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Module 1 - Quick Facts Module 2 - Meet The Maker Module 3 - Appreciate AZ and National Parks Module 4 - Thinking Outside of the Grand Canyon Module 5 - Itineraries Register / Log In
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Module 1 - Quick Facts Module 2 - Meet The Maker Module 3 - Appreciate AZ and National Parks Module 4 - Thinking Outside of the Grand Canyon Module 5 - Itineraries Register / Log InWill travel for wine? Arizona entered the wine business back in the 1970s and created a wine culture today that honors the agricultural bounty of the state’s high deserts and the dedication of the people who tend the vines at more than 30 wineries in Arizona. Tasting rooms have elevated Arizona’s wine reputation even in areas far removed from the vineyards. Restaurants and bars statewide, in small towns and big cities, have added the flavors of Arizona to their menus. Wherever your travels take you, cheers to Arizona.
Arizona’s diversity shines through in its people, its experiences and even its landscapes — a choice few of which present the perfect conditions for growing grapes.
With climate and soil conditions comparable to wine regions in California and Argentina, Arizona’s southern high deserts made the state a major player in international wine circles. Willcox and Sonoita are the most prolific Arizona wine regions, with their vast valley farmlands producing nearly three quarters of the state’s grapes to produce award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot varietals.
Sonoita was the first location in Arizona to be designated as an American Viticultural Area. Willcox followed and the Verde Valley recently joined the trio. See the handiwork of passionate growers and makers at the tasting rooms in Sonoita and Willcox during your wine country tour of Southern Arizona.
The neighboring cities of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Camp Verde and Sedona have created a vibrant wine culture in central Arizona. The Verde Valley’s climate has much in common with Mediterranean wine growing regions. Volcanic soils, mild winters and summers with hot days and cool nights produce grapes with thick skins, dark colors and big flavors.
Tasting rooms transformed Old Town Cottonwood from a sleepy historic main street into a bustling collection of shops and eateries that attract visitors year-round. Wineries in Cornville and Sedona set up their tasting rooms along the banks of beautiful Oak Creek, and even rugged Jerome and Camp Verde show their softer side with fine wine pairings at area eateries. Plus, wine growing is literally part of the curriculum at Yavapai College, where its Southwest Wine Center operates a student-run estate vineyard that offers vine-to-bottle education.
Plan your trip and download our Arizona Wine brochure, Savoring Arizona, and get started exploring the state's burgeoning wine regions.
Arizona boasts more than 120 wineries and tasting rooms across the state. Get started on our interactive tour of Arizona wine country with this mobile passport and earn prizes along the way.
Find out moreFrom cactus to canyons, pine forests to sky islands, Arizona's parks and monuments feature a wide array of scenery, history, and activities for all ages.
Experiencing Arizona's outdoors is a highlight for many travelers to the Grand Canyon State, and for good reason.
Northern Arizona draws guests to its pines and plateaus, while Central Arizona shows off with its red rocks and the lush Verde Valley. Not to be outdone, Southern Arizona greets guests with saguaro-filled landscapes and stunning rock formations above and below ground, and Western Arizona offers some of the best water sports and beaches (yes, beaches) in the state. Rounding out the list, Eastern Arizona sports a little bit of everything, from green forests to petrified wood and petroglyphs.
When viewing the maps below, be sure to check each park's website to confirm fees, hours and available services. Some offer services such as a visitors center and bathrooms, while others are in a more remote backcountry and are best traveled by the well-prepared.
Lastly, take note if you're traveling to parks and areas on tribal lands as you likely will need an additional permit or local guide to enter.
Find out moreA recreationist's paradise, Arizona has parks galore, from iconic cacti-studded landscapes to sandstone canyon walls, thick pine-tree forests to the Sky Islands of southern Arizona. No matter the landscape you want to explore, there is an adventure awaiting you at one of our parks.
Explore now with the Arizona Parks Passport and interactive map.When you visit and check-in, you're automatically entered to win an amazing prize from the Arizona Office of Tourism.
At nearly 100 years old Route 66—the Main Street of America—evokes memories of roadside attractions, rock on the radio, and road trips with the family where the journey was as much fun as the destination.
In Arizona remains the longest stretch of the original Route 66 in the U.S., where you’ll find a wigwam-shaped motel, a petrified forest, kitschy shops, a street corner dedicated to an Eagles song, and so much more. Now, it’s your turn to visit these and other unique landmarks with the Route 66 Check-in Challenge Passport and interactive map.
As you visit each location, be sure to check in and be automatically entered to win cool prizes from the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. Every check-in counts as an entry, so the more places you explore the better your opportunity to win:
Route 66 Passport