Northern Arizona is enchanting, captivating, and home to the most scenic and the most famous places on the planet. The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, the Colorado River, Canyon de Chelly and the Petrified Forest are all here. Hence, outdoor recreation is a trademark of the region, but this stunning oasis of canyons, mountains, lakes and forests is also home to growing communities of artists and growing calendars of events throughout the year.

This region offers four seasons of recreation and entertainment as close as 90 minutes from the big city. A short drive north of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, visitors are quickly immersed in the cool, pine-scented forests to hike, bike and ride their way on tree-shaded trails around mountain lakes.

Grand Canyon

It only takes one look to understand why the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Located entirely in northwestern Arizona, the Canyon, nearly two billion years in the making, incised by the Colorado River, is immense, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. Nestled within are numerous side canyons abundant with greenery, wildlife, waterfalls, raging rapids and calm, glassy pools. Standing at Skeleton Point three-some miles down the South Kaibab Trail, gawping out and up at the craggy, no-signs-of-civilization-here North Rim and down at the outburst of green fertility along the banks of the Colorado leaves visitor’s speechless. Even if you snap some National Geographic-worthy photos and are able to temporarily channel Longfellow’s poeticism when recounting the episode to friends, you’ll only be part-way there.

There are numerous spots along both rims from which to gape at the grandiosity. At the South Rim we recommend the Yavapai Observation Station and, if you want to kill two birds with one stone, the El Tovar dining room. On the more isolated, only-open-in-summer North Rim, go for the Cape Royal Scenic Drive. Even better is to become part of the scenery by descending into the Canyon. It’s really a shame fewer than one percent of the five million annual visitors do it.

For overnight stays, meeting planners may choose from several hotels within the park including the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim where the views are incredible from this higher vista. An excellent option just a few miles south of the Canyon. Tusayan offers a wide variety of guest rooms and meeting venues, including the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn which also offers the most meeting space.

Flagstaff

Flagstaff’s cool mountain air, unique university town feel, smart sophistication and rich history, combined with the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, vast trails for hiking, biking and skiing, give meeting planners a something-for-everyone option. It’s a toss up whether Flagstaff is best known for being the home of Northern Arizona University, the Lowell Observatory, and the Museum of Northern Arizona; a former hot spot along Route 66 and a current mountain biking Mecca; or for having more hometown microbreweries per capita than any other town of 60,000 (Beaver Street Brewery, Mogollon Brewing Company and Flagstaff Brewing Company). Scientists, educators, mountain climbers, skiers, artists, and historians call Flagstaff home and are eager to share the plethora of opportunities available.

Experience a different kind of cool on Route 66. The “Mother Road” has long-since been replaced by Interstate 40, but it remains one of Flagstaff’s main drags and a great way to step back in time. Interstate 40 converges with Interstate 17 at Flagstaff – Phoenix is a scenic two-hour drive south on Interstate 17. US Airways offers daily flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Flagstaff. And, the historic downtown train station in the heart of Flagstaff is an active Amtrak facility with twice-daily arrivals. While in town take advantage of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System. This 33-mile interconnecting trail system makes neighborhoods, schools, museums and city buildings accessible through hiking, biking, jogging and even skiing.

Flagstaff’s lodging facilities include approximately 5,000 guest rooms and many of the hotels offer a variety of meeting and conference space. Little America Hotel’s 247 guestrooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space come with a fitness center, pool, spa, restaurant and gift shop all nestled in 500 acres of ponderosa pine forest. Just minutes from Historic Downtown Flagstaff, elegant comfort and ambience are exemplified by Radisson Woodlands Hotel’s gorgeous lobby, richly adorned with Italian marble and granite details, where hand-carved teakwood art reflects the glow of an inviting, wood-burning fireplace. Mormon Lake Lodge, just south of Flagstaff offers meeting planners lodging, dining, horseback riding, and skiing set in a western atmosphere.

