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RV Lifestyle - 100 Best Things to Do in Arizona 19/20

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.

 

91. Rose Tree Museum

This is the largest rose tree ever grown, and you will find it in Tombstone, in a small museum, along with a collection of historic items.
The rose, a Lady Banksia, was planted in 1885 from cuttings that came from Scotland. The rose has been trained upwards into a spreading vine, so that you can stand underneath it and see the mass over your head.
There is a platform that you can climb up to see over the top of the bush, and the time to visit is when the rose is in bloom. Looking over the top is like looking at a sea of white flowers.
There is a small café on the premises where you can have your lunch under the rose canopy.
It will only take an hour to see the rose and the museum, but allow yourself a day or even two, as the town of Tombstone has plenty to offer.

 

92. Bird Cage Theatre

The theatre was open from 1881 – 1989, and comprised the theatre, a saloon, and a brothel. The name of birdcage refers to the little rooms where the ladies sat during performances, which resembled cages.

Famous people like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday frequented the theatre, drank, and played cards there. Bullet holes in the walls indicate that a certain amount of murder was carried out there, and it is said that ghosts still appear from time to time.
Legend has it that there are 26 ghosts that appear in the theatre, so if you are brave enough, go and see it at night. You may be lucky to meet a ghost or two!
It might not be a good idea to take young children there at night, but there are other things that they can see in Tombstone during the day.

 

93. Tonto Natural Bridge

This is the only natural travertine bridge in the world, and it classed as a geological wonder. An interesting point is that the average size person can stand with feet on the base of rhyolite, and upstretched hands on travertine, so spanning millions of years from top to bottom.
The bridge is 180 feet high, and is amazingly beautiful. If you are a hiker, you can get there by one of the three trails. There are many tunnels along the way, but take care as the algae gets very slippery.
There are viewpoints at the top, with views that will leave you stunned.

This will not take more than an hour or two, but spend some time in the area, as the scenery will not disappoint you.

 

94. Surprise

This is a relatively new city north west of Phoenix. Possibly the thing to see there is the stadium, which is home to the spring training team of Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals.
The stadium has a ‘home town’ feel’ to it, with grassy verges where you can sit and watch the games, if you do not want to pay for seats.
There are concession stands where you can buy food and drinks.
The stadium also hosts little league games, along with high school and college tournaments.
The town has everything you may need to stock up your RV before heading north up to the Grand Canyon.

95. McMath-Pierce Solar Tele

This telescopescope is to be found on top of Kits Peak, and is the largest telescope is the world used for looking at the sun. It is also strong enough to look at bright stars at night. Some of the discoveries which have been made using the telescope are the detection of water vapor in the Sun, and seeing laser waves in the atmosphere around Mars.
There are guided tours around the observatory, where you can read about the invention of the telescope. One of the reasons for the area of Kitts Peak is that the night skies are very clear, most of the year.
Allow a half day to see the observatory.

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