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15 of the Best Places to Learn History in Arizona
Arizona offers a rich landscape of historic places. Learn about the early settlers and miners, discover past civilizations who lived in the desert, and learn about the desert itself.
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Did you know Arizona is famous for discovering Pluto? Do you know how many species of rattlesnake live in the Sonoran desert? Have you ever visited a ghost town?
With our list, you can do all this and learn about Arizona's rich history. How many have you been to?
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