If you love warm weather with plenty of sunshine, then Arizona is definitely a place for you. The state of Arizona boasts about 320 days of sunshine a year, and the great city of Phoenix – the state capital – boasts more sunny days per year than any other metropolitan area in the United States.
To take advantage of its warmth and sunshine, Arizona has a wealth of outdoor attractions including 22 national parks and monuments and 35 state parks and natural areas preserving the state’s natural, cultural and recreational resources. Two of the top-rated waterfalls in the United States are located in Arizona: Grand Falls and Havasu Falls. The Arizona Trail is 800 miles long and is dedicated to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only one located within the United States.
If you’re looking for food and drink, there are more than 100 wineries which produce 22 varietals of wine the state. Arizona chefs and restaurants have received more than 50 James Beard nominations since 2010.