West · AZ
Arizona
The Grand Canyon State
Capital
Phoenix
Best Time to Visit
October-April
Featured view
Monument Valley buttes rising from the Arizona desert.
Photo credit Jon Sullivan via Wikimedia Commons
Public domain01 Must-See Spots
Grand Canyon National Park
one of the seven natural wonders of the world
Sedona
red rock formations, vortex sites, and world-class hiking
Monument Valley
iconic Navajo Nation landscape of sandstone buttes
Antelope Canyon
stunning slot canyon near Page with light beams
02 Hidden Gems
Chiricahua National Monument
stunning rock spires called the Wonderland of Rocks
Kartchner Caverns State Park
pristine living cave with incredible formations
Havasu Falls
turquoise waterfalls on the Havasupai Reservation (permit required)
Bisbee
quirky old mining town turned artist colony near the Mexican border
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
The Grand Canyon North Rim has a fraction of the crowds and is equally stunning
Havasu Falls permits sell out in minutes — set alerts for the release date
Explore the Apache Trail scenic drive east of Phoenix for rugged desert beauty
Sedona is best visited on weekdays; weekends bring heavy traffic on the main roads