Visit USA 2020 Travel Planner

44 visitusa.org.uk BE INSPIRED “Arizona is vast and ancient, a panorama of stunning colour and fascinating geology, with a history defined by American Indians and larger- than-life adventurers" O ver 5,000 miles from the UK, the southwestern state of Arizona borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, Colorado and Mexico. At 113,990 square miles, Arizona is the 6th largest state in the U.S. which means it has incredibly diverse landscapes, elevations and climate zones. The northern parts of the state and the mountains are cooler in the summer and cold in the winter, while the central and southern parts of the state are hot in the summer and temperate in the winter. And with 313 days of sunshine annually, blue skies are generally the norm and it's always 24°C somewhere in Arizona. Easy access Arizona is easy to reach for UK visitors via daily non-stop services between London Heathrow and Phoenix Sky Harbor with British Airways or American Airlines. Flight time to Phoenix averages 10.5 hours and once you arrive, transport and hotel options are plentiful. Natural wonders In many ways, the beauty of Arizona is embodied by its most famous natural landmark, the Grand Canyon. Like the Grand Canyon itself, Arizona is vast and ancient, a panorama of stunning colour and fascinating geology, with a history defined by American Indians and larger- than-life adventurers. But there is so much more to the Grand Canyon State. To start with, there are 21 other national parks and monuments in Arizona. There are also 22 Tribal Nations, 45 national historic landmarks, one UNESCO World City of Gastronomy and two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the Grand Canyon & Taliesin West. Arizona is a place where it's easy to combine exploration and urban culture. Adventure companies can escort groups to some of Arizona's most beautiful places – from Jeep tours in Sedona to float trips on the Colorado River and desert glamping under the stars. Such photogenic endeavours can be augmented by museum visits, and then there's a wealth of Old West history, great shopping and memorable meals in the state's larger cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson. So, sure, the Grand Canyon is something no visitor to Arizona should miss, but it's far from the only thing that makes Arizona truly grand. [Un]real Arizona In Arizona all you have to do is pick a direction and it's guaranteed to lead to some [un]real sights and adventures, so start planning now Visit Arizona, the Grand Canyon State BE INSPIRED, VISIT UNREALAZ.COM