Accommodations

Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
74 Highway 64, Grand Canyon, 86023
928.638.2681 • 800.622.6966
grandcanyonsquire.com
250 rooms / 4,744 sf meetings 
The Canyon’s only resort hotel and conference center. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon just moments away from all the conveniences you expect. Let our team help you make your meeting or event not just a success, but a treasured memory. Our amenities include sauna, Jacuzzi, outdoor seasonal pool, bowling, fun center, lounge & sports bar, restaurants, gift shop, concierge desk and more.

Grand Canyon Lodge
Grand Canyon, North Rim
877.386.4383
Travel-Forever.com/11azme
218 rooms / 2,200 sf meetings 
Experience views of the canyon from a higher vantage, with seemingly unlimited vistas. Enjoy incredible sunrises and sunsets from the Lodge balcony’s rocking chairs or just relax and enjoy the solitude. Featuring in-park lodging and dining with access by hiking or mule rides into the canyon.

Little America Hotel
2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, 86004
928.779.7921 • 800.713.1643
littleamerica.com/flagstaff
247 rooms / 10,000 sf meetings           
Little America Hotel is Northern Arizona’s premier destination for your conference, meeting or wedding with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. Nestled on 500 acres of ponderosa pine forest and featuring 247 graciously appointed oversized guestrooms, restaurant and lounge, fitness center, pool and spa, gift shop, two miles of beautiful hiking trails, and over 10,000 sf of newly remodeled banquet space including the brand new 2,400-square-foot Flagstaff room.

Mormon Lake Lodge
1991 S. Mormon Lake Road,
Mormon Lake, 86038
928.354.2227
Travel-Forever.com/11azme
53 cabins / 6,000 sf meetings   
Retreat to 300 acres of cool Ponderosa pines within the Coconino National Forest. Mormon Lake Lodge offers cozy cabins, flexible meeting space, famed open-pit Steakhouse and live music in an 1880’s-style Saloon. Explore miles of trails by horseback, mountain bike, ATV, cross country skis or snowmobile rentals. Year round events.

Radisson Woodlands Hotel Flagstaff
1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, 86001
928.773.8888
flagstaffwoodlandshotel.com
183 rooms / 6,000 sf meetings 
Recently renovated hotel with spacious sleeping rooms including 15 parlor suites. Flexible meeting space with theme function capabilities in both menu and decoration. Great location for outdoor teambuilding events. Two excellent on-site restaurants, room service, lounge, fitness center, dry sauna, indoor whirlpool, business center and free high speed Internet.

Sedona

Sedona’s beauty and luxury can be captured hiking the famous red rocks, feeling the mysticism of a vortex, shopping the acclaimed art galleries, or taking in one of the nationally distinguished resorts or restaurants. Sedona sits on the high desert surrounded by the 1.8-million-acre Coconino National Forest and under the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau which forms the towering vistas – named Coffeepot, Cathedral, Bell and Snoopy for the resemblance to their namesakes – surrounding this unique community 110 miles north of Phoenix. At an elevation of 4,500 feet and protected by the Plateau, the area enjoys four mild, sunshine-filled seasons and clean air, with average high temperatures in the mid-70s and lows in the mid-40s.

Not only has Sedona inspired Hollywood: there are more artists per capita here than anywhere else in the country. Raku pottery, hand-hammered wind chimes, fine jewelry, juniper furniture, oil paintings, bronze sculpture – they’re all imagined, made, and sold here. To check out these galleries head to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Actually, art galleries are everywhere in Sedona, but at Tlaquepaque – it’s all conveniently, and very charmingly, close. Modeled on a Mexican Village, you’ll want to spend the better part of a day wandering its maze of pedestrian paths and too-quaint alleys and restaurants.

For art of another sort – say that created by none other than Mother Nature – head for Oak Creek Canyon. Hike the Eagle’s Nest Trail in Red Rock State Park. Channel your inner child sliding down slippery rock sluices (one 30 feet long) at Slide Rock State Park. Gawp at towering walls and absurdly abrupt abysses – preferably from the safety of an open air Jeep tour, courtesy of Pink Jeep Tours. Entertaining and informative guides captain tours for all levels of adventure including rugged terrain, stone pinnacles, sandstone arches, famous movie locations and the archaeological ruins. They offer customized special events to meet the needs of your group.

Meeting planners have more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space, and some 3,000 hotel rooms available to choose from. Sedona offers a range of choices, from moderately priced national brand hotels to luxurious world renowned spa resorts such as Enchantment Resort in scenic and secluded Boynton Canyon.  Enchantment’s meetings spaces take full advantage of its distinctive setting.

Golf is part of nearly every community in the state and Sedona is no exception. Tee it up at the Sedona Golf Resort just steps from Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. Greeting you as you enter town, the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa is the perfect jumping off point for your Sedona adventure. Situated near beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, the newly renovated Poco Diablo Resort with its nine-hole golf course as well as tennis courts, is another great option.

Verde Valley

Though the Verde Valley is as pleasant as its name suggests, perhaps the powers that be should rename this region Variety Valley. Located in the ‘heart’ of Arizona, the Verde Valley is ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cold of Arizona’s high country. Surrounded by the red rocks of Sedona, Mingus Mountain elevating to 8,000’ to the west, and the Mogollon Rim stretching north and east, its low elevation of 3,300’ and moderate climate is enjoyed year-round.

With its state parks, historic sites and enticing attractions, the Verde Valley offers activities for all. There are an assortment of hotels, bed & breakfasts, RV Parks, campgrounds and restaurants to choose from. More than 100 species of birds reside at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.

Ancient civilizations, with their unique history and cultures, are here to explore. Native American history abounds at Tuzigoot National Monument. Approximately 800 years ago, this Sinagua pueblo was home to the Native American population once inhabiting this area. The site is comprised of 42 acres, including hiking trails (one wheelchair accessible) and a complete museum. Visitors can actually walk through the various rooms of the pueblo to view this ancient civilization. Images, etched in stone, help tell the tale of daily life. Nearby, Montezuma Castle National Monument, an ancient cliff dwelling dating to 1150 A.D., towers above the valley.

The Verde Canyon Railroad, a diesel-powered excursion train snakes 41 miles through the Sycamore Canyon and Verde Canyon wilderness areas; remote regions inaccessible by car. The train runs parallel to the Verde River, home to bald and golden eagles, great white egrets, and blue herons. Deer, pronghorn antelope and Javelina also roam the banks. Passengers see ancient Sinaguan Indian ruins and historic mining structures. The four-hour trip creates the perfect environment for any group event.
Make sure to stop by Jerome, which overlooks the Verde Valley. During mining’s heyday,

Jerome was the third-largest city in Arizona and a raucous, bawdy, frontier copper mining town. Nicknamed “The City in the Sky,” for its perch on the side of Cleopatra Hill, Jerome’s enclave of cute shops and galleries is a magnet for tourists today. Its population went from 15,000 in its heyday to a “ghost town” of under 50 people, to its role today, as a center for the arts with unique shops, galleries, wineries, tasting rooms, dining and lodging. The Jerome Mine Museum on Main Street brings to life the challenges and triumphs achieved during the booming mining era. This scenic view of the entire Verde Valleyoffers wonderful photographic opportunities.

Nearby, the town of Cottonwood is the commercial hub of the Verde Valley and is home to a number of antique shops, fine restaurants, art galleries, wineries and festivals throughout the year. Historic Old Town Cottonwood has shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms and restaurants lining Main Street and provides the backdrop for this quaint and colorful historic district. The unique Cottonwood Jail stands guard at the top of Main Street.

For a self-guided Riparian Gallery Forest Tour, pick up a brochure at the Jail Trail trailhead located behind the Old Town Jail. The trail is part of the Verde River Greenway, a unit of Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Early birders may get a glimpse at the many birds that live and migrate through the area, as well as more common animals such as deer, raccoon, coyote, beaver and Javelina.

