Bustling city or silent mountains? Warm desert or snowy peaks? In Arizona, the choice is yours – and nowhere else will you find so much to choose from. With five distinct regions, dozens of national and state parks, including the Grand Canyon and hundreds of towns and cities, Arizona’s landscape is as diverse as it is beautiful.
Vast canyons, towering sandstone spires and untouched forests. From the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley to the White Mountains featuring the charming towns of Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low, Northern Arizona dazzles at every turn – and offers countless ways to excite your spirit and indulge your soul. The tops areas to visit in Northern Arizona are: Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Page and Williams.
If you’re looking for a cosmopolitan centre where warm sunshine and cool culture collide, Central Arizona is your playground. With the Phoenix area at its heart including cities from Chandler, in the southeast, to Peoria, in the northwest – Central Arizona is a haven of relaxing resorts and award-winning golf, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
But Central Arizona has more to offer than the big city – like hiking trails and casinos near Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell, arboretums and botanical gardens and even dude ranches.
Located far above the greater Phoenix area, North Central Arizona is a varied, vibrant region home to four distinct seasons, each offering something new for visitors to explore. From the brilliant red rocks of Sedona and the jagged Mogollon Rim above Payson to miles of sprawling pine forests, hidden lakes and trails, North Central Arizona is a picturesque combination of high-country scenery and rugged charm.
Whether you seek a break from warm weather in the summer or a crisp respite dusted with fresh snow in the winter, North Central Arizona has it plus plenty of intriguing towns and out-of-the-way places to explore.