Top 10 Things to Do in Phoenix
Use our Top 10 things to do in Phoenix list to help you plan your next Bluegreen desert vacation. This will guide you through the many things to do in Phoenix.
Top 10 Things to Do in Phoenix
1. Piestewa (Squaw) Peak
The peak itself is 2,608 feet and offers a great workout plus an incredible view of Phoenix. Use the Summit Trail to make your way to the top, and don't be surprised if you're not the only hiker making the trip. There are 4,000-10,000 visitors per week at this popular Arizona hiking trail.
2. Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
Rawhide is an exciting Arizona family attraction. With gunfights, stunt shows, stagecoach rides, train rides, gold panning, horseback riding and more, there's plenty to do. Or, just come by for dinner and a show.
3. Apache Trail
Driving the Apache Trail is an Arizona day trip that you'll remember forever. Start at Apache Junction and follow the 46-mile trail to Roosevelt Lake. But be careful, it's a challenging drive, although very scenic. You'll drive by or stop at Lost Dutchman State Park, the Goldfield Ghost Town, Saguaro Lake, the Canyon Lake Recreation Area, Theodore Roosevelt Dam site, and the Tonto National Monument.
4. Golf at Gold Canyon Ranch, Dinosaur Mountain Course
The Dinosaur Mountain Course has been rated the #1 public golf course in Arizona for the past two years. Take in views of the Superstition Mountains while you tee off down long fairways with drastic elevation changes. This is a unique Arizona golf course if ever there was one.
5. Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Everyone should visit a home designed and built by the world-famous Frank Lloyd Wright. This one in particular is set at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The tour is strongly encouraged.
6. The Heard Museum
This world-renowned Arizona museum is the hub for Native American art and culture. If you'd like to learn all you can about the Native American way of life, stop at the museum for an educational experience.
7. Sports Scene
There are quite a few Arizona sports teams to choose from. Spring Training takes place all over the Phoenix area and tickets are easy to come by. Or, go see the real thing at a Diamondbacks game in the summer or fall. Check out the Suns or Mercury basketball teams, the Cardinals football team, the Arizona State University Sun Devils, or the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team.
8. Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Anyone interested in Native American history can view over 1,500 rock etchings by Native Americans at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. This museum sits on over 47 acres and features mysterious pictographs dating back 500-5000 years.
9. Scottsdale Fashion Square
If you're looking for shopping in Phoenix you'll certainly find your fair share of malls in the city. But nearby Scottsdale Fashion Square is home to more than 250 high-end stores and restaurants, plus over 40 exclusive retailers you won't find anywhere else in Arizona. It's for this reason that it's not uncommon to catch a few celebrities enjoying this high-society variety.
10.Hot Air Balloon Rides
Sometimes the best way to check out the desert landscape is from above–way above. Arizona hot air balloon rides are extremely popular for locals and visitors. Rides are one to two hours long and offer an unforgettable experience regardless of any fear of heights.
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