Things To Do in Arizona

Arizona is nice and wooded in the north andor more hours. They are a drive from both
nothing but desert in the south, so if you areScottsdale and Phoenix. They provide
looking to escape to the warmth of the deserttransportation from many of the Scottsdale
from a cold February, this is the place to do it.resorts and you can arrange for transportation as
The Grand Canyon is a must see if you are goingwell.
to Arizona, you just shouldn't miss it while you areFrank Lloyd Wright is one of the foremost
here. The Grand Canyon Railway offers a historicarchitects that the country has ever seen. You
train tour through the historic Grand Canyoncan experience his creations first hand at Taliesin
National Park. Each train is historic as well. TheyWest in Scottsdale. The site was his personal
feature a fleet of antique engines, both steamhome, studio and architectural school. Taliesin
and diesel. They also have coach and first classWest was built "out of the desert" by Wright and
seating. They also have strolling musicians that willhis apprentices. They gathered rocks and sand to
put you in the historic state of mind. Your trainbuild the building. The compound sits on 600 acres
car might even be subject to an old-fashionedin the Sonoran desert at the foothills of the
shootout and robbery. Not only do you see theMcDowell Mountains. There are several tour
spectacular Grand Canyon but beautiful sceneryoptions available that allow you to experience as
as well. They have special promotions runningmuch or as little as you want of Wright's desert
through the winter months.creation. All tours guided and you will see the
If you want to see the Sonoran Desert, there isbeauty of the work that was created in 1937.
no better way than on horseback. Cave CreekArizona has a number of things to do in February
Outfitters provides horseback riding tours throughand because the winters are mild and beautiful in
rugged mountains and hidden canyons. They offerthe southern half of the state, your options are
rides to small groups of about five or seven andendless. These trips are great for families or
have a minimum of two riders. They also offer acouples looking to get away for the weekend.
four-hour half-day ride or a full day ride that is six