For still others, it means relaxing for a night in a historic hotel or a mountain lodge. Whatever your lodging taste, you'll find just the right accommodations in the Grand Canyon State and its hundreds of lodging options including resorts, hotels, motels, RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, dude ranches, and B&Bs.

History comes alive at every turn, where the spirit of Geronimo, Wyatt Earp and Padre Kino lives on. Explore the locations steeped in heritage and dedicated to our Old West, Mexican and Native American culture. You'll find yourself intrigued, as well, by a remarkable array of fine-art venues, including historic theatres, colorful galleries, and renowned museums.

Numbering over 325 golf courses and counting, Arizona has a tee time and a skill level for everyone. Several of the state's courses are included in Golf Digest's list of America's greatest 100 Golf Courses and 15 holes are on its list of the top 500 in the world. The PGA and LPGA each hold two tournaments in the state; the most popular, the Phoenix Open, draws over 400,000 spectators a year.

Whatever your interests, Arizona has something for everyone.

Cities & Towns in Arizona

  • Chandler - Boasts world-class golf courses, luxury resorts, a variety of restaurants featuring every cuisine, premier shopping and fun activities for the whole family.
  • Jerome - A historic mining town, Jerome offers visitors an opportunity to see what it was like in the old days of copper mining in Arizona.
  • Mesa - A combination of urban amenities and outdoor activities providing visitors with the best of both worlds, including golf resorts, rugged recreation areas and museums and other attractions.
  • Phoenix - The capital of Arizona is the perfect base for exploring the Sonoran Desert.
  • Scottsdale - Explore the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Scottsdale is world-renowned for it's art galleries and other cultural attractions.
  • Sedona - Sedona is a popular destination for New Age spiritualists, for its celebrated vortexes mystical sources of energy.

State Travel Agencies & Resources

Arizona

Where does Arizona get its water?

Water of the Central Arizona Project comes from two basic sources: the Colorado River and Lake Pleasant. Lake Pleasant water is both from the Colorado River via CAP and the Agua Fria River. Generally, water is banked in Lake Pleasant during low demand periods such as the winter and released during high demand periods such as the summer. The quality of the water from these sources can vary significantly. Water quality of the CAP is, to a large degree, dependent upon regional weather patterns. Central Arizona Project provides water to Pinal, Pima and Maricopa Counties while keeping the environment of all in mind. Cities supplied with water include Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa, AZ.

Arizona TIP

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