Arizona,  USA

Top Ten Places to See in Arizona

Pack your bags! Arizona is a stunning state below is a list of our top ten places to experience the southwest. You could spend many years in Arizona exploring all the state has to offer and still not see it all.


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We put together, in no particular order, a list of what we think are some of the best sights in the state of Arizona to experience. If you are visiting Arizona once in your lifetime and are looking for a good overview of the state here are some of the not to miss sights you can’t find anywhere else.

Don’t Miss Top Ten Places to See in Arizona

  1. The Grand Canyon is the  greatest natural attraction in Arizona. Make this a must see on your trip here.
Grand Canyon

2. The Heard Museum is a great way to learn about the Southwest and is a popular attraction in Phoenix.

the Heard Museum Phoenix

3. Take a Hike. There are so many beautiful trails in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Some of the best in the country. Whether you choose an urban hike at South Mountain, a desert hike in Tucson or an adventurous hike  in Grand Canyon; if you visit Arizona you need to lace up your boots and take a hike.

Phoenix hiking

4. Visit Tucson to see desert animals, hummingbirds and plants all in one place at the Sonoran Desert Museum

hummingbirds sonoran desert museum

5. Papago Park has a kid friendly hike and is home to both the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens.  This stop is three attractions all in one spot.

papago park

6. Visit an Old West Ghost Towns in Arizona. Arizona embodies the spirit of adventure.

goldfield ghost town

7. See the red rocks of Sedona and explore Oak Creek.

sedona arizona

8. Saguaro National Forest See a forest of saguaro cactus at Saguaro National Forest in Tucson. You won’t see this anywhere else in the world, the saguaro is a symbol of the southwest and only grows in the Sonoran Desert.

saguaro national park tucson arizona

9. Montezuma’s Castle Arizona has many ancient Native American ruins.  I chose Montezuma’s Castle  because it is a well preserved part of Arizona’s history and is easily accessible for everyone.

montezumas castle arizona

10. Lake Powell & Antelope Canyon  Page, Arizona is home to stunning landscapes including Lake Powell,  Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend to name a few.

antelope slot canyon arizona