{"id":1793,"date":"2026-06-16T06:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T06:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2026-06-16T06:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T06:33:21","slug":"passport250-offers-a-new-way-to-discover-arizonas-landmarks-and-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1793","title":{"rendered":"Passport250 offers a new way to discover Arizona\u2019s landmarks and hidden gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div>\n<div><p>PHOENIX \u2014 As the country prepares to celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary, a free digital guide is helping Arizonans explore the history, culture and unexpected destinations found across the Grand Canyon State.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1791\">Russia unleashes a barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a religious landmark, officials say<\/a><\/p><p>It is called Passport250, a mobile-friendly pass featuring 250 Arizona destinations, experiences and events.<\/p><p>Some are iconic landmarks. Others are hidden gems many longtime Arizonans may have never visited \u2014 or even heard about.<\/p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just a list. It\u2019s a categorized list, but it\u2019s also a list on a map, so you can see what\u2019s close to you and maybe plan a trip you weren\u2019t going to do originally,\u201d said Josh Coddington with the Arizona Office of Tourism.<\/p><p>Launched in 2025, Passport250 was developed through Arizona\u2019s America250 celebration in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism.<\/p><p>The pass organizes destinations and activities into themed categories based on different interests:<br\/><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1789\">Army sergeant in a coma after motorcycle crash on Interstate 8 near Gila Bend<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Treasures250 features iconic attractions and lesser-known places across Arizona.<\/li><li>Indigenous Travel250 highlights destinations honoring Indigenous history, culture and heritage.<\/li><li>Dark Skies250 showcases stargazing destinations and Arizona\u2019s celebrated night skies.<\/li><li>Dine250 focuses on unique culinary experiences.<\/li><li>Cheers250 celebrates Arizona\u2019s beer, wine and spirits scene.<\/li><li>Commemorate250 features special events and historical commemorations.<\/li><li>Outdoors250 connects users with outdoor recreation, including guided trails, birding and fishing experiences.<\/li><li>Fitness250 encourages healthy habits as the country counts down to its 250th anniversary.<\/li><\/ul><p>Users can view destinations on a map, find experiences near them, and build trips around the places they want to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can also check in at participating locations, track their progress, and earn prizes or recognition as they travel across Arizona. The official pass currently lists rewards for reaching certain check-in milestones.<\/p><p>Passport250 is free and does not require an app download.<\/p><p>Users can sign up at AZPassport250.com. The pass is delivered directly to a phone through text and email and can be used immediately.<\/p><p>The goal is to encourage people to experience Arizona\u2019s history and culture while discovering new places with family and friends.<\/p><p>One of those destinations is Koli Equestrian Center on the Gila River Indian Community at Wild Horse Pass, where visitors can explore the land on horseback and may even spot some of the wild horses roaming the area. <i>For more information about horseback riding, <\/i><i>click here<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1787\">Mesa officer involved in Loop 202 crash during vehicle pursuit<\/a><\/p><p>To view additional America250 events happening across Arizona, click here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Null\" class=\"wp-image-202\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac6d032f816af34018d0e92db7e15524-1024x240.png\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac6d032f816af34018d0e92db7e15524-1024x240.png 1024w, https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac6d032f816af34018d0e92db7e15524-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac6d032f816af34018d0e92db7e15524-768x180.png 768w, https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ac6d032f816af34018d0e92db7e15524.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the country prepares to celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary, a free digital guide is helping Arizonans explore the history, culture and unexpected destinations found across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-america-250"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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