Canyon de Chelly National Park & Monument
(928) 674-5500 • discovernavajo.com
Anasazi Ruins, located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. (367 miles/587 km north)
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Grand Canyon National Park and Monument
(928) 638-2631 • nps.gov/grca
Spectacular colors and breathtaking panoramas at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. (236 miles/378 km north)
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Hoover Dam
(702) 294-3517 • usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
The highest concrete dam in the United States, impounding Lake Mead. (268 miles/429 km north)
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Jerome
(928) 634-2900 • jeromechamber.com
An abandoned mining camp with quaint shops and restaurants lining the cobblestone streets of this "ghost town." (118 miles/ 189 km north)
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Lake Havasu City
(800) 2 HAVASU (242-8278) • golakehavasu.com
Breathtaking shoreline, the London Bridge and small town charm. (200 miles/320 km northwest)
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Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Dam
(928) 608-6404 • pagelakepowellchamber.org
Glen Canyon Dam impounds Colorado River water to form scenic Lake Powell. (280 miles/448 km north)
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Meteor Crater
(800) 289-5898 • (928) 289-2362 • meteorcrater.com
The crater is 4,150 feet from rim to rim, 570 feet deep and more than three miles in circumference. 40 miles east of Flagstaff. (195 miles/312 km north)
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Mogollon Rim
(800) 672-9766 • rimcountrychamber.com or pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Vast panoramas, forests and scenic trails, extending from Payson to Pinetop-Lakeside. (165 miles/ 264 km north)
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Montezuma Castle
(928) 567-3322 • nps.gov/moca
A well-preserved ancient Indian cliff dwelling built more than six centuries ago. (114 miles/182.4 km north)
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Painted Desert and Petrified Forest
(928) 524-6228 • nps.gov/pefo
High desert region splashed with a brilliant array of colors, including a 160-million-year-old petrified forest. (200 miles/320 km north)
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Prescott
(800) 266-7534 • visit-prescott.com
Enjoy the mild climate, national forest, historical sites, galleries and museums in Arizona's first capitol. (111 miles/178 km north)
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Roosevelt Dam
(928) 467-3200 • nps.gov/laro
This dam forms Lake Roosevelt, a popular spot for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. (54 miles/86.4 km north)
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Flagstaff
(800) 842-7293 • flagstaffarizona.org
Northern Arizona University, festivals, forest paths, skiing, snow sports and mountain biking give this small town a big-town excitement. (175 miles/280 km north)
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Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
(800) 288-7336 • sedonachamber.com
Spectacular beauty makes the red rock country a paradise for artists, photographers, golfers, hikers and nature lovers. (129 miles/206 km north)
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White Mountains
(877) 242-7671 • azwhitemountains.net
Hundreds of miles of trails, dozens of lakes, and a diverse geography for outdoor activities. (211 miles/338 km north)
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Sunset Crater
(928) 526-1157 • nps.gov/sucr
Located 20 miles from Flagstaff, this once-active volcano is unique in color and beauty. (175 miles/280 km north)
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Tuzigoot
(928) 634-5564 • nps.gov/tuzi
Apache for "Crooked Water." Indian ruins built between A.D. 1125 and 1400 by the Sinagua; located near Clarkdale. (115 miles/184 km north)
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Wupatki National Monument
(928) 526-1157 • nps.gov/wupa
Hopi for "Tall House," the three-story Indian ruins are located 25 miles north of Flagstaff. (180 miles/288 km north)
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
(520) 883-2702 • desertmuseum.org
Ranked as one of the great natural museums in the world, showcasing Sonoran desert life. Located near Tucson. (106 miles/170 km south)
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
(928) 425-0320 • globemiamichamber.com
Meaning "place of metal" or "metal camp." An ancient 300-room pueblo dating back to A.D. 1225. (78 miles/125 km east)
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Bisbee
(866) 224-7233 • bisbeearizona.com
Once an important mining center and the largest city between San Francisco and St. Louis. Take a guided underground tour or visit the mining museum. (205 miles/328 km south)
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Border Towns
Douglas - (888) 315-9999
Nogales - (520) 287-3685 • nogaleschamber.com
Yuma - (800) 293-0071 • visityuma.com
Gateways to Mexican cities such as Agua Prieta, Nogales and Algodones.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
(520) 689-2811 • arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
Nature trails wind through 35 acres, featuring desert plants, Queen Creek and wildlife. (54 miles/86 km south)
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Casa Grande Ruins
National Monument
(520) 723-3172 • nps.gov/cagr
Constructed nearly 650 years ago by the Hohokam, this ruin features a four-story building with more than 60 prehistoric sites. (46 miles/74 km south)
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Biosphere 2 Center
(520) 838-6200 • bio2.com
The world's largest controlled environment facility housed in a 3.1 acre glass and steel structure. Tours daily. (109 miles/174 km south)
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
(520) 586-4100 • pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner.html
Stunning, wet, "live" cave in Southeastern Arizona boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. (200 miles/320 km south)
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
(520) 318-8726 • noao.edu/kpno
The world's largest collection of optical research telescopes. (170 miles/272 km south)
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
(520) 294-2624
Founded in the late 1600s by missionary Father Kino, the "White Dove of the Desert" is the finest portrayal of mission architecture in the U.S. (121 miles/194 km south)
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Saguaro National Park East
(520) 733-5153 • nps.gov/sagu
Saguaro National Park West
(520) 733-5158 • nps.gov/sagu
Scenic drives and trails to explore the Sonoran Desert and the most recognizable cactus in the world, the saguaro. (105 miles/168 km south)
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Tombstone
(888) 457-3929 • tombstone.org
Known as "the town too tough to die." An authentic 1880 Western town. Famous location of the Shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. (200 miles/320 km south)
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Tubac and Tumacacori
National Park
(520) 398-2704 • tubacaz.com
The oldest European settlement in Arizona, now known for working artists' studios and galleries. (165 miles/264 km)
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Tucson
(800) 638-8350 • visittucson.org
Arizona's second largest city, home to the University of Arizona, arts, shopping, sporting events, spas, resorts and outdoor recreation. (100 miles/160 km south)
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