The SouthwestBlend.com guide to attractions, activities, events, shops and services and visitor information for Phoenix, Arizona. 

Phoenix, Arizona Located in region Greater Phoenix at Sunset. Phoenix is known for its picturesque sunsets. With more than 300 sun-filled days a year, a colorful sunset is guaranteed almost every evening. Photo courtesy Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau

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About Phoenix    Greater Phoenix is one of the world’s top golf destinations.  It’s also home to numerous four and five-star/diamond resorts, serves as the airline hub of the southwest, and is the destination of choice for more than 12 million travelers annually. As the sixth-largest city in the United States with 1.3 million residents, Phoenix offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities.

• pampering yourself at a top Greater Phoenix resort and spa;

• playing golf on one of the area’s 190 courses;

• experiencing the incredible Sonoran Desert through jeep tours and balloon rides;

• hiking or biking some of Greater Phoenix’ numerous mountain trails;

• spending a day in downtown Phoenix enjoying the numerous museums or top professional sports action;

• partaking in Greater Phoenix’ western and Native American history at a variety of

• area attractions; and

• enjoying day trips to scenic Arizona locales, such as the Grand Canyon and Sedona.

Located along the banks of the Salt River , where early Hohokam Indians first settled, Phoenix —the state’s capital—is saddled between dramatic mountain ranges.  Anchored by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport , Greater Phoenix is comprised of three million residents living in 22 incorporated cities—including Scottsdale , Tempe and Mesa —that cover Maricopa County ’s 9,127 square miles.

Attractions & Activities   
With so many sunshine-filled days, Phoenix is the perfect place to experience unique and fun outdoor activities.  Horseback riding is a great way to see the spectacular Sonoran Desert , as is a rugged jeep ride.  Spending an afternoon tubing or rafting the Verde or Salt rivers is another way to enjoy the Phoenix outdoors.  For the thrill seekers, a glider or hot-air balloon flight will take them high above the desert plateau and offer splendid views of Greater Phoenix.

Dependable sunshine and great weather make outdoor sports a way of life.  Golf, tennis, hiking, mountain biking and in-line skating are popular Phoenix activities. Visitors can also choose from water skiing, sailing and fishing in the region’s lakes and rivers.

American Park N’ Swap - indoor marketplace, (602) 273-1250

Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail: Discover the other half of the story – Arizona Women, their experiences and contributions to Arizona history! Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail features women’s historic sites, walking trails, traveling exhibits, fourth grade curriculum, driving tours, and more. For details – Click Here.

 

Arcosanti, The Cosanti Foundation -Tours of the Soleri bronze-bell foundry. In 1970, the Cosanti Foundation launched Arcosanti, an experimental town in the high desert, 70 miles north of Phoenix. When complete, Arcosanti will house 5,000, demonstrating how to improve urban conditions and reduce destructive impact on the earth. Large, compact structures and solar greenhouses occupy only 25 acres of a 4,060 acre preserve, keeping the natural countryside close to urban dwellers.  (602) 254-5309

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., LLC - four day car auction, (480) 421-6694
Castles N’ Coasters  - rides and attractions park, 9445 Metro Parkway, East. (602) 678-6620
Cerreta Candy Co., Inc. -  tours at this family-owned factory, Glendale. (623) 930-1000
Cracker Jack Family Fun and Sports Park - (480) 998-2800
Desert Botanical Garden -1201 North Galvin Parkway. (480) 941-8124
Historic Downtown Glendale -With more than 90 antique stores, specialty shops, museums and restaurants,.
Historic Heritage Square -Heritage & Science Park in Phoenix’s downtown Copper Square, artfully restored turn of the 20th-century homes.Historic Heritage Square. (602) 262-5071
Mesa Market Place Swap Meet -(480) 380-SHOP
Mystery Castle -18-room castle with crenellated parapets, turrets and a tower from native stone, adobe, and auto parts including wheels of a Stutz Bearcat, held together by a mortar of sand, cement, calcium and goat’s milk. Closed July-September. 800 Mineral Road. (602) 268-1581
Out of Africa Wildlife Park - (480) 837-7379
Phoenix Zoo - (602) 273-1341
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum - (623) 465-1052
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass -Arizona’s largest western-theme attraction, Chandler. (480) 502-5600
Stuffington Bear Factory - (602) 225-9513

Climate & Weather
Year-round sunshine and mild temperatures make Phoenix America ’s premier desert city. Located 1,117 feet above sea level, Phoenix weather is warm, sunny and usually dry.  The yearly average temperature is a pleasant 72 degrees (Fahrenheit) and low humidity makes summer heat more comfortable than in other hot climates. Phoenix averages sunshine during 86 percent of daylight hours and has 300 sunny days each year.  Travelers should bring casual clothes and light sweaters and jackets November through March.

Visitor Community & Relocation Information   
Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau: One Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-2290. Tel: (602) 254-6500,

 

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