| Standing on the northern side of the Sonoran | | | | |
| Desert, in the aptly named 'Valley of | | | | Show in February, the Scottsdale Arts |
| | | | Festival in March, the September National |
| the Sun' Phoenix is one of the most popular | | | | |
| cities in Arizona. Known for its | | | | Public Lands Day Outdoor Recreation Fair, |
| | | | and the Way Out West Oktoberfest.Phoenix |
| extremely sunny weather and related winter | | | | Transport: |
| tourist trade, Phoenix has much to offer | | | | |
| | | | Interstates 10 and 17 provide good |
| visitors, with strip malls surrounding the | | | | connections to a number of nearby cities, |
| downtown district. Now amongst | | | | such |
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| America's largest cities, Phoenix is a true | | | | as Flagstaff. Many visitors to Phoenix |
| metropolis, with many striking high-rise | | | | choose to rent a car and this is one of the |
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| buildings in the city center, together with | | | | best ways to travel around the city and |
| exceptional golf courses and impressive | | | | neighboring areas. Public buses are also |
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| resort areas nearby.Many of the attractions | | | | heavily used and the Downtown Area Shuttle, |
| in Phoenix are situated in the downtown | | | | better known simply as 'DASH', |
| district, the heart of | | | | |
| | | | connects many top tourist hotspots at no |
| the city, where you will find notable | | | | cost.Close to the city's downtown district, |
| restaurants, sporting venues and shops. | | | | Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is an |
| Other | | | | |
| | | | important air hub and is connected to the |
| popular areas of the city include the | | | | city by shuttle buses and taxicabs. This |
| business district, Old Phoenix, particularly | | | | |
| | | | important international airport caters for |
| around Heritage Square, and the Glendale | | | | many thousands of arrivals and departures |
| area, which is home to many of the city's | | | | |
| | | | each day and offers good ground |
| main museums and numerous well-preserved, | | | | transportation options.Phoenix Hotels: |
| historical structures. The Mesa area | | | | |
| | | | Hotels in the Phoenix area are in good |
| of Phoenix contains a number of shopping | | | | supply and hotel rates are often cheapest |
| malls, whereas Scottsdale boasts resorts | | | | |
| | | | during the summer months of July and August. |
| and specialty shops. For entertainment | | | | Winter is a particularly pleasant |
| venues and a vibrant nightlife, be sure to | | | | |
| | | | time to visit the city and accommodation |
| head to Tempe, where you will not be | | | | becomes fully booked at the time of the |
| disappointed.Phoenix Tourism: | | | | |
| | | | year.Phoenix Shopping: |
| Tourism in the Phoenix area is well catered | | | | |
| for, with many top attractions, a number | | | | With many expansive shopping malls, which |
| | | | always feature air conditioning, |
| of which are particularly appealing to | | | | |
| families. Ranging from historical ruins and | | | | Phoenix is the perfect city for those who |
| | | | enjoy shopping. All kinds of shops are well |
| sights, to amusement parks and major | | | | |
| shopping centers, Phoenix offers plenty of | | | | represented here, ranging from chain stores |
| | | | and department stores, to fashion |
| things to see and places to go. Top | | | | |
| attractions include the Castles and Coasters | | | | boutiques and independent retailers. Many |
| | | | of the city's main shops are |
| theme park, the vast Phoenix Zoo, the | | | | |
| historical St Mary's Basilica, the | | | | concentrated in the Biltmore and Scottsdale |
| prehistoric | | | | districts.Phoenix Restaurants: |
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| Casa Grande ruins, Goldfield Ghost Town | | | | Southwestern cuisine has long been popular |
| mining village, the Apache Trail, Piestewa | | | | in Phoenix, with more international |
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| Peak walking trails and the Phoenix | | | | offerings available throughout the city. |
| Mountains Park and Recreation Center, known | | | | Restaurants offer a varied choice of food, |
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| for its views of the famous Valley of the | | | | although the many notable steakhouses are a |
| Sun.The Phoenix area also contains its fair | | | | must. Clustered in the city center and in |
| share of cultural museums and art galleries, | | | | the older areas of Biltmore and Scottsdale, a |
| | | | number of eateries and bars can also |
| with notable attractions including the | | | | |
| Arizona Science Center, the Hall of Flame | | | | be found in the lively University |
| Fire | | | | area.Phoenix Weather: |
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| Fighting Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of | | | | Standing in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix |
| Contemporary Art. Phoenix offers | | | | offers predictably sunny and hot |
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| a range of festivals, which are held | | | | temperatures, with over 300 days of sunshine |
| throughout the year, such as the Arabian | | | | each year. |
| Horse | | | | |