Tourist Attractions in Arizona -- AZLife.NET

This page lists classic tourist attractions to see in Arizona, both the famous and the obscure. Some listings link to another page with additional photos, descriptive text, directions or a map, and a list of services available. Details on related recreational activities are included.

The Dolly Steamboat runs nature tours and sunset dinner cruises on Canyon Lake.
Photo by Tyger Gilbert

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
   BIOSPHERE 2 CENTER
   32540 S Biosphere Rd
   PO Box 689
   Oracle 85623
      520-896-6200
      800-828-2462            MORE INFO

   Spectacular research and learning center to explore how changes in the earth's environment affect our lives, with exhibits and guided tours.

   See Tucson Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

JACK RABBIT TRADING POST
   Box 38
   Joseph City
      928-288-3230
   A good selection of Indian jewelry and souvenirs on Route 66, Exit 269.

   See Holbrook Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

METEOR CRATER
   Administrative Office
   Box 181
   Flagstaff
      928-289-5898
   Crater Museum and
      Astronaut Hall of Fame
         928-289-2362
         928-774-8350
   Visit one of the best examples of a meteor-impact crater on earth. This crater measures 4,150 feet across and is 560 feet deep. Museum has an Apollo space capsule and a 1,406 pound meteorite on display. 20 miles west of Winslow, off I-40. Exit at Meteor Crater Rd.

   See Holbrook Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

OLD TUCSON STUDIOS
   Where Legends Come Alive!
   201 S Kinney Road
   Tucson 85735
      520-883-0100

   This is a world famous western movie studio and family theme park featuring live entertainment, stunt shows, rides, great southwestern food, and unique western shops.

   See Tucson Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

REX ALLEN COWBOY MUSEUM
   Rex Allen memorabilia and
      The Cowboy Hall of Fame
   155 N Railroad Av
   Willcox
      520-384-4583

   See Cochise Area for lists
   of Lodging, and Restaurants.

THE THING
   "You've got to see The Thing!"
   2631 N Johnson Rd
   Dragoon 85609
      520-586-2581
   One of those classic old Interstate Highway tourist attractions that is a must when you are in the southern part of Arizona. Take Exit 322 south of I-10 between Benson and Willcox.

   See Cochise County Area for a
   list of Lodging, and Restaurants.

TOMBSTONE
   The Town Too Tough to Die

   Visit Boot Hill and the OK Corral where Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp shot it out with the Clanton Gang. Go east of Tucson on I-10, then head south on AZ-80 at Benson.

   See Cochise County Area for a complete list of Attractions, Lodging, and Restaurants in Tombstone.

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