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Things To Do in Phoenix

    • Desert Botanical Gardens - Phoenix

      • 1. Desert Botanical Gardens

      • The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is handily one of the city's best attractions. The Sonoran Desert comes to life in the miles of paved ... read more
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        • Picnics, Parks & Gardens
      • Nile Expert Tip: Check the their website to see what's happening at the garden during your visit.
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    • South Mountain Park Scenic Drive - Phoenix

      • 2. South Mountain Park Scenic Drive

      • It might not feel like it when you're driving across the winding road of South Mountain Park in South Phoenix, but this is one of the world's largest... read more
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    • Papago Park - Phoenix

      • 3. Papago Park

      • Papago Park is a great place to get up close to the red sandstone buttes that are visible from a distance throughout the Valley. The park offers... read more
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    • Heard Museum - Phoenix

      • 4. Heard Museum

      • The Heard Museum is one of Phoenix's biggest cultural treasures. Founded by pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard, the couple built a large, Spanish-style... read more
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        • Museums
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    • Phoenix Art Museum - Phoenix

      • 5. Phoenix Art Museum

      • The Phoenix Art Museum received a multimillion dollar expansion a few years ago, making a great museum even better. This has been Phoenix's main... read more
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    • Arizona Science Center - Phoenix

      • 6. Arizona Science Center

      • The massive Antoine Predock-designed building on the corner of 7th Street and Washington is the Arizona Science Center, a museum dedicated to curious... read more
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    • Camelback Mountain - Phoenix

      • 7. Camelback Mountain

      • When Phoenicians debate about where the soul of Phoenix is located, Camelback Mountain inevitably gets a mention as one of the city's most important... read more
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        • Hiking
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    • Piestewa Peak - Phoenix

      • 8. Piestewa Peak

      • Piestewa Peak is the jewel of the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, with dozens of trails leading to this popular summit. The challenging hike to the... read more
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        • Hiking
    • Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix

      • 9. Phoenix Zoo

      • Located on 125 acres adjacent to Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo has been entertaining visitors for a half-century. Four trails lead visitors into... read more
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    • Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park - Phoenix
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  • The Best of NileGuide
  • Some of the best things to do in Phoenix will find you outdoors, exploring the red rock buttes, panoramic vistas, and lush desert gardens. In the past two decades, Phoenix made the sometimes-painful, sometimes-beautiful transition from mid-sized sunbelt city to sprawling desert metropolis. But with the growing pains also comes several advantages. Downtown Phoenix has shifted from a business-only center to a place where more people live, eat, and hang out, and many of the city's suburbs have raised their profile and contributed to the vibrant, always-changing nature of the Valley of the Sun.

    Our top choice for things to do during your Phoenix stay is a visit to the Desert Botanical Garden. The Garden's paved, winding paths and dusty gravel trails showcase the native Sonoran Desert plants and trees that make this part of the world so special. The Desert Botanical Garden is also a nexus of cultural events, including musical concerts, art exhibits, and seasonal festivals. Chances are something of note will be happening during your visit.

    For panoramic city and desert views and famously dramatic desert sunsets, tie on your hiking boots and explore iconic Camelback Mountain and Papago Park. If narrow mountain passages don't scare you, a drive up South Mountain Park is a must.

    If you happen to find yourself in Phoenix during the sweltering summer months, seek refuge in the cultural offerings--and robust air-conditioning systems--of the world-renown Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum on Central Avenue. The Arizona Science Center, also located in downtown, is a great family-friendly museum with planetarium and reliably entertaining, revolving exhibits.

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