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Arizona

Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest.

Type Region

Why go

  • U.S. state.
  • Served by Payson Airport (PJB).

History

Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States. Arizona is divided into 15 counties.

Where to stay

5306 AZ-87, Strawberry, AZ 85544 · azcabins.com
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4310 AZ-87, Pine, AZ 85544 · lodgeat5600.com
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5073 AZ-87, Strawberry, AZ 85544 · thestrawberryinn.com
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4500 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 · zanegreyrv.com
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626, Forrest Grove Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 · fs.usda.gov
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333 W Middle Verde Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 · cliffcastlecasinohotel.com
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6779 Bradshaw Dr, Pine, AZ 85544
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5356 Cleonna Dr, Strawberry, AZ 85544
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4042 AZ-87 #1973, Pine, AZ 85544 · beelineguesthouse.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Indoor

Airports

Payson Airport (PJB) 21 mi to the centre
Payson, AZ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Montezuma Airport 17 mi to the centre
Camp Verde, AZ, US
Outdoor
Red Creek Airstrip 21 mi to the centre
Pine, AZ, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Payson Airport (PJB); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arizona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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