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  • 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 Travel Guide

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: $299

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Best Resorts & Lodges
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Map

Distance: 8.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $224

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

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5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018 Map

Distance: 7.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

from: $134

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa

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34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, AZ 85377 Map

Distance: 25.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Attractions

Arizona Doll & Toy Museum

At Heritage Square
602 E. Adams St
Phoenix, Arizona

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This small museum is located in the historic Stevens House on Heritage Square in downtown... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
3_0
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Alvadora Spa

Royal Palms Resort & Spa
5200 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Distance: 7.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Camelback Mountain

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

Distance: 7.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The desert trails that climb Camelback Mountain are home to countless animal and plant species.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Phoenix

Distance (mi.)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3.8 map
Tucson International Airport 112.9 map
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 253.2 map

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

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San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
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Ontario (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX) $126

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Phoenix Vacation Rentals

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A Delightful Home near Luxury Golf Courses

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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Indianola Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Special Availabilities for Special Dates - Dec 6- 13 Dec 13 -20

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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