Arizona

4 places in Arizona

• What to see and do at Hoover Dam, Arizona and NevadaVisited December 2015Hoover Dam is a concrete arch dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression.  It creates Lake Mead which is the largest reservoir by volume in the United States. Hoover Dam is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can take tours of the dam, including the power plant and visitor center.
• What to see and do at the Grand Canyon, ArizonaVisited December 2015The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  It is a massive geological formation located in the state of Arizona.  Native Americans have been living in the Grand Canyon since 1200 BC. In 1540, a small group of Spanish soldiers, traveled to the south rim of the Grand Canyon between Desert View and Moran Point. The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to explore the canyon's sites.
• What to see and do in Phoenix, ArizonaVisited March 2011Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, U.S. It lies at the north end of the Sonora desert along the Salt River in the south-central part of the state.  The city sits in the Valley of the Sun which is surrounded by old volcanic peaks to the north and east. It is dotted with small volcanic mountains including Camelback, Squaw Peak, and South Mountain. These mountains reach elevations of about 2,600 ft.
• What to see and do in Sedona, ArizonaVisited December 2015Sedona, Arizona is located in the northern part of Arizona, about 120 miles north of Phoenix, and is situated in the Verde Valley.  It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning red sandstone rock formations and natural beauty. The rock formations appear brilliant orange and red when lighted by the rising or setting sun.