Arizona is the place to be, whether you’re looking for a snappy weekend getaway, or a long vacation stay. The state boasts some of the most scenic locations in the entire country. Some of the most famous places to visit in this state include the Grand Canyon and Havasu Falls. If you’re planning an Arizona expedition, this article highlights some of the top best places to be in the state.

1.      The Cathedral Rock in Sedona

If you love natural, god-created landscape, The Cathedral Rock in Sedona is the place you want to go first. This natural feature is located in Yavapai Country with the Coconino National Forest. The rock happens to be carved from eye-grabbing red sandstone. The Cathedral Rock’s summit hits 4921 feet high, and so many hikers try to reach this summit each year. If you’re up for a challenging rock climb, The Cathedral Rock in Sedona should be a must-visit.

2.      The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is an enormous crack in the earth that can even be seen from the space. A lot of people have the Grand Canyon on their places-to-visit list. The Canyon was formed after millions of years of erosion done by the massive waters of the powerful Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, and a mile deep. It is up to 18 miles wide, and visitors can see red rock band layers. The Grand Canyon attracts millions of visitors each year, and for a good reason.

3.      Saguaro National Park

The giant Saguaro happens to be a very well-known symbol of the American West. It grows in just a few places within the United States and happens to be a very rare plant on a global scale. The Saguaro National Park was formed to protect these plants, and its situated in the heart of the Sonoran desert. Between November and March is the best time to visit this park, when these magnificent plants create a colorful show when their bloom. If you’re looking for a pleasant short hike for your family, Saguaro National Park is the place to be.

4.      Beaver Falls

Although quite hard to access, Beaver Falls are a notoriously breathtaking site. They are located after Mooney Falls and happen to be the fifth set of falls in this area. Initially, some parts of the falls used to be fifty feet high, but the floods of 1910 destroyed some of these areas. Once you visit the site, you’ll observe some marking that shows just how high the water rose during the floods.

5.      Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is located in Monument Valley, in the native American land of Navajo. This natural spot derived its name from the fact that there used to be many antelopes living in this canyon. There also used to be cattle grazing here. Antelope Canyon is made up of a series of smaller canyons, most of which are very popular with photographers.

6.      The Wave

This is a magnificent sandstone formation that features beautiful, undulating layers that resemble waves. The Wave is located near the border between Utah and Arizona and happens to be one of the leading tourist attractions in Arizona. This tourist attraction happens to be immensely popular amongst photographers, and hikers who are looking to experience the rugged, challenging and trail-less hike.

If you’re coming to Arizona anytime soon, make sure you do not miss any of these awesome tourist destinations. Other significant spots where you might want to pitch camp include the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, the Barringer Crater, the Montezuma Castle National Park, Lake Powell, and the Hoover Dam.