Highest-rated things to do in Arizona, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in Arizona your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Arizona reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Arizona using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Arizona, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Wupatki National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,105 reviews)
- Address: 25137 N. Sunset Crater-Wupatki Loop Rd. Flagstaff, Arizona
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#29. Montezuma Castle National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,696 reviews)
- Address: 2800 Montezuma Castle Hwy Camp Verde, Arizona
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#28. Airport Mesa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,886 reviews)
- Address: 483 Airport Road Sedona, Arizona
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#27. Bright Angel Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (2,395 reviews)
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#26. Slide Rock State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,421 reviews)
- Address: 6871 N. Highway 89A Sedona, Arizona
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#25. Titan Missile Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (1,542 reviews)
- Address: 1580 West Duval Mine Road Sahuarita, Arizona
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#24. Camelback Mountain
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,561 reviews)
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#23. Kartchner Caverns State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,845 reviews)
- Address: 2980 South Hwy 90 9 miles south of Interstate 10 Benson, Arizona
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#22. Heard Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,991 reviews)
- Address: 2301 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#21. Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
- Rating: 5/5 (3,264 reviews)
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#20. Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,769 reviews)
- Address: Walnut Canyon Road #3 Flagstaff, Arizona
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#19. Oak Creek Canyon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,431 reviews)
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#18. Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)
- Rating: 5/5 (4,287 reviews)
- Address: Highway 179 Red Rock Visitor Center and Ranger Station Village of Oak Creek, Arizona
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#17. Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,413 reviews)
- Address: 1950 West San Xavier Road Tucson, Arizona
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#16. Bearizona Wildlife Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,830 reviews)
- Address: 1500 E. Route 66 Williams, Arizona
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#15. Taliesin West
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,207 reviews)
- Address: 12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, Arizona
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#14. Bell Rock
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,008 reviews)
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#13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
- Rating: 5/5 (1,465 reviews)
- Address: 27026 North 156th St. Scottsdale, Arizona
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#12. Sabino Canyon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,901 reviews)
- Address: 5900 North Sabino Canyon Road Tucson, Arizona
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#11. Pima Air and Space Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,929 reviews)
- Address: 6000 East Valencia Road Tucson, Arizona
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#10. Devil's Bridge Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,708 reviews)
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#9. Lower Antelope Canyon
- Rating: 5/5 (7,013 reviews)
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#8. Cathedral Rock
- Rating: 5/5 (6,071 reviews)
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#7. Musical Instrument Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (6,570 reviews)
- Address: 4725 East Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
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#6. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (8,911 reviews)
- Address: 2021 North Kinney Road Tucson, Arizona
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#5. Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10,755 reviews)
- Address: 780 Chapel Road Sedona, Arizona
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#4. Desert Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,174 reviews)
- Address: 1201 North Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, Arizona
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#3. Horseshoe Bend
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15,441 reviews)
- Address: Mile Marker 545, Highway 89 Page, Arizona
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#2. Antelope Canyon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,866 reviews)
- Address: Navajo Tribal Park Page, Arizona
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#1. Grand Canyon South Rim
- Rating: 5/5 (23,502 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
