Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon
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From the vastness of the Grand Canyon to Sedona's red rocks and the living Sonoran Desert, Arizona's landscapes are awe-inspiring. The state's spectacular canyons, blooming deserts, raging rivers, petrified forests, and scenic mountains enthrall lovers of the outdoors in pursuit of hiking, rafting, golf, or picturesque spots to watch the sunset. But there is more to Arizona than beautiful vistas. World-renowned spas in Phoenix provide plenty of pampering, while Native American cultures thrive throughout the state.
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Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
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North-Central Arizona
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Tucson
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Southern Arizona
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Northeast Arizona
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Phoenix
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Eastern Arizona
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Southeast Arizona
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Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon
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Flagstaff
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Northwest Arizona
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Grand Canyon South Rim
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Scottsdale
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The White Mountains
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The West Rim and Havasu Canyon
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Tempe and Around
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Prescott
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Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell
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What's Near the Grand Canyon
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Lake Havasu City
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Grand Canyon North Rim
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Side Trips Near Phoenix
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Saguaro National Park
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Southwest Arizona
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Navajo Nation East
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Petrified Forest National Park
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The Round Valley and Coronado Trail
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Kingman
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Williams
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Monument Valley
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Jerome
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Tusayan
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The Hopi Mesas
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Verde Valley
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Navajo Nation West
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Apache Trail
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Side Trips near Flagstaff
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Holbrook
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Outside Petrified Forest National Park
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Outside Saguaro National Park
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Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
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North-Central Arizona
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Southern Arizona
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Northeast Arizona
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Eastern Arizona
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Southeast Arizona
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Northwest Arizona
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Grand Canyon South Rim
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The White Mountains
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The West Rim and Havasu Canyon
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Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell
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What's Near the Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon North Rim
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Side Trips Near Phoenix
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Southwest Arizona
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Navajo Nation East
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The Round Valley and Coronado Trail
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Monument Valley
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The Hopi Mesas
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Verde Valley
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Apache Trail
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Navajo Nation West
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Side Trips near Flagstaff
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Outside Saguaro National Park
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Outside Petrified Forest National Park
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