For a unique western experience in Cottonwood, the Blazin’ M Ranch recently reopened after six weeks of renovations. Now so much more than a chuckwagon dinner and wild west show, the Ranch offers brand new venues, a museum, an updated western town and a brand new menu. Storyboards located throughout the town link visitors’ present and past and cowboys entertain throughout.

Prescott

Prescott’s town square would inspire Norman Rockwell. The Whiskey Row saloons are serious about their swinging doors and frosty glasses. The trendy boutiques rival those in the biggest of cities. And the food, well, it will brand your soul.

Prescott was founded in 1864 and soon thereafter, when Arizona became an official territory, was named the territorial capital. For much of the rest of the century, it remained the most important, as well as the richest, city in the state. These are not the only top rankings Prescott holds that appeal to a vast array of visitors.

Prescott’s Courthouse Square was named one of the top ten public places by the American Planning Association; named one of Sunset Magazine’s “Dream Cities”; and for the outdoor enthusiast, Prescott was named one of the “Top Trail Towns” by Trail Runner Magazine. The town square is surrounded by eclectic art galleries, delicious restaurants and quaint shops. On the west side of the square you will find Whiskey Row, where you can find bars and saloons dating back to the 1800s and can even sit at the same bar that served Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp.

The bustling art scene in Prescott prompted writer and former art critic for the Arizona Republic John Villani to include Prescott in the book “The 100 Best Art Towns in America: A Guide to Galleries, Museums, Festivals, Lodging and Dining.” The book is a personal travelogue of cultural tourism, highlighting 100 communities around the U.S. that have a strong artistic underpinning. Be sure to include the numerous historic buildings Prescott has to offer in your art tour. Built in 1891 and on the National Registry of Historic Buildings, the beautiful Sacred Heart Church building is home to the Prescott Fine Arts Association, and the Historic Elks Opera House has recently been restored to its original 1905 grandeur. Both facilities are a great option for your group event.

Prescott’s wide range of accommodations includes some 50 hotels with over 27,000 square feet of meeting space and over 1,400 rooms (more than 1,800 if you include Prescott Valley). Comfort Suites in Prescott Valley is a brand new all-suite property offering panoramic views and close proximity to many golf courses. One of northern Arizona’s largest conference facilities and arguably having the best views is the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. Perched atop a small mountain, the resort features a brand new restaurant, Icha Maajoh.

Located just two blocks from Courthouse Square in the historic Whiskey Row district in downtown Prescott, Springhill Suites’ stylish suites are smartly designed for working, relaxing and sleeping, plus have great extras like free Wi-Fi and a desk with ergonomic chair. Residence Inn by Marriott is located just off Highway 69 at the Prescott Gateway Mall, and offers upscale studio, one- and two-bedroom suites and 1,700 square feet of conference space, making this one of Prescott’s finest hotels.

For those seeking outdoor activities, the 1.25-million-acre Prescott National Forest offers some 20 recreational facilities just a few minutes from the Courthouse Square, and is a favorite for rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing. The Forest has 450 miles of maintained trails in the tall ponderosa pines. Five lakes are within a 15-minute drive from downtown. Area lakes offer fishing and boating with canoe and boat rentals available at Lynx Lake south of town, and Granite Basin Lake to the northwest, offers camping and fishing. Watson Lake and Willow Springs Reservoir, both inside the city limits, are surrounded by beautiful rock formations, referred to as Granite Dells.

Payson

The pretty tourist town of Payson is just two hours east of Prescott or a short, scenic, 90-minute drive north of Phoenix. Located in the largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine in the world, this town offers all four seasons and guests enjoy hiking, fishing, skiing and many other outdoor activities. The towering pines that permeate the town give the air its freshness, and the atmosphere above town is considered one of only three pure-air ozone belts in the world.

Ideal for small meetings, Payson offers almost 500 hotel rooms and meeting facilities for groups of up to 200. The year round events and activities Payson offers are a huge draw to this small town. Fiddlers from throughout the state compete in the June Bug Blues Festival, the Strawberry and Apple Festivals, and for the state championship title at the Old Time Fiddlers Contest. Payson takes great pride in its Western heritage, presenting the “World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo,” which attracts top Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competitors in August. In all, Payson hosts five rodeos, including the spring PRCA.

Just outside of Payson, in the midst of the forest, is Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. The bridge has been in the making for thousands of years and is the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. Standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel above Pine Creek, it provides visitors with a short hiking trail leading under the bridge past green ferns and red monkey flowers.

Located within the Tonto National Forest is the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile-long limestone ridge that rises 2,000 feet in elevation north of Payson, extending from Flagstaff to Eastern Arizona. Wildlife such as elk and deer can be seen from any location along the rim and during winter, cross-country skiers head for the rim. If downhill skiing is your desire, Sunrise Park Resort, located just a short distance from Payson, is a renowned ski area with a variety of year-round amenities. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino offers luxurious hotel rooms, great meeting space and exciting casino games. The resort can accommodate groups of up to 300.

Accommodations

Comfort Suites Prescott Valley
2001 N. Crownpointe Drive
Prescott Valley, 86314
928.771.2100
comfortsuites.com/hotel/az299
100 rooms / 1,179 sf meetings 
Envelop yourself with the best panoramic views in the Prescott area. This brand new all-suite property features a state-of-the-art meeting room with the capacity for up to 100 people, heated pool and hot tub and close proximity to many outstanding golf courses.

Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 86336
480.264.3000
enchantmentresort.com/meetings-groups/
218 rooms / 13,000 sf meetings           
Just two hours north of Phoenix, Enchantment Resort in scenic Boynton Canyon is a one-of-a-kind property…with versatile new meeting space including two new Junior Ballrooms and an amazing Executive Boardroom, all graced by floor-to-ceiling windows. Along with the biggest ballroom in Sedona, Enchantment also features beautiful outdoor venues that take advantage of the fabulous year-round climate. This distinctive, breathtaking setting in the red rock country makes every group meeting event part of a unique destination experience.

Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa
90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, 86351
928.284.4040 • 877.273.3762
hiltonsedonaresort.com
219 rooms / 25,500 sf meetings           
Sedona’s only full-service golf and spa resort offers more than 25,500 sf of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Relax in the spaciousness of one of our 219 exquisitely appointed suites and deluxe guestrooms. Private patios or balconies offer panoramic views of golf, surrounding canyons and plateaus. The resort is located ninety minutes north of Phoenix and two hours south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Highway 87 at Mile Marker 251, Payson, 85547
928.474.6044 • 800.777.PLAY
777play.com
40 rooms / 11,424 sf meetings 
A breathtaking destination in Arizona. With picturesque views of the Mogollon and Mazatzal Mountain Ranges we invite you to experience the tranquility of Payson, AZ. Whether you are hosting a corporate event, a wedding, or a retreat, we have what you are looking for. With our personal event consultants you can be assured every detail will be taken care of for you and your guests.

Poco Diablo Resort
1752 State Route 179, Sedona, 86336
928.282.7333 • 877.282.5755
PocoDiablo.com
137 rooms / 8,500 sf meetings 
Poco Diablo Resort is the perfect location for all your conference needs with 8,500 sf of meeting space. Located in the heart of Sedona’s Red Rocks, with eight acres of lush landscaping, full-service dining (indoor & outdoor patio dining), lounge, tennis, massage, concierge, walking trails and more. The perfect choice for meetings, retreats, weddings and social events. Call or go to our website for more information.

Prescott Resort and Conference Center
1500 Highway 69, Prescott, 86301
928.776.1666 • 800.967.4637
prescottresort.com
160 rooms / 16,000 sf meetings           
The Prescott Resort and Conference Center is one of Northern Arizona’s largest conference facilities with high-speed Internet throughout the resort. The newly remodeled luxury guestrooms and suites offer spectacular mountaintop views and feature queen or king beds, HD LCD TV, refrigerator, microwave and coffee makers. Amenities: BRAND NEW Icha Maajoh Restaurant, Eagle’s Nest Lounge, Urban Grind & Gallery serving Starbucks Coffee, fitness center, casino, salon and spa.

