 |
 |
Northern Region
| Attractions | ||
|
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Explore 200 acres of botanic beauty featuring the landscapes of the High Southwest. Located at 7,150 feet above sea level, The Arboretum is dedicated to helping visitors understand the unique environment of the Colorado Plateau. Explore 200 acres of gardens and natural habitats with over 2,500 plant species representing everything from high desert to alpine tundra. Grand Canyon Railway - Relive the excitement of the Old West aboard a historic train to America's national treasure - Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona. The excitement begins at the Williams Depot where you can enjoy many attractions and activities such as a free museum and a live Wild West shoot-out and then...All Aboard! The Sedona Heritage Museum - The Sedona Heritage Museum tells the stories of Sedona pioneers, how they lived and the things they used. The museum also features a US Forest Service exhibit, a room that commemorates more than 80 feature movies made in Sedona, a room that shows the life of the real cowboys and how they worked, a 4000-square-foot Apple Barn and a gift shop. |
Lowell Observatory - In 1930, Pluto was discovered here. The 24 inch Clark Refractor Telescope is used for occasional viewing. Tours are available along with lectures and an outstanding slide show. Museum of Northern Arizona - Museum showcases the arts, the Native American cultures and the natural sciences of the Colorado Plateau. Tour the many galleries and exhibits. Meteor Crater Visitors Center - Created about 50,000 years ago when a gigantic meteor impacted the area at almost 40,000 miles per hour! The facility also offers the Museum of Astro-geology. John Wesley Powell Museum - Sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell's epic Colorado River voyages in 1869 and 1871, along with a unique collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts - Within this Spanish colonial style arts and crafts complex, nestled beneath shade sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek, are over forty specialty shops, renowned fine art galleries, superb restaurants, and more. |
|