The Hot Sheet Blog

Pool parties, good eats, festivals and more: They’re all part of the activities for Memorial Day weekend in Phoenix. 

We love our summer sun, but even we need a day in the shade sometimes. Whether you’re looking for a mid-summer cooldown or want to work out the kinks with a massage, check out these Phoenix summer spa specials at local resorts.

When the summer heats up, keep it cool at these Phoenix art exhibitions, events and performances. 

Warm weather and beautiful monsoon rains didn't stop our Instagram followers from getting out and enjoying the city.

Summer outdoor activities abound if you know where to look: Hike at dawn, float a river midday or pedal through the desert at night.

During the summer in Phoenix some of our favorite daytime activities – like hiking, biking and swimming – can be enjoyed after dark. You just need to know where to go. 

When the summer heats up, keep it cool at these upcoming Phoenix art exhibitions and evening events, including artwork from Frida Kahlo, free admission days and the nation's largest artwalk. 

These hotels have created ideal spots for swimming and sunning upon their rooftops. Here are our picks for the best rooftop pools in Phoenix. 

Break out the shaker and your shades: Local restaurants and resorts are sharing their go-to refreshing summer cocktail recipes below. Parisian Rosé Available at: Poolside at The Hermosa Inn 3 oz

Phoenix’s eye-catching pools beckon to all manner of loungers, lazy-river riders and lap swimmers. Make a splash–or just soak up the sun–at these top local resort pools.