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About Phoenix
Phoenix is the hub of the rapidly growing American Southwest and the
heart of a metropolitan area of more than 3.5 million people. The city,
now the fifth-largest in the U.S., is a curious but delightful mix of
Old West and New World.
You can whoop it up at a cowboy steak joint, pamper yourself at a
world-class resort, relax at a dude ranch or dance the night away at one
of the area's swanky night spots.
The name Phoenix — a legendary Egyptian symbol of rebirth — was chosen
because the city was built on the ruins of the Hohokam civilization
whose farmers dug irrigation canals still in use today.
Although city tourism promoters brand Phoenix as
the "Valley of the Sun," most locals just refer to it as the Valley — as
in the Salt River Valley, the region's official name. Covering over
2,000 square miles, Greater Phoenix is actually is larger than Los
Angeles geographically. The city is both the capital of Arizona and the
Maricopa County seat.
The Valley's explosive growth began during World War II when military
airfields were built in the area for the near-perfect flying weather.
Many defense industries followed. Luke Air Force Base, west of Phoenix,
is still a major training center for fighter pilots today.
Orientation
Greater Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert. Downtown Phoenix is
flanked by the upscale city of Scottsdale to the east and north; and
rapidly growing towns like Glendale and Peoria to the west.
The southern edge of the Valley is bordered by South Mountain Park, the
largest municipal park in the world. Beyond the mountain are the
fashionable bedroom communities of Ahwatukee and Chandler. Further east
are the college town of Tempe (home of Arizona State Univ.) as well as
Mesa and Gilbert.
Climate
What's so special about the weather in Phoenix? For starters, the Valley
averages 300 days of sunshine a year. Despite the desert locale, daytime
temperatures between November and April range from the upper 40s to 80s.
Temperatures start to inch up toward the 90s and beyond in May.
Occasional rain in the winter months is not unusual nor are temperatures
dipping below freezing at night. Winter snow is virtually unheard of in
Phoenix, but it can get cold enough for a heavy parka.
Summer, of course, is another matter.
If you visit between May and October, be aware that it gets very, very
hot. (Bemused residents say the summers are equivalent to east coast
winters in terms of the misery index!) Phoenix averages triple digits
for much of June through September.
On top of the summer heat, the air turns uncomfortably humid in mid-July
due to monsoon conditions characterized by towering cumulus clouds,
sudden dust storms and occasional downpours. The humidity is generally
not as bad as, say, Washington D.C. or Chicago on a hot July afternoon.
But, trust us, it gets darn muggy, especially in August and early
September.
Quick facts
• Time Zone — Mountain Standard Time. Arizona (like Hawaii) doesn't
switch to summer daylight-saving time. Seven hours behind Greenