| 1) GRAND CANYON, of course! I cannot think of | | | | shoppers, especially for those who collect |
| anything more important to do in Arizona than | | | | Native American art, crafts and jewelry. Try |
| go see this amazing true wonder of our planet | | | | American Antique Mall for starters, which was |
| earth. This is a spectacle that you won't | | | | voted "Tucson's Best" by Tucson Weekly. |
| believe it until you see it, no matter how | | | | Jewelry lovers can try the store as unique as |
| many photos or videos of it you've seen | | | | its name: "Got All Your Marbles?" |
| before. When you stand there at the edge of | | | | |
| what seems to be "The Infinity," words and | | | | 5) After all that pedal-to-the-metal |
| time stop. Please make a special effort to be | | | | shopping, rest your weary bones at one of |
| there if you haven't seen it yet. You won't | | | | Arizona's many spas and holistic care |
| regret it. | | | | resorts. One name among many that comes to |
| | | | mind is Hashani Spa at Tucson's JW Marriott |
| 2) Kitt Peak National Observatory is one of | | | | Starr Pass Resort & Spa which made it to |
| the many astronomy posts sprinkled all over | | | | MSNBC's "Top 10 Romantic Spas" list. |
| Arizona thanks to the state's brilliant clear | | | | |
| skies. Stop by at the Visitor's Center for a | | | | 6) Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson is |
| great night of deep skywatching. But only 20 | | | | a unique institution home to over 1,300 types |
| visitors allowed at a time and advance | | | | of desert plants, and 300 species of animals. |
| reservation is required. | | | | Open year-around. |
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| 3) Historic Anza Trail is for those who enjoy | | | | 7) Baseball fans - why not watch your most |
| a good adventure along this 1,200 mile trail | | | | favorite ball players in action when they |
| that stretches from Tubac, Arizona all the | | | | travel to Tucson every March for their annual |
| way up to San Francisco. Perfect for | | | | Spring Training? Arizona Diamondbacks, |
| re-discovering the nation's Spanish colonial | | | | Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies and other |
| heritage. Good hiking and biking | | | | big league teams can be enjoyed either at |
| opportunities for history buffs and nature | | | | Tucson Electric Park (Diamondbacks and White |
| lovers alike. | | | | Sox) or Hi Corbett Field (Rockies and other |
| | | | teams). |
| 4) Tucson is Arizona's hub for heavy-duty | | | | |