Welcome to Phoenix

No matter what time of year you visit Greater Phoenix, you'll find plenty of things to see and do. More than 325 days of annual sunshine mean you can count on exceptional weather as you experience the rich diversity of our Sonoran Desert playground.

Our near-perfect weather goes hand-in-hand with exciting recreation and adventure activities, which are enjoyed year-round. Experience a wide range of tours and sightseeing excursions, whether by Jeep or hot-air balloon, on horseback, or even by boat. Of course, golf is one of the most popular outdoor activities, as Greater Phoenix provides more than 200 pristine courses.

More than three dozen luxurious resorts are scattered throughout the Valley, many of which provide spectacular spas that offer special treatments native to Arizona. Visitors also take pleasure in an exceptional dining scene, which features everything from savory steaks to exquisite Southwestern fare. Then, once you're full, take advantage of the area's dynamic nightlife.
Thanks to several major projects and developments in Downtown Phoenix - Copper Square, the area is brimming with energy and excitement. Arts and performances flourish throughout the metro area, and in terms of sporting events, Phoenix is a sport's lover's dream. Passionate shoppers will find a cornucopia of fabulous malls, unique boutiques and antique shops in which to indulge.

And, Greater Phoenix is the perfect place for your reunion, wedding or any special event. A quick glance at the area's group activities and venues provides a multitude of exciting options.

With so many ways to keep busy, or simply lounge around and do nothing at all, it's easy to see why visitors find themselves completely satisfied in Greater Phoenix.

A Few Ideas

Shemer Art Center and Museum - 602-262-4727
5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 
"A Phoenix Point of Pride, this museum is a cultural locus, featuring local artisans and offering its own arts and crafts
workshops." - see all reviews 
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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum - 623-465-1052
(North on Interstate-17 to Pioneer Road; exit 225 west ), Phoenix, AZ 
"The Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum contains 28 original and reconstructed buildings from throughout territorial Arizona.
Costumed guides filter through the bank, schoolhouse, and print shop, as well as the Pioneer Opera House, where classic..." - see all reviews 
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ASU Art Museum
In the Nelson Fine Arts Center, Phoenix, AZ 
"An architecturally innovative museum that with its pyramidal shape and a stucco façade appears to have caught the colors of a desert
sunset." - see all reviews 
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Phoenix Art Museum End
1625 N Central Ave Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 
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Arizona State University - 480-965-9011
(University Drive and Mill Avenue), Phoenix, AZ 
"This culturally diverse public University is the third largest in the U.S., with nearly 50,000 full- and part-time students on all local campuses. The main educational center is located in Tempe, with satellites in Mesa..."
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Museo Chicano - 602-257-5536
147 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 
"Works of artists from the United States and Mexico are showcased here. Exhibits include art in many media from different periods,
showing both classic and modern culture and making this site a premier center for..."
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Phoenix Museum Of History - 602-253-2734
105 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 
"This striking glass-and-steel museum offers exhibits on regional history from the 1860s (when Anglo settlement began) through the 1930s. Interactive exhibits are designed to help you appreciate the citys multicultural heritage as well as witness..."
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Pinal County Historical Museum - 520-868-4382
715 S. Main St, Phoenix, AZ 
"Before touring the town, stop in at this small museum to orient yourself and learn more about the history of the area.
You can blame the presence of the prison for the macabre exhibit of..."
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Heard Museum - 602-252-8848
2301 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 
"The Heard Museum is one of the nations finest museums dealing exclusively with Native American cultures and is an ideal
introduction to the indigenous peoples of Arizona. The extensive exhibit Native Peoples of the Southwest..." - see all reviews 
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