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.
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
The Lost Dutchman State Park$4.7Explore stunning Sonoran Desert trails beneath the iconic Superstition Mountains.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park$4.6A scenic desert lake oasis for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Tempe Marketplace$$4.6A vibrant outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Tempe.
Biosphere 2Free4.5Explore a unique Earth science research facility nestled in southern Arizona.
Enchanted Island Amusement Park$4.3Charming family amusement park with classic rides in central Phoenix
Papago Golf Course$$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
Tonto National ForestFree2.8Explore the Majestic Tonto National Forest
Camelback MountainFreeIconic Phoenix peak offering steep desert trails and sweeping city views
Hiking Trail at Piestewa PeakFreeChallenging desert hike offering panoramic skyline views over Phoenix valley
Phoenix International RacewayFreePremier motorsports destination hosting high-speed NASCAR races in Avondale, Arizona
Phoenix Mountain PreserveFreeExplore desert hiking trails and panoramic views in central Phoenix
Saguaro LakeFreeA scenic Sonoran Desert oasis perfect for outdoor aquatic adventures.
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