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Phoenix

Valley of the Sun

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Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

State

Arizona, US

Type

desert · nature · wellness

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1Heard Museum4.7
2Phoenix Zoo4.5
3Phoenix Art Museum4.7
4Desert Botanical Garden4.8
5Arizona Capitol Museum4.5
6Hole in the Rock4.7
7Heritage & Science Park4.6
8Dobbins Lookout4.8
9Papago Park4.7
10Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.4
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Phoenix is the Valley of the Sun in Arizona, a sprawling desert city offering year-round warmth, world-class golf, and stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes. Camelback Mountain hikes, the Desert Botanical Garden, and a thriving food scene make it a top winter destination.

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Must-see attractions

Top spots in Phoenix

1

Heard Museum

4.7

Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.

2

Phoenix Zoo

4.5

125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.

3

Phoenix Art Museum

4.7

Expansive collection of acclaimed international art from the distant past to the present.

4

Desert Botanical Garden

4.8

Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.

5

Arizona Capitol Museum

4.5

Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office.

6

Hole in the Rock

4.7

Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

7

Heritage & Science Park

4.6

A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.

8

Dobbins Lookout

4.8

Scenic observation point with an elevation of 2,330 feet, accessible by hiking or driving.

9

Papago Park

4.7

Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

10

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

4.4

3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.

Best time to visit

Peak season Oct – Nov – Dec

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