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Culture

Arizona Doll and Toy Museum Yield to the inner child within or bring your own to enjoy this collection of antique and modern playthings. 602 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ; +1 602 253 9337. Fee.

Heard Museum Admire a collection of Southwestern art including ornate footwear, artifacts, and pieces from modern Native American artists; view the "Every Picture Tells a Story" exhibit, explaining the meanings behind Native American designs and symbols; check out music and dance performances held every Saturday. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; +1 602 252 8848. Fee.

Hopi Mesas and Reservation Admire traditional coiled baskets at Second Mesa, one of three mesas each known for a distinct craft; watch a ceremonial Hopi dance; visit Old Oraibi, the oldest continually inhabited settlement in the United States. About 90 miles east of & Flagstaff. Second Mesa, AZ; +1 928 734 2401. The Hopi Cultural Center, Restaurant and Inn. Fee.

Navajo National Monument Wander through ancestral Pueblo dwellings; camp, picnic, and check out the visitor center's museum. At the end of State Highway 564 off of U.S. Highway 160. Tonalea, AZ; 1 928 672 2700.

Navajo Village Heritage Center Spend an evening learning about culture and history of the Navajo people; dine on Native American cuisine; watch traditional Red Moccasin dancers. Shorter tours available. Highway 98 and Coppermine Rd., Page, AZ; +1 928 660 0304. Reservations required.

Montezuma Castle National Monument Probe an ancient pueblo; delve down into alcove dwellings; study a limestone sinkhole; see exhibits depicting the daily life of the Sinagua; visit Montezuma Well (11 miles away in Rimrock). 527 S. Main St., Camp Verde, AZ; +1 928 567 3322. Castle Fee.

Museum of North Arizona Check out dinosaur skeletons excavated from the Colorado Plateau; browse prehistoric Native American pottery; attend several yearly festivals featuring dance, music, and crafts. 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ; +1 928 774 5213. Fee.

Sedona Heritage Museum See memorabilia from Westerns and other movies made in Sedona; tour the 1930s one-room cabin and former orchard; view vintage machinery; scavenger hunt for kids. 735 Jordan Rd., Sedona, AZ; +1 928 282 7038. Fee.

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