Considering Arizona mixes up images of marvelous land formations like red canyons, cactus deserts, and mountains as well as man-made attractions like engineering marvels, esteemed museums, vibrant cities and historic settlements.

Saguaro National Park

Encompassing more than 91,000 acres of the Sonoran desert in Tucson, the Saguaro National Park protects the symbol of the American West, the giant saguaro cactus. Although the cacti are a sight to behold, the national park offers much more like prehistoric petroglyphs, historic sites and wildlife viewing. Within the vast mountain ranges of the park, there a number of activities available like scenic drives, hiking, biking and picnicking.

Havasu Falls

Appearing in television shows and magazines, Havasu Falls ranks as one of the Grand Canyon’s most photographed attractions. Owned by the Havasupai Tribe, this stunning waterfall consists of one cataract that plunges 120 feet (36 meters) into a natural swimming pool of blue-green water that stands in striking contrast against a background of red canyon wall. Shady cottonwood trees and picnic tables surround the waterfall where visitors can relax and picnic. The experience of getting to the site is every bit as fantastic as the waterfall itself. To reach it, visitors can opt for a 8 mile (13 km) hike, helicopter ride or horse ride into the Supai village.

Monument Valley

Probably the most famous example of the classic American West landscape, Monument Valley has been the backdrop for numerous western movies, ranging from Stagecoach starring John Wayne to Back to the Future II. Technically it is not a valley at all, but a wide flat landscape interrupted by the crumbling rock formations. The buttes and mesas are all that is left from the sandstone layers that once covered the entire region and have vivid red tones from the iron oxide. It is located on the Arizona-Utah state line near the Four Corners area.

Sedona

Celebrated for its red sandstone developments, the town of Sedona a standout amongst the most prevalent vacation spots in Arizona since it offers such a great amount to see and do. Scattered with great characteristic historic points like Cathedral Rock, Coffeepot and Thunder Mountain, Sedona additionally offers numerous man-made attractions that range from wineries to profound retreats, exhibition halls, craftsmanship displays and world-class execution theaters. With its gorgeous landscapes and state parks, Sedona presents many fun activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horse riding and birdwatching as well as golf, tennis and scenic drives.

Grand Canyon

One of America’s most well known attractions, the Grand Canyon is a gigantic ravine cut more than a few million years by the Colorado River. The national stop is itself separated into two principle territories: the remote North Rim and the more open South Rim. Notwithstanding beautiful drives, guests can appreciate gutsy exercises here, for example, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, angling, and helicopter visits. What’s more, walking out on the glass-bottomed floor of the Skywalk to see exceptional views of the canyon makes for an unforgettable experience.