Arizona is best known for the Grand Canyon, but this natural landmark is only a taste of what the state offers. Other desert highlights include the Hoover am, which borders Arizona and Nevada, and the Colorado River, which is perhaps the most stunning at the Horseshoe Bend, where its course curves near Glen's heights Canyon Dam. Arizona is famous for its desert expanses and gorgeous red sandstone rock formations, and, thanks to its dry climate, the night sky here is often transparent and ripe for stargazing.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
A national treasure of the United States and one of the most stunning and one of the natural landscapes of the Southwest. The canyon has steep sides that lead down to the Colorado River. It has been inhabited for thousands of years by various Native American groups, including the Pueblo people, who considered the canyon to be a religious site.
VISIT THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix houses the most extensive collection of instruments globally and is a must-see for music lovers. This colossal set of exhibits contains over 15,000 pieces comprising both musical instruments and related items. The museum is highly interactive; one of its floors is dedicated to letting visitors touch and play instruments from different cultures. Another allows them to watch the instrument preservation and restoration processes as they happen. On its upper level, the museum is divided by geographical area, showcasing the musical traditions of ancient and modern cultures from across the globe.
TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM
The Titan Missile Museum is a historical and technological exhibit that shows off a real Titan II nuclear missile complex, one of 54 that existed on United States territory during the Cold War and was on alert between 1963 and 1982. As the missile was never fueled for launch, it can be safely viewed.
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Desert Botanical Garden is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and presents a diverse collection of over 21,000 plants, including several representative species from the unique southwestern desert ecosystem. Given special status as a Phoenix Point of Pride, this garden series doubles as an exhibit and a conservation facility. All the plants here are meticulously cared for in the desert conditions they need to thrive.
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