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Arizona TourismArizona tourism attracts millions of tourists annually. Discover one of the millions of reasons here. Tourism and travel is a leading industry in Arizona. In 2000, tourism and travel accounted for almost $14 billion in direct sales. There were about 27 million domestic visitors and 900,000 from overseas. There are 22 national parks and monuments located entirely within Arizona. By far the most popular is Grand Canyon National Park. Petrified Forest National Park and Saguaro National Monument are also popular national parks. There are also 14 state parks that regularly attract over 1 million visitors per year. Arizona offers excellent camping on both public and private land, and there are many farm vacation sites and dude ranches, particularly in the Tucson and Wickenburg areas. Popular for sightseeing and shopping are the state's Indian reservations, particularly those of the Navaho and Hopi. Boating and fishing on Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, the Colorado River, and the Salt River lakes are also attractions. The red rock country of Sedona is a popular destination. For the adventurous you who love hiking, camping or backpacking, check out this cool page! There are also a number of resorts and spas across the state. Biosphere 2 in Oracle is another popular tourist attraction. Containing much of America's history on Indian tribal lands, Arizona's national and state forests attract millions of tourists yearly. The Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, meteor craters, ancient Native American and Spanish colonial ruins, and the warm climate contribute mainly to the tourism trade. World-class golf courses and other leisure facilities, plus ghost towns, make Arizona a favorite family getaway. If you wish to check on the hotels or vacation rentals of a city that interests you, please go to our vacation page. 
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