Arizona Cities & Towns to Explore

1.Sedona

Sedona, Arizona

Arizona's crown jewel: world-famous red-rock buttes, Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge hikes, vortex energy, Tlaquepaque arts village, and some of America's most photographed scenery.

2.Grand Canyon Village

Grand Canyon Village

Perched on the South Rim of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, with historic lodges, trailheads, and jaw-dropping overlooks right at the edge.

3.Flagstaff

Flagstaff, Arizona

Pine-forested mountain city at 7,000 feet: historic Route 66 downtown, Lowell Observatory dark skies, San Francisco Peaks skiing, and the gateway to the Grand Canyon.

4.Jerome

Jerome, Arizona

Vertiginous former copper boomtown clinging to Cleopatra Hill, now an artsy, haunted ghost-town village with galleries, wineries, and sweeping Verde Valley views.

5.Bisbee

Bisbee, Arizona

Bohemian old copper town tucked in the Mule Mountains: Victorian houses on stair-step streets, galleries, the Queen Mine tour, and an offbeat artistic spirit.

6.Page

Page, Arizona

Base camp for Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell — an unbeatable cluster of bucket-list Colorado Plateau scenery on the Utah border.

7.Tombstone

Tombstone, Arizona

The Town Too Tough To Die: O.K. Corral gunfight reenactments, Boothill Graveyard, and boardwalk saloons preserve the quintessential Wild West frontier experience.

8.Prescott

Prescott, Arizona

Territorial-era capital with Whiskey Row saloons, Courthouse Plaza, granite-dell lakes, and pine forests — a four-season escape blending history and outdoor recreation.

9.Tucson

Tucson, Arizona

UNESCO City of Gastronomy ringed by Saguaro National Park, with Mission San Xavier, the Desert Museum, historic barrios, and vibrant Sonoran culture.

10.Williams

Williams, Arizona

Classic Route 66 town of neon and soda fountains, departure point for the Grand Canyon Railway steam train to the South Rim.

11.Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona

Upscale resort city with Old Town's Western galleries, Taliesin West, world-class golf and spas, and a buzzing dining and nightlife scene.

12.Tubac

Tubac, Arizona

Arizona's oldest European settlement, now an artist colony of 100-plus galleries and studios in the Santa Cruz Valley, near the Tumacacori mission.

13.Cottonwood

Cottonwood, Arizona

Heart of Verde Valley wine country: tasting rooms along historic Old Town, riverside state parks, and a central base for Sedona and Jerome day trips.

14.Patagonia

Patagonia

Sleepy adobe hamlet in the Sky Islands: world-class birding, the Nature Conservancy preserve, trendy cafes, and a gateway to Sonoita wine country.

15.Greer

Greer

Picturesque alpine village high in the White Mountains with trout streams, log cabins, four seasons, and Little Colorado River meadows — a true mountain paradise.

16.Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona

Sprawling Sonoran capital with the Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum, Camelback and South Mountain hikes, pro sports, and a thriving culinary scene.

17.Tempe

Tempe, Arizona

Lively college city anchored by ASU, Mill Avenue's nightlife, Tempe Town Lake watersports, and the landmark red-butte 'A' Mountain.

18.Yuma

Yuma, Arizona

Sunniest city on earth with the Territorial Prison, restored Colorado River wetlands, historic downtown, and a winter-sun snowbird draw on the California border.

19.Winslow

Winslow, Arizona

Route 66 stop made famous by the Eagles' 'Standin' on a Corner,' with the beautifully restored La Posada Harvey House hotel.

20.Mesa

Mesa, Arizona

Gateway to the Superstition Mountains and Apache Trail, with spring-training baseball, the Mesa Arts Center, and access to Salt River tubing.

21.Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Home of the relocated London Bridge, with red-rock shoreline, boating, spring-break energy, and 300-plus sunny days on the Colorado River reservoir.

22.Apache Junction

Apache Junction

Gateway to the iconic Superstition Mountains, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town, and the legendary Apache Trail scenic drive.

23.Cave Creek

Cave Creek

Old-West desert town above Phoenix with saloons, rodeos, art galleries, live music, and increasingly renowned mountain-biking trails in the Sonoran foothills.

24.Wickenburg

Wickenburg, Arizona

Authentic dude-ranch and Western-heritage town with the acclaimed Desert Caballeros Western Museum, historic downtown, and Hassayampa River Preserve.

25.Tusayan

Tusayan

The closest town to the Grand Canyon's South Rim entrance, with helicopter flightseeing, an IMAX theater, lodging, and new Kaibab forest trails.

