Take a jaw-dropping journey.

If you’re in Arizona and you’ve never seen it (or even if you have), you owe it to yourself to visit the Grand Canyon. There is no place in the world quite like it. Even if all you do is walk up to the edge of it, the drive is absolutely worth it.

If you need directions or would like help setting up a guided trip to the canyon, our exploration experts will be happy to help.

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This little ghost town is big on fun.

There’s no place in the world quite like Jerome, Arizona. Known as America’s largest ghost town, Jerome was once a thriving mining town in the old days of the Wild West. These days it’s known as a fun, quirky little mountain-top village with lots of things to explore.

From wine tasting to haunted tours, to a thriving art scene and everything in between, Jerome makes a fun-filled day trip that you won’t want to miss.

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Your playground in the pines.

Flagstaff, Arizona is a vibrant university town in the mountains that’s bursting with energy. The historic downtown shopping and dining scene are charming and delicious.

And if you’re in the mood for some educational fun look no further than the Lowell Observatory for an up-close look at the stars or the Riordan Mansion for a glimpse of settler life frozen in time.

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Explore Native American architecture.

Arizona’s desert roots run deep. Just an hour’s drive from Sedona you’ll find the archeological wonder of Wupakti National Monument–home of over 800 Anasazi and Sinagua pueblos. On the way, you’ll find plenty of sweeping vistas and views of the red rocks, once you arrive these impressive ruins will inspire photographers and philosophers alike.

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History in the cliffs is calling.

Located just over a half hour’s drive away from Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle features a Sinagua pueblo ruin carved high into the wall of a cliff. Nearby you’ll find Montezuma’s Well, a desert oasis with additional cliff dwellings, the well features a variety of wildlife and wildflowers.

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Walk amongst ancient formations.

The Painted Desert is a vast rocky terrain that sprawls over more than 93,500 acres, and features rocks in a rainbow of colors–from deep lavenders and rich grays to reds, oranges, and even pinks. A large portion of the Painted Desert lies within the Navajo Nation and stretches from Grand Canyon National Park where it joins in the east with the Petrified Forest National Park–one of the world’s largest and most vibrantly colored collections of petrified wood.

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Try out the big city life

If the bright lights of the city are calling your name, head south to Phoenix where you’ll find an amazing array of culture, professional sporting events, dining options, and shopping centers.

Head a little farther south to Tucson to visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and soak up some amazing Mexican cuisine, quirky university town shopping, or beautiful hiking trails.

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