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There is simply no place on earth like Lake Powell. Over 185 miles long, with more shoreline than the entire west coast of the United States, teeming with things to see and do, it’s a water destination like no other. There’s fishing its sapphire-blue waters, wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, hiking, and nearly a hundred canyons to explore. Lake Powell awaits with dazzling red rock cliffs, beaches of fine salmon-colored sand and brilliant blue waters.
The Arizona State Parks department welcomes visitors from around the world to the 27 State Parks which feature camping (RV, tent, trailer) and many activities within the parks such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, walking, fishing, boating, birding and other unique outdoor sports. Kartchner Caverns State Park in southern Arizona is a world class cave with campgrounds, hiking trails and a Discovery Center to learn about caves.
We are a boutique furniture and home furnishings showroom in Old Town Scottsdale featuring buffalo leather furniture at its finest — unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, handmade in America by artists and craftsmen we work with personally, using superior Old World craftsmanship. Experience luxurious comfort of heirloom quality with each creation, including sofas, chairs, recliners, barstools, benches, beds and antiques, along with fine art, unique accessories, fabulous pillows, tables and lighting. We work with our clients on a personal level and specialize in custom orders. Pieces are delivered via white glove service throughout the United States, and we also offer worldwide shipping.
Located in the heart of central Phoenix, Changing Hands Bookstore is one of just a handful of "book bars" in the United States. Enjoy a glass of wine, mead, or an ice cold craft beer at the bar, or sip while you shop a huge selection of books and unique gift items. (Yes, you can browse with booze!) You can also attend an event with one of our visiting author guests, including #1 New York Times bestsellers, celebrity memoirists, sports figures, rock stars, and more.
Four Season Guides offers guided hiking tours, backpacking trips and kayaking adventures across the incredible landscapes of the American Southwest. Choose from a wide selection of hiking tours in Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls, Yosemite, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands & Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
At Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, the sky is not the limit, just the starting point — to a universe of discovery and family fun.
Celebrating its 125th year in 2019, Lowell Observatory is the perfect place for arousing the awe that lives in all of us, a portal for guests of all ages to explore the cosmos for themselves. Against the backdrop of Flagstaff’s legendary dark skies, planets, star clusters and galaxies are waiting to be explored.
Specializing in Navajo Weavings (historic – contemporary)
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Saddle up and come to Sonoita Arizona. Located 30 miles Southeast of Tucson. in a beautiful spot tucked between the Santa Rita, Mustang, and Huachuca Mountains.
In this hilltop setting overlooking the rolling grasslands of Sonoita, one is not far from longtime cattle ranches going back to Arizona territorial days. It’s the perfect setting for viewing antique saddle blankets and other vintage weavings. The gallery offers the finest and largest selection of historic Navajo weavings, including saddle blankets, Chief’s blankets, and other rugs dating from the late 1800s to 1940s.
Travel around Arizona with a private shuttle from Phoenix Charter Bus Company! Whether you’re looking to visit the state capital or Arizona’s gorgeous national parks, Phoenix Charter Bus Company is your best option for group transportation. With a large selection of bus types, we can handle groups of any size. You can choose from an 18-passenger minibus up to a 56-passenger motor coach for your trip. We also offer buses with premium amenities for a more comfortable experience, such as onboard restrooms, luggage space, TV screens, power outlets and Wi-Fi.
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park is located on a 1,500 year old archaeological site once inhabited by the Hohokam culture located just minutes from downtown Phoenix next to Sky Harbor International Airport. This National Historic Landmark and Phoenix Point of Pride has been a part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department since 1929, and is the largest preserved archaeological site within Phoenix. There is on-site parking available and the site is easily accessible by the Sky Train and the Light Rail. The museum is open 7 days a week October through April, and closed Sundays and Mondays, May through September.
Outfitted in a hard hat, a miner’s headlamp and a yellow slicker, thousands of Bisbee visitors ride into the Queen Mine Tour each year — heading underground and back in time. Tour guides, retired Phelps Dodge employees, lead the group 1,500 feet into the mine and recount mining days, techniques, dangers and drama. Adding a personal touch, the miners-turned-tour guides help visitors experience what it was like to work underground.
Tours depart each day, seven days a week, from the Queen Mine Tour Building, located immediately south of Old Bisbee’s business district, off the U.S. Route 80 interchange.
It starts with scenery that makes your heart leap. Nestled amid nearly 2 million acres of national forest land, this geological wonderland boasts canyons, mesas and trails that will call to you. You will find plenty of space to roam and rejuvenate … and the allure will linger long after you’ve departed. The soaring monoliths cradle an array of luxurious resorts, quaint inns and B&Bs, spas, art galleries, renowned wellness practitioners and boutique wineries to satisfy mind, body and spirit. Savor your reconnection with nature, and find your room to play in Sedona, Arizona.
Drawn to Arizona by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Frank Lloyd Wright created a provocative and inspiring design for Taliesin West, the great architect’s winter camp and desert laboratory. Immerse yourself at Scottsdale’s only National Historic Landmark as you are welcomed into each room and space to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary architectural sites.
From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff, leave I-17 at exit 298 (State Route 179), drive 15 miles into Sedona and crossover the Oak Creek Bridge
Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh), Arts & Crafts Village. Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona, Tlaquepaque is the most distinctive shopping experience to be found in the Southwest.
The Town of Tusayan is your gateway to the Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Just 12 minutes away from the Canyon’s South Rim entrance, the town offers numerous amenities for visitors, including accommodations, restaurants, stores and activities that will make your Northern Arizona adventure complete.
Lodging in Tusayan ranges from high-end hotels to cozy lodges, making the town a perfect base of operations for your Grand Canyon visit. Restaurants include fine dining establishments, fast-food joints and coffeehouses.