As destinations around the world reopen to travelers, we’re excited to return to one of our favorite pursuits: exploring new places. Over the next several weeks, join us as we celebrate the return of travel with #WelcomeBacktoTravel. Begin this visual journey in Arizona, a state of dramatic landscapes, rich history and memorable experiences.
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Goldfield Ghost Town flourished in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today it draws visitors for attractions like the Mammoth Gold Mine, the Goldfield Museum and a historic narrow-gauge train that evoke the frontier era. -
Saguaro National Park, which borders Tucson, is named for the iconic saguaro cactus. The park’s two districts showcase the nation’s largest cacti, desert scenery and numerous petroglyphs that reflect the region’s cultural history.
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Antelope Canyon, located on Navajo Nation lands near Page, is famous for its narrow, sculpted slot canyons. Upper Antelope Canyon, in particular, is renowned for the way light filters through the sandstone, creating stunning photographic opportunities.
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Monument Valley’s towering sandstone buttes rise between 400 and 1,000 feet. The changing light throughout the day transforms their colors and contours, offering some of the Southwest’s most iconic scenery.
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Tlaquepaque is an arts-and-crafts village modeled on a traditional Mexican town. Visitors enjoy galleries, handcrafted goods and a lively atmosphere that celebrates regional culture and creativity.
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The concrete arch-gravity Hoover Dam, named for President Herbert Hoover, is celebrated as an engineering landmark and a major feat of 20th-century construction, shaping the Colorado River and the surrounding landscape.
