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Phoenix Travel Tips

  • Use cars, not cabs. You'll need a car in Phoenix, and renting one for the day is usually less expensive than just one cab ride. Also, you’ll want to take road trips to Arizona's other attractions, like the Grand Canyon, north of Phoenix.
  • Be aware of the golf seasons. The Phoenix area is a top-tier golf destination, with more than 200 challenging courses. Another challenge is the hot weather during summer—making for deep discounts on golf fees. Book for early tee times or late afternoon, and watch when fees go back up from November through April.
  • Admire and learn about Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, and baskets at the Heard Museum.
  • Explore the desert from a jeep, Hummer, hot-air-balloon, or horseback tour.
  • See Scottsdale's galleries on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. That's when the 100-plus galleries in town fling open their doors for open houses and artist receptions during the weekly ArtWalk.

Phoenix Overview

Forget the stately cacti and cowboys riding off into the sunset; think Los Angeles without the Pacific. While the nation has carefully nurtured its image of Phoenix as a desert cow town, this city in the Sonoran Desert has rocketed into the 21st century and become the fifth-largest city in the country. Sprawling across more than 500 square miles of what once was cactus and creosote bushes, the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun (or, more commonly, just the Valley), is now a major metropolitan area replete with dozens of resort hotels, fabulous restaurants, excellent museums, hundreds of golf courses, world-class shopping, four pro sports teams, and a red-hot nightlife scene. Read More

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Hotels

from: $80

Arizona Biltmore - The Waldorf Astoria Collection

2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016 Map

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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

7677 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020 Map

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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Pointe South Mountain Resort

7777 S. Pointe Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85044 Map

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Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Attractions

Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours

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6303 E. Cochise Ave.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253

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Description: The scenery of these four-hour rugged tours to Indian Ruins, river crossings, and a genuine ghost... Read More
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Camelback Mountain

(Southeast corner of McDonald Dr. and Tatum Blvd.)
5700 North Echo Canyon Pkwy.
Phoenix, Arizona 85018

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Description: The desert trails up Camelback Mountain are home to countless animal and plant species. Echo Canyon... Read More
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Over the Rainbow Expeditions

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26500 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85024

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Soaring over the vast Sonoran Desert on a cool December morning is an experience like no other, and... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Phoenix

Distance (mi.)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3.8 map Flight Deals to PHX
Tucson International Airport 112.9 map Flight Deals to TUS
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 253.2 map Flight Deals to LAS

Other Smaller Airports near Phoenix

Distance (mi.)
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field 118.6 map
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport 152.0 map
Yuma International Airport 156.6 map

Flight Deals to Phoenix

Originating From
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX) $126
San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) $126
Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) $146
Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX) $146

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Phoenix Vacation Rentals

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Valley of the Sun Oasis-Casa Marie

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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HILLSIDE RESORT VILLA...6000 SQ FT GATED COMMUNITY

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, Hot Tub, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Swimming Pool
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Charming And Cozy FULLY FURNISHED Home

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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