Attractions
Phoenix Zoo's New Predator Passage Opens in November
The Phoenix Zoo's newest six-acre expansion, Predator Passage, opens Nov. 20 to allow visitors to help welcome female lions, hyenas, leopards, red river hogs and vultures to their new home. Located within the African Trail, Predator Passage will educate guests about these species and promote the importance of conversation. Join the grand opening Nov. 20-22 to enjoy an African musical instrument station hosted by the Musical Instrument Museum and drum circle workshops in between seeing the animals. Expect to spot meerkats within the Predator Passage in the near future.
New Seasonal Tours and Experiences at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
New seasonal tours and experiences are available at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West in Scottsdale. The new Shelters in the Desert Guided Tour takes visitors on a 90-minute hike behind Taliesin West to see the shelters that Wright's apprentices lived in and learn about Wright's passion for architecture being harmonious with the environment. On the Nightfall Guided Tour, experience Wright's winter home after dark to enjoy its evening views. Those who like jazz will enjoy the new TW Live Culture program where live music plays while touring. Explore the new American Icon exhibit to learn more about Wright and Georgia O'Keeffe, a famous architect and friend of Wright.New Exhibit at S'edav Va'aki (Pueblo Grande) Museum Explains Its New Name
The new exhibit What's In Our Name? celebrates the Pueblo Grande Museum's name change to S'edav Va'aki Museum, which was chosen by the museum's tribal partners, the O'odham, whose ancestors previously inhabited the site. The new exhibit will open Nov. 7 and be on display through June 2024. S'edav Va'aki Museum is a 1,500-year-old archaeological site once inhabited by the ancestral Sonoran Desert people where visitors can explore replicated houses and a demonstration garden filled with native crops.Accolades
Arizona Recognized in Abercrombie & Kent's List of Destinations to Visit in 2024
Arizona was the only U.S. state that earned a spot on luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent's list of the best destinations to visit in 2024. The tour operator highlighted Arizona's diverse experiences, including the Verde Valley wine-growing region, Tucson's thriving culinary scene as the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Scottsdale's ongoing sustainability efforts and the new Ambiente hotel in Sedona as reasons to visit, along with exploring the iconic Grand Canyon, Route 66 and Navajo Nation.Arizona had the Most Spas Recognized In Condé Nast Traveler's Top 20 Destination Spas in the US
Phoenix's Chilte Recognized in Bon Appétit's 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023
Located in the Egyptian Motor Hotel in Phoenix, Chilte earned the distinction as the only Arizona restaurant recognized in Bon Appétit's 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023, earning praise for its experimental Mexican cuisine. Since opening in January 2023, Chilte's rotating menu of new-wave Mexican cuisine such as birria tacos made with squid ink corn tortillas and asada plates with wet aged prime ribeye has made it a standout newcomer to the downtown Phoenix culinary scene. The restaurant's vibrant decor creates a lively atmosphere that guests of the hotel and locals enjoy.Industry News
Spooktacular Arizona Passport
Since spook season is year-round in Arizona, the Arizona Office of Tourism released the Spooktacular Arizona: Haunted Attractions Passport which connects families and thrill-seekers with dozens of haunted places and attractions, seasonal events and historical destinations. After signing up for the free digital passport at SpooktacularAZ.com, passport holders can win prizes by checking into attractions they visit and sharing their experiences on social media with the #SpooktacularAZ hashtag.The New Copper Corridor Crawl Adventure Passport
The free mobile Copper Corridor Crawl Adventure Passport inspires travelers to explore local businesses and attractions in Superior and neighboring small towns in south central Arizona comprising the Copper Corridor region. When making stops along the passport, visitors can earn points toward prizes and enjoy discounts at local restaurants, boutiques, cafes and experiences. To activate the Cooper Corridor Crawl Adventure Passport click here or visit www.discovercoppercorridor.org. No app download is required and one's phone location service needs to be on to redeem discounts.Grand Canyon's North Rim Makes Seasonal Transition to Day Use Operations Only
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| The Grand Canyon's North Rim |
Culinary
Merkin Vineyard Hilltop Winery & Trattoria Now Open
Soak in stunning views of the Verde Valley when wine tasting and dining at the new Merkin Vineyard Hilltop Winery & Trattoria in Cottonwood. Encircled by vineyards, guests can enjoy Merkin's award-winning wines that are grown, produced and bottled on-site with fresh farm-to-table cuisine while overlooking Old Town Cottonwood. For an elevated experience, ride the tram up to the winery before having a private tasting at the exquisite Caduceus Cellars VSC Ventura Room.About the Arizona Office of Tourism
The Arizona Office of Tourism works to strengthen and grow Arizona's economy through travel and tourism promotion, positioning Arizona as the leading tourism destination for domestic and international travelers. In 2022, tourism employed more than 179,000 Arizonans and contributed over $3.9 billion in tax revenue to our federal, state and local economies.
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| Oak Creek in Verde Valley |
*Arizona Office of Tourism https://www.visitarizona.com/
* Taryn Super at tsuper@tourism.az.gov
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