Arizona is a great place to visit, especially if you’re looking for something different. The state has so many things to offer, from desert landscapes and ski resorts to beautiful cities like Phoenix and Tucson. Here are ten of our favourite places in Arizona:
Sedona
Sedona is a popular tourist destination in Arizona and is known for its red rock formations. The town is home to many artists, musicians, and writers. It’s also a great place to visit for a weekend getaway—if you can afford it!
You might think that all the beautiful scenery would make Sedona difficult to explore on foot but don’t worry: there are plenty of hiking trails in this area that will get your blood pumping and help you burn off some calories along the way!
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Downtown Phoenix and is bordered by Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. The population at the 2010 census was 235,261 people—making it one of the fastest-growing cities in America. It has grown at a rate faster than Las Vegas since 2000 with an annual average growth rate of 3.2%.
The name “Scottsdale” comes from William Humble “Bill” Thompson who founded what would become known as Old Town Scottsdale in 1894; it was later renamed after him when he relocated there permanently after selling his interest back to his wife’s family who had helped him get started with their support during those early years.
When things weren’t going so well financially due mostly due lack thereof knowledge regarding how best manage finances responsibly.”
Phoenix
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and it’s a major business hub. It has a diverse population and a thriving arts and culture scene. The city has many parks and green spaces, as well as an airport with direct flights from around the country.
Phoenix is home to many colleges and universities, including Arizona State University (ASU), which has more than 50,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate programs each year. The city also boasts several other colleges such as Tempe Diablo Valley College (TDCV), Glendale Community College (GCC) and Pima Community College District Campus in Tucson AZ.
Tucson
Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona, and it’s located just south of the Colorado River. The city was founded in 1775 by Spanish explorers as a mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity. Today, Tucson has a population of about 530,000 people and is known for its high desert climate and picturesque mountainscapes.
The economy of this southern Arizona city is based on education (Tucson Unified School District), health care (Tucson Medical Center), tourism (Pima County), manufacturing and aerospace industries such as Lockheed Martin Corp., Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Raytheon Co., Rockwell Collins Inc., Boeing Co., etc…
Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and has a population of over 559,000 people. It’s also home to the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories — two institutions that played a big role in shaping this city’s history.
The Sandia Mountains are located just outside of Albuquerque, giving visitors beautiful views while they take in their surroundings. If you want to get up close with some wildlife while visiting this area (or if you just want some fresh air), there are plenty of hiking trails available!
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County, formerly part of Apache County. The city’s estimated population was 326,146 as of 2016 according to the U.S. Census Bureau; however, if you include tourists and other visitors you can add another several hundred thousand people who are staying there for some time at least during their trip through this amazing state!
The main attraction here is obviously casinos: there are over 500 casinos in this town alone so it’s not hard to find something that suits your taste! If you’re looking for something more traditional then look no further than Fremont Street which has been dubbed “The Strip” because it features several hotels including Caesars Palace which was built by Caesar himself (yes he did exist).
At night this stretch becomes one giant light show thanks to its 14 million lights all along its sidewalks which make it look like something outta Star Wars – totally awesome!
San Diego
San Diego is a great place to visit. It has great weather, lots of attractions and things to do. The city also has many museums and historical sites that are worth visiting. Here are some of the best places in San Diego:
SeaWorld – This amusement park has an animal collection with whales, dolphins and sea lions that you can see if you want. You can also swim with them if you want!
Balboa Park – This park was built in 1875 by Frederick Law Olmsted who designed several other parks around America including Central Park in New York City (where I live). It features gardens inspired by Italy’s Villa d’Este which was designed by Italian architect Giuseppe Terragni during his stay there between 1861-1867.
While working on another project across Europe called Piazza Dante Alighieri project after Dante’s Divine Comedy which tells about how God created Earth before he created Heaven above us all! He spent most nights here writing poetry about nature so maybe someday we’ll find out what happened when he died.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city in the U.S. state of California, and the second largest city in the country. It’s located at an elevation of 261 meters (860 ft) above sea level on the Pacific Coast, facing Santa Monica Bay to its west and San Pedro Bay to its east. While it is not technically part of Los Angeles County (a separate entity), it is often considered part of that region as well due to its large population and proximity to nearby counties.
Such as Orange County and Ventura County; this makes it one of only four cities within Los Angeles County itself that are actually located within another county’s boundaries (the others being Long Beach/Downtown Los Angeles, Glendale/North Hollywood etc.).
Los Angeles was founded by Spanish conquistadors Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542 under the name “La Paz de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo” (“The Peaceful City”). It became an important port city during Mexico’s Golden Age under Spanish rule before becoming American territory following independence from Spain in 1821–1822.
San Francisco Bay Area (Northern California)
San Francisco is a great place to visit, and it has a lot of attractions. It’s beautiful and there are so many things to do. There are also lots of great restaurants in San Francisco! You should definitely come here if you want to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, or Fisherman’s Wharf.
These are the top places to visit in Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ: This national park is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. You can hike along its trails, take a tram ride up through the canyon walls or even go on one of its hikes that take you deep into the rocks themselves—and all while taking in spectacular views and seeing wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles!
Petrified Forest National Park, NM: One of America’s most famous natural wonders is also one of its oldest sites: it existed before Europeans arrived on our continent! Nowhere else in North America will you find such a rich collection of fossils preserved inside rock layers from millions upon millions of years ago.
There’s no better place for kids (or adults) who love learning about geology than this Arizona park known as “the Stone Age Capital” thanks largely due its age but also due to its beauty. This makes it easygoing enough so anyone could enjoy spending time here whether they’re newbie hikers just trying out something new like hiking first step outdoors or experienced hikers looking back at their childhood days when they were kids exploring caves with their parents.”
Conclusion
We hope you found this guide useful. We know that planning a trip can be a daunting task, but we tried to make it as easy for you as possible by providing concise information about each location so that you have an easier time deciding which one(s) are worth visiting. Happy travels!