The oldest city in the state of AZ is Tucson. It was incorporated in 1877. The Tusayan town was the latest to be incorporated (March 2010). Phoenix, the biggest city and capital of Arizona, is the fifth most populated city in the U.S. Other Arizona cities among the 100 most populated cities in America are Mesa, Tucson, Prescott, Chandler, Glendale, and Scottsdale. Major Arizona Cities
- Flagstaff - The city houses the main campus of the Northern Arizona University. The city is the entrance to the northern parts of AZ. It is the biggest city in Northern AZ. Flagstaff is a top tourist destination because of its scenic mountains, snowy winter, and dense Ponderosa Pine forests. It lies at the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks, the tallest mountain range in the state. Humphrey's Peak of this range is the tallest summit in Arizona. Top tourist attractions include Sedona, the Grand Canyon National Park, and Oak Creek Canyon.
- Mesa - Third largest city in the state.
- Phoenix - It is the largest city and the capital of Arizona. The city is home to a lively business district, energetic Latino societies in the southern parts, charming and new Roosevelt Street and the chic Biltmore region.
- Prescott - It is situated about 100 miles northwest to the Phoenix metropolitan region. The city is famous for its cool climate and pine forests.
- Sedona - Stunning red rock gorges and New Age people dictate one of the most picturesque regions of Arizona.
- Scottsdale- The city is famous for its golfing, spa lifestyle, and shopping.
- Tempe - Houses Arizona State University, the biggest public research university in the U.S. The city is also famous for its vibrant nightlife.
- Tucson - Popular for delicious cuisines and picturesque mountains, Tucson is the second biggest city in Arizona. It houses the University of Arizona, the flagship university of the state.
- Yuma - It is situated close to the boundaries of California and Mexico and is a top winter tourist destination.
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