Experience Arizona

Soar above the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon—floating over saguaros and mountains at sunrise, with sweeping views of Phoenix and Scottsdale for a once-in-a-lifetime Arizona experience.

Saguaro Lake rests in Tonto National Forest, surrounded by cactus-lined cliffs and calm desert waters— check out the Guest Ranch for kayaking, horseback rides, and stargazing.

Arizona’s largest forest, Tonto spans 3 million acres—where saguaro deserts give way to lakes, rivers, and rugged peaks like the legendary Superstition Mountains.

Formed over 300 million years ago, Sedona’s red rock cliffs are a striking backdrop. Stop by Tlaquepaque Arts Village for local shops and galleries.

If you want to hike while visiting Sedona, Devils Bridge is a great choice —a moderately easy trail that leads to the area’s largest natural sandstone arch and great red-rock views.

Stop on your way to Sedona at Montezuma Castle, one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in the U.S.—home to the Sinagua 900 years ago, but misnamed by settlers who wrongly linked it to the Aztecs.

A scenic wilderness train ride through Arizona’s red rock canyons and lush river valley. Book through: https://verdecanyonrr.com

Verde Valley is Arizona’s premier wine region, centered around Cottonwood, Jerome, and Clarkdale, with great tastings and scenic views.

Horseshoe Bend is a famous overlook near Page, Arizona, where the Colorado River forms a perfect horseshoe-shaped curve, offering one of the most photographed views in the Southwest.

A longer drive from Scottsdale, Antelope Canyon is Arizona's most famous slot canyon. It was formed by flash floods that carved smooth red sandstone into winding, light-filled passageways.

Papago Park in Phoenix is known for its red sandstone buttes, easy desert trails, and the famous Hole-in-the-Rock formation—plus it’s home to the Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Zoo.

Guided horseback rides through Cave Creek’s desert trails. Book through: https://www.cavecreektrailrides.com/

Desert home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most influential architects, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MUSEUM: https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west-tours

Saguaro National Park near Tucson protects the iconic saguaro cactus—millions rising from the desert, some reaching 40 feet tall and living more than 150 years.

Flagstaff is a cool mountain town known for skiing and incredible stargazing. As the world’s first Dark Sky City, it’s a great place to book a guided stargazing tour.

Home to 200-million-year-old fossilized trees that turned to stone over time. The park is also part of historic Route 66.

The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, is an awe-inspiring landscape of layered rock carved by the Colorado River over millions of years.