Have Fun in the Grand Canyon State:
Exploring the Best that Arizona has to Offer


If it is your first time to visit a particular place, which aspect of travelling attracts you the most? Are you the type to hop from one typical tourist destination to another? Do you simply go where your foot leads you and even take off-the-beaten path destinations to discover the raw charm of the place? Or are you enchanted more with history, the people and the local culture?

Whether you enjoy just one or all of these aspects of travelling, you can rest assured that Arizona is a place where you can experience everything - and more.

Arizona as the Grand Canyon State

Also known as the Grand Canyon State, Arizona is situated in the Southwest part of the US. What makes Arizona such a unique place to visit is that there are varying terrains, climates and cultures depending on the region that you will explore. For example, if you go to the west of Arizona, it borders California and Nevada. This is an entirely different culture of people and locality as compared to what borders Arizona to the east, which is New Mexico.

Meanwhile the regions of the Grand Canyon State include Eastern Arizona, Greater Phoenix, Northern Arizona, South Central and Western Arizona. If you're planning to book a holiday here, expect to visit a flurry of national parks, famous peaks, grand monuments, national forests, state parks and a multitude of natural and man-made wonders.

As far as its nickname is concerned, this is a major highlight to any Arizonian holiday: visiting the Grand Canyon. Dubbed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Canyon is a dominant part of the landscape which is located to the northern part of the state.

Part of the attraction here is the Grand Canyon National Park which is divided into the remote North Rim, and the more accessible South Rim. Interestingly enough, the two ends of the canyon are located within the Havasupai and Hualapai Indian Reservations. If it's your first time visiting Arizona, the most memorable experience that you will have is definitely having your first glimpse of the beauty that is the Grand Canyon.

The Ultimate Arizona Holiday: Top Places to Visit

Aside from the Grand Canyon, what other places should you visit when booking for an Arizona holiday accommodation? Take a look at the following list:
-    Four Corners Monument
Located at the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona, the Four Corners Monument is where four states intersect at one point: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. When booking for accommodations here, you can check out other sites like the Monument Valley and the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. You can also watch demonstrations of the Navajo culture and sample their local goods.

-    Sierra Vista
This part of Arizona is surrounded by almost-forgotten ghost towns. However, the place itself is bustling with activity, and offers a great vista which birdwatchers will have a marvellous time at.

-    Sedona
No visit to a new place will ever be complete without checking out what the local beach scene has to offer, and Sedona in North Central Arizona is the place to be for this. Travelling to Sedona will give you a wonderful treat of seeing red sandstone buttes rising above the city, along with forests and colorful rock formations.

-    Oatman
If you're up for an off-the-beaten path adventure and have a glimpse of Arizona's Wild West, check out the town of Oatman. This used to be a haven for gold miners, where you can enjoy unique holiday accommodations by booking rooms at turn-of-the-century hotels.

Arizona Holiday Rentals

With more than half a dozen major regions to explore, Arizona is a vast state which might take you a significant number of days to have a tour of. While you're discovering the many delights that the Grand Canyon State has to offer, you should definitely have a wide range of  holiday accommodation options to choose from.

Depending on your budget, personal holiday rentals preferences and the particular region of Arizona that you would like to discover more of, there is a corresponding vacation rental that you can book. For instance, Sedona is better enjoyed when you're staying in luxurious holiday villas, where you will have a beautiful view of the Red Rock.

Those who are looking for a room with a view of the lake can go for holiday cottages in Lake Havasu City, Western Arizona. Of course, there are the traditional holiday rentals, hotels and budget-friendly vacation rentals that you can book for a longer stay.

All in all, vacationing in the Grand Canyon State will give you a chance to marvel - not just at its beauty - but also the vast Arizonian landscape which is dotted with plenty of interesting sites.

Oak Creek Canyon

Fox Tucson Theatre

University of Arizona

Superstition Mountains

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Grand Canyon

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

Reid Park Zoo

White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Tempe Town Lake