Phoenix & Central Arizona
Arizona's capital city of Phoenix combines with the surrounding cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Tempe, among other cities, to form the Valley of the Sun, a rich mecca of diverse experiences.
Central Arizona's desert is home to the Phoenix-metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents. Encompassing more than 2,000 square miles, the area amazes with a variety of experiences, ranging from world-class resorts, spas, shopping and golf courses, to renowned restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. The metropolitan area has all the wonderful experiences you would expect to find in a major city – set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sonoran Desert.
In addition, the region also boasts fantastic museums and galleries, a wide array of sports events, Old West and Native American history, hiking and other outdoor activities suited for the state's more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
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Explore the Outdoors
Desert Botanical Garden - 20,000+ plants from the world's deserts.
Enjoy the view...in a hot air balloon.
Arizona State Parks - 26 natural, cultural and recreational parks.
Hold on for the ride...take a desert jeep tour. |
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Activities for the Whole Family
Arizona Science Center - Hands on exhibits, planetarium and giant screen theater.
Phoenix Zoo - 1,300 + animals; mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world.
Mesa Southwest Museum - Arizona's southwest heritage from dinosaur's to today. |
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Cultural Experiences
Heard Museum - Focuses on cultures of the southwestern Native Americans.
Taliesin West - National Historic Landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Pueblo Grande Museum - Prehistoric Hohokam ruin and full-size replicated dwellings.
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Shopping & Entertainment
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse - Arizona's largest western-themed attraction. 1880 frontier town featuring gunfights, stunt show, stagecoach, train rides, cookouts, retail shops. Award winning Steakhouse Saloon.
Casino Arizona - 500 slots, off-track betting, "Showstoppers Live" celebrity entertainment.
Arizona Diamondbacks - Take in a ballgame at Chase Field.
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