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Arizona Vacations – More than Cactus

Arizona vacations are more than just cactus, roadrunners and coyotes howling at the moon. Visitors to Arizona will find that the stark landscape features and attractions provide something to suit everyone’s idea of fun.

Grand Canyon: Visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, your family can take a leisurely burro ride into the canyon or stand high above this natural wonder on the skywalk at the visitors’ center. There are campgrounds, as well as hotel lodging which means you can take your time exploring this amazing natural wonder.

Lake Powell: Outdoor activities are plentiful in Arizona. Lake Powell provides water sports, a striking landscape and views of the night sky that are breathtaking. Houseboat rentals, campsites and nearby modern motels provide lodging options ranging from primitive to state of the art.

Monument National Park: Located in the northeastern area of the state, Monument National Park delights visitors with its renowned mesa’s and plateaus. Hot Air balloon and helicopter tours of the home of Wiley Coyote and the Roadrunner are available. Your family can visit Anasazi ruins and have lunch with the local cowboys while visiting Mesa Verde.

Painted Desert: Breathtaking scenery and color will delight any one visiting the Painted Desert. Sunrises and sunsets that have inspired many a professional and amateur artist will astound anyone who takes a moment to look skyward. Encompassing more than 93,000 miles this protected wilderness area is dotted with camping facilities, bed and breakfast locations and modern motels.

Petrified Forest: The Petrified Forest National Park is only a short drive from the Painted Desert. See first hand the forest where dinosaurs once roamed. Preserved for generations to come, petrified trunks of gigantic trees are just a few of the variety of fossils that have been discovered here. Hiking trails take visitors through the Giant Forest, all ending at the Agate House Museum.

Meteor Crater Park: Meteor Crater Park features educational programs for young and old alike. Newly remodeled, the former Museum of Astrology allows guests to see how meteor collisions and impacts are constantly changing the universe. The Meteor Crater Interactive Learning Center has state of the art graphics of collisions, daily movies in the 80 seat theater as well as guided crater tours.

Tombstone: The “Town too tough to die,†Tombstone welcomes visitors to take part in a Wild West shootout, sip sarsaparilla in the local saloon and stroll along wooden plank sidewalks. Special programs throughout the year include the Rendezvous of Gunfighters in September; Wyatt Earp’s Vendetta Ride in October; and the Tombstone Western Music Festival held in November.

Castle and Coasters: Roller coaster and thrill ride lovers will find Arizona has an amusement park just for them. Castle and Coasters in Phoenix has a water park, rides and a miniature golf course. The Old Tucson Studio brings the best of the old west to life. Antique car rides; a train ride that includes a staged robbery and hands-on activities for the children makes this a definite place to keep in mind when planning your visit to the great state of Arizona.

About the Author

C.L. Hendricks has been a Jill-of-all-trades and become an expert in some. She has also traveled extensively and now writes about travel destinations around the world for Vacation Things to Do and How to Get a Passport

When is the best time to vacation in Arizona?

Anytime is a good time

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