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Arizona

There's no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It's not just the landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests. It's not just the storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It's not just the people, a vibrant blend of cultures and traditions. It's all these things, and the way they come together, that make a visit to Arizona a truly unforgettable experience.

Nature and Adventure

In Arizona, blessed with bright sunshine and fine weather year-round, you'll find endless places in which to fish, sail, swim, stroll, tramp, run, pedal, paddle -- and even just sit and be amazed. You can climb into the sky by balloon or hang-glider, explore the dark depths of great caves, raft whitewater rivers, and put miles between you and civilization on the back of a trustworthy horse. You can get a close-up view of plants and animals in the wild, or at our state's many zoos, parks, and botanical gardens.

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Culture and Heritage

The Grand Canyon State is a crossroad of cultures where many different traditions have met and combined into a unique tradition that defines Arizona. History comes alive at every turn, where the spirit of Geronimo, Wyatt Earp and Padre Kino lives on. Explore the historic locations dedicated to our Old West, Mexican and Native American heritage. You'll find yourself intrigued, as well, by a remarkable array of fine-art venues, including historic theatres, colorful galleries, and renowned museums.

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Sports

Arizona is a sports lover's paradise, whether you are a spectator, participant or a little of both. With year-round sunny skies, you never have to lose a day or two of planning on your vacation due to inclement weather.

Numbering over 325 golf courses and counting, Arizona has a tee time and a skill level for everyone. Several of the state's courses are included in Golf Digest's list of America's greatest 100 Golf Courses and 15 holes are on its list of the top 500 in the world. The PGA and LPGA each hold two tournaments in the state; the most popular, the Phoenix Open, draws over 400,000 spectators a year.

Fans flock to other professional sports. The Major League Baseball 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, NBA Phoenix Suns and NHL Coyotes play in Phoenix, and the NFL Arizona play in Tempe. MLB Spring Training brings teams from all over the country.

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