We all know Arizona for the grandest natural attraction of them all, the Grand Canyon. But there are so many other opportunities to go grand in the state: under-the-radar artist enclaves, situated deep in the desert or high in rugged mountains; a culture that’s as welcoming as it is quirky and diverse; a full range of outdoor activities, including some you definitely wouldn’t have guessed; and, of course, limitless landscapes that expand far beyond the rims of that famous canyon.
Matador, in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, invites you to learn what going grand in Arizona really means. Scroll down and see for yourself.
And yet, totally real.
Come for the tacos, stay for the views, the awesome weather, the history — and the tacos.
The food in Arizona has been recognized by none other than the U.N.! You've gotta check this out.
These sites wouldn't be out of their league on a list with famous spots like Niagara Falls, Monticello, or Seattle's Space Needle.
Deadpool loves chimichangas...but he'd know better if he spent more time in Arizona.
Wine tasting...downhill skiing...they're awesome, and not exactly expected, either.
The beauty, grandeur, and natural architecture of Arizona is on a completely different level. #VisitArizona #LetYourselfGo🌵
Arizona is a hot-spot for making vino—and not the second-rate kind that winds up in a cheap grocery store party-in-a-box. #VisitArizona #LetYourselfGo🌵
Arizona’s music scene can't be summed up by any single genre or venue. That said, there are some spots that deserve special notice. This list is a start. #VisitArizona #LetYourselfGo
Is whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon on your bucket list?
American adventurers, take note: Whatever you're into, you can get into it in Arizona. #VisitArizona #LetYourselfGo
Baseball’s Spring Training is of course the main draw, but that’s not the only reason a March trip to Phoenix makes sense.
No wonder the world's most expensive photo was shot in Arizona—this is one ridiculously photogenic state.
Did you know you can be fined $5000 for cutting down a saguaro?
Go to Sedona for an incredible light show as the setting sun turns the desert peaks orange and blood red.
If you're looking for uniquely Arizona, this is it.
Nothing compares to being inside the landscape itself, in person, surrounded by the miracles of erosion and light.