Phoenix, AZ
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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Your 2 night stay in Phoenix area, AZ, US
Check-in: Friday, September 17, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort
Situated in the desert, this Scottsdale property is close to Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Waterfront,
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Orange Tree Golf Resort
This spa property is located in the desert, in Scottsdale. Piestewa Peak, Tournament Players Club, and $11.92
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Firesky Resort & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel
Located in the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, Ariz., the FireSky Resort & Spa is four blocks from Scottsdale Fashion Mall. The hotel is six blocks from Old Town Scottsdale. $14.28
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3 Palms
Location. This Scottsdale boutique hotel is adjacent to the 60-acre El Dorado Park, 2 miles from Old Town Scottsdale, and 4 miles $3.67 Stay 2 night and save 10% off your stay!
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Legacy Golf Resort
The Legacy Golf Resort is located in Phoenix, Ariz., seven miles from Chase Field. Arizona State University and the Phoenix Convention Center are less than eight miles from the $7.01 Summer Sale! Save 30%
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The Clarendon Hotel - Phoenix's Urban Retreat
This family-friendly Phoenix property is conveniently situated near the airport. Sunnyslope Mountain, US Airways $6.10 Summer Sale! Save 30%
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Hospitality Suite Resort
Location. Located between Scottsdale and Tempe, this all-suite hotel is within 2 miles of Desert Botanical Garden, the $5.06 Summer on Sale! Save 20% on This Stay
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The Scottsdale Resort
The Scottsdale Resort is located in a Scottsdale, Ariz., residential neighborhood. This property stands four miles from The Borgata shops and less than five miles from Old Town $8.68 Summer Sale! Save 30%
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Best Western Papago Inn
This Scottsdale resort is close to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, and Sun Devil Stadium. $4.29 Book now and save!
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Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites-Phoenix Metrocenter
Location. Just off I-17, this Phoenix hotel is 1 mile from the Metrocenter Mall and 7 miles from the Peoria Sports Complex. Jobing.Com $3.78 Summer on Sale! Save 20% on This Stay
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Ramada Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall
This spa hotel is located in Tempe, close to Arizona Mills Mall, Diablo Stadium, and Grady Gammage $3.74 Early Booking Bonus
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Hotel Theodore
Located in Scottsdale, this hotel is conveniently close to the airport, near Scottsdale Center for the Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Also nearby $11.12
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Super 8 Motel Tempe/ASU/Phoenix area
Situated in the desert, this Tempe hotel is close to Arizona State University and Grady Gammage Memorial $3.33
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Scottsdale Plaza Resort
This spa property is located in the suburbs, in Scottsdale, close to Scottsdale Fashion Square and Camelback Mountain. Features. $9.52
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Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center
Location. Located in the city’s business-and-financial corridor, this Radisson is 1 block from a light-rail station, within 2 miles of a $6.67 Summer Vacation Sale! Save 40%.
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Xona Resort Suites
Location. Situated on 14 landscaped acres, this North Scottsdale resort is within a short drive of dozens of championship golf courses, including $6.73 Fall Sale! Save 15%
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Hotel Valley Ho
Located in Scottsdale, this spa property is conveniently close to the airport, near Scottsdale Waterfront and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Also nearby $11.93 Summer Vacation Sale!
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Hilton Scottsdale Resort
This spa resort is located in Scottsdale, close to Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Waterfront, and $12.84
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Fiesta Resort Conference Center
Location. Situated 8 miles from downtown Phoenix, this Tempe hotel is located 3 miles from Arizona State University and Arizona Mills $6.85 Sale! Save 45% on this Stay.
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Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch
The Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch faces Camelback Lake in Scottsdale, Ariz. This property stands adjacent to championship golf courses. Old Town Scottsdale is located $6.66 Receive 50% off Food & Beverage
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Key Attractions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
More Attractions from Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona State University
- Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Camelback Mountain
- Carefree Sundial
- Chandler Fashion Center
- Chase Field
- Chase Field
- Desert Botanical Gardens
- Dowtown Scottsdale
- Fashion Square Mall
- Heard Museum
- Jobing.Com Arena
- Mystery Castle
- Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
- Phoenix Convention Center
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
- Phoenix International Raceway
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
- Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Sun Devil Stadium
- The Heard Museum
- University of Phoenix Stadium
- US Airways Center
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