Beacon Woods – Wayne’s World System

Long underwater cave system under a built-up area. The total length of explored passages is 18,289 m.

Large Binocular Telescope

One of the most sophisticated optical telescopes in the world with two 8.4 m large mirrors. Constructed in 1996 – 2004.

Hoover Dam

Comparatively old and enormous dam for the hydropower station, 221 m high. The structure is adorned with details in Art Deco style and was constructed in 1931 – 1936.

The old Navajo Bridge

The oldest of two steel arch bridges across Grand Canyon. Both are more than 140 m above the river, 254 and 277 m long, built in 1929 and in 1995.

Hoover Dam Bridge

Bridge with the widest concrete arch in Americas, length of span – 320 m. Total length of bridge 579 m. Bridge has been built across Colorado River downstream from the Hoover Dam in 2010.

San Jose de Tumacacori church

Spanish colonial church from the late 18th century. A mission was established here in 1691.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

This Franciscan mission was constructed in the late 18th century in a Baroque style. The architecture and arts of the sumptuous structures unite European and local traditions.

Arcosanti

An experimental town that was built according to the principles of arcology – a fusion of architecture and ecology. Construction of the unusual arched constructions started in 1970, now works have slowed down.

White Tank Mountain petroglyphs

Diverse petroglyphs etched in boulders, most likely by Hohokams. It is possible that one petroglyph depicts a supernova that happened in 1006 AD.

V-bar-V Heritage site

Large petroglyph site with 1,032 petroglyphs. These drawings were made in 1050 – 1400 AD in a specific style that is now called a Beaver Creek Rock Art Style.