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Are you a history buff? Then you better plan on making your stay in Arizona a long one.

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Native American Petroglyphs

From American Indian ruins, historic military forts, and pristine white missions dotting the landscape to intricate Victorian mansions, ornate courthouses, and entire Wild West districts in the heart of town, there’s something to fill every era of human history.

A variety of museums and monuments tell the local history through educational displays, artifacts, and interactive exhibits.

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Historic Hotels of Arizona

From the heart of city centers to remote outposts, Arizona’s historic hotels mix colorful origin stories with creature comforts.

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Heritage & Culture

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

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Museums & Art Galleries

Art, culture, and history museums dot the state of Arizona, offering plenty to see and explore. The state is filled with exceptional museums,...

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5 Ways to Experience the 5 C's of Arizona

The Five C's of Arizona — Cotton, Cattle, Citrus, Copper and Climate — were once the main economic drivers of the state. Learn how you can...

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Old Trails Museum

The Old Trails Museum's permanent exhibits tell the general history of the town alongside images and artifacts donated by decades of museum...

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Phippen Museum

The Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents...

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Phoenix Chinese Week

Phoenix Chinese Week continually strives to provide quality opportunities for cultural awareness, education, and exchange.

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Pima Air & Space Museum

Pima Air & Space Museum opened in 1976 and is one of the largest air and space museums in the world—and the largest self-supporting...

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Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum

Housed in the Old Nogales City Hall (c. 1914), the exhibits and collections of the Pimeria Alta Museum center on the history of southern...

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Pinal County Historical Museum

Step back in time and explore Florence's rich history at the Pinal County Historical Museum.Bring Florence's stories to life with our...

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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum is a sprawling 90-acre open-air museum nestled...

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Pioneer Museum

Discover history in the cool pines of Flagstaff. The former 1908 Coconino County Hospital for the Indigent is now the Arizona Historical...

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Planes of Fame Air Museum

The Planes of Fame Air Museum seeks to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation...

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Poston Memorial Monument

The Poston Memorial Monument marks the site where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry, the majority of whom were United States citizens,...

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Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

Pueblo Grande Museum is located on a 1,500-year-old archaeological site left by the Hohokam culture located just minutes from downtown...

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Quartzsite Museum

The Quartzsite Museum, also known as the Tysons Well Stage Station Museum, provides an introduction to the pioneer and mining history of...

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Cities & Regions

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.