Eyewitness Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Discover Arizona and the Grand Canyon – a region renowned for red sandstone mesas, cactus-studded deserts, and remarkable monoliths.

Whether you want to take a trip through the water-filled canyons of Lake Powell, tour the Mesa Verde National Park's Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings, or hike one of the Grand Canyon's many walking trails, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Arizona has to offer.

Dotted throughout the region’s spectacular scenery are modern cities and historic towns, offering endless opportunities to experience Arizona's culture and heritage. You’ll find superb museums and galleries, see the Wild West come to life, learn about Indigenous communities, and sample delicious regional cuisine.   

Our newly updated guide brings Arizona and the Grand Canyon to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

-our pick of Arizona’s must-see sights and top experiences
-the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay 
-detailed maps and drives, which make navigating the region easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
-expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
-colour-coded chapters to every part of Arizona, from Phoenix to Tucson, the Grand Canyon to the Four Corners 
-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
- a fresh new jacket design

Exploring more of the region? Try our DK Southwest USA and National Parks. Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness USA.