Arizona Tourist Attractions

Last updated on April 24, 2026.

Sedona Courthouse Butte and Chapel of the Holy Cross in Arizona

Sedona Courthouse Butte. © Mike Koopsen

Arizona’s top tourist attractions range from world-famous natural wonders to historic towns, desert gardens, mountain forests, ancient ruins, scenic lakes and family-friendly destinations. From the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Monument Valley to Lake Powell, Saguaro National Park, Tombstone and Route 66, Arizona offers visitors an unusually wide variety of places to see, photograph and explore.

Top, most visited Arizona Attractions. Mention Arizona and most tourists conjure-up beautiful visions of deserts and cactus. Of course the tranquility of the Sonoran Desert in the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson areas offer so much adventure and things to do in Arizona. but there is a world of Arizona tourist attractions in so many unique landscapes. Not to mention an almost limitless variety of Arizona National Parks and State Parks in Arizona.

Why People Visit Arizona

People visit Arizona for its dramatic scenery, warm desert climate, outdoor recreation, Native American history, Old West heritage and unforgettable road trips. Travelers can explore red rock canyons, high-country forests, national parks, historic landmarks, museums, lakes, wildlife areas and resort communities, all within one of the most visually diverse states in the Southwest.

Montezuma Castle

Major Attractions in Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park
Sedona Red Rocks and Oak Creek Canyon
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Antelope Canyon
Horseshoe Bend
Lake Powell and Glen Canyon
Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert
Saguaro National Park
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Tombstone
Route 66 attractions
London Bridge at Lake Havasu City
San Xavier del Bac Mission
Desert Botanical Garden
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

There are Arizona Attractions for every interest and vacation style for adults and kids. Thick forests, high mountain peaks, incredible lakes, ancient Indian ruins, animal zoos, National Monuments and even ski resorts. Attractions in Arizona that have made it one of the most visited destinations in America.

Attractions like the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, massive Lake Powell, and Slide Rock one of the most fun water-recreation places in Arizona. Following is a list of the most popular Arizona Attractions including both natural and man-made points of interest and places to see in Arizona.