Arizona

Ancient builders in northeastern Arizona made a pueblo out of petrified wood more than 900 years ago. Their…

By Clara Whitmore · Oct 26

A 130-foot Ferris wheel decides when the midway calls it a night. When its lights go dark, the…

By Eliza Thornton · Oct 21

Some of the cacti here can grow taller than a four-story building. A few have been standing for…

By Clara Whitmore · Oct 19

Good luck keeping your eyes on the odometer. The road bends, another wall of red rock shows up,…

By Clara Whitmore · Oct 15

“We are not stopping again.” Sure. Then something weird appears beside the road and everybody in the car…

By Daniel Mercer · Oct 13

This is the kind of view that makes everyone at the railing go quiet for a second. Then…

By Renata Holcombe · Oct 12

Some telescopes have a view. This one has a résumé. The old refractor has been pointing skyward since…

By Gideon Hartwell · Oct 10

If sunlight could pick a stage, it would probably choose this canyon. The walls are dramatic enough on…

By Lenora Winslow · Oct 9

Space really did leave a dent here. And once you are standing near the rim, the desert starts…

By Adeline Parker · Oct 7

Some kitchen accidents get cleaned up. This one ended up famous. The family behind this longtime Tucson restaurant…

By Gideon Hartwell · Oct 7

Bring cash, keep a few napkins nearby, and consider your expectations officially upgraded. That is about all the…

By Clara Whitmore · Oct 7

The rocks are not changing color. Your eyes are just getting new evidence every hour. Morning can pull…

By Daniel Mercer · Sep 26

This hot dog did not stop getting dressed when the bacon showed up. That was only the beginning.…

By Trevor Maddox · Sep 26

Most steakhouses want you to forget about everything the moment you sit down. This Arizona institution starts working…

By Renata Holcombe · Sep 14

Usually, buffet trips start with hunger, but this one starts with curiosity. There is something satisfying about a…

By Gideon Hartwell · Sep 6

Soul food in the desert? Arizona has plenty to say about that. These restaurants bring Southern comfort well…

By Renata Holcombe · Aug 28

Left hand, check. Right hand, check. Ready for this Sonoran hot dog? This Tucson favorite has been serving…

By Lenora Winslow · Aug 13

Smoke reaches the parking lot first, and your appetite immediately starts rewriting the plan. At this Tucson counter,…

By Gideon Hartwell · Aug 4

What makes a steakhouse gorgeous enough to admire but serious enough to trust with dinner? Arizona has an…

By Bryce Halloran · Jul 24

The sauce is simmering. The chairs are disappearing faster. Arizona diners know exactly where to go when pasta…

By Marisa Tindall · Jul 23

A lunch buffet has one job: make the next plate feel like a good idea. Arizona has plenty…

By Adeline Parker · Jul 14

Arizona can make a person believe the sun has a personal grudge. Any restaurant worth leaving the air-conditioning…

By Lenora Winslow · Jul 7

There are places in Arizona where you can feel the food before you even place your order. Usually,…

By Lenora Winslow · Jun 29

Why does a parking lot suddenly smell like it’s winning an award for dinner? And why are people…

By Trevor Maddox · Jun 27

Arizona after midnight feels like its own secret country. The highways stretch endlessly through the dark. Neon signs…

By Bryce Halloran · Jun 27

Tacos are serious business, and anyone who doesn’t take them seriously might raise some eyebrows. This taco spot…

By Adeline Parker · Jun 27

A normal burger minds its business. This one in Arizona shows up like it has a ladder hidden…

By Eliza Thornton · Jun 26

Midnight hunger in Arizona does not always want to be reasonable. Sometimes it wants a hot burrito in…

By Clara Whitmore · Jun 24

A Mexican grill inside a gas station in Arizona has been earning a cult following one taco at…

By Adeline Parker · Jun 19

When was the last time shopping for a new outfit also meant giving something back to someone who…

By Cedric Vale · Jun 18

Arizona has no shortage of places to eat. This all-you-can-eat buffet is the one that keeps pulling people…

By Adeline Parker · Jun 17

Few places in Arizona stop people the way this high desert town does, and the sunsets are the…

By Iris Bellamy · Jun 16

Roadside stops along Route 66 come in all shapes, but this one in Arizona hits differently. The green…

By Eliza Thornton · Jun 16

A koi pond at the entrance sets the tone before a single plate gets filled. Arizona has been…

By Gideon Hartwell · Jun 4

Road trips are more fun when there is something delicious waiting at the end. This Arizona country market…

By Adeline Parker · Jun 3

Dusty roads can lead to the most interesting adventures. This Arizona destination proves it with every weathered building,…

By Iris Bellamy · Jun 3

Bright colors overhead, bold plates hitting the table, and a dish everyone keeps pointing at. That is how…

By Gideon Hartwell · Jun 2

You expect desert heat. You do not expect water like this. A stretch of shoreline, palm trees, and…

By Clara Whitmore · Jun 2

Morning hunger hits differently on a long Arizona road trip. That is why this tiny diner deserves a…

By Iris Bellamy · Jun 1