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New Arizona Wild Bunch: Family Pass

Families traveling with kids can discover all of Arizona's best family-friendly activities with the new Arizona Wild Bunch: Family Pass. The free passport offers an interactive map and guide that showcases more than 60 kid-approved attractions and destinations across the state. With this pass as a resource, families can easily plan their trip and embark on fun adventures like riding the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, expressing creativity at the i.d.e.a Museum in Mesa, or exploring five completely different environments at Biosphere 2 near Tucson. With an abundance of outdoor adventures, museums, zoos and hands-on activities — there's something fun to discover for the whole family.

Visit Mesa Launches a New Digital Accessibility Travel Guide

Visit Mesa

Mesa, the world's first Autism Certified City, now offers a new digital Accessibility Travel Guide that helps people on the autism spectrum and their families easily plan and enjoy their visit. The new guide showcases the city's sensory-friendly attractions, autism-certified businesses and firsthand stories from travelers to support inclusive travel. As the first city to earn a Destination Verified Seal from Wheel the World, a website dedicated to connecting people with disabilities with recommended activities in destinations, Mesa's new guide also includes accessible trails, accommodations and resources.

Accolades

Travel + Leisure Names Sedona 'Most Mindful Destination on Earth'
Sedona's natural wonders and spiritual elements have earned the prestigious designation of "Most Mindful Destination on Earth" by Travel + Leisure. After analyzing thousands of TripAdvisor reviews for three years, Sedona scored a 92 on the mindfulness scale, beating other wellness hotspots to claim the honor. Sedona's red rock formations, strong spiritual community and energy vortexes help many travelers discover serenity and inner transformation. In addition to the vortexes, visitors can enjoy world-class spas and resorts, scenic hiking trails and a thriving arts community.

Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience Named “Best Under the Radar Activity”

Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience

PHOENIX Magazine's Arizona Travel Awards named Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience as the “Best Under the Radar Activity” for their “Best of the Valley” July/August 2025 issue. This two-day event, held in November, features Native Arizona cuisine, arts, and live performances. Attendees enjoy curated tasting stations and demonstrations by Indigenous chefs.