Right in front of Arizona’s historic State Capitol, a peaceful green plaza honors heroes, pioneers, and milestones — and walking through it feels like flipping through the state’s proudest photo album!
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza is a free, open-air public park packed with more than 30 memorials: the anchor of the USS Arizona, tributes to fallen officers and firefighters, the state’s 9/11 memorial, monuments to the Bill of Rights, the Arizona Pioneer Women’s Memorial, and many more. Shaded walkways, green lawns, and the gleaming copper dome of the 1901 Capitol building make it as beautiful as it is meaningful.
It’s ideal for families, history lovers, and school-age kids learning about the state. Practical tip: it’s completely free and open daily — pair your visit with the free Arizona Capitol Museum next door for a full morning of discovery, and bring a hat for the sunny walkways.
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