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1. Kitt Peak Observatory ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Superstition Mountain Museum - Lost Dutchman Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hot Air Expeditions, Phoenix

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4. Apache Trail Tours

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5. Arizona Museum of Natural History

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6. Arizona Railway Museum

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7. Arizona Zipline Adventures

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8. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

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9. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

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10. Historic Hat Ranch

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11. Old Tucson

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12. Out of Africa Wildlife Park

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13. Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

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14. Phoenix Zoo

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15. Pink Jeep Tours & Grand Canyon Tours

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16. Pioneer Living History Museum

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17. Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

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18. Salt River Fields

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19. Slide Rock State Park

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20. Titan Missile Museum

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21. Trail Dust Town

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22. Tucson Botanical Gardens

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23. The Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What are some famous natural attractions in Arizona?
    Answer: Famous natural attractions include the Sonoran Desert landscape of Saguaro National Park, the Kartchner Caverns, the 13,000-year-old Petrified Forest, and the magnificent Monument Valley.
  • Question: What types of activities can families enjoy in Arizona?
    Answer: Families can enjoy a plethora of fun indoor and outdoor activities, including visits to fascinating museums and science centers.
  • Question: What outdoor activities are available in Arizona?
    Answer: Outdoor activities include exploring hiking trails, taking helicopter rides, and visiting an ostrich farm.

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