35 Famous Landmarks in Arizona to Visit Visual Story

By Alexis Kuri

Introduction

35 Famous Landmarks in Arizona to Visit Visual Story

These 35 famous landmarks in Arizona will help you discover a new love for archeology...

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Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is considered sacred by the Navajo and is located in Navajo land near...

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Arizona Museum of Natural History

The Arizona Museum of Natural History has interactive, informative, and well-organized exhibits for visitors of...

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Arizona Route 89A

Arizona Route 89A is considered one of the most scenic routes in the USA, and...

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The Arizona State Museum

The Arizona State Museum has been accumulating and preserving Southwest history since 1893. Notably, it...

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Cathedral Rock

Cathedral Rock is part of the beautiful Sedona skyline and is located in the Coconino...

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Chiricahua National Monument

The Chiricahua National Monument is the product of an enormous volcanic eruption that happened over...

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Colorado River State Historic Park

The Colorado River State Historic Park was once a military supply point and is now...

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Copper Queen Mine

One of the more unique famous places in Arizona is Copper Queen Mine. Taking a...

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The Douglas Mansion

The Douglas Mansion was previously the home of a mining baron and his family. It...

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Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Fort Bowie is a historical site that was used during the Apache Wars in the...

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Glen Canyon Dam Overlook

Tackling the quick 30-minute hike to the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook is well worth it...

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Surrounded by Lake Powell, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is one of the most...

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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Its...

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Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam, formerly known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam constructed in the...

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Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is a unique topography that overlooks the Colorado River. Located near Page, Arizona...

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Meteor Crater Natural Landmark

As the first proven meteorite impact site in the Arizona desert, the Meteor Crater Natural...

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Montezuma Castle National Monument

The Montezuma Castle National Monument comprises dwellings that date back to 1110 AD. The primary...

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Old Town Scottsdale

Stopping by Old Town Scottsdale is a must-do activity when in Scottsdale. Whether you drop...

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The Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest in the Southwestern United States. Its permanent collections...

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Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park

The Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park is home to the Pueblo Grande Ruin, one of...

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Taliesin West

Taliesin West is a national historic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This landmark...

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Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park is one of the best National Parks on the West Coast...

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Monument Valley

The breathtaking red-sand desert region of Monument Valley sits on the Arizona-Utah border. Monument Valley...

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Sonoran Desert

Known as the hottest desert in both Mexico and the United States, the Sonoran Desert...

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Oak Creek Canyon

Oak Creek Canyon is what some would consider a smaller version of the Grand Canyon...

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London Bridge

In the west of the state, Lake Havasu City is the home to London Bridge...

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Saguaro National Park

Composed of two distinct districts, the Rincon Mountain District and the Tucson Mountain District, Saguaro...

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San Xavier del Bac Mission

The stunning San Xavier del Bac Mission is a National Historic Landmark founded by Father...

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

After a volcano erupted around 1085, a mark was left north of Flagstaff, which is...

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Tuzigoot National Monument

One of the must-see historical sites in Arizona is the Tuzigoot National Monument. This site...

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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

With its impressive, towering red cliffs, it's no wonder this site is considered a US...

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Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument is a 900-year-old Puebloan site with more than 100 rooms, a nearby...

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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

This former prison, located in Yuma, Arizona, was open for 33 years and now serves...

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Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

The Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest operating trading post in the Navajo Nation. This...

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Lowell Observatory

Established in 1894, this astronomical observatory is one of the oldest in the United States...

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Conclusion

In Summary

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