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Pack Your Suitcase and See Arizona!
It's easy to plan your own Arizona heritage adventure. Simply "click" on the attractions and destinations you want to experience and "pack" them in your Arizona Heritage "suitcase." When you're done browsing, let the Arizona Heritage Traveler organize your selections geographically and provide you with a map to help you plan your trip.
Savvy travelers' tip: Save the contents of your suitcase every time you visit so you can retrieve your itineraries in the future.
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Welcome
Welcome to the Arizona Heritage Traveler, the unique Web site that delivers Arizona's finest heritage and cultural experiences. Arizona has hundreds of stories to tell and we invite you to experience them all. Explore ancient civilizations and contemporary cultures. Treat yourself to some of the best stargazing in the country. Re-live the Old West and walk in the footsteps of Spanish missionaries. Discover historic hotels, unique B&B's and authentic ranches... the list goes on.
Click on "Topics" and find a wealth of information on the major themes that are intertwined with Arizona's history. For more background about each subject, read the thematic overviews and check out the recommended reading lists.
Whether you are starting from Phoenix, Tucson or Flagstaff, you'll find dozens of fun and intriguing things to do. For a "best of the best" listing of what to see and do, click on Itinerary in the menu bar. It will take you to a section entitled "Heritage Highlights." These are organized by 1/2 day, 1, 2 and 3-day adventures starting from Phoenix, Tucson or Flagstaff. You can also search this web site by region or alphabetically. And, to learn what special events are happening, click on "Events" for a month-by-month list of heritage and cultural festivals, fairs and fun.
Thank you for visiting our Web site. Enjoy Arizona!
Arizona Humanities Council & Arizona Office of Tourism
Vistors Guide
For a complete listing of where to go and what to do within the State of Arizona, link to the official web site of The Arizona Office of Tourism. Request the free Arizona Official State Visitor's Guide and the Official State Visitor's Map.
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The Cultural Heritage Tourism Study is an appealing and practical marketing guide for Arizona’s cultural heritage sites seeking to attract and serve this growing segment of in-state and out-of-state visitors to their venues.
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announces the winners of the 62nd annual Leadership in History Awards.
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Prior to 1853, the Gila River marked the southern boundary of Arizona with everything to the south belonging to Mexico.
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