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$$4.9Discover diverse desert flora along scenic trails at Arizona's historic arboretum
Musical Instrument Museum$$4.9Explore thousands of global instruments at Phoenix's premier musical museum.
Desert Botanical Garden$$4.8Explore thousands of unique desert plant species in Phoenix's stunning botanical garden.
North Mountain ParkFree4.8Explore scenic Sonoran Desert trails and panoramic summit views in Phoenix
Piestewa PeakFree4.8Iconic Phoenix mountain offering steep desert hikes and panoramic summit views
Riparian Preserve at Water RanchFree4.8Explore a lush desert wildlife oasis with trails, ponds, and birdwatching
South Mountain Park and PreserveFree4.8Explore miles of scenic desert trails and sweeping Phoenix skyline views.
Tonto National ForestFree4.8Explore sprawling cactus deserts, rugged mountain peaks, and lakes near Phoenix.
Canyon Lake$4.7Discover scenic desert views and watersports at beautiful Canyon Lake Arizona.
Cave Creek Regional ParkFree4.7A scenic Sonoran Desert park offering hiking, camping, and wildlife.
Heard Museum$$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$$4.7Discover the largest visual arts museum in the American Southwest.
Tempe Town Lake Marina$4.7Launch kayaks, paddleboards, and boats on Tempe's vibrant urban lake.
The Lost Dutchman State Park$4.7Explore stunning Sonoran Desert trails beneath the iconic Superstition Mountains.
Butterfly Wonderland$$4.6Immerse yourself in America's largest indoor tropical butterfly conservatory
Goldfield Ghost Town$4.6Step back into the 1890s Old West near the Superstition Mountains.
Goodyear Ballpark$$4.6Modern Cactus League ballpark hosting spring training games and community events
Lake Pleasant Regional Park$4.6A scenic desert lake oasis for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Pueblo Grande Museum$4.6Explore ancient Sonoran Desert culture at Phoenix's historic archaeological landmark
Scottsdale WaterfrontFree4.6An upscale mixed-use destination for shopping, dining, and canal strolls
Tempe Marketplace$$4.6A vibrant outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Tempe.
Tempe Town Lake ParkFree4.6A scenic urban waterfront destination for walking, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix$4.6An interactive downtown Phoenix paradise packed with hands-on play for children.
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