Has your family decided where you want to go on your summer vacation?  You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go.  It can be a very time consuming process to discover that perfect vacation getaway, so check out the options for your Arizona tourism.  You will find lots of options and it certainly will not be a simple decision!

However, if you are thoughtful and appreciate the time to do some planning, it should make your summer vacation fun and one of those “family stories” that you will treasure forever.  The most common mistake people make is first choosing a “destination.”  The perfect vacations occur when you first select “what you want to do”!  Do you want to go hiking, tanning on a beach, playing and relaxing at a park, or touring informational or heritage locations?  By choosing “what you want to do” to start with, you are off to the best start of selecting that perfect family vacation destination!

Now that you know “what you want to do” – you can sort through the various tourism destination areas and discover those perfect attractions that you want to go see or do.  By spending a little time planning, you can also discover those destinations that have a number of attractions that are of interest to both you and your whole family.  Online destination guides are available that can help you find detailed information about events that are more comprehensive than a short attraction name and address.   Now that you know “what” you want to do and “where” you want to go, a legitimate high quality online Arizona attraction guide will provide you a comprehensive article detailing each attraction to help you make an informed decision about what you want to do and where you want to go.

Here are 3 Arizona vacation locations that you may want to consider:

Idea #1: The Arizona Trail -there are 807 miles of trails to enjoy.  From Coronado National Memorial in the Huachuca Mountains to the Coronado National Forest, on to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, the Tonto National Forest area, Mormon Lake, around Flagstaff in the  Kaibab National Forest area, and finally up to Jacob Lake you will find the wonders of the state just waiting for you to see.

Idea #2: Explore Lake Mead National Recreation Area. If you love spending time in the outdoors, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is an outstanding destination in Arizona. This huge Park starts at the mouth of the Grand Canyon, then extends along the Arizona-Nevada border for 140 miles. The Recreation Area contains both Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, and both present opportunities to enjoy your favorite water sports and much more.

Idea #3: Sanguinetti House Museum - Yuma, Arizona. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places the Sanguinetti House Museum was constructed in the 1870’s, and was purchased in 1890 by pioneer merchant E.F. Sanguinetti.  He added to the home as his family grew and created an Italian oasis with a garden and bird aviaries, which are maintained.

As you have discovered, you have a wide variety of options available to you when it comes to selecting that ideal family vacation getaway.  Take advantage of your chance to plan carefully what you want to do and where you want to go.  Select a quality travel guide to help you discover those perfect Arizona vacations.  And you will find that you will experience a wonderful vacation with a lifetime of stories.