We recently took you on a trip to some of the most famous natural wonders in Arizona, from Horseshoe Bend and Monument Valley to Antelope Canyon and Petrified Forest National Park. This next trip, however, also includes man-made marvels, such as Sedona’s Chapel of the Holy Cross and the world-famous Hoover Dam. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or a little bit of both, this trip is for you. Get ready to see some of the most iconic landmarks in Arizona!
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- Hoover Dam (Mohave County)
Mark Newman / The Image Bank Collection / Getty Images One of the most impressive engineering and architectural feats of all time, the Hoover Dam is located in both Arizona and Nevada. Constructed during the Great Depression under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the dam holds back Lake Mead, which (when full) is the largest reservoir in the nation. Nearly a million people tour the dam each year! Hoover Dam, Nevada 89005, USA
- London Bridge (Lake Havasu City)
jmoor17 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection / Getty Images Originally built in the 1830s over the River Thames in London, the London Bridge is a little piece of England right here in Arizona. Robert P. McCulloch, the visionary behind Lake Havasu City, purchased the bridge in 1968, and its exterior blocks were used in the construction of a new bridge spanning the Bridgewater Channel Canal. When you walk across the bridge, you’ll see the U.S. flag, the State of Arizona Flag, and the Union Jack all flapping in the wind. You could say London and Lake Havasu City are sister cities! London Bridge, 1340 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, USA
- Grand Canyon National Park
Matteo Colombo / Moment Collection / Getty Images You probably saw this one coming, but how could we not include our state’s very own world wonder? One of the most popular tourist attractions on Earth, the Grand Canyon attracts roughly six million annual visitors. Between the expansive, awe-inspiring views and all there is to see and do in the park, it’s easy to understand why. Grand Canyon, Arizona 86052, USA
- Havasu Falls (Supai)
Gilles Baechler / 500px Prime Collection / Getty Images Tucked away near the Grand Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, Havasu Falls is one of several consecutive waterfalls that look like they belong anywhere but Arizona. It’s the most well-known of the bunch, and more than 20,000 people make the arduous, 10-mile hike to see it each year. It’s important to note that reservations are required to embark on the trail, and you’ll need to make them about a year in advance (and they sell out almost immediately). Learn more here. Havasu Falls, Arizona 86435, USA
- Cathedral Rock (Sedona)
JacobH / E+ Collection / Getty Images When most people think of Sedona, the city’s iconic red rocks are what first come to mind. Cathedral Rock is the most famous of them all - in fact, the Cathedral Rock Trail is rated the number two hike in the state! This classic scene was an obvious addition to the trip. Cathedral Rock Trailhead, 500 Back O Beyond Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
- Chapel of the Holy Cross (Sedona)
fdevalera / RooM Collection / Getty Images Also in Sedona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic church built on a cliffside overlooking the Coconino National Forest. Completed in 1956, the chapel was voted one of the Seven Man-Made Wonders of Arizona in 2007 and designated as a National Historic Landmark four years later. No matter your faith, a visit to this manmade masterpiece is a life-changing experience. Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
- Meteor Crater Natural Landmark (Winslow)
Pgiam / E+ Collection / Getty Images Our trip ends with a bang (pun intended) at Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, the best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. Located 18 miles west of Winslow, this ancient wonder is almost 4,000 feet wide - 11 football fields could fit inside it! Both guided and self-guided tours are available, plus a variety of other attractions on the surface. Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Interstate 40, Exit, 233, Winslow, AZ 86047, USA
Would you take this road trip to some of the most iconic landmarks in Arizona? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! For another fun road trip that leads to the best fry bread restaurants in the state, check out our previous article.
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Mark Newman / The Image Bank Collection / Getty Images
One of the most impressive engineering and architectural feats of all time, the Hoover Dam is located in both Arizona and Nevada. Constructed during the Great Depression under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the dam holds back Lake Mead, which (when full) is the largest reservoir in the nation. Nearly a million people tour the dam each year!
Hoover Dam, Nevada 89005, USA
jmoor17 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection / Getty Images
Originally built in the 1830s over the River Thames in London, the London Bridge is a little piece of England right here in Arizona. Robert P. McCulloch, the visionary behind Lake Havasu City, purchased the bridge in 1968, and its exterior blocks were used in the construction of a new bridge spanning the Bridgewater Channel Canal. When you walk across the bridge, you’ll see the U.S. flag, the State of Arizona Flag, and the Union Jack all flapping in the wind. You could say London and Lake Havasu City are sister cities!
London Bridge, 1340 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, USA
Matteo Colombo / Moment Collection / Getty Images
You probably saw this one coming, but how could we not include our state’s very own world wonder? One of the most popular tourist attractions on Earth, the Grand Canyon attracts roughly six million annual visitors. Between the expansive, awe-inspiring views and all there is to see and do in the park, it’s easy to understand why.
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86052, USA
Gilles Baechler / 500px Prime Collection / Getty Images
Tucked away near the Grand Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, Havasu Falls is one of several consecutive waterfalls that look like they belong anywhere but Arizona. It’s the most well-known of the bunch, and more than 20,000 people make the arduous, 10-mile hike to see it each year. It’s important to note that reservations are required to embark on the trail, and you’ll need to make them about a year in advance (and they sell out almost immediately). Learn more here.
Havasu Falls, Arizona 86435, USA
JacobH / E+ Collection / Getty Images
When most people think of Sedona, the city’s iconic red rocks are what first come to mind. Cathedral Rock is the most famous of them all - in fact, the Cathedral Rock Trail is rated the number two hike in the state! This classic scene was an obvious addition to the trip.
Cathedral Rock Trailhead, 500 Back O Beyond Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
fdevalera / RooM Collection / Getty Images
Also in Sedona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic church built on a cliffside overlooking the Coconino National Forest. Completed in 1956, the chapel was voted one of the Seven Man-Made Wonders of Arizona in 2007 and designated as a National Historic Landmark four years later. No matter your faith, a visit to this manmade masterpiece is a life-changing experience.
Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Pgiam / E+ Collection / Getty Images
Our trip ends with a bang (pun intended) at Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, the best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. Located 18 miles west of Winslow, this ancient wonder is almost 4,000 feet wide - 11 football fields could fit inside it! Both guided and self-guided tours are available, plus a variety of other attractions on the surface.
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Interstate 40, Exit, 233, Winslow, AZ 86047, USA
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