Arizona Travel Ideas and Inspiration

Arizona has something for every traveler. After you've seen the Grand Canyon, see what else there is to do.
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The Tucson Botanical Gardens mix horticulture with art – and a dash of humor. Smiles are guaranteed as you wander through this delightful garden in southern Arizona. Whether you are researching cacti, seeking inspiration for your own garden, or just looking for a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful place, you’ll find it here. Learn more about this Southwest USA garden at ExplorationVacation.net Tucson Botanical Gardens, Desert Botanical Garden, Cactus Garden, Herb Garden, Flower Garden, Southwest Usa Travel, Travel Usa, America Travel, Vacation Trips
Plants, art, and humor at the Tucson Botanical Gardens in Arizona
The Tucson Botanical Gardens mix horticulture with art – and a dash of humor. Smiles are guaranteed as you wander through this delightful garden in southern Arizona. Whether you are researching cacti, seeking inspiration for your own garden, or just looking for a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful place, you’ll find it here. Learn more about this Southwest USA garden at ExplorationVacation.net
If North American gardens are on your travel itinerary, learn how buying a membership at one garden in the reciprocal garden admissions program gives you free admission to many other gardens across the USA and Canada. ExplorationVacation #gardens #cheaptravel #botanicalgarden #arboretum #budgettravel #savemoneyonvacation #flowers #USA #North America #publicgardens #savemoney #cacti #desert #AmericanSouthwest American Southwest, American Cities, North American, Cheap Travel, Budget Travel, Travel Ideas, American Garden, Free Admission, Free Entry
Get free entry to 100s of North American gardens with one membership
If North American gardens are on your travel itinerary, learn how buying a membership at one garden in the reciprocal garden admissions program gives you free admission to many other gardens across the USA and Canada. ExplorationVacation #gardens #cheaptravel #botanicalgarden #arboretum #budgettravel #savemoneyonvacation #flowers #USA #North America #publicgardens #savemoney #cacti #desert #AmericanSouthwest
Step back in time at Tempe’s Niels Petersen House, the elegant home of a 19th century Danish immigrant who became one of the wealthiest men in Phoenix. This historic house museum is always decorated as it might have been early in the 20th century. But visit at Christmas, when guests are greeted with traditional Danish treats, festive decorations abound, and cheerful nisse (gnomes) keep watch. Make the Petersen House part of your holiday and enjoy a Danish Christmas that celebrates Tempe’s past. Good American, Festival Decorations, Christmas Decorations, Danish Decor, Tempe Arizona
Indulge in a Danish Christmas in Tempe, Arizona
Step back in time at Tempe’s Niels Petersen House, the elegant home of a 19th century Danish immigrant who became one of the wealthiest men in Phoenix. This historic house museum is always decorated as it might have been early in the 20th century. But visit at Christmas, when guests are greeted with traditional Danish treats, festive decorations abound, and cheerful nisse (gnomes) keep watch. Make the Petersen House part of your holiday and enjoy a Danish Christmas that celebrates Tempe’s past.
