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Grand
Canyon
As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand
Canyon shows an impressive display of erosion and mother earth's natural
beauty. Stretching for 277 miles, the Grand Canyon ranges in elevation from
2,400 feet to over 7,000 feet above sea level. The Grand Canyon covers over
1.2 million acres of land in Northwest Arizona, and receives approximately five
million visitors a year.
Tucson
Come to Tucson and experience a year round, sunny
climate, world class events, and some of the most beautiful natural wonders
in the west. Experience Tucson's unique cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.
Tucson is a distinct city known for its "old world style," downtown
art walks, festivals, and architecture. With several dozen courses to choose
from, golf is the number one sports attraction in Tucson.
Sedona
Sedona is a tourist haven, offering panoramic
views like few other locations. Located in the high southwestern desert under
the rim of the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 4,500 feet, it is blessed
with four mild seasons, plenty of sunshine and clean air. Appealing to visitors
from all over the world, this town is the second most popular attraction in
Arizona, right behind the Grand Canyon National Park.
Phoenix
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is
located on the upper edge of the Sonoran Desert. Phoenix, one of the world's
premier leisure destinations, is about to be the fifth-largest city in the U.S.
with more than 1.3 million residents.
Flagstaff
Flagstaff stands as the gateway to many
nearby national parks and monuments -- Sunset Crater National Monument, Walnut
Canyon National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park,
and Petrified Forest National Park.
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is located in Central
Arizona, just east of Phoenix, between Carefree and Tempe, in the heart
of the Sonoran Desert. With more than 170 golf courses, 11,000 hotel rooms,
and 500 restaurants, millions of people come to enjoy Scottsdale each year.
Scottsdale boasts more than 125 art galleries that draw thousands annually.
The galleries offers a variety of art including a selection of Western art.
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