Residence Inn by Marriott
3599 Lee Circle, Prescott, 86301
928.775.2232
marriott.com/prcri
93 rooms / 1,700 sf meetings   
Prescott’s newest all-suite Marriott hotel. Located just off Highway 69 at the Prescott Gateway Mall, the Residence Inn offers upscale studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens suitable for long-term stays. An outdoor pool, large outdoor patio area with fireplaces, business center, exercise facility, evening social events and conference space makes this one of Prescott’s finest corporate and relocation choices.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
200 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, 86301
928.776.0998
marriott.com/prcsh
105 rooms / 900 sf meetings    
Downtown Prescott’s Marriott hotel, offering studio and one-bedroom fireplace suites, complimentary breakfast and free wireless Internet. With meeting space and a comfortable business library for breakfast, this is a perfect downtown location for small meetings and training seminars. Meeting planners can earn Marriott Rewards for their company for booking group rooms and meeting space through our unique program, Marriott’s Rewarding Events.

Activities and Attractions

Blazin’ M Ranch Wild West Adventure
1875 Mabery Ranch Road,
Cottonwood, 86326
877.674.3855
blazinm.com    
There’s a new frontier waiting for you at the Blazin’ M Ranch. Amble into the western town’s mercantile, candy shop, museum and Copper Spur Saloon. Perfect your lasso toss from a mechanical horse and drop banditos at the shooting gallery. Pan for gold and explore a genuine Yavapai Apache camp. Bring your appetite to the Chuckwagon dinner for flame-cooked chicken, baby-back ribs and all the fixings. You’ll be wild about our west.

Pink Jeep Tours
204 N. Highway 89A,
Sedona, 86336
928.282.5000 • 800.873.3662
pinkjeep.com
groups@pinkjeep.com 
Since 1960, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked-about off-road adventures in the Southwest. Have a group that wants to do something unique and fun? Ask about Pink Jeep Tours special events. We offer Western barbecues, picnic lunches, company outings with teambuilding activities and much more.

Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, 86324
877.674.3835
verdecanyonrr.com
Rumble through the heart of Arizona’s canyon country aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. “Arizona’s longest running nature show” twists through a wilderness area that shelters bald eagles, deer, Javelina, wild burros and countless other animals. Vintage cars provide first-class comfort while the world outside the panoramic window transports your imagination to somewhere wild and untamed. Every season presents a new reason to ride. It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.

The Colorado River
and Arizona’s Lakes

Arizona can thank the mighty Colorado River for countless stunning locales and bringing the beauty of water to the desert. Not only is the Colorado to thank for the immenseness of the Grand Canyon, but numerous dams on the river have created some of the most pristine lakefront property in the Southwest.

The feat of engineering that is the Hoover Dam, the second highest dam in the U.S., is responsible for some of the most notable of these lakes. Built between 1931 and 1936 in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985, today gives tours to nearly one million people every year. Lake Mead, the 110-mile long lake-in-the-middle-of-the-Mojave created by the Hoover Dam, was so unique as to require the federal government to come up with an entirely new designation: Lake Mead was named the country’s first National Recreation Area in 1964. The Lake Mead NRA also includes 67-mile-long Lake Mojave, created when David Dam went up. Launch at the Hoover Dam and take your group on a float down the Colorado River with Black Canyon/Willow Beach Adventuresfor a memorable day with knowledgeable tour guides and breathtaking scenery, or rent houseboats and watercraft at Temple Bar Marina.

