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Area Attractions/Related Links
City Tours
Here are examples of cities and regional areas we can arrange for you to tour: Scottsdale Downtown Scottsdale offers some of the finest galleries, specialty retail, cultural attractions and dining in the Valley of the Sun. Downtown Scottsdale is at the heart of the city's art scene, with Contemporary and Western Art, Theatre 4301 and a wide variety of outdoor sculptures set amid the lush green lawns and sparkling fountains of Civic Center Mall.
Scottsdale's Arts District is home to a high concentration of galleries showcasing some of the best Western and Southwestern art in the country. Throughout "Old Town", shopkeepers sell quality Native American crafts, offering everything from hand-woven Navajo rugs to Zuni silver jewelry.
Local residents and visitors alike enjoy a wealth of dining choices in international cuisines, choosing from traditional American and Southwestern menus to East Indian and Mediterranean fare. Northern Arizona The Grand Canyon, Sedona's famed red rocks, Flagstaff's forested mountains, Lake Powell's blue waters and Monument Valley's sandstone spires are some of the natural wonders that await you in Northern Arizona.
Enigmatic landscapes that captivate the imagination and capture the soul are found throughout this singular landscape. Here, the mile-deep Grand Canyon slashes its colorful course across 277 miles, the cobalt-blue waters of Lake Powell mark a stunning contrast against the sandstone shoreline, and the flourishing forests of the San Francisco Peaks seem to reach to the sky.
In addition to beautiful scenery, Northern Arizona also offers the excitement of traveling the “Mother Road”, Route 66, the opportunity to explore Native American cultures, interesting local artwork and delicious regional cuisine.
Tucson & Southern Arizona Replete with natural wonders, history and culture, Southern Arizona has been romancing visitors with its Old West charm for decades.
The region's most populous city, Tucson, is a thriving metropolis with luxurious golf courses and resorts, a flourishing art and history scene and vivid multi-cultural heritage. With Old West towns and guest ranches, the region makes a perfect Arizona getaway for visitors who want to relive the past. Or, for those with an eye to the sky, the area hosts a variety of astronomical observatories which study everything from our closest star, the sun, to all the stars beyond . Additionally, Southern Arizona's rich riparian areas and rugged mountain ranges rank among the world's best birding sites.
Visitors to the region can also indulge in Arizona-made wine, regional cuisine and explore a variety of natural treasures – the likes of which will not be seen elsewhere.
The Colorado River - Arizona's West Coast Come sail away in a place that blends pleasant desert sunshine with the cool blue waters of the Colorado River.
Arizona's West Coast is wet and often wild, formed as the mighty Colorado River courses its way south from Hoover Dam to Mexico. Along its shoreline, visitors will find vibrant communities filled with fascinating museums and attractions, water-based activities galore, and natural wonders and habitats protecting the wildlife that proliferates along the river.
The region also features a variety of Native American communities, the London Bridge, world-class golf courses and fantastic restaurants.
Prescott - North Central Arizona Enjoy the cool temperatures of Ponderosa pine forests, dozens of lakes and mountain retreats that welcome visitors.
Though Arizona is often synonymous with desert retreats for snow-weary visitors, the North-Central region's four seasons of recreation and entertainment allow getaways to the cool, pine-scented forests for hiking, biking and horseback riding along tree-shaded mountain trails. Throughout the summer, travelers flock to high-country communities to enjoy rodeos and festivals. In the fall, the aspen leaves turn red and yellow, and in winter, high above the cactus-studded desert, residents and travelers revel in the snowy wonderland of the White Mountains.
Visitors to the area can also satisfy their thirst for new experiences by exploring the area's Old West and Native American cultures, Prescott's famed Whiskey Row, Jerome's burgeoning artist community, a plethora or historic sites and delicious local cuisine.
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