Phoenix

Rising 2,704 feet (824 meters) above the Sonoran Desert, Camelback Mountain is a prominent red sandstone formation that dominates the Phoenix skyline. Named for its resemblance to a resting camel, […]

Scottsdale Fashion Square, located in Phoenix, Arizona, stands as the state’s largest shopping destination, boasting over 200 stores. This expansive mall features a mix of high-end boutiques and well-known retailers, […]

Tonto National Forest, the largest in Arizona, spans over 3 million acres and reaches altitudes of up to 7,900 feet. This vast expanse encompasses a striking array of landscapes, from […]

The Sonoran Desert, a vast 100,000-square-mile expanse, stretches across Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico. Despite being the hottest of North America’s four deserts, its two annual rainy seasons support […]

Rising to heights of 6,266 feet (1,910 meters), the jagged peaks and sheer cliffs of the Superstition Mountains stand as one of Arizona’s most photographed natural wonders. Nestled in the […]

Saguaro Lake, an oasis in the desert outside Phoenix, was formed by the Stewart Mountain Dam. Surrounded by groves of towering saguaro cacti, the lake offers a refreshing escape from […]

Just northeast of Phoenix, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve spans over 30,000 acres (12,140 hectares) of protected Sonoran Desert. This vast natural area surrounds the McDowell Mountains and offers a network […]

Nestled in the landscape near Phoenix, Montezuma Castle National Monument stands as one of North America’s most well-preserved ruins, dating back over 1,000 years. Originally built by the Sinagua Indians, […]

Nestled in Scottsdale’s Old Town, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) stands as a beacon of modern creativity. The museum is particularly renowned for its Knight Rise skyspace, an […]

Originally constructed as a copper trade route, the Apache Trail now offers a scenic journey through Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. Stretching 120 miles (193 kilometers) from the outskirts of Phoenix to […]

Heritage Square, located in one of Phoenix’s oldest residential areas, features 10 fully restored Victorian buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. These structures, part of the original townsite, now […]

Nestled within Phoenix’s Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden spans over 140 acres and showcases one of the world’s largest and most unique collections of desert plant life. This expansive […]

Founded by Robert E. Maytag in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo spans 125 acres of naturalistic exhibit space, making it one of the largest non-profit zoos in the United States. Home […]

Tuzigoot National Monument, one of the largest pueblos constructed by the pre-Columbian Sinagua people, stands atop a desert ridge overlooking the Verde Valley. This lesser-known site, compared to the nearby […]

Nestled in Phoenix, the SEA LIFE® Aquarium Arizona offers a captivating journey into the world’s oceans. This family-friendly destination houses over 5,000 marine creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, and […]

Located in the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona offers an engaging indoor LEGO® adventure. This interactive entertainment park features a dozen rides, build-and-play zones, games, and […]

South Mountain Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world, stretches across a vast area of south Phoenix, from South Mountain Village to Ahwatukee Foothills Village. This local […]

Nestled in downtown Phoenix, the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix provides a serene escape with its hand-picked rocks, stone footbridges, and lanterns. The garden features over 85 varieties of plants […]

Founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1626, Mission San Xavier del Bac stands as one of the oldest Catholic sites in the United States. Nestled in the cacti-studded Sonoran Desert near […]

Chase Field, the first retractable-roof, natural grass stadium in the U.S., stands in downtown Phoenix and serves as the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. This innovative […]

Nestled within the picturesque Heritage and Science Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Science Center spans an impressive 140,000 square feet (13,000 square meters). This interactive space is filled with […]

Inspired by the hit television show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway,’ the National Comedy Theatre (NCT) in Phoenix offers a spontaneous and interactive comedy experience. Here, two teams of professional […]

Straddling Maricopa and Yavapai counties on the northern outskirts of Phoenix, Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a versatile recreation area centered around an artificial lake. Part of the Central Arizona […]

The Phoenix Art Museum, the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, houses a diverse collection of over 20,000 pieces. Spanning from Monet to modern fashion, the museum’s galleries […]