CONNECTING TO CULTURE

Experiences

Heritage & Culture

The region that became Arizona was inhabited well before statehood. Tour the ancient ruins of American Indian sites, visit historic missions and witness Wild West reenactments.

Across the state, you'll find ruins of villages, ancient structures, and missions founded by indigenous tribes, and later European settlers and Catholic missionaries. Of course, who can forget Arizona's Wild West history?

Arizona's modern culture, seen in its cities and arts, continue to be influenced by those who came before with plenty of room for innovation.

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Arts & Culture

American Indian Culture in AZ

Long before Arizona became a state, people were drawn to the area's beautiful weather and stunning vistas. Tracing back at least 12,000 years...

Viva la Cultura

Arizona's Hispanic and Latino Culture

Experience Arizona's vibrant Hispanic heritage at historic sites and colorful festivals across the state. Find authentic and award-winning...

LGBTQ + Arizona

From Arizona's small towns to its largest city, visitors find plenty of open and welcoming communities to enjoy in the Grand Canyon State.

Places to Stay

AZ Dude Ranches: A Glimpse into Wild West History

Whether they go by "guest ranch" or "dude ranch," these authentic Western experiences offer a glimpse into the rugged nature of Arizona, while...

Food Worth Traveling For

Eat & Drink

Whether you prefer casual eateries or James Beard Award-winning dining rooms, Arizona serves up culinary experiences to remember. Indulge your...

San Jose de Tumacacori

PAINTED FROM LIFE.

Step into a scene of historic proportions.

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Galleries & Museums

Biosphere 2

Located across a 3-acre research facility, Biosphere 2 (B2) recreates five of earth's biomes--the ocean, wetlands, tropical rainforest,...

Arts & Culture

Borderlandia

Borderlandia is a binational organization committed to building public understanding of the borderlands. We offer cross-cultural...

Arts & Culture

Branches of Vibrational Healing LLC

This business was born out of the hearts of two nurses, Samantha & Maria who have a GENUINE healing vision for humanity. Their mission...

Performing Arts

The Bridge Initiative

The Bridge Initiative is a women-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that functions as an artistic collective and incubator in Phoenix,...

The Old West

Bumble Bee Ranch Adventures

Bumble Bee Ranch is a working guest ranch and horse motel available to the public for western adventure. We are ranked as a 5-star horse...

Galleries & Museums

CACSS

The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society (CACSS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an affiliate of the Cactus and...

History

Casa Malpais Archaeological Park

Casa Malpais, located near Springerville, Arizona, is the premier archaeological site in Arizona's White Mountains.The name Casa Malpais...

History

Cave Creek Museum

At the base of Black Mountain, is a handsome Southwest style building - the Cave Creek Museum. Its roots are embedded in the pioneer...

History

Chandler Museum

Chandler Museum is an interdisciplinary learning environment where the community comes together to share its stories, preserve its cultural...

Performing Arts

Childsplay Theatre

Founded in 1977, Childsplay is a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company whose chosen audience is children.

History

Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum

Imagine yourself in a turn-of-the-century mining town as its locals strolled along the busy streets. At the Clarkdale Heritage Center,...