Live and Play in Phoenix

Phoenix is where you can live your best life. Whether you’re settling into a thriving urban neighborhood in the heart of downtown, exploring the outdoor playgrounds of Papago Park, or discovering local gems in creative enclaves like Roosevelt Row, you’ll find a strong sense of community, growing job opportunities in healthcare and tech, and a lifestyle defined by sunshine and possibility.

Phoenix is also home to some of the Southwest’s most dynamic cultural institutions, from the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum to Taliesin West and Desert Botanical Garden. Add in award-winning restaurants, a nationally recognized culinary scene, year-round live music, theater, art walks, and vibrant festivals, and you’ll see why more people are choosing to build their future in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Fall Festivals

Autumn is on the way and with it will come pumpkin spice everything and fun festivals happening all…

Things to Do

Phoenix's perpetual sunshine might tempt you to find a secluded resort and spend all your days sipping margaritas next to the swimming pool. Don't give in. Exploring our city and finding things to do in Phoenix's desert horizons will broaden yours.

Annual Events

Phoenix basks in sunshine more than any other major metropolitan area in the country. And that means…

Greater Phoenix

Surrounded by mountain ranges, the Greater Phoenix area encompasses more than 500 square miles of Sonoran Desert and is comprised of 24 total municipalities – each with a distinct set of characteristics, attractions and flavors that offer visitors a unique glimpse at the nation's fifth-largest city. Greater Phoenix is one of the largest metro areas in the United States, with roughly 5 million people who live here. 

Tempe

Originally the college town for Arizona State University, Tempe now boasts a litany of breweries…

Scottsdale

Best known for its resorts, spas and golf courses, Scottsdale is also home to breathtaking…

Mesa

Some of Arizona's most iconic outdoor spaces, such as the Superstition Mountains and Salt River, are…

Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert is one of the most vibrant and unique deserts in the world. Learn about things to do in the desert in Greater Phoenix, including sites, views, hikes and more. 

Salt River

Learn everything there is to know about Arizona's iconic Salt River, a popular spot for kayaking…