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$$4.9Discover diverse desert flora along scenic trails at Arizona's historic arboretum
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center$4.9Rescue sanctuary protecting native Southwestern wildlife through guided educational tours
Desert Botanical Garden$$4.8Explore thousands of unique desert plant species in Phoenix's stunning botanical garden.
North Mountain ParkFree4.8Explore scenic Sonoran Desert trails and panoramic summit views in Phoenix
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$$4.7Explore historic underground cave tours and desert scenery in Southern Arizona
Fifth Avenue Shops$4.7Discover charming boutiques, galleries, and dining in Old Town Scottsdale.
Heard Museum$$4.7Experience premier American Indian art and culture in central Phoenix.
Papago ParkFree4.7Discover dramatic red sandstone formations and scenic desert trails in Phoenix
Phoenix Art Museum$$4.7Discover the largest visual arts museum in the American Southwest.
Tempe Town Lake Marina$4.7Launch kayaks, paddleboards, and boats on Tempe's vibrant urban lake.
The Lost Dutchman State Park$4.7Explore stunning Sonoran Desert trails beneath the iconic Superstition Mountains.
Goldfield Ghost Town$4.6Step back into the 1890s Old West near the Superstition Mountains.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park$4.6A scenic desert lake oasis for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Scottsdale WaterfrontFree4.6An upscale mixed-use destination for shopping, dining, and canal strolls
Tempe Town Lake ParkFree4.6A scenic urban waterfront destination for walking, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Wrigley Mansion$$$4.6Historic hilltop estate offering fine dining and breathtaking Phoenix views
Arizona State CapitolFree4.5Explore Arizona's historic statehouse turned museum in downtown Phoenix
Biosphere 2Free4.5Explore a unique Earth science research facility nestled in southern Arizona.
- Canyon Lake Marina & CampgroundFree4.5
A scenic desert waterfront getaway nestled in Arizona's Superstition Mountains
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