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Go Beyond the Ballpark

Outdoor Adventures

Lace up your hiking boots or hop on a bike to explore breathtaking landscapes, rugged canyons and iconic formations.

The excitement doesn’t stop at the ballpark. Arizona’s great outdoors is a home run for adventure lovers, with scenic hiking trails, rugged desert landscapes, and iconic red rock formations. Whether you’re trekking through the Sonoran Desert, biking along canyons, or taking in a sunset that rivals the seventh-inning stretch, the beauty of Arizona is always in play.

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Tusayan

Just one mile from the Grand Canyon, Tusayan’s offerings make it one of the best places to stay during your adventure. Discover the ways to enjoy your stay in Tusayan.
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Heard Museum

Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals…
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South Mountain Park & Preserve

Step out in one of the largest municipally operated parks in the country just south of downtown Phoenix.
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Saguaro Lake

On the outskirts of the Phoenix metro area, discover a cool oasis in Tonto National Forest.
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Papago Park

Stroll among massive red sandstone boulders in this urban hiking and recreation hotspot.
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Saguaro National Park

See giant symbols of the Southwest in the only place where saguaros grow in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson.
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Slide Rock State Park

Just north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon, travelers give into gravity on a natural water slide.
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Camelback Mountain

Experienced hikers set off on the most quad-busting climbs in the Phoenix metro area.
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Tempe Town Lake

This urban lake on the Salt River offers recreation and entertainment year-round.
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Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Head north of Phoenix for boating and fishing at one of Arizona’s most popular outdoor playgrounds.
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Spring Training

Spring Training

Step up to the plate for an Arizona adventure that’s a home run! We’ve scouted out the best ways to cover all your bases after the ball game,...

Parks & Monuments

Natural Beauty

Parks & Monuments

From cactus to canyons, pine forests to sky islands, Arizona's parks and monuments feature a wide array of scenery, history and activities for...

Where History Comes Alive

Natural History Lovers

Explore Arizona's Timeless Wonders

Experience the majesty of Arizona’s geological marvels, ancient sites and museums that celebrate millions of years of natural history.

Hiking & Trails

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Hiking & Trails

Breathtaking natural features and vibrant scenery make Arizona the perfect location for hiking, rappelling, and exploring the great outdoors....

Sports

Family Activities

Sports

Host to Major League Baseball Spring Training and unlimited golf outings, Arizona offers year-round activities for sports enthusiasts.

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Cities & Regions

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.