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.
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
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.
Papago ParkFree4.7Discover dramatic red sandstone formations and scenic desert trails in Phoenix
Tempe Town Lake Marina$4.7Launch kayaks, paddleboards, and boats on Tempe's vibrant urban lake.
Butterfly Wonderland$$4.6Immerse yourself in America's largest indoor tropical butterfly conservatory
Goldfield Ghost Town$4.6Step back into the 1890s Old West near the Superstition Mountains.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park$4.6A scenic desert lake oasis for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Pueblo Grande Museum$4.6Explore ancient Sonoran Desert culture at Phoenix's historic archaeological landmark
Scottsdale WaterfrontFree4.6An upscale mixed-use destination for shopping, dining, and canal strolls
Tempe Town Lake ParkFree4.6A scenic urban waterfront destination for walking, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix$4.6An interactive downtown Phoenix paradise packed with hands-on play for children.
Wrigley Mansion$$$4.6Historic hilltop estate offering fine dining and breathtaking Phoenix views
Arizona State CapitolFree4.5Explore Arizona's historic statehouse turned museum in downtown Phoenix
- Canyon Lake Marina & CampgroundFree4.5
A scenic desert waterfront getaway nestled in Arizona's Superstition Mountains
OdySea Aquarium$$4.5Discover marine life in the Southwest's largest indoor aquarium attraction
Civic Space ParkFree4.4A sustainable urban green space featuring iconic public art in downtown Phoenix
Pioneer Living History Museum$$4.4Step into Arizona's territorial past at this open-air living history village
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