Travel and Explore Phoenix, AZ!

Phoenix, AZ The Phoenix metropolitan area includes the communities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, and Chandler. Phoenix is the nation's eighth-largest city and is home to some of the state's finest resorts and accommodations along with more than 100 golf courses, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Cultural attractions abound and recreational adventures are plentiful in this Arizona region dubbed "The Valley of the Sun." Annual events include the Fiesta Bowl Festival, Parada del Sol, Phoenix Jaycees' Rodeo of Rodeos, and the PGA Phoenix Open.  Arizona Doll and Toy Museum  602 E. Adams  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 253-9337  The museum contains antique dolls and toys from around the world.  Arizona Hall of Fame  1101 W. Washington St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 255-2110  The center is dedicated the people who have made a significant contribution to Arizona.  Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum  1502 W. Washington St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 255-3791  The museum exhibits over 3,000 items found in Arizona.  Arizona Science Center  600 E. Washington St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 716-2000  The center presents 350 changing exhibits about science for all ages.  Arizona State Capitol  W. Washington St. and 17th Ave.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 542-4675  The capitol opened in 1900 and later became the state capitol in 1912.  Big Surf  1500 N. McClintock Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 947-2477  The water offers a wave pool, beaches, and 15 water slides.  Deer Valley Rock Art Center  3711 W. Deer Valley Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 582-8007  The center is devoted to the preservation and interpreting of over 1,500 prehistoric petroglyphs.  Desert Botanical Garden  11201 N. Galvin Pkwy.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 941-1225  The garden contains arid plants from around the world and covers over 150 acres in Papago Park.  Encanto Park  2605 15th Ave.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 261-8993  The park has a lagoon with islands which serve as a waterfowl refuge.  Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting  6101 E. Van Buren St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 275-3473  The museum contains one of the largest collections of firefighting equipment dating back to 1725.  Heard Museum  22 E. Monte Vista Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 252-8848  The museum offers art and native culture exhibits.  Heritage and Science Park  115 N. 6th St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 262-5071  The park contains eight structures from the 1800s which were part of the original site of Phoenix.  Museo Chicano-(Chicano Museum)  25 E. Adams St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 257-5536  The museum shows various artworks of the Chicano heritage.  Mystery Castle, The  800 E. Mineral Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 268-1581  The castle was built from 1930 to 1945 by Boyce Luther Gulley for his daughter.  North Mountain Park  10600 N. 7th St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 262-7901  The park covers 7,000 acres of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.  Out of Africa Wildlife Park  2 S. Ft. McDowell Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 837-7779  The park offers a variety of wildlife animals withing their natural settings.  Papago Park  Galvin Pkwy. and Van Buren St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 256-3220  The park features many fun activites for the family on its 1,200 acres.  Phoenix Art Museum  1625 N. Central Ave.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 257-1222  The art museum displays various artworks spanning the 14th century to the present.  Phoenix Museum of History  105 N. 5th St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 253-2734  The museum contains interactive exhibits about the history of Phoenix.  Phoenix Zoo  Galvin Pkwy.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 273-1341  The zoo displays over 1,300 animals on its 125 acres.  Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum  Pioneer Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 465-1052  The museum houses over 20 original and reconstructed buildings, showing the stages of settlement in the Southwest.  Pueblo Grande Museum  4619 E. Washington St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 495-0901  The museum has exhibits about the local Hohokam Indians who disappeared around the year 1450.  Rosson House  139 N. 6th St.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 262-5071  This restored 1895 Victorian mansion was built for Dr. Roland Lee Rosson, the mayor of Phoenix from 1895 to 1896.  South Mountain Park  S. Central Ave.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 495-0222  The park offers 16,500 acres of scenery and canyons.  Waterworld Safari  4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 581-8446  The water park covers 20 acres of water rides, including the Endless River Ride.  Wildlife World Zoo  16501 W. Northern Ave.  Phoenix  Arizona  (602) 935-9453  The zoo contains over 320 rare and exotic species of animals.