Highest-rated things to do in Arizona by visitors

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鈥攊t'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.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Arizona using data from . 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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#30. Upper Antelope Canyon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,968 reviews)
- City: Page
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#29. Saguaro National Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,359 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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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

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,864 reviews)
- City: Benson
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#26. Walnut Canyon National Monument

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,798 reviews)
- City: Flagstaff
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#25. Heard Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (3,013 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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#24. Mission San Xavier del Bac

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,435 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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#23. Pima Air and Space Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,958 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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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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#21. Slide Rock State Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,448 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#20. Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway

- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,282 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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#19. Hole in the Rock

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,137 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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#18. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,915 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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#17. Camelback Mountain

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,566 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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#16. Taliesin West

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,243 reviews)
- City: Scottsdale
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#15. Bearizona Wildlife Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,871 reviews)
- City: Williams
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#14. Oak Creek Canyon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,435 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1,775 reviews)
- City: Scottsdale
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#12. Bell Rock

- Rating: 4.7/5 (5,025 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#11. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

- Rating: 4.8/5 (8,962 reviews)
- City: Tucson
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#10. Musical Instrument Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (6,617 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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#9. Lower Antelope Canyon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (7,052 reviews)
- City: Page
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#8. Chapel of the Holy Cross

- Rating: 4.6/5 (10,805 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#7. Grand Canyon Railway

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,387 reviews)
- City: Williams
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#6. Devil's Bridge Trail

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,735 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#5. Cathedral Rock

- Rating: 4.8/5 (6,095 reviews)
- City: Sedona
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#4. Horseshoe Bend

- Rating: 4.7/5 (15,565 reviews)
- City: Page
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#3. Desert Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.7/5 (9,263 reviews)
- City: Phoenix
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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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#1. Antelope Canyon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (9,094 reviews)
- City: Page
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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