Arizona Vacations

One of the exotic places in the world where people can enjoy nature is Arizona. The state is a conjecture of old west with a dash of modern shops and cuisine. Arizona has wide variety of national parks and is the land steeped in legend and lore. Sheer red cliffs embody the northeastern part of the region and in canyon wall caves of Canyon de Chelly (pronounced de SHAY) a national monument, and the personification of ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD. On the other hand, there are Shallow caves overlooking the Tonto Basin in southeastern part of Arizona that date back to over 700 years. The Tuzigoot National Monuments' rock-walled rooms built by agricultural Sinagua are situated in the low hills of Mingus Mountain, and the Organ Pip Cactus National Monument is by Tucson is the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument where three unique desert habitats covers almost 500 square miles. Tourist can also celebrate the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert

Arizona was once inhabited by Native Indian farmers and the land still contains the ruins of ancient structure in the northern part. 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 of these structures are well preserved by the authorities. Exploring Native American Arizona can reveal many more cultural aspects of tribes both old and new to the state.

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Spanish and Mexican culture also had a major influence in the society of Arizona. Missions and presidios established by Franciscan monks in the early 1700 marked the foundation of the long-time infusion of language, food, music and tradition imparted by Latin people. Mexico remains the most significant cultural partner. Today, Arizona thrives with authentic Mexican art, architecture, entertainment and eateries.

Exploring the heritage of Mexican people opens opportunities to learn & understand customs. People seeking for adventure and pleasure can visit the destination for an adventure-riding holiday in real cowboy country.

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10 Attractions to See When Visiting Arizona

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:

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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.

10 Attractions to See When Visiting Arizona

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