Tourist resources, city information, cultural insights, business hours, travel web sites and more.
Arizona resources
A good source of statewide information about cities and destinations is the Arizona Office of Tourism. You can contact them at (602) 364-3700. E-mail: travel-info@azot.com.
For Arizona road conditions call 1-888-411-ROAD or visit the Arizona Department of Transportation web site.
City information
Virtually every city and town in Arizona has either a tourism bureau or chamber of commerce. These organizations are often excellent sources of information for trip planning. If you're headed to the Phoenix metropolitan area, start with our guide to Phoenix.
Native American culture
Native American culture is extensive and diverse in Arizona. Scenic destinations on Indian lands such as Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are well worth exploring. The Native American Tourism Center in Scottsdale is a great place to learn more about this rich culture. The Center is located at 4130 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 114, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: 480-945-0771. Fax: 480-945-0264.
In Phoenix, the Heard Museum is a world-renowned museum devoted to Native American art and culture. It's definitely worth a visit. Also, be sure to visit our own Native American Attractions page for additional sightseeing ideas.
Useful travel web sites
There's a wealth of information about Arizona on the Internet. Here are a few of the more helpful Web sites.
• Arizona State Parks
• Bureau of Land Management - Arizona
• American Automobile Association (AAA)
Travelers arriving by air should visit the Web sites for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tucson International Airport.
Fast facts
Area Codes - 928 for most of Arizona except the Phoenix metropolitan area. 602 for central Phoenix, 480 for east Phoenix and 623 for west Phoenix.
ATM Machines - American Express, Cirrus, Discover Novus, MasterCard, Plus, Star and Visa banking services are generally available in Arizona 24-hours a day.
Business Hours - Store hours are generally 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Malls: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Banks: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Emergencies - Call 911 in case of fire, police or medical emergency.
Liquor Laws - You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol.
Motorists' Laws - Drivers and front-seat passengers are required to wear safety belts. Helmets required for motorcyclists under 18. The speed limit is 65 to 75 mph on rural interstate highways and 55 mph inside cities.
Time Zone - Mountain Standard Time. Arizona (like Hawaii) doesn't switch to summer daylight-saving time. However, the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona does adhere to daylight-saving time.
Tipping - Voluntary in Arizona and generally not included in the bill. Generally, restaurant servers and taxi drivers are tipped 15-20%.
Arizona resources
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A good source of statewide information about cities and destinations is the Arizona Office of Tourism. You can contact them at (602) 364-3700. E-mail: travel-info@azot.com.
For Arizona road conditions call 1-888-411-ROAD or visit the Arizona Department of Transportation web site.
City information
Virtually every city and town in Arizona has either a tourism bureau or chamber of commerce. These organizations are often excellent sources of information for trip planning. If you're headed to the Phoenix metropolitan area, start with our guide to Phoenix.
Native American culture
Native American culture is extensive and diverse in Arizona. Scenic destinations on Indian lands such as Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are well worth exploring. The Native American Tourism Center in Scottsdale is a great place to learn more about this rich culture. The Center is located at 4130 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 114, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: 480-945-0771. Fax: 480-945-0264.
In Phoenix, the Heard Museum is a world-renowned museum devoted to Native American art and culture. It's definitely worth a visit. Also, be sure to visit our own Native American Attractions page for additional sightseeing ideas.
Useful travel web sites
There's a wealth of information about Arizona on the Internet. Here are a few of the more helpful Web sites.
• Arizona State Parks
• Bureau of Land Management - Arizona
• American Automobile Association (AAA)
Travelers arriving by air should visit the Web sites for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tucson International Airport.
Fast facts
Area Codes - 928 for most of Arizona except the Phoenix metropolitan area. 602 for central Phoenix, 480 for east Phoenix and 623 for west Phoenix.
ATM Machines - American Express, Cirrus, Discover Novus, MasterCard, Plus, Star and Visa banking services are generally available in Arizona 24-hours a day.
Business Hours - Store hours are generally 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Malls: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Banks: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Emergencies - Call 911 in case of fire, police or medical emergency.
Liquor Laws - You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol.
Motorists' Laws - Drivers and front-seat passengers are required to wear safety belts. Helmets required for motorcyclists under 18. The speed limit is 65 to 75 mph on rural interstate highways and 55 mph inside cities.
Time Zone - Mountain Standard Time. Arizona (like Hawaii) doesn't switch to summer daylight-saving time. However, the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona does adhere to daylight-saving time.
Tipping - Voluntary in Arizona and generally not included in the bill. Generally, restaurant servers and taxi drivers are tipped 15-20%.
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