Grand Canyon Deer Farm – Williams, Arizona
Here you will have the opportunity to not just look at the deer but walk among them, tough them and they will let you feed them right out of your hand if you want.
Started in 1969 and after a few owners the current owners, Randy and Pat George and their sons have expanded the store and the animal population. They now include Reindeer, Axis Deer, Talking Birds, Wallabies, Coatimundi, Marmosets, Mini Cattle, and a Baby Camel and two Baby Bison.
Fountain Hills Fountain – Fountain Hills, Arizona
Come and see the fountain that has made the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world’s tallest fountain”(it no longer holds that record but did for over a decade). The fountain shoots water 560 feet into the air from the lagoon in the center of the 32 acre Fountain Park.
Cerreta Candy Company – Glendale, Arizona
If you are a candy fan and would like to take a tour of the factory where Almond Toffee and other wonders of the confectionary world are created you can take a tour of this factory. Have you always wondered how cream centers are enrobed in luscious chocolate or how the caramels get wrapped? If so you will learn all of this if you take the 30 minutes guided tour of the factory.
Chiricahau National Monument – Near Wilcox, Arizona
One of the less known parks of Arizona is the Chiricahua National Monument of Southern Arizona. This park has some of the most beautiful scenery in the state and should not be overlooked.
Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden – Phoenix, Arizona
Situated in Phoenix is the Tovrea Castle which was built to resemble a wedding cake by Alessio Carraro. He had the idea to build it as the hotel for a development he wanted to do in the area in 1928. He bought 277 acres of land, hired a Russian gardener names Moktachev to develop the gardens while the castle was built and was off on his dream. The problem was that he lost interest when adjoining property owners began construction sheep and cattle pens to supply a nearby meat packing plant which was owned by the Tovrea family.
Bedrock City Dinosaurs – Valle, Arizona
Want to get up close and personal to a dinosaur? At Bedrock City, halfway between the Grand Canyon and Williams, you have the opportunity to do just that. Here you will see Greg and Barney, Wilma and Betty along with Pebbles and Bamm Bamm from the Flintstones cartoons as well as the giant dinosaur that you can slide down the tail, like a slide, just like Fred on the intro to the cartoon. This unique stop is located between the Grand Canyon and Williams on Arizona Hwy 54 at the junction of US 180 in Valle. Created to look like Fred, Barney, Wilma, Betty, Pebbles and Bamm Bamm from the Flintstones cartoons they will bring a smile to your face, regardless of whether you are still a kid or just remembering how the Flintstones made you laugh. The statues are stationary, they are huge and they are fun.
Shady Dell Trailer Court Motel – Bisbee, Arizona
Have you seen those old travel trailers in the back 40 of some farm where it sits falling apart and having everyone wonder why the heck they didn’t get rid of the “piece of junk” years ago. Well, if you come to Bisbee you will see how someone took the past and has converted them into a lodging facility to accept guests.
The Wild Burros (and More) of Oatman – Oatman, Arizona
Are you looking for something different to do? Do you enjoy the unusual? Then you will want to visit the small community of Oatman. Oatman was a gold mining town until the 1930’s. At that time there were nearly 10,000 people living in the town, today there are must 150. The town is just 4 blocks long but filled with Old West charm which attracts nearly 500,000 visitors per year!
The Oldest Hopi Art Show in the World – Flagstaff, Arizona
The festivals of the Colorado Plateau region highlighting the region’s cultures and encourage communication and ideas between visitors, educators and artists. These celebrations of music, art, performances and Heritage Insights help to give everyone a better understanding of the past and present. It is a blend of ancient and modern cultural presentations, performances and activities to give the visitor a greater insight in the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and Hispanic cultures that live on the Colorado Plateau and the Four Corners regions of the state.
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch – Picacho, Arizona
Sitting on 600 acres between Phoenix and Tucson on Interstate 10 you will see the largest privately owned Ostrich ranch in the U.S.A. The ranch raises its own birds, they do not board for other people but they do share their experience and joy of these magnificent birds with those that want to stop by and see them. The ranch is the home to over 1100 Pure South African Black hens laying.
