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Northern Arizona is a region in , a state of the . It is most famous for the but includes a wide range of other destinations that are notable for their scenery and diversity.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Flagstaff and Grand Canyon.

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is a city of over 75,000 people near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of northern and the . At an altitude of 6,990 ft, and much of the surrounding region are substantially cooler than the low desert that dominates the southern part of the state.

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The is in northern , and is one of the great tourist attractions in the United States as well as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

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is a city in , and the county seat of Yavapai County. It is home to the world's oldest rodeo, and to the famous Whiskey Row…

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Kingman and Sedona.

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is a city in and the county seat of , United States. It is named after Lewis , an engineer for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. The population was 32,693 at the 2020 census.

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is a town in , , 120 miles north of . Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the beautiful Red Rocks, the town is famous for its vibrant arts community with nearly 100 art galleries and events including the International Film Festival, Arts Festival and the Jazz Festival.

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is a city of 7,600 people in northern . The city is best known for its two main attractions, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.

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is a town in Northern Arizona, 35 miles west of . In 1984, it was the last Route 66 town to be bypassed by freeway.

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is a city located on the in , , United States, 97 miles south of , Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from , whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for .

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is a small town on Route 66 in Northern Arizona. While the town itself is of limited interest, it is a convenient gateway to a number of regional attractions.

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is a city in , United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 11,265. The city is located on the .

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is a town in , , United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town is 10,873. Every summer, the downtown area of is the site of the annual Corn Fest; held each year on the third Saturday in July, the popular event is sponsored and organized by local growers, Hauser and Hauser Farms.

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is a city of 4,900 people straddling the / border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale.

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is an old copper mining town in Northern Arizona, once a ghost town in the 1950s, now a tourist attraction and artist colony, with a reputation for many buildings being haunted.

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is a town in , United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,314. is the gateway to the North Rim of the .

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is a town of 2,500 people in Apache County, in the state of in the . It is significant beyond its size as the administrative center of , the country's largest Indian reservation and an important tourist destination.

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is a town of 600 people just 2 miles from the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon National Park. It is most often used by travelers to the park for overnight lodging.

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is a town of 9,700 people in Northern Arizona. is the largest settlement on the Arizona side of the . There is little to detain the traveler, but it makes a good refueling stop on the way from to the .

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is a small town near the northern border of Arizona and part of the Navajo Nation. The population was 5,189 at the 2010 census. is 22 miles south of and contains a number of hotels and motels which service visitors to Monument Valley.

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is a census-designated place in , , United States, on the . The population was 885 at the 2010 census. Most of the town's economy is tourist food and craft stalls, restaurants, and other services for north–south traffic from and .

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is a town in the state of . The city is located on the old Route 66 and is home to the greatest concentration of Route 66 kitsch in Arizona if not the country, which makes it a frequent pit stop for travelers passing through on their way to more exotic destinations.

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is an unincorporated village of 600 people which serves as base of operation for the native Hualapai Nation of Northern Arizona.

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is a census-designated place in , United States. Its population was 396 at the 2010 U.S. Census, down from 457 in 2000.

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is a spectacular national monument of vermilion-colored cliffs, located in Northern Arizona between the and the Arizona–Utah border.

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is a national monument within the in Northern Arizona. The park preserves ruins of the indigenous tribes that lived in the area, from the Ancestral Puebloans to the Navajo, and reflects one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America.

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is a census-designated place located in , , United States. It is located on Interstate 40, approximately eighty miles east of and about thirty-five miles west of .

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is a planned community in , most notable for its crafts. The project has the goals of combining the social interaction and accessibility of an urban environment with sound environmental principles, such as minimal resource use and access to the natural environment.

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is a onetime silver mining camp in , , United States, and is considered the oldest continuously inhabited mining town in the state.

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is a national monument in Northern Arizona just to the northeast of .

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is a national monument in the remote northwest of with an area of 4,115.6 km2, protecting the western edge of the and lots of desert.

Northern Arizona

Latitude of center
35.64° or 35° 38′ 24″ north
Longitude of center
-111.67° or 111° 40′ 12″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q7058124
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Venetian—“Northern Arizona” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “东北亚利桑那州”
  • Chinese: “亞利桑那州北部”
  • Chinese: “北亞利桑那”
  • Dutch: “Noord-Arizona”
  • German: “Arizona/Norden”
  • German: “Plateau”
  • Hebrew: “צפון אריזונה”
  • Italian: “Arizona settentrionale”
  • Japanese: “ノーザン・アリゾナ”
  • Japanese: “北アリゾナ”
  • Japanese: “北部アリゾナ州”
  • Portuguese: “Norte do Arizona”
  • Slovenian: “Severna Arizona”
  • Spanish: “Norte de Arizona”
  • Venetian: “Arizona setentrionałe”

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