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Highest-rated things to do in Arizona by visitors

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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 Aug. 15, 2025.

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.

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#28. Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

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#28. Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

- Rating: 4.1/5 (4,451 reviews)
- City: Winslow
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#27. Kartchner Caverns State Park

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#27. Kartchner Caverns State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,864 reviews)
- City: Benson
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#22. Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)

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#22. Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,292 reviews)
- City: Village of Oak Creek
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#18. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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#18. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,915 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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#13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

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#13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1,775 reviews)
- City: Scottsdale
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#10. Musical Instrument Museum

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#10. Musical Instrument Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (6,617 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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#2. Grand Canyon South Rim

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#2. Grand Canyon South Rim

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23,572 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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