Sasha is right about Arizna Highways. It is probably the best resource you will find for Arizona.
Hrmm.. some highlights...
Water sports. Sounds strage fom a land locked desert state but whwn I moved there AZ had the highest amount of boats per capita of any state. I though no way... but its was true. AZ will still be top 5 now. There are many lakes and rivers and with al the heat. they are used frequently.
Camping and hiking. TONS everyhwere. Just remeber to pack lots of water and a GPS in case you get too adventurous.
Phoenix. FOOD!! all kinds and especially southwestern. Shopping. Scottsdale Fashion Square is my favorite. Nice golf courses and resorts on Scottsdale. as Sigman mentioned the sports and sports venues are top notch. Floating sown the Salt River is a great time day trip. Especially on Memorial Day or labor day. Its packed with kids from all over.
Havasu.. I'll leave that to Sasha
Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon railroad from William to the Grand canoyon. Nice ride and a great experience. Story tellers and surprise. Especially check out the north rim.
Prescott. During the 4th of July - Oldest continuous rodeo in the world and continuous entertainment in the square.
Dewey. Young's farm in October. The pumpkin festival draws hundreds of thousand from all over the state. Entertainment, Rides, Food, shopping, great fun for all ages.
Cordes Junction. Arcosanti. Amazing research into a community without vehicles. Also neat architecture using sherical building techniques.
Red rock country. Sedona et all. Beautiful. Lots of good hiking and fishing. Don;t miss slide rock during the Summer. If you fly, Sedona has carrier landings. The airport is on a mesa.
Oak creek Canyon. If you miss the changing of leaves in fall. The aspens in Oak creek put a terrific show.
Route 66
Flagstaff - Snowbowl, Lava tube lots of places to camp.
Meteor Crater, Petrified forest, Painted desert.
Tombstone. As good as it gets when it comes to feeling like the real old west. Walking into the bird cage saloon is an incredible trip back in time.
Tucson. Mothballed Aircraft museum. Biosphere.
Lake Powell. Spectacular (house)boating. Oh and Glen Canyon Dam. Rainbow bridge.
Dams. lots of em including Hoover.
Wickenberg in march sometime has a fantastic parade. It was the first time I saw the Budweiser Clydesdales in person.
Paulden. Nothing at all
except Gunsite. If you're in to guns it is one of the finest training schools in the world.
k this is making me miss AZ.
Replying to your email tomorrow.
Best regards,
Randy