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Phoenix is constantly highlighted in newspaper, magazine, and blog articles, as well as some of the people who help make our city so great. Check out some articles below that highlight Phoenix as a destination, and some of our must-see experiences and attractions.
Uptown Phoenix has long been a desirable family neighborhood in the country’s fifth largest city, but the arrival of the area’s first boutique hotel [ARRIVE Phoenix] with an already-popular swim club bar and a soon-to-open rooftop venue cements the neighborhood’s status as a rising destination for young professionals and creatives looking for local inspiration.
If you’re looking for plenty of sunshine with winter temps that average 60 to 70 degrees plus a vibrant city setting for some of the best food and drinks in the U.S., consider wintering in Phoenix. Pack light and leave the winter coat at home for this visit.
Resorts have always been an escape hatch from reality—it’s hard not to love room service, bath butlers and the siren call of a margarita whizzing in a blender. And if you’re looking for sheer weather predictability, Arizona wins the resort destination stakes—hello, endless sunshine!
Phoenix is one of the most drive-friendly destinations from west-coast cities. It’s also known for view-filled hiking up Camelback Mountain, some of the country’s best spas and large resorts containing generously sized guestrooms.
The nation's fifth-largest city, Phoenix encompasses nearly 520 square miles in what is termed the Valley of the Sun, where nearly every Phoenician will remark upon the fact of 300 days of annual sunshine.
City hotels and tourist organizations have made a full-court press to attract local and nearby leisure travelers with extra perks in Phoenix. Check out hiking attractions, dining, accommodations, and more.
At some point during our weekend in Phoenix, Cupid shot an arrow through us and now we’re officially in love with the sprawling desert metropolis. America’s fifth largest city (sorry, Philly) offers a sunny escape for families, couples and singles alike. Here’s where to go and what to do.
Visit Phoenix brings hope to the local visitor industry through a record year of future bookings, despite the pandemic.
As the meetings industry continues to struggle amid the ripple effects of global pandemic Covid-19, the Phoenix Convention Center with partner Visit Phoenix paves a new path for recovery.
Here’s how amazing Arizona chefs and distillers are incorporating this diverse mesquite tree into their menus.
Home to breathtaking wonders like the Grand Canyon, Arizona is also filled with history that’s evident in much of its food and wine culture. Just ask Max Brearley, who takes in the sights, sounds and tastes of this wondrous US state.
In recent years, more than $5 billion has been pumped into a 1.7-square-mile zone in the heart of the city [of Phoenix], contributing to a downtown growth spurt that has seen the development of office space, shops, restaurants, hotels, and convention and academic facilities.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has also created a 3D virtual tour of Taliesin West, the winter home and desert laboratory of Wright in Scottsdale, Arizona. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the first Wright building to be made freely available online using this technology.
Arizona’s stunning display of desert plants includes more than 20,000 varieties of cacti, succulents, herbs, and more.
A James Beard Award 2020 semifinalist, chef Danielle Leoni’s restaurant, The Breadfruit & Rum Bar, has also been lauded for its sustainable practices.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey of Arizona in Phoenix where she visits the Desert Botanical Garden. She also visits Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Sedona and more.
My introduction to the unique bars of Phoenix was walking down the stairs into the dark, cramped chamber of UnderTow. There’s something for every taste: You’ll find cocktail-centric bars, speakeasies, and even a winery founded by a rock star.
The sunkissed, neighboring cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona are oases when it comes to LGBTQ friendliness and comforts these days.
Calling all thrill-seekers! It’s time to create incredible memories on one of these epic family-friendly adventure vacations.
If you’re one of the many soon headed to the Valley of the Sun, here’s a look at what’s new in this rapidly growing, ever-changing region.
As Arizona’s largest city and capital, Phoenix and its surrounding areas have a lot to offer meeting and event planners in the American Southwest.
These days, the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the surrounding towns) might have to be renamed Valley of the Eats. There’s so much good food here that you could spend an entire vacation just checking out the restaurants across the Valley.
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