The Regions

Four corners of Arizona

Photo guides and the top 10 things to do in each region — curated from TripAdvisor, Yelp, U.S. News Travel, and other tourism sources.

Central Arizona
Sonoran sun, Scottsdale style, Phoenix grit

Central Arizona

Greater Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun — saguaro-studded preserves, world-class spas in Scottsdale, mid-century desert architecture, and the cowboy West just outside the city.

Northern Arizona
Grand Canyon, red rocks, and pine country

Northern Arizona

High desert plateaus, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Sedona's red-rock vortexes, the San Francisco Peaks, and historic Route 66 towns from Flagstaff to Williams.

Southern Arizona
Saguaros, sky islands, and Wild West history

Southern Arizona

Tucson, the Sonoran Desert's cultural heart, plus mile-high sky islands, the wine country of Sonoita, mining-era Bisbee, and gunfighter Tombstone.

Western Arizona
Colorado River playground and desert lakes

Western Arizona

Lake Havasu and the London Bridge, the Colorado River corridor, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, Yuma's farms and historic prison, and the rugged Kofa wilderness.