Here are great things to see. If you have only a short time in Phoenix, these are our recommended "must sees."
Find out about White Tank Mountain hiking. Each season brings with it a good reason to go hiking at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Surprise, Arizona.
The Chihuly: The Nature of Glass exhibition at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix reveals stunning displays of Dale Chihuly's hand blown glass that is world renowned. This photo gallery shows some of the best images from this exhibition.
The Heard is where Southwesterners go to see the best Native American art, the best information on Native American History and even the best gifts available with a secure knowledge that the pieces are authenticated and worth the amount paid
Phoenix Turf Paradise Race Track. Enjoy live horse racing at a historic Phoenix track. The season runs from October through May. Special venues for dining and viewing the track and races are available.
Jordin Sparks, that talented 17 year old competing on American Idol, is from Glendale, Arizona. Glendale is home to the 2008 Super Bowl, the Arizona Cardinals and the Coyotes Hockey Team. Enjoy our photo gallery of American Idol viewings at Westgate City Center. Go Jordin!
The Heard Museum West, located close to the Surprise Stadium and recreation complex, is a small, yet rich collection of Southwest Native American art and artifacts. Enjoy the beautiful gift shop and attend educational sessions.
It seems like baseball never stops in the Valley of the Sun. The Phoenix area and its visitors love baseball. The season may be over for the Arizona Diamondbacks by the time October comes around, but there is plenty of baseball to see to tide us over until Spring Training begins this winter. This is Arizona Fall League Baseball.
What's going on at the new Cardinals Stadium in Glendale? Visitors to the About Southwest site are often looking for ticket information so we have developed a list of exciting events that are coming up at Cardinals Stadium.
Once again, the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden will come alive with the magic of Las Noches de las Luminarias. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving and ending December 23rd, this evening celebration of Southwest luminarias, will put you in the holiday mood.
Visitors to Phoenix, Arizona will notice a big change when they visit Downtown Phoenix’s 90-block core, called Copper Square. There’s a flurry of development and growth, as well as a newfound energy.
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting is located in Papago Park in Phoenix. It is near the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden.
Located in the west valley city of Surprise, this new community location brings the Heard Museum's renowned permanent collection and incredible programming to the West Valley. Heard Museum West offers an exhibition gallery showcasing more than 400 works of art from the Heard's permanent collection as well as a changing exhibition space.
Although the summer brings warm temperatures in Greater Phoenix, visitors can take advantage of a wide variety of “cool” entertainment options, including water parks, indoor shopping malls, theaters, art galleries, restaurants and museums. It’s easy to stay cool, have fun and relax this summer in Greater Phoenix - all at an affordable price.
Mystery Castle is a Phoenix Point of Pride, named as such by the Phoenix Pride Commission. It was built by Boyce Luther Gulley, who abandoned his wife and daughter in 1930 after learning that he had tuberculosis. He travelled to Phoenix and started building a "castle" for the little girl he'd left behind.
The meandering paths of the Desert Botanical Garden are fun to explore no matter what the season. In early spring there are often special delights with butterfly exhibits, wildflowers and blooming cacti. Our photo tour will help you know what to expect on your visit to the Desert Botanical Garden of Phoenix.
Jobing.com Arena, formerly the Glendale Arena, just west of Phoenix, Arizona, hosts concerts and family shows, as well as signature sporting events like figure skating, basketball tournaments and All-Star games.
Pueblo Grande Museum is located at a 1,500 year-old Hohokam village ruins in modern day Phoenix. For over 70 years the museum has been dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Hohokam culture.
A few miles northeast of Scottsdale, Arizona there is a living memorial to a great American architect. Nestled in the foothills of the rugged McDowell Mountains and surrounded by the spectacular Sonoran Desert lays a sprawling 600-acre complex called Taliesin West. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours available.
The Heard is where Southwesterners go to see the best Native American art, the best information on Native American History and even the best gifts available with a secure knowledge that the pieces are authenticated and worth the amount paid.
Judy Hedding, our About.com Guide to Phoenix has picked out 15 places/activities that are unique or not to be missed when visiting the Phoenix area. You'd never get these done in even a week, but some attractions will appeal to you more than others.
Here are two pages of great things to do in Phoenix. Enjoy the Phoenix Zoo, hike Piestewa Peak, go to the symphony, or have a drink at the historic Biltmore. There are some great ideas in this article.
Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Arizona hosts live Thoroughbred racing October through May.
Along with Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium (Cardinals) Glendale's new Westgate City Center Village offers a sports, retail and entertainment village.
Information on exploring the White Tank Mountain Regional Park (commonly called The White Tanks) in the Phoenix area of Arizona.
