About
Arizona is a state in the southwestern United States, in North America. It is best known for the Grand Canyon and for its desert landscape, which gives many visitors their first impression of the region. Phoenix is the state capital and its largest city, and it makes a natural starting point for a trip.
What a visit looks like
Most travellers come to Arizona to see its open country. The desert scenery is wide and dramatic, and the light changes a great deal across the day, which makes it rewarding for anyone who enjoys landscapes and photography. The Grand Canyon is the state's most famous landmark, and it draws visitors from around the world who want to see its scale for themselves.
Around the state
- Phoenix is the capital and largest city, a practical base for exploring the surrounding area.
- The Grand Canyon is the state's signature destination, and a trip there is the reason many people plan a visit.
- The desert landscape covers much of the state and is the setting for most of what visitors see outside the cities.
Arizona is also known by the nicknames Grand Canyon State and Copper State, and by its abbreviation, AZ. Whether you come for one famous sight or for the wider desert country, the state rewards those who plan their route with its distances and seasons in mind.