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5,000 to 8,400 feet in elevation, provides for camping, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, wildlife
watching and picnicking.
When the temperature or afternoon rains require a duck indoors,
get a little history at the Cocopah
(Indian Tribe) Museum in Somerton, Colorado River Indian Tribes
Museum in Parker, Parker Area
Historical Society Museum, Lake
Havasu (City) Museum of History
and Kingman's Railroad Museum
of model layouts, Army Airfield
Museum and Mohave Museum of
History and Arts.
ALL-SEASON SIGHTS
More than 200 miles of the original romantic Route 66 exist in
Arizona. The longest stretch in
the nation lies between Topock and Ash Fork.
It's lined with lodging, gift shops, general stores
and eateries that hark back to mid-20th-century
open-road vacations where the journey was just
as fun as the destination.
Some must-see attractions any time of the year
include Oatman's gunfight shows and famous
Stop in for a sundae
along Route 66.
The longest stretch of the
original Route 66 in the nation
runs through western Arizona,
and it's lined with colorful
storefronts.
PHOTO BY KERRICK JAMES
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DOMINIC ROMER
Yuma provide craft and shuttle service for
floating down the stillwater south end of
the Colorado.
See river sights near Yuma in a paddleboat or jet boat cruise, spectacular Topock
Gorge aboard a jet boat, Parker Dam in
guided kayak tours and the sights of Lake
Havasu in all manner of craft.
Hot gaming fun can be found in airconditioned comfort at the Cocopah Indian Tribe's Cocopah Casino and Cocopah
Resort & Conference Center in Somerton,
the Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe's Paradise
Casino in Yuma, the Colorado River Indian
Tribe's BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker,
and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe's Spirit
Mountain Casino in Mohave Valley.
For cooler climes, visit the Arizona Strip,
the region's northern high desert where winter snow is not unheard of. Pipe Spring National Monument, on the land of the Kaibab
Band of Paiute Indians, sits at about 5,000
feet in elevation. The monument's Windsor
Castle (actually a fort), cabins, farm and museum detail the history of the tribe and Mormon pioneers. Monument rangers conduct
special summer programs. The pine-covered
Hualapai Mountain Park, which ranges from
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Arizona's West Coast
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2014 Arizona Official State Visitor Guide
2014 Arizona Official State Visitor Guide
Arizona State Map
Contents
Tribal Land Adventures
The Margarita Menu
The Skies Have It
Presidential Arizona
A State of Culture
Statewide Calendar of Events
Phoenix & Central Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• RV Parks
• Golf Courses
Tucson & Southern Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Golf Courses
• RV Parks
• Accommodations
Northern Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• RV Parks
• Accommodations
Arizona’s West Coast
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• RV Parks
North Central Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• Golf Courses
Arizona Visitor Centers
Smart Traveler
Arizona Mileage Ironwood Map
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