Phoenix, AZ

Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix

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Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix

The capital of Arizona, Phoenix has a population of over 1.5 million, making it the fifth largest city in the United States. Sitting in an arid climate, the city features hot summers and temperate winters, so the timing of your visit is important, depending on what your climate tastes are.

Of course, the city has sunshine most of the year round, and since rainfall is scarce, makes it a great location for outdoor recreation. Due to the Arizona heat, many water parks are scattered around the valley, and tourists would be well advised to make use of these, especially if visiting in the summer. Some of the more notable parks include the Big Surf, the Waterworld Safari and the Oasis Water Park at Pointe South Mountain Resort.

Preserving the desert landscape is also one of Phoenix's top priorities, as is seen by the many parks that have been established to this end. The South Mountain Park, which covers 16,500 acres, is one of the more famous municipal parks, with other prominent locations being Camelback Mountain and Sunnyslope Mountain.

Of course, if parks aren't your thing, you could always drop by the Phoenix Zoo, or check out one of the city's golf courses.

The city's performing arts circuit too is well developed, with venues such as the Phoenix Symphony Hall hosting groups such as the Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona. Concerts also make stops in the city, and often make use of the US Airways Centre, situated in downtown Phoenix.

In terms of museums, the city's most famous is undoubtedly the Heard Museum, which attracts over 250,000 visitors a year.

Although not reputed as a film destination, several movies have been shot in Phoenix, including, most famously, Jerry Maguire, Song of the South, and of course, Raising Arizona, something which fans may want to follow up.

A dry, arid city with a lively, active environment, Phoenix is the perfect destination for visitors who enjoy the outdoors. Of course, if you prefer a more quiet stay, Phoenix's art and culture circuit will be more than accommodative.

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Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort

Situated in the desert, this Scottsdale property is close to Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Waterfront,cash back  $6.73 HelpSale! Save 15% on this Stay.

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Orange Tree Golf Resort

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Firesky Resort & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

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3 Palms

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Legacy Golf Resort

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The Clarendon Hotel - Phoenix's Urban Retreat

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Hospitality Suite Resort

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The Scottsdale Resort

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Best Western Papago Inn

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Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites-Phoenix Metrocenter

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Ramada Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall

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Hotel Theodore

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Super 8 Motel Tempe/ASU/Phoenix area

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Scottsdale Plaza Resort

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Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center

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Xona Resort Suites

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Hotel Valley Ho

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Hilton Scottsdale Resort

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Fiesta Resort Conference Center

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Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch

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Arizona Science Center
 Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center, formerly the Arizona Museum of Science & Technology, was conceived in 1980 as a pilot science center by the Junior League of Phoenix. Incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation in 1982, the Science Center opened its doors to the public in 1984 as a small 10,000 square foot storefront exhibition space located in the parking garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt.

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Arizona Mills
Arizona Mills

Arizona Mills is an indoor outlet mall in Tempe, Arizona. It is mostly owned by Simon Property Group and managed by The Taubman Company. It opened on November 20, 1997 with 6,000 parking spaces and approximately 200 retailers. It is currently anchored by outlet versions of Saks Fifth Avenue, JCPenney, Sears Appliance, Neiman Marcus, and Burlington Coat Factory. The mall is located on the Southeast corner of US 60 and I-10.

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Arizona State Fairgrounds
Arizona State Fairgrounds

The Arizona State Fair is an annual state fair, held at a permanent fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona. It was first held in 1884, but has had various interruptions due to cotton crop failure, the Great Depression era, and World War II years. Since 1946, the fair has been held regularly each year. It was a territory fair before Arizona was a state.

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