Another National Recreation Area is Lake Powell. Located on the Arizona/Utah border, this is the second-largest man-made lake in the country with nearly 100 side canyons flowing into it. The most popular activities on Lake Powell are houseboating, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, and kayaking and canoeing, although there is also scuba diving and snorkeling. (Antelope Point Marinasrent a variety of watercrafts.) Camping is allowed anywhere – isolated side canyons are prime spots – and although there are no designated hiking trails along the lake, it is possible to walk most of the shoreline. One of its main attractions, Rainbow Bridge, a natural bridge tall enough and wide enough for the U.S. Capitol Dome to sit beneath it, is either an hours-long hike or a comfortable two-hour boat ride. Outfitters in Page rent mountain bikes you can take onto the NRA’s backcountry roads. You can also book tours of the dam that impressively controls all Lake Powell’s water, the 710-foot tall Glen Canyon Dam. In Page, Antelope Canyon Tours takes you through the slot canyon with a Navajo Guide.

The Colorado River forms the border of Arizona and California. Here, Lake Havasu is home to the world’s largest antique, the London Bridge, which was moved here brick by brick from its original home spanning the Thames. Lake Havasu has 400-some miles of coastline and marinas renting everything from jet skis to houseboats. The city offers several venues with meeting space to accommodate groups up to 1,000 people. Some 25 hotels and resort properties provide a full range of resort accommodations, with over 2,500 rooms, offering everything from economy to full-service amenities. The London Bridge Resort & Convention Centeroffers over 10,000 square feet of meeting space and a unique lakefront option for meeting planners.

Yuma is nestled alongside the banks of the Colorado River just south of Lake Havasu and conveniently located equi-distant to Arizona, California and Mexico.  Easily accessible via US Airways from Phoenix, United Express from Los Angeles, or Interstate 8, Yuma has a variety of activities and attractions for its visitors. Soothing water tours, 14 lush golf courses, a diverse selection of restaurants and shopping boutiques, natural wildlife observation areas and breathtaking scenery are but a few reasons that over 425,000 visitors annually enjoy Yuma’s hospitality. Recently paving the way for the agri-tourism business, Yuma allows meeting attendees to get hands-on and creative with a variety of activities accenting the area’s rich farming history. In fact, Yuma is third in the nation for vegetable production.

Accommodations

London Bridge Resort
1477 Queens Bay,
Lake Havasu City, 86403
928.855.0888 • 800.238.8808
londonbridgeresort.com
122 rooms / 12,000 sf meetings           
Provides a compelling alternative to larger, convention-oriented hotels. Intimate boardroom, private lounges, meeting rooms and outdoor function areas throughout and beautiful patios, lawn and garden locales. Add to the mix exquisite catering, professional staff, and the possibilities begin to emerge. Whatever the event, the London Bridge Resort and Convention Center is the connoisseur’s choice for small to large-sized engagements.

Activities and Attractions

Antelope Canyon Tours
22 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, 86040
928.645.9102 • 866.645.9102
antelopecanyon.com    
A tour to this awe-inspiring sculpture set in stone is a must for amateur and professional photographers. Come with our Navajo guides to see Mother Nature’s work of art.

Antelope Point Marina
Navajo Route 22B, Page, 86040
877.787.5253
Travel-Forever.com/11azme    
Discover over 92 major canyons and the majestic Rainbow Bridge National Monument aboard a houseboat. Soak up the solitude – or run on waves for hours with watercraft rentals of your choice. Not to mention its unsurpassed guest services and amenities. Your houseboat awaits.

Black Canyon/
Willow Beach River Adventures
Lake Mead
800.455.3490
Travel-Forever.com/11azme    
Spend an inspirational afternoon aboard a smooth-water rafting tour. Launch at the base of magnificent Hoover Dam. Knowledgeable tour guides. Float 12 miles down the Colorado River. Enjoy extraordinary scenery and wildlife viewing. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking journey amidst nature’s wonders. Just 30 minutes from Las Vegas.

Temple Bar Resort & Marina
1 Main St., Temple Bar Marina,
Lake Mead, 86443
877.787.5253
Travel-Forever.com/11azme    
Known for its namesake massive rock formation and its 20-mile-long unobstructed water-ski runs, it’s ideal for renting houseboats and watercrafts of your choice. Relax and soak up the solitude – or run on waves for hours – or try your luck fishing.