26.Pine-Strawberry

Pine

Twin storybook hamlets beneath the Mogollon Rim at 6,000 feet, with the historic Strawberry Schoolhouse, cool pines, cabins, and 100-plus miles of trails.

27.Sonoita

Sonoita

Heart of Arizona's first wine region, a high-plains crossroads of rolling grasslands and a dozen vineyards on America's earliest viticultural area.

28.Pinetop-Lakeside

Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

White Mountains alpine resort at 7,200 feet with abundant lakes, 180 miles of trails, cool summers, golf, and winter snow recreation.

29.Clarkdale

Clarkdale, Arizona

Historic smelter company town and departure point for the Verde Canyon Railroad scenic train, plus Tuzigoot ruins and Verde River access.

30.Globe

Globe, Arizona

Historic copper-mining town with a preserved downtown, the Besh-Ba-Gowah ancient pueblo, antique shops, and a gateway to Salt River Canyon.

31.Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista, Arizona

Hummingbird capital beside the Huachuca Mountains, with Ramsey Canyon birding, Kartchner Caverns nearby, and Coronado National Memorial trails.

32.Willcox

Willcox, Arizona

Booming high-desert wine hub with two dozen tasting rooms, plus winter sandhill-crane migrations at Whitewater Draw and Chiricahua access.

33.Camp Verde

Camp Verde, Arizona

Central Verde Valley town home to Montezuma Castle cliff dwellings, Fort Verde State Historic Park, and out-of-Africa wildlife park.

34.Window Rock

Window Rock

Capital of the Navajo Nation, named for its dramatic sandstone arch, with the Code Talkers memorial, Navajo Nation Museum, and tribal park.

35.Chinle

Chinle

Gateway to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, where 1,000-foot red cliffs shelter ancient cliff dwellings and living Navajo farms.

36.Kayenta

Kayenta, Arizona

Navajo town serving as the base for Monument Valley's iconic crimson buttes and mesas, plus Navajo cultural sites and trading posts.

37.Payson

Payson, Arizona

'Heart of Arizona' beneath the Mogollon Rim, ringed by ponderosa pines, with Tonto Natural Bridge, fishing lakes, and cool-summer hiking.

38.Show Low

Show Low, Arizona

White Mountains hub at 6,400 feet named after a card game, with Fool Hollow Lake, fishing, and four-season high-country recreation.

39.Carefree

Carefree

Upscale desert village beside Cave Creek with the giant sundial, free Desert Gardens, boutique galleries, and an English tea room.

40.Chandler

Chandler, Arizona

Polished East Valley city with a revitalized downtown, the Ostrich Festival, tech-hub dining, and family attractions south of Phoenix.

41.Nogales

Nogales, Arizona

Historic border city and a colorful gateway to Mexico, with the Pimeria Alta museum, cross-border culture, and Santa Cruz Valley wineries nearby.

42.Gilbert

Gilbert, Arizona

Once the 'Hay Capital,' now a foodie destination with the buzzing Heritage District, riparian preserve, and farm-to-table dining scene.

43.Holbrook

Holbrook, Arizona

Quirky Route 66 town with the Wigwam Motel's teepee rooms and the southern gateway to Petrified Forest National Park.

44.Benson

Benson, Arizona

Small railroad town and gateway to the spectacular Kartchner Caverns State Park, plus Singing Wind Bookshop and San Pedro River birding.

45.Tuba City

Tuba City, Arizona

Largest Navajo Nation community, with the Explore Navajo museum, nearby dinosaur tracks, and a stop on the route to the Grand Canyon's east side.

46.Kingman

Kingman, Arizona

Self-styled 'Heart of Historic Route 66' with the Powerhouse museum, the longest remaining stretch of the Mother Road, and Hualapai Mountain Park.

47.Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Suburb famous for one of the world's tallest fountains, dark-sky stargazing, public art, and McDowell Mountain trails northeast of Scottsdale.

48.Douglas

Douglas, Arizona

Border town with the grand Gadsden Hotel, historic mining-era architecture, and a quiet sense of frontier Arizona on the Sonora line.

49.Green Valley

Green Valley, Arizona

Retirement-and-golf community south of Tucson, base for the Titan Missile Museum, Madera Canyon birding, and Mission Tumacacori visits.

50.Oro Valley

Oro Valley, Arizona

Affluent town at the base of the Santa Catalinas with Catalina State Park, Honey Bee Canyon trails, and resort golf north of Tucson.