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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.
Known as a top destination for golf, Greater Phoenix offers nearly 200 golf courses for your next tee time.
Get the details on fun things to do in Phoenix this spring, including exhibits at the Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Art Museum, hikes, wildflower sightings,…
Each spring, the desert blooms with a rainbow of colors. Get the details on the best places to spot the beautiful flora.
Serene desert gardens, one-of-a-kind museums, award-winning dining and more: Make sure these can't-miss spots are on your Phoenix to-do list.
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Desert adventures, urban exploration, family fun, and more: Find attractions and things to do that suit your vacation desires in the categories below.
Enjoy luxurious and relaxing spas with a wide variety of holistic treatments and signature services at these Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts.
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Savvy spenders can enjoy the best of Phoenix without breaking the bank with these activities and attractions.
Experience bucket-list destinations—such as Grand Canyon National Park and Sedona—by day and be back in town by night.
Find family fun that entertains both parents and children alike at interactive museums, the Phoenix Zoo and wild water parks.
Hikers, bikers and climbers in Greater Phoenix have come to the same conclusion as coyotes, roadrunners and jackrabbits: The Sonoran Desert is a great place to play.
How you experience the desert is up to you.
There’s a great trail for every skill level within a short drive from anywhere in Greater Phoenix. Check out our guide to the best hikes in Phoenix.
Explore the desert by land, air and water with the knowledgeable guides at these local companies.
A leisurely float puts river goers up close to wild mustangs, blue herons and bald eagles.
Get a lay of the land and find things to do in each of Greater Phoenix's different regions with the interactive map below.
Some of the nation’s biggest sports events and concerts take place in Glendale, site of University of Phoenix Stadium (home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals) and Gila River Arena (home to the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes). White Tank Regional Park—the largest of metro Phoenix’s six county parks—preserves ancient petroglyphs.
Arizona’s largest and most cosmopolitan city is framed by rugged terrain, including the red rocks of Papago Park and the signature spine of Camelback Mountain. Restaurants and bars fill adaptively reused buildings in Midtown and Arcadia; Mexican food and murals spice up 16th Street; and vintage shopping and LGBTQ nightlife flourish in the Melrose District.
Here resides the lion’s share of Greater Phoenix’s famous resorts—as well as the region’s reputation for cowboy chic. Scottsdale boasts the Southwest’s largest shopping mall and a nationally renowned dining-and-nightlife scene. Paradise Valley packs a dozen resorts into 15 square miles, and the rustic towns of Cave Creek and Carefree celebrate Western ways with cowboy bars and live bull-riding.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park is a favorite West Side destination for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Phoenix International Raceway, in Avondale, hosts two NASCAR events each year. Goodyear—named after the tire-and-rubber magnate—is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., and Ohioans flock there each March to watch the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians participate in spring training. Litchfield Park is home to the venerable Wigwam resort.
Culture, commerce and college life coalesce in the epicenter of Phoenix. This is where you’ll find indie restaurants, live music, pro sports, craft brews and cocktail culture. Historic neighborhoods like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue share an urban footprint with modern marvels like CityScape and the Phoenix Convention Center. No car is required here, thanks to Valley Metro Rail and Grid bike share.
This corner of metro Phoenix is defined by university life, family fun and the ruggedly beautiful Superstition Mountains. Arizona State University is located in Tempe, which plays host to some of the region’s biggest outdoor parties. Mesa is an agritourism hub and the spring-training home of the Chicago Cubs, and Gilbert boasts a burgeoning downtown filled with independent eateries.
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