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.

86. Old Town Scottsdale

This is a good example of what the original ‘old town’ looked like. The area is very popular with tourists who arrive in buses to look at the iconic shops and boutiques. The old section is in fact the cultural hub of the city, where fine dining and eclectic shopping, along with nightlife, is the order of the day.
You will find fine examples of Indian crafts and jewelry in the area, with galleries and sculptures within walking distance.
Scottsdale’s Museum of Contemporary Art is worth visiting, as is the city historical museum.
You can go on a guided tour of Old Town, or just take the time and look around yourself. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants, and hotels are you want to stay a night.

87. The Wigwam Village

Wigwam Village is in Holbrook. Here you will also find Wigwam Motel where you can spend the night in an authentic wigwam – with all the home comforts.
There are 15 wigwams, along with a small museum. You will also be able to look at two mini wigwams which were originally used at an ole Texaco Station as bathrooms.
You will find the accommodation clean and cheap, exactly what roadside accommodation should be like!

These are a great idea for a family to spend the night in, not many kids can boast to sleeping in a wigwam!
Stay a night in one of these, have your breakfast, and be on your way!

88. Sea Life Aquarium

The aquarium is located near Phoenix and is home to over 5,000 sea creatures. It is a great family day out. The reason for this is that not only do you look at the animals, but you also interact with them. You can listen to educational talks about the animals, and watch them at feeding time. This is particularly popular when the sharks and rays are fed.
Keep an eye for Loki, the giant octopus, as Zival, the first green turtle in Arizona.
Plan on spending the full day there. You can stop for a bite to eat in the snack shop half way through the day.

89. Sedona

Sedona is in the northern part of the state, the main attraction being the red rock formations. They are at their best at sunrise and sunset. The area is very popular with hikers, walker and in fact anyone who wants to escape the heat.
The town is full of interesting things to see, and places to visit. Many unique shops fill the high street, and restaurants and coffee shops abound.

Many guided tours start from the town, such as desert trips which you can take in jeeps and land rovers.

No matter what the age group this town has something for everyone.
There are plenty of hotels so staying a few nights should not be a problem, although it is always better to book in advance as the summer months brings many people from Phoenix who want to escape the desert temperatures.

90. Jack Rabbit Trading Post

This huge souvenir shop can be found along the I-40, west of Joseph City. It used to be on the old Route 66, and was opened in the 1940’s.
The sign indicating where the shops are, is a large hand-painted jackrabbit design. It is one of the few from Route 66 that are still around, and gets faithfully repainted each year.
The trading post was filmed in the making of the movie ‘Cars’, although an interesting fact is that in the movie, the sign did not have a jackrabbit, but a Ford Model-T.
Even an avid shopper will not take more than an hour or so to look around here, but it is a part of history of Arizona and deserves a mention.

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