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