There is another natural attraction near Grand Canyon, the huge Barringer Meteor Crater. Diameter of the crater is 1,250 meters and the depth is 174 meters. Near the crater there is a museum with an exhibition devoted to meteorites. During the tour, you can learn a lot about the development of American astronautics.
Arizona has dozens of beautiful natural parks and reserves: Painted Desert Park, Rainbow Forest Reserves and Petrified Forest, Lake Powell and the lovely picturesque foothills of Santa Catalina. The capital, Phoenix, is a city located in the southern part of the state. Here visitors can see unique architectural monuments, visit a variety of museums and exhibition centers, as well as stroll through its amazing old streets. The city has a zoo, a botanical garden and Scottsdale settlement that is a real historical museum under the open sky. Arizona offers travelers a lot of prospects for an exciting and memorable stay.
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