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Off the Beaten Track in Arizona
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With its great open spaces and panoramic views, there's no better place to get away from it all and explore something different than in the Grand Canyon state. These four quaint towns are the perfect places to get off the beaten track and really experience what Arizona has to offer.
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Also, if you haven't been able to make our live webinars don't worry, we have you covered.
All of our agent training webinars will soon be hosted on our Arizona from A to Z online training programme and don't forget that every agent completing the programme by the end of August will be entered into our competition to win wine from Dos Cabezas WineWorks!
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Your travel guide to Arizona's coolest small towns
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Ajo, the gateway to the Sonoran Desert
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Ajo is an idyllic, off-the-beaten-track town that sits in the perfect spot to make a trip into Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge or the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The close proximity to the Sonoran Desert ensures the area feels like a world of its own. The cry of a hawk can be heard from miles around as you gaze over a sea of cacti. Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge is brimming with fascinating flora and fauna, including the delightful pig-like creatures, javelinas.
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Beyond the incredible scenery, the former copper-mining town is host to an array of cool art, including Borderlands-style street murals painted by artists from all over the USA, as well as Mexico, the Tohono O'odham Nation, and as far away as Barcelona. Said to be a small town with a big backyard, Ajo really is the intrepid explorers' perfect playground. Stay at the Sonoran Desert Inn and admire the beautiful, Spanish colonial style architecture.
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Take a short trip on Route 66 in Williams
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The town of Williams, located about half an hour west of Flagstaff, is a great stop for visitors taking the iconic road trip following Route 66. Home to a selection of American and Mexican style foods, as well as neon signs and soda fountains, visitors will delight in the quaint, American town charm that Williams boasts. And of course, a photo with the famous Route 66 sign makes for a great memory to take home and show off.
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Williams is also a great place to see one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, just an hour's drive away. If you're tired of driving, the Grand Canyon Railway can take you to South Rim to see it in all its glory. There are a number of class options, including an observation dome and the budget-minded Pullman Class. Closer to Williams, Bearizona Wildlife Park offers visitors the chance to see some amazing fauna on their trip, including black bears, Arctic and Alaskan wolves, and American bison, too. Williams has a host of hotels, motels and RV parks to choose from, as well as plenty of cosy bed & breakfasts.
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Get away to the White Mountains of Arizona
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Almost 190 miles north of Phoenix, Pinetop-Lakeside offers all the joys that nature brings. Sitting in the White Mountains of Arizona, the area offers great stargazing opportunities, as well as several calming streams and incredible lake views on one of the many hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails around. If you prefer to be on the water, call ahead and rent a kayak, or visitors can even go fishing - Rainbow's End Fishing Resort is the place to go to find what you need!
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Learn about the surrounding wildlife and plants at the White Mountain Nature Center, a great spot for families to enjoy. In winter, visitors can snowshoe, tube, and cross-country ski, as well as try downhill skiing at the nearby Sunrise Ski Resort. With more than 60 miles of trails in the region, guests can pick up an ATV, OHV, or even a snowmobile to get around. With an award-winning brewpub and plenty of steakhouses and restaurants around that have been serving multiple generations, visitors have plenty of choice for great food. Stay in a cosy cabin or even camp in the nearby Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area or Lyman Lake State Park.
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Live the Arizona high life in the High Sonoran Desert
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To really experience the Arizona lifestyle, look no further than Wickenburg, only 55 miles from Phoenix, but a world away. The town has a long history of mining and ranching dating back to 1863. The annual Gold Rush Days and Pro Rodeo is the perfect way to experience the history of Wickenburg. Things to see in the town include the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, home to the annual Cowgirl Up exhibition and sale, as well as performances at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. For the cowboy type, Wickenburg is known as the Team Roping Capital of the Southwest.
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Visitors wishing to continue the authentic lifestyle can stay at the Rancho de los Caballeros, a family owned and operated guest ranch, sitting on 20,000 acres of the High Sonoran Desert. Guests should be sure to explore the surrounding beautiful Hassayampa Valley area - the perfect place to get away from the world. Of course when staying at a ranch, the best way to get out and see the area is on horseback, but for those that prefer wheels to hooves, jeeps can also take you across the rolling hills to visit former mining towns. Other accommodation available includes the Flying E Ranch and the Kay El Bar Ranch. For those who still haven't had enough of the outdoors, then Alamo Lake State Park offers camping, RV Spots, and camping cabins, too. Or for something really special, Hacienda Heights offers panoramic views of Vulture Mine peak and the distant lights of the town.
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For further information on Arizona, please visit our website.
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For an indepth look at the destination, sign up to our Arizona A to Z online training programme. All agents who complete the five modules will be entered into a prize draw to win one of nine bottles of wine from Dos Cabezas WineWorks in Arizona! Closing date: 31st August 2020.
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Please note: For visitor guidance due to COVID-19 such as mask-wearing, a list of tourism-related reopenings or closures, and a link to public health guidelines, please click here: https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19/
Some attractions are open year-round and some are open seasonally or move to seasonal hours. To ensure the places you want to see are open on your travel dates, please check their website for hours of operation.
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