Grand Canyon Arizona
After taking in as much of the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon you need, for the moment, you may like to venture off and take in one
or two of many things to see and do near Grand Canyon. Here is a list of traditional and non-traditional year-round
sights and activities you may want to include in your plans, or on the spur of the moment
Museum of Northern Arizona
Museum showcases the arts, the Native American cultures and the natural sciences of the Colorado Plateau. Tour the many galleries and exhibits.
John Wesley Powell Museum
Sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell's epic Colorado River voyages in 1869 and 1871, along with a unique collection of Native American
and pioneer artifacts
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Explore 200 acres of botanic beauty featuring the landscapes of the High Southwest. Located at 7,150 feet above sea level, The Arboretum is dedicated
to helping visitors understand the unique environment of the Colorado Plateau. Explore 200 acres of gardens and natural habitats with over 2,500
plant species representing everything from high desert to alpine tundra.
Grand Canyon Railway
Relive the excitement of the Old West aboard a historic train to America's national treasure - Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway departs daily
from Williams, Arizona. The excitement begins at the Williams Depot where you can enjoy many attractions and activities such as a free museum and
a live Wild West shoot-out and then...All Aboard!
Lowell Observatory
In 1930, Pluto was discovered here. The 24 inch Clark Refractor Telescope is used for occasional viewing. Tours are available along with lectures
and an outstanding slide show.
Meteor Crater Visitors Center
Created about 50,000 years ago when a gigantic meteor impacted the area at almost 40,000 miles per hour! The facility also offers the Museum of
Astro-geology.
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery
Jerome has been a Mecca for artists since its near ghost town days. The picturesque buildings, mining sites, and stately ruins provide rich materials
for a variety of art forms.
Sharlot Hall Museum
Sharlot Hall Museum explores human and natural history through festivals, outdoor theater performances, exhibits, publications and research services.
The Sedona Heritage Museum
The Sedona Heritage Museum tells the stories of Sedona pioneers, how they lived and the things they used. The museum also features a US Forest Service
exhibit, a room that commemorates more than 80 feature movies made in Sedona, a room that shows the life of the real cowboys and how they worked,
a 4000-square-foot Apple Barn and a gift shop.
Phippen Museum
Museum of Western Art whose exhibits lend insight into the lives of people in the region.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts
Within this Spanish colonial style arts and crafts complex, nestled beneath shade sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek, are over forty
specialty shops, renowned fine art galleries, superb restaurants, and more.
Verde Canyon Railroad
Verde Canyon Railroad is an excursion train that takes you on a 3-hour, 40-mile round trip through the Sycamore Wilderness Area and North Verde
River Canyon. Some call this region the 'other' Grand Canyon.
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum
Casa Malpais Foundation located in Springerville Arizona offers Guided Daily Tours of its archaeological site. During the tour you may encounter
ongoing excavations of The Ruins while exploring the Pueblos, Great Kiva, Observatory and more.
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