Things to do in Phoenix
Popular picks: Hike Camelback Mountain · Visit the Desert Botanical Garden · Explore the Heard Museum · Tour the Arizona State Capitol · Enjoy the Phoenix Zoo · Visit the Musical Instrument Museum · Relax at the Japanese Friendship Garden · Attend a game at Chase Field · Explore the Roosevelt Row Arts District · Take a hot air balloon ride over the desert · Visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home · Spend time at South Mountain Park · Explore the Phoenix Art Museum · Enjoy outdoor activities at Papago Park · Take a day trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum$$4.9Discover diverse desert flora along scenic trails at Arizona's historic arboretum
Desert Botanical Garden$$4.8Explore thousands of unique desert plant species in Phoenix's stunning botanical garden.
Piestewa PeakFree4.8Iconic Phoenix mountain offering steep desert hikes and panoramic summit views
Saguaro National ParkFree4.8Explore iconic giant saguaro cacti across stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes.
South Mountain Park and PreserveFree4.8Explore miles of scenic desert trails and sweeping Phoenix skyline views.
Canyon Lake$4.7Discover scenic desert views and watersports at beautiful Canyon Lake Arizona.
Cave Creek Regional ParkFree4.7A scenic Sonoran Desert park offering hiking, camping, and wildlife.
Colossal Cave Mountain Park$$4.7Explore historic underground cave tours and desert scenery in Southern Arizona
Heard Museum$$4.7Experience premier American Indian art and culture in central Phoenix.
Phoenix Art Museum$$4.7Discover the largest visual arts museum in the American Southwest.
Tempe Town Lake Marina$4.7Launch kayaks, paddleboards, and boats on Tempe's vibrant urban lake.
The Lost Dutchman State Park$4.7Explore stunning Sonoran Desert trails beneath the iconic Superstition Mountains.
Goodyear Ballpark$$4.6Modern Cactus League ballpark hosting spring training games and community events
Lake Pleasant Regional Park$4.6A scenic desert lake oasis for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Scottsdale WaterfrontFree4.6An upscale mixed-use destination for shopping, dining, and canal strolls
Tempe Marketplace$$4.6A vibrant outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Tempe.
Wrigley Mansion$$$4.6Historic hilltop estate offering fine dining and breathtaking Phoenix views
Biosphere 2Free4.5Explore a unique Earth science research facility nestled in southern Arizona.
Civic Space ParkFree4.4A sustainable urban green space featuring iconic public art in downtown Phoenix
Pioneer Living History Museum$$4.4Step into Arizona's territorial past at this open-air living history village
Enchanted Island Amusement Park$4.3Charming family amusement park with classic rides in central Phoenix
Papago Golf Course$$4.3Scenic public championship golf course set against Phoenix's iconic red rocks
Sunsplash Water Park$$4.3A premier water park and family entertainment center in Mesa
Parks and Recreation DepartmentFree3.0Managing Phoenix public parks, desert preserves, trails, and recreation centers.
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