Have you ever noticed that some of the best places are the ones far from tourist attractions? Here are 10 places in Arizona that only locals know about.
- Bearizona: A Little Known Park
Bea K./Yelp This drive-through park takes you through three miles and shows you bison, bears…even porcupines! For more information, read our full article here.
- The Rose Garden At Mesa Community College: The Secret Garden You’re Guaranteed To Love
Mesa Community College/Facebook The rose garden at Mesa Community College has 9,000 rose bushes with pathways you can wander to your heart’s content. The best part? It’s free! For more information, read our full article here.
- Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course: The Adventure Course Hiding In The Middle Of An Arizona Forest
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course/Facebook Visit Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course to get a bird’s eye perspective from the tree tops. You’ll spend about three hours on this course that takes you on swinging bridges, through barrels, and up walls and ladders. For more information, read our full article here.
- Pumpkin Spring Pool: A Beautiful But Toxic Spring Hiding Right Here In Arizona
Al_hikesAZ/flickr You’ll find this pretty spring at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The limestone formation looks just like a pumpkin, but for all its beauty, you’d be advised to steer clear - it’s very toxic. For more information, read our full article here.
- Chloride: The Little Town That’s A Best Kept Secret
mlhradio/flickr Chloride only has about 400 residents, but it’s a quaint little town with plenty to see. You’ll love all the yard art here, and there are some really cool murals, too. For more information, read our full article here.
- Coal Mine Canyon: A Little-Known Canyon That’s Truly Stunning
John Fowler/flickr This gorgeous spot is just east of Tuba City. The rock formations are stunning and the scenery incredible. It’s part of the Navajo Nation, but you can tour it by contacting the Hopi Tribe. For more information, read our full article here.
- Mystery Castle: An Enchanting Castle Most People Don’t Know About
J Etzel/flickr This 18-room home is located in South Mountain Park in Phoenix. It was built in the 1930s and was built almost completely of found items such as railroad tracks, rocks and bottles. For more information, read our full article here.
- Navajo Code Talkers Display: A Small Hidden Museum Display Hidden In A Burger King
Curtis Brown/flickr Visit the Burger King in Kayenta and you’ll get more than lunch - there’s a really cool display here. The Navajo Code Talkers were a vital part of World War II, and you can learn all about them here. For more information, read our full article here.
- Enchantment Resort: The Hidden Resort That’s Perfect To Get Away From It All
Enchantment Resort/Facebook Just a short drive from Sedona, you’ll find Boynton Canyon, and there you’ll find Enchantment Resort. It’s a beautiful, magical place where you can enjoy nature and be pampered at the same time. For more information, read our full article here.
- The Arizona Strip: The Most Remote, Isolated Place In Arizona
Ken Lund/flickr This part of Arizona is difficult to access, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. The 7,856 square miles of land here includes majestic canyons, buttes and rock formations. For more information, read our full article here.
What’s your favorite hidden place in Arizona?
Bea K./Yelp
This drive-through park takes you through three miles and shows you bison, bears…even porcupines! For more information, read our full article here.
Mesa Community College/Facebook
The rose garden at Mesa Community College has 9,000 rose bushes with pathways you can wander to your heart’s content. The best part? It’s free! For more information, read our full article here.
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course/Facebook
Visit Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course to get a bird’s eye perspective from the tree tops. You’ll spend about three hours on this course that takes you on swinging bridges, through barrels, and up walls and ladders. For more information, read our full article here.
Al_hikesAZ/flickr
You’ll find this pretty spring at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The limestone formation looks just like a pumpkin, but for all its beauty, you’d be advised to steer clear - it’s very toxic. For more information, read our full article here.
mlhradio/flickr
Chloride only has about 400 residents, but it’s a quaint little town with plenty to see. You’ll love all the yard art here, and there are some really cool murals, too. For more information, read our full article here.
John Fowler/flickr
This gorgeous spot is just east of Tuba City. The rock formations are stunning and the scenery incredible. It’s part of the Navajo Nation, but you can tour it by contacting the Hopi Tribe. For more information, read our full article here.
J Etzel/flickr
This 18-room home is located in South Mountain Park in Phoenix. It was built in the 1930s and was built almost completely of found items such as railroad tracks, rocks and bottles. For more information, read our full article here.
Curtis Brown/flickr
Visit the Burger King in Kayenta and you’ll get more than lunch - there’s a really cool display here. The Navajo Code Talkers were a vital part of World War II, and you can learn all about them here. For more information, read our full article here.
Enchantment Resort/Facebook
Just a short drive from Sedona, you’ll find Boynton Canyon, and there you’ll find Enchantment Resort. It’s a beautiful, magical place where you can enjoy nature and be pampered at the same time. For more information, read our full article here.
Ken Lund/flickr
This part of Arizona is difficult to access, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. The 7,856 square miles of land here includes majestic canyons, buttes and rock formations. For more information, read our full article here.
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