Arizona is the 48th state in USA, having achieved statehood on February 14th, 1912. The state of Arizona is known for the desert climate, meaning hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona has mountains, and forests, as well as deep canyons and ski resorts. Apart from the Grand Canyon, there are numerous national forests and parks, many of them with monuments to see.

One quarter of the state is Indian reservation land, housing the 27 tribes of Native Americans. The largest tribe is the Navajo Nation, with a citizenship of over 300,000 people.

The population of Arizona boomed after the introduction of refrigeration soon after WWII, and it is now the sixth largest state in area.

Many people believe that the name comes from a Basque word meaning ‘place of oaks’, while the Papago Tribe translates it as ‘place of the little spring’. Whichever translation you adopt, the state will amaze you with some of the sights and places of interest to explore.

11. The Painted Desert

This is an area rather than a place. If you head north out of Phoenix, up to the Four Corners area, you will find the desert area at the east end of the Grand Canyon.
It was named the Painted Desert because of the magnificent colors of the rock formations. Much of the area is within the Petrified Forest National Park so is protected, and roads are restricted at some points. Be sure to stick to the designated off-road areas, which is normally only allowed with permits.
Try to be there in the evening hours to see the colors on the rocks.
Spend a day driving through the area, try to be there when the sun sets and the colors change, and you will not be disappointed! Make sure you take water, not only for yourself, but also for your car!

12. The Musical Instrument Museum

This museum is the largest of its type in the world. It is located in Phoenix and houses over 15,000 musical instruments and objects related to music. You will find a collection of items from nearly 200 countries in the world, and certainly from every continent.
Some of the exhibits from countries such as Mexico, China and Brazil have multiple displays of different types of music, namely folk, tribal, and ethnic.
Prepare to spend at least a half day here, and then spend some time in the area which has many small coffee shops and unique boutiques to see.

13. Tovrea Castle

This interesting building was originally intended as a landmark for a large resort, although now it is part of the Phoenix Parks commission. The park now has over 5,000 individual cacti in 100 different species, and it is all maintained by volunteers.
If you want to see inside the castle, you will need to buy tickets. It is best to do this online to avoid the lines.
The building is made of wood and stucco, and constructed in a three-tier style, looking very much like a wedding cake. If you pass it at night, you will find that it is illuminated along the roof and the fence.
The tour will take two hours, although you should spend some time in the garden.

14. Old Tucson

This is where many old movies have been made, and it is located just west of Tucson. It was built in 1939 and used for movies since 1940. Most of the movies have ben westerns such as ‘Gunfight at the OK Corral’, and ‘El Dorado’.
You can go on the guided tour and learn about how the movies were made, and how the stunts were carried out.
Allow a day to see this, and explore the surrounding area.

15. Tempe Centre for the Arts

If performing arts appeal to you, then you should be sure to visit here. The building itself is very different with a complex geometric shaped roof which is clearly visible from some distance away.
Locally produced programmers feature heavily at the center, and you may be able to see the Wednesday night Open Mic Night, or the Poetry in April event.
Tempe Symphony Orchestra plays there often, although you will need to book to see them.
It is best to check out their site online and see the list of upcoming events. Some are free, some must be booked in advance, but all will be worth watching.

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