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U.S. state
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Arizona, also known as the Grand Canyon State, is in the American Southwest. Admitted as the 48th State of the Union in 1912, Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon as well as a variety of terrain, climates and cultures. To the west are California and Nevada, to the north is Utah, to the east is New Mexico, to the northeast is Colorado, and to the south is the Mexican state of Sonora. It is one of the Four Corners states.
High desert lands, Wild West history galore and small towns near the border.
The Southwest's biggest metropolitan area has artsy urban communities, ritzy resorts, the country's largest university and resulting college town, beautiful desert wilderness on the outskirts and miles upon miles of suburban sprawl.
Including Grand Canyon and the "Arizona Strip." The Navajo Nation and numerous beautiful deserts and forests populate the region.
The corridor from Tucson to the biggest port of entry into Arizona, Nogales, has some beautiful high desert, interesting cities and sparse wilderness.
Mostly high desert and irrigated farmland, especially off the Colorado River along the border with California, on the western edge. Includes Yuma in the southwest, Arizona's third most populous metro region after Phoenix and Tucson.
By plane
Arizona's main entry point by air is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)., Canada, Germany, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Mexico and Costa Rica.
By car
All parts of Arizona are accessible by federal or state highways as well as 22 'Ports of Entry' from surrounding states and Sonora, Mexico.
By bus
Bus service to Arizona is available via Greyhound with several stops available including Flagstaff, Glendale, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma.
By train
Amtrak serves a couple of routes through Arizona.
With pets
Arizona requires a recent veterinarian certification for all dogs, cats, and birds that are brought into Arizona – even if you're just bringing Fluffy with you on a visit to Grandma's house from a…
By car
Nearly all major attractions and tourist destinations in Arizona are accessible via car.
By bus
Bus service to Arizona is available via Greyhound with several stops available including Flagstaff, Glendale, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma.
By plane
American Eagle operates limited intrastate offer flights (within Arizona) from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Tucson, Flagstaff and Yuma. Contour Airlines only offer flights between Phoenix and Page, AZ.
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The capital of Arizona has a vibrant downtown, active Latino communities in South Phoenix, artsy and young Roosevelt Street and the upscale Biltmore area.
Home of the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks, Flagstaff is the gateway to the northern reaches of the state with most people headed to the Grand Canyon's South Rim passing through Flagstaff.
Home of the Arizona Mormon Temple, and home to a burgeoning Asian community that brings along with it an international culinary flavor.
Home to the world's oldest rodeo.
Gorgeous red rock canyons and New Age folks dominate one of the most beautiful areas of Arizona.
If golfing, shopping and the spa lifestyle are what you're into you'll be right at home in Scottsdale. In addition, there are great desert biking and hiking trails in the McDowell Mountains and an active greenbelt.
Home to the largest university in the United States, Tempe knows how to party and is bursting with youthful energy.
Culinary delights and beautiful mountains occupy Arizona's "second city" of Tucson, nicknamed "The Old Pueblo" & "Baja Arizona".
A nice town to pass through, and gateway to the desert dunes of southern California along the way to San Diego, California.
A gorgeous canyon dotted with ancient ruins.
Where four states meet at one point.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the natural wonders of the world, and the world's most famous canyon.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area (NRA) in southern Nevada along the northern border of Arizona.
A prehistoric impact crater that was once used for training astronauts for their moon landings.
An iconic desertscape used in countless films and television series.
Filled with beautifully colored mineralized trees.
National Park dedicated to preserving the iconic giant Saguaro cacti.
A 'sky island' with dramatic flora, fauna and climate from the desert valley below.
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