Native American Influences can be found throughout Arizona and now that Casinos have become a major economic resource for the tribes, the Indian Lands are visited by many people throughout the year and their buildings and sculptures much admired.
Today Arizona has 27% of its land devoted to Indian  Lands, totaling 20,000,000 acres. Arizona has more Indian Land than any other state. There are 21 federally recognized tribes in Arizona with a total population of about 300,000.
Atlatl, Inc., 49 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 105, Phoenix; A registry of 2,000 Native American Artists
(602) 277- 3711
Chantlaca, 812 N. 7th St., Phoenix; (602) 254-5230. Trading Center and Coffee Shop - a colorful outdoor market
Deer Valley Rock Art Center: view petroglyphs
3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix; (602) 582-8007
Gila Arts and Crafts Center - exhibits tracing various Indian cultures. Buy authentic jewelry, pottery etc.
On I-10 at exit 175; (520) 315-3411
Heard Museum - don't leave town without a visit to this nationally acclaimed representation of Native American art.
2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; (602) 252-8848
Hoo-Hoogam Ki Museum - showcasing art and artifacts of the Salt River - Pima Maricopa Native Americans.
10000 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale;
(480) 850- 7379
Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park - offering insights to the 1,000 year old Hohokam Civilzation
4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix; (602) 495-0900
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