Phoenix
United States of America · Arizona · 330 m
Description
Phoenix is the capital of the U.S. state of Arizona and a dynamic center of desert landscapes, culture, business, and modern living. Set in the heart of the Saguaro-filled Sonoran Desert, the city is known for its year-round sunshine, rugged mountain scenery, diverse culinary scene, renowned museums such as the Heard Museum, and its world-class golf courses. Phoenix blends urban energy with the unique character of the American Southwest, offering outdoor adventures from hiking Camelback Mountain and exploring nearby desert parks to discovering architectural landmarks such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in neighboring Scottsdale. The Phoenix-Scottsdale region is one of the Southwest’s most distinctive destinations, combining luxury resorts, outdoor experiences, cultural attractions, and the timeless beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – March
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Camelback Mountain
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Old Town Scottsdale
- Sedona & Red Rock Country(Day trip)
- Taliesin West (UNESCO)
- Papago Park & Hole-in-the-Rock
- Heard Museum
- South Mountain Park & Preserve
- Cathedral Rock(Day trip)
- Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
- Dobbins Lookout
- Sonoran Desert Hot-Air Balloon Ride
- Red Rock Scenic Byway(Day trip)
- Bell Rock(Day trip)
- Resort Spas
- Roosevelt Row Arts District
- Phoenix Art Museum
- Superstition Mountains(Day trip)
- Tonto National Forest(Day trip)
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve
- Piestewa Peak
- McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Tom's Thumb Trail
- Gateway Loop Trail
- Lost Dutchman State Park(Day trip)
- Apache Trail Historic Road(Day trip)
- Phoenix Zoo
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Heritage Square
- Arizona Science Center
- S'edav Va'aki Museum
- Downtown Phoenix
- Salt River(Day trip)
- Canyon Lake(Day trip)
- Saguaro Lake(Day trip)
- Scottsdale Arts District
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
- Scottsdale Waterfront
- Arizona Canal Trail
- Tempe Town Lake
- Mill Avenue District
- Arizona State University & Tempe Campus
- Montezuma Castle National Monument(Day trip)
- Jerome(Day trip)
- Hole-in-the-Rock Sunset
- Sonoran Desert Sunsets
- Phoenix Golf Resorts
- Cactus League Spring Training
- Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field
- Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena
- Sonoran Desert Cuisine
- Mexican & Southwestern Cuisine
- Goldfield Ghost Town(Day trip)
- Salt River Wild Horses(Day trip)
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PHX, AZA
- Train stations:
- Downtown Phoenix Hub/Washington, Washington/Central Ave, Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave