ARIZONA MEETINGS & EVENTS


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– the heart of America’s Southwest. Use this guide to learn more about the weather and terrain before you pack. Our writers provide information worth reading so you won’t miss some of the state’s best attractions. This guide covers the basics and the little-known details of travel in Arizona – all you need to know to plan a memorable Arizona meeting or event.


Nickname: The Grand Canyon State State Motto: Ditat Deus - God enriches Land Area: 113,634 square miles Capital: Phoenix Colors: blue and old gold Neckwear: bola tie Fossil: petrified wood Flower: saguaro cactus blossom Tree: palo verde Gemstone: turquoise Mammal: ringtail cat Bird: cactus wren Reptile: Arizona ridgenose rattlesnake Fish: Arizona trout Amphibian: Arizona tree frog Butterfly: two-tailed swallowtail


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Clockwise: Xona Resort Suites, TPC Scottsdale, Tucson Market, San Francisco Peaks 20


10 16 18


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Tempe Town Lake Arizona


The Grand Canyon State Top 10 Reasons


To Meet In Arizona Uniquely Arizona


Events by the Month Wild West


Cowboy Up Sports


Shout it Out Shopping


Retail Therapy


RESOURCES 2 State Map 6 Visitor Information 15 Arizona’s CVBs


78 Tours & Transportation 79 Convention Services


DESTINATIONS 22


Phoenix & Central Arizona


44 Accommodations 50 Dining 52 Golf 52 Venues


54 66


Tucson & Southern Arizona


65 Accommodations 65 Dining


Northern Arizona


68 Grand Canyon & Flagstaff 70 Sedona 71 Verde Valley, 73 Prescott 74 Payson 76 The Colorado River & Arizona’s Lakes


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