Touring Arizona 2019-20: Volume 2 - Central Arizona

Arizona is one of the most popular destination for tourism in the United States. Known as the Grand Canyon State, its landscapes offer incredible majesty and beauty. The Grand Canyon is just one of the many natural marvels in the state. Then there is the long human history. Arizona is home to more Native American people than any other state, many of them still living traditional lives on their tribal lands. The Spanish history dates back to the late 16th century and played such a major role in molding the human landscape. And as an American state, Arizona had a "Wild West" history of cowboys, gunslingers and miners. Today its population is more urban and becoming quite sophisticated, yet it presents its long history and natural beauty as offerings to visitors, making it a highly desirable destination. This book is the second of three travel guides to the state, offered by a geography professor who has lived here for nearly 50 years and who knows every intimate detail. The first book took you across Northern Arizona and presents many recommendations regarding sightseeing, accommodation and dining.This second book explores Central Arizona with great emphasis upon metropolitan Phoenix and the surrounding communities. There are separate chapters on such important places as Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe along with outlying areas such as Wickenburg and the Colorado River recreational area around Parker. The final book will take you through Southern Arizona. There is no other detailed series on the state that is as personalized and filled with recommendations with regard to the finest of the sights, hotels, lodges and restaurants. So come and visit the Grand Canyon State through these volumes and then plan an exciting visit .Volume 3 on Southernl Arizona should be ready for issue by the end of May.