Tempe’s central, hassle free location is not only easy to get to, but it is also an ideal jumping off point for any of your Arizona vacation packages. Experience the grandeur of the Sonoran Desert or the awe inspiring Grand Canyon. Visit the picture perfect red rocks of Sedona and the pine forests of the Mogollon Rim. Take your pick and create your very own Arizona vacation packages. The choices are endless and the access is incredible from Tempe.

Due to state budget cuts, beginning in February 2010 several Arizona State Parks will be closed to the public until further notice. Please visit the Arizona State Parks Web site for updated information: http://azstateparks.com/index.html.

Northern Arizona | Southern Arizona

Northern Arizona

• Canyon de Chelly National Park & Monument
  (928) 810-8501 - discovernavajo.com
  Anasazi Ruins, located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. (367 miles/587 km north)
• Grand Canyon National Park and Monument
  (435) 688-3200 - nps.gov/para
  Spectacular colors and breathtaking panoramas at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. (236 miles/378 km north)
• Hoover Dam
  (702) 494-2517 - usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
  The highest concrete dam in the United States, impounding Lake Mead. (268 miles/429 km north)
• 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)
• Lake Havasu City
  (800) 2 HAVASU (242-8278) - golakehavasu.com
  Breathtaking shoreline, the London Bridge and small town charm. (200 miles/320 km northwest)
• Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Dam
  (928) 645-2741 - pagelakepowellchamber.org
  Glen Canyon Dam impounds Colorado River water to form scenic Lake Powell. (280 miles/448 km north)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Roosevelt Dam
  (928) 467-3200 - nps.gov/archive/tont/culture/roosevelt
  This dam forms Lake Roosevelt, a popular spot for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. (54 miles/86.4 km north)
• Flagstaff
  (800) 379-0065 - 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)
• 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)
• White Mountains
  (928) 368-6085 - azwhitemountains.net
  Hundreds of miles of trails, dozens of lakes, and a diverse geography for outdoor activities. (211 miles/338 km north)
• 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)
• 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)
• Wupatki National Monument
  (928) 679-2365 - nps.gov/wupa
  Hopi for "Tall House," the three-story Indian ruins are located 25 miles north of Flagstaff. (180 miles/288 km north)

Southern Arizona

• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
  (520) 883-1380 - 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)
• Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
  (928) 425-0320 - jqjacobs.net/southwest/besh_ba_gowah.html
  Meaning "place of metal" or "metal camp." An ancient 300-room pueblo dating back to A.D. 1225. (78 miles/125 km east)
• Bisbee
  (520) 432-5421 - 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)
• Border Towns
  Douglas - (520) 364-7501 - douglasaz.gov/
  Nogales - (520) 287-3685 - nogaleschamber.com
  Yuma - (800) 293-0071 - visityuma.com
  Gateways to Mexican cities such as Agua Prieta, Nogales and Algodones.
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Kitt Peak National Observatory
  (520) 318-8726 - noao.edu/outreach/kpoutreach
  The world's largest collection of optical research telescopes. (170 miles/272 km south)
• Mission San Xavier del Bac
  (520) 294-2624 - sanxaviermission.org/
  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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)