Phoenix is full of surprises. While some are more widely known than others, we've gone beyond the top attractionsto round up the best of the wild, quirky and definitely unexpected for you here. Who knew you could find castles, a pyramid, waterfalls, ostrich races and so much more in the Greater Phoenix area? Check out these unexpected landmarks and prepare to be surprised. …
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Put on your hiking shoes and get ready for a beautiful display of color from the desert this spring. Find the best spots to see wildflowers in the Greater Phoenix area during March and April, when the…
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Our past is all around us here in Phoenix. Take a hike through history on these desert trails with ancient petroglyph rock carvings…
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Shrouded by mountains on three sides and covered by a canopy of near-perpetual blue sky, Phoenix and its neighboring communities are home to more than 160 golf clubs that offer more than 185 different…
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Though many love Greater Phoenix for its scenic desert landscapes, an escape to a watery oasis can be a perfect summertime change of scenery. Phoenix has a number of lakes just a short drive away —…
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From saguaro-studded hillsides to a glittering downtown skyline, see where you can snap your next Instagram-worthy photo with these best scenic views in Phoenix. Hikes Camelback Mountain This…
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Visiting Greater Phoenix? Consider coming early or staying an extra day or two to explore. Many of Arizona’s crown jewels—from the Grand Canyon to Sedona’s red rocks—can be done as day trips from…
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This multi-mountain trek inspires hikers to look beyond Phoenix’s iconic peaks. One fine fall morning last year, I found myself atop a ridge at South Mountain Park’s Alta Trail after a steep uphill…
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Want a true Phoenix experience? Make sure to catch one of our spectacular sunsets, which paint the desert sky on a nightly basis. We know the best places to watch a sunset in Phoenix and are happy to…
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Take a winding journey through red rocks, White Mountains or somewhere in between on one of these scenic fall drives just a short distance from Phoenix. Payson and Mogollon Rim Begin this scenic…
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