By Alexis Kuri
Introduction
These 35 famous landmarks in Arizona will help you discover a new love for archeology...
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Antelope Canyon is considered sacred by the Navajo and is located in Navajo land near...
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The Arizona Museum of Natural History has interactive, informative, and well-organized exhibits for visitors of...
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Arizona Route 89A is considered one of the most scenic routes in the USA, and...
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The Arizona State Museum has been accumulating and preserving Southwest history since 1893. Notably, it...
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Cathedral Rock is part of the beautiful Sedona skyline and is located in the Coconino...
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The Chiricahua National Monument is the product of an enormous volcanic eruption that happened over...
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The Colorado River State Historic Park was once a military supply point and is now...
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One of the more unique famous places in Arizona is Copper Queen Mine. Taking a...
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The Douglas Mansion was previously the home of a mining baron and his family. It...
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Fort Bowie is a historical site that was used during the Apache Wars in the...
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Tackling the quick 30-minute hike to the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook is well worth it...
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Surrounded by Lake Powell, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is one of the most...
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Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Its...
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Hoover Dam, formerly known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam constructed in the...
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Horseshoe Bend is a unique topography that overlooks the Colorado River. Located near Page, Arizona...
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As the first proven meteorite impact site in the Arizona desert, the Meteor Crater Natural...
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The Montezuma Castle National Monument comprises dwellings that date back to 1110 AD. The primary...
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Stopping by Old Town Scottsdale is a must-do activity when in Scottsdale. Whether you drop...
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The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest in the Southwestern United States. Its permanent collections...
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The Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park is home to the Pueblo Grande Ruin, one of...
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Taliesin West is a national historic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This landmark...
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Petrified Forest National Park is one of the best National Parks on the West Coast...
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The breathtaking red-sand desert region of Monument Valley sits on the Arizona-Utah border. Monument Valley...
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Known as the hottest desert in both Mexico and the United States, the Sonoran Desert...
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Oak Creek Canyon is what some would consider a smaller version of the Grand Canyon...
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In the west of the state, Lake Havasu City is the home to London Bridge...
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Composed of two distinct districts, the Rincon Mountain District and the Tucson Mountain District, Saguaro...
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The stunning San Xavier del Bac Mission is a National Historic Landmark founded by Father...
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After a volcano erupted around 1085, a mark was left north of Flagstaff, which is...
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One of the must-see historical sites in Arizona is the Tuzigoot National Monument. This site...
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With its impressive, towering red cliffs, it's no wonder this site is considered a US...
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Wupatki National Monument is a 900-year-old Puebloan site with more than 100 rooms, a nearby...
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This former prison, located in Yuma, Arizona, was open for 33 years and now serves...
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The Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest operating trading post in the Navajo Nation. This...
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Established in 1894, this astronomical observatory is one of the oldest in the United States...
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a variety of fascinating Arizona attractions and landmarks to...
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