You'll find America's most unusual Christmas tree just outside Phoenix in the historic heart of Chandler. Each year the city collects over 1000 nicely rounded tumbleweeds to build a Christmas tree that stands more than 25 feet tall. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season in Arizona. See photos and learn more (and plan your trip!) on ExplorationVacation.net Holiday Fun, Holiday Season, Unusual Christmas Trees, Chandler Arizona, Arizona Travel, Plan Your Trip, See Photo
Holiday fun at the Chandler tumbleweed Christmas tree
You'll find America's most unusual Christmas tree just outside Phoenix in the historic heart of Chandler. Each year the city collects over 1000 nicely rounded tumbleweeds to build a Christmas tree that stands more than 25 feet tall. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season in Arizona. See photos and learn more (and plan your trip!) on ExplorationVacation.net
Looking for America's most unusual Christmas tree? You'll find it just outside Phoenix in Chandler. Each year the city collects over 1000 nicely rounded tumbleweeds to build a Christmas tree that stands more than 25 feet tall. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season in Arizona. See photos and learn more (and plan your trip!) on ExplorationVacation.net
Holiday fun at the Chandler tumbleweed Christmas tree
Looking for America's most unusual Christmas tree? You'll find it just outside Phoenix in Chandler. Each year the city collects over 1000 nicely rounded tumbleweeds to build a Christmas tree that stands more than 25 feet tall. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season in Arizona. See photos and learn more (and plan your trip!) on ExplorationVacation.net
Step back in time at Tempe’s Niels Petersen House, the elegant home of a 19th century Danish immigrant who became one of the wealthiest men in Phoenix. This historic house museum is always decorated as it might have been early in the 20th century. But visit at Christmas, when guests are greeted with traditional Danish treats, festive decorations abound, and cheerful nisse (gnomes) keep watch. Make the Petersen House part of your holiday and enjoy a Danish Christmas that celebrates Tempe’s past. Danish Christmas, Downtown Phoenix, Light Rail, House Museum
Indulge in a Danish Christmas in Tempe, Arizona
Step back in time at Tempe’s Niels Petersen House, the elegant home of a 19th century Danish immigrant who became one of the wealthiest men in Phoenix. This historic house museum is always decorated as it might have been early in the 20th century. But visit at Christmas, when guests are greeted with traditional Danish treats, festive decorations abound, and cheerful nisse (gnomes) keep watch. Make the Petersen House part of your holiday and enjoy a Danish Christmas that celebrates Tempe’s past.
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. Here's a guide to each of them to help you plan your Arizona Grand Canyon National Park road trip Arizona Road Trip, Road Trip Usa, Acadia National Park Camping, Grand Canyon Camping, Camping In Maine, Winter Camping
Scenic views from the Grand Canyon’s south rim
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. Here's a guide to each of them to help you plan your Arizona Grand Canyon National Park road trip
The Sonoran Desert comes alive with color in spring when a mix of flowering plants burst into bloom. Look for spring flowers in Saguaro National Park where wildflowers and cactus blossoms create spectacular color in Tucson Arizona. It's desert travel at its best! ExplorationVacation.net shows you what you can see and tells you when and how to enjoy the flowers! Vacation Travel, Desert Travel, Sonoran Desert, Tucson Arizona
Saguaro National Park bursts into color in spring
The Sonoran Desert comes alive with color in spring when a mix of flowering plants burst into bloom. Look for spring flowers in Saguaro National Park where wildflowers and cactus blossoms create spectacular color in Tucson Arizona. It's desert travel at its best! ExplorationVacation.net shows you what you can see and tells you when and how to enjoy the flowers!
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. Here's a guide to each of them. #GrandCanyon #Arizona #GreatScenery #RoadTrip #ArizonaRoadTrip #USARoadTrip #ExplorationVacation #FamilyVacation #GreatAmericanDestinations #nationalparks National Park Camping, Grand Canyon National Park, National Parks, Bryce Canyon
Scenic views from the Grand Canyon’s south rim
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. Here's a guide to each of them. #GrandCanyon #Arizona #GreatScenery #RoadTrip #ArizonaRoadTrip #USARoadTrip #ExplorationVacation #FamilyVacation #GreatAmericanDestinations #nationalparks
The Sinagua people left Arizona’s Verde Valley over 600 years ago, but they still speak to us through petroglyphs at the V Bar V Heritage Site near Sedona. Over 1,000 figures left by the prehistoric Sinagua and others provide a glimpse into an ancient world. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #History #RockArt #Petroglyph #Travel #NativeAmerica #IndigenousCulture #Sedona #RedRockCountry #Archaeology #DesertSouthwest #AmericanSouthwest Southwest Desert, Arizona History, Camp Verde, Red Rock Country
Arizona’s V Bar V petroglyphs hold messages from the past
The Sinagua people left Arizona’s Verde Valley over 600 years ago, but they still speak to us through petroglyphs at the V Bar V Heritage Site near Sedona. Over 1,000 figures left by the prehistoric Sinagua and others provide a glimpse into an ancient world. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #History #RockArt #Petroglyph #Travel #NativeAmerica #IndigenousCulture #Sedona #RedRockCountry #Archaeology #DesertSouthwest #AmericanSouthwest
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. #GrandCanyon #Arizona #GreatScenery #RoadTrip #ArizonaRoadTrip #USARoadTrip #ExplorationVacation #FamilyVacation #DesertTravel #Travel Grand Canyon Guide, Grand Canyon South Rim, Travel Bucket
A guide to all Grand Canyon South Rim overlooks
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides 30 miles of some of America’s most iconic and scenic views. While avid hikers can see it all, paved roads and shuttle buses let everyone soak in the view from a variety of overlooks above the canyon. #GrandCanyon #Arizona #GreatScenery #RoadTrip #ArizonaRoadTrip #USARoadTrip #ExplorationVacation #FamilyVacation #DesertTravel #Travel
Antelope Canyon sandstone with light beam shining. North America Travel Destinations, Travel Tours, Travel Guides, Antelope Canyon Arizona, Lower Antelope Canyon, Best Places To Travel, Cool Places To Visit, Utah Vacation
Southwest USA Travel | Antelope Canyon Arizona
All the tips you need for experiencing the best tours to Antelope Canyon, Arizona. Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, Canyon X. Family friendly suggestions. Plus info on the best day trips to Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas, Flagstaff and Sedona.
True to its name, Canyon Lake winds through the canyons of the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona. Visitors can explore this wilderness area aboard the Dolly Steamboat or via small motorboats, kayaks, and canoes. #ExplorationVacation #ArizonaTravel #ArizonaDestinations #ArizonaThingsToDo #ArizonaVacation #Cruising #BoatTour #Vacation #Phoenix #FamilyFun #Travel Canoes, Kayaks, Canyon Lake Arizona, Superstition Mountains, How To Book A Cruise
Enjoy a desert cruise on Arizona’s Canyon Lake
True to its name, Canyon Lake winds through the canyons of the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona. Visitors can explore this wilderness area aboard the Dolly Steamboat or via small motorboats, kayaks, and canoes. #ExplorationVacation #ArizonaTravel #ArizonaDestinations #ArizonaThingsToDo #ArizonaVacation #Cruising #BoatTour #Vacation #Phoenix #FamilyFun #Travel
The Superstition Mountain Museum near Phoenix, Arizona, keeps the Old West alive through exhibits, demonstrations, and stories about the mountains and the people who sought their fortunes in this rugged landscape. It’s a fun and informative spot at the foot of the mountains in Apache Junction. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #ArizonaHistory #ArizonaTravel #ArizonaDestinations #ArizonaThingsToDo #Phoenix #SuperstitionMountains #OldWest #Southwest Apache Junction
Superstition Mountain Museum: Discover the Old West
The Superstition Mountain Museum near Phoenix, Arizona, keeps the Old West alive through exhibits, demonstrations, and stories about the mountains and the people who sought their fortunes in this rugged landscape. It’s a fun and informative spot at the foot of the mountains in Apache Junction. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #ArizonaHistory #ArizonaTravel #ArizonaDestinations #ArizonaThingsToDo #Phoenix #SuperstitionMountains #OldWest #Southwest
Saguaro National Park protects two amazing wilderness areas right outside Tucson, Arizona. Not surprisingly, the park has lots of saguaros, but also lots of other cacti and wildflowers. It offers something for everyone, whether you are out for a morning tour or embarking on a multi-day backcountry hiking trip. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #TravelArizona #NationalParks #ArizonaRoadTrip #Cactus #Saguaro #DesertTravel #WesternUS #SaguaroNationalPark #Cacti #DesertRoadTrip Texas Weekend Trips, Best Weekend Getaways, American Attractions, State Of Arizona
Cacti and more at Saguaro National Park in Arizona
Saguaro National Park protects two amazing wilderness areas right outside Tucson, Arizona. Not surprisingly, the park has lots of saguaros, but also lots of other cacti and wildflowers. It offers something for everyone, whether you are out for a morning tour or embarking on a multi-day backcountry hiking trip. #ExplorationVacation #Arizona #TravelArizona #NationalParks #ArizonaRoadTrip #Cactus #Saguaro #DesertTravel #WesternUS #SaguaroNationalPark #Cacti #DesertRoadTrip