Things to Do

Why Live in Central AZ?

Central Arizona is know for it’s breathtaking landscape and many flock to the area for it’s outdoor adventure.

Experience Central Arizona Like Never Before

Things to Do

Welcome to the heart of Arizona and access to amazing outdoor adventure.

CAAR is located in the heart of the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine Forest surrounded by dozens of recreational activities. Live and experience the blissfulness of an afternoon hike, a weekend at the lake, or a camping trip at the top of the Mogollon Rim.    

Experience adventures, activities, special events, diversity, history and culture of this amazing part of Arizona. From 2,000 feet above sea level through the grand saguaros to the amazingly beautiful ponderosa pine forest sitting at 8,000 feet above sea level, to the north and every place in between, Central Arizona has it all.

See all area attractions and experiences in the links below. 

Discover Gila County

Find things to do with the tourism engine in Central Arizona.

Area Event Calendar

View hundreds of events every year in Central Arizona!

Mogollon Rim

Stand atop a 2,000ft drop over the Mogollon Rim.

Hiking

Experience a dozen of hiking trails for the avid hiker and the nature lover.

Camping

Beautiful dispersed and campground camping locations.

Site-seeing

Experience Views from Roosevelt Lake to the Mogollon Rim.

Tonto Natural Bridge

One of the world's largest travertine bridge is ready to be explored!

Adventure Payson

Adventure Where You Live here in Payson, Arizona!