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Hello from the Arizona Office of Tourism
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Did you know that Arizona is home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites? This month we'll guide you through them, from stunning natural wonders to delicious bites.
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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 can be watched on YouTube here and remember to sign up for our Arizona A to Z online training programme.
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Explore Arizona's wealth of UNESCO sites and attractions
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Explore one of the world's most spectacular landscapes at the Grand Canyon
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No trip to Arizona would be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon National Park. Undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the world, it is also one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Thanks to its stunning landscapes and well-preserved layers that are a window to the past, the Grand Canyon was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. This expansive area, running 277 miles to be exact, has taken over six million years to form and mature causing every valley, peak and crevasse to sit at a different elevation.
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Renowned for hidden forests with over 1,500 types of plants, non-explosive lava flows and calming waterfalls, there are numerous ways to explore this paradise to suit everyone. Hikers will be in heaven with miles of footpaths to discover, or for the ultimate bucket list experience that will leave visitors breathless, why not book on to a helicopter tour over the canyon at sunrise or sunset. Whichever way visitors choose to explore the canyon, they'll be amazed!.
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Hike, bike or drive through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Nestled on the Mexican border, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument lies in the southernmost part of Arizona and back in 1976 was named the state's first UNESCO site. The area was initially recognised as a Biosphere Reserve to conserve the stunning Sonoran Desert ecosystem but is also home to 31 species of cactus that grow wild, including the namesake organ pipe.
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Not only can visitors discover the untouched historic cacti in ranger-led programmes or hit the dirt tracks on foot or bike to independently explore the area themselves, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument also offers two campgrounds right on site. This gives daring visitors the opportunity to sleep in the rugged wilderness with the sound of coyotes or the hum of the breeze lulling them to sleep, before awakening under a beautiful hot Arizonian sunrise. Who is brave enough to venture among the giant saguros?
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Eat your way through Tucson: The City of Gastronomy
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Foodies won't want to miss a visit to Tucson - the first U.S. city to be named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. With the longest agricultural history of any other U.S. city, visitors to Tucson can indulge in a rich food heritage dating back 4,000 years, witness thriving culinary traditions and dine at award-winning restaurants including El Güero Canelo, which won the James Beard "America's Classics" Award in 2018 for its famed Sonoran hot dog.
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Culinary enthusiasts can not only explore the distinctive restaurant scene, but also discover a number of local, innovative food projects that keep the region's food heritage alive. The San Xavier Cooperative Farm in a native Tohono O'odham Nation's ancestral village incorporates native culture into its farming practices to ensure that the land and water is respected. The city's proximity to the Mexican border means Tucson offers some fantastic Mexican cuisine. Not to be missed is El Charro Café, established in 1922, it is the nation's oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Sounds like a foodie's paradise!
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Get lost in architecture at Taliesin West
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Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. It is one of eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings to be designated a UNESCO cultural site, but is the only one located in Arizona.
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The stunning building is now home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation where visitors can uncover the history of the building and its famous creator through expert led tours that delve into the innovative desert masonry used. A number of tours are on offer, including the Private Collections Tour where visitors can view Frank Lloyd Wright's personal art collection which includes Japanese prints and textiles.
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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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