City break in Arizona. Active leisure ideas for Arizona - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Walks through the unique natural sites are not the only entertainment that can be offered by Arizona. The world-renowned Reid Park Zoo that is considered one of the best on the planet is situated in Tucson. It is striking in its naturalness and harmony; it is difficult to imagine that the zoo was created artificially.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Arizona inhabitants

A significant part of the population is represented by Indians, so this area has unique cultural traditions. Tourists go there in search of ‘the real America;’ there you can get …

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Those who want to appreciate the diversity of the local flora would be interested to walk around the Tohono Chul Park. The boundless Arizona desert seems lifeless only at first glance; different facet of the local nature opens after a walk through this picturesque park. Tucson also has the delightful botanical garden that shines in solemnity comparing to desert landscapes.

The capital has several amazing holiday destinations. Papago Park is especially popular among tourists; it also has a great zoo and a large number of recreation areas. Those who wish to diversify leisure with visits to unusual natural attractions are recommended to go to the Petrified Forest. This is an amazing nature reserve featuring fossilized ancient trees. It’s hard to imagine, but their age is more than 200 million years. In the northern part of the nature reserve there is the Painted Desert; it’s another natural phenomenon, whose name speaks for itself. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursion over cultural sights of Arizona - 'must visit' points of interest

Traveling through the territory of the southern state, it’s difficult to imagine that amazing cultural and historical sites are hiding among desert landscapes. The state has a huge …

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Many foreign visitors enjoy walking around local shops, markets and galleries; Sedona is very rich in them. It has a population of just over 10,000 people, and attractive restaurants and shopping pavilions can be found here at every step.

You could find culinary and entertainment options for every taste in Tucson and Phoenix. There are modern cinemas and entertainment centers for the whole family and charming parks for a relaxing pastime. Hiking around the desert and trips to outstanding natural attractions, visits to Indian reservations and walks through colorful markets, a huge selection of souvenir shops and bars typical for tourist towns prevent holidays in Arizona from being boring.

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Map of all parks

National and city parks around Arizona
♥ National Historical Park 'Pecos' , 101.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ State Park 'High Point' , 103 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ City Park 'Xeriscape Garden' , 113.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ State Park 'South Mountains' , 120.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Arizona
♥ Amusement park 'Riverview Park & Waterworld' Wisconsin Dells, 99.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Golfland Sunsplash' Mesa, 100.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 101.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Schnepf Farms' Queen Creek, 102.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Castles N’ Coasters' Phoenix, 108.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all aquaparks

Water attractions around Arizona
♥ Water park 'Sunsplash Water Park' Mesa, 100.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 101.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Wet n Wild' Phoenix, 105.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Arizona grand resort Oasis' Phoenix, 110.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Sites around Arizona from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Phoenix Observation Tower

From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”

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Distance from Arizona center - 130.8 km.

Construction of the unique observation tower has begun in the US city of Phoenix. The structure is also bound to attract the attention of curious travelers. The height of the tower after construction will be 430 feet. A large spherical structure with several viewing platforms and seating areas would be set on the top. The project of the tower was designed by well-known architects from Denmark. They plan to equip the structure not only with viewing platforms, but also with a restaurant and a terrace where guests can sunbathe. … Read further

Barringer Crater

From the series “Largest Meteorite Craters on Earth”

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Distance from Arizona center - 109 km.

Barringer Crater located in the United States, Arizona, is one of the preserved evidences of a collision with a celestial body. The diameter of the crater is relatively small and is about 1.2 km long and 175 meters deep. The fact that even these days the crater is clearly shaped is very easy to explain. The structure was formed quite recently, only 50 000 years ago. Scientists were able to found that a large iron meteorite of about 50 meters in diameter has fallen there. … Read further

City break in Arizona. Active leisure ideas for Arizona - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Sites around Arizona from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Phoenix Observation Tower

Barringer Crater

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