Taliesin West - Scottsdale, Arizona
Taliesin West - Scottsdale, Arizona
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright established this area in Arizona as his architectural community in 1937. This area was his home from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today, it houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, a school for architects, and is open to the public for tours.
Scottsdale Historical Museum - Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale Historical Museum - Scottsdale, Arizona
Want to see a historical museum that is in something other than a brand new building? Then you will truly enjoy going to the Scottsdale Historical Museum which is located in a 1909 red brick school house.
Arizona Science Center - Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Science Center - Phoenix, Arizona
Visit the over 300 hands on exhibits located in 5 galleries at the science center. Spend a wonderful adventure in the newly rennovated Dorrance Planitarium. The new planitarium will be the first Science Center in the world to have a state-of-the-art NanoSeam dome! With this cutting-edge technology, we can create, customize and present shows that not only reflect astronomy topics, but also new exhibits, feature exhibitions and much more.
Rosson House Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
Rosson House Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
One of the things that most people don’t believe is available in Phoenix is a true Victorian house from 1885. Here the Rosson House will show you that there really is that type of history in the area. The house is fully restored and provides tours for the public to enjoy.
Heard Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
Heard Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
The museum has 10 galleries for your enjoyment with continually changing displays. The Heard Museum Shop’s Berlin Gallery showcasing an unprecedented retail gallery experience and an innovative way to view and purchase contemporary American Indian art by established and emerging Native artists. You will be able to enjoy wonderful Southwest cusine in the indoor and outdoor dining amidst sculpture and desert plants at the Arcadia Farms Cafe’.
Pueblo Grande Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
Pueblo Grande Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
This museum is an archaeological site museum and repository focused on the saving of the cultural, architectural history for the benefit of theose wishing to learn about the Southwest and the diversity of the area. Pueblo Grande Museum sits on the site of a 1,500 year old Hokokam village. At the musuem you will learn bout these progressive farmers and builders and see a ceremonial mound, an excavated ballfield and reproductions of the homes the Hohokam Indians lived in.
Tamal & Heritage Festival - Tucson, Arizona
Tamal & Heritage Festival - Tucson, Arizona
This festival brings together over 70 not for profit organizations selling tamales to raise money for their causes. A tamale contest is also scheduled with participants being judged in three categories: traditional, green corn and gourmet tamales. The first place winner will receive $500, $300 will go to the second place winner and $200 to third
Red Rock Fantasy - Sedona, Arizona
Red Rock Fantasy - Sedona, Arizona
Light up the world for the holidays is something that Sedona could really claim with their wonderful display of community working together to bring joy and beauty to the area with the Red Rock Fantasy. The holiday light festival features more than one million lights blwoing in over 30 displays created by families from the Southwest.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Flagstaff, Arizona
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Flagstaff, Arizona
This ancient Meso-American holiday is held throughout Mexico, Latin America and the Southwestern US. The Museum of Northern Arizona puts on the celebration in the Flagstaff area. Dia de los Muertos is the transforming of grief into celebration. The ritual pays homage to the lives of lost loved ones by inviting them back to enjoy their favorite music and foods and to honor their contribution in life.
Navajo Nation Fair - , Arizona
Navajo Nation Fair - Window Rock, Arizona
The largest Navajo Nation Fair and the world’s largest Indian fair is held in this beautiful area of Arizona. The mountains, the tall pines and the culture of the Navajo will make you so glad that you visited the fair and learned a little about the Navajo tirbe.
