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Top 9+ Places To Visit In Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is a bustling capital city of Arizona. The city also known as "Valley of the Sun" , is situated in the middle of the desert. Due to the hot climate there are various outdoor attractions, such as the Phoenix Zoo, lovely Phoenix Botanical garden and South mountain Park.
After the Camelback mountain, this peak is the second most highest peak in the Phoenix mountains. The Piestewa peak trek is relentless, but treats you with a beautiful view. The hike is said to be a moderate one.

Piestewa Peak

Phoenix Zoo

On the land of Papago park is the largest Phoenix zoo. There are about 3000 animals in the zoo of which 1400 are on display. Any age group could go on a trip to the zoo as there is a petting zoo for chidren.

Phoenix Art Museum

Designated as a Phoenix Points of Pride, the Art museum is the largest visual art museum and carries out educational programs for about 60 years now.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Papago Park Lake and Hole in the Rock

This is another Phoenix Points of Pride, The Papago park is a public park which provides you with a easy and a scenic hike to Hole in the Rock.

Heard Museum

A non profitable private museum situated Phoenix, Arizona. "The world's preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes", is the mission of the museum.

Desert Botanical Garden

On the land of Papago park is this beautiful Desert Botanical garden, you observe a tranquil vibrancy of desert plants here. The garden has about fifty thousand plants and carries out specialized tours, workshops and lectures on desert landscaping.

Castles n Coasters

An amusement park for everyone. The park is situated on ten acres of land that offers you with miniature golf course and many amazing rides and an indoor video game arcade.

Camelback Mountain

The prominent landmark of Phoenix metropolitan city provides you with a great hike and a beautiful view.

Big Surf Waterpark

It has a wave pool designed by Phil Dexter, which is the first wave pool in the United States.

Arizona Science Center

Situated at the heart of downtown Phoenix is home to 350 permanent hands-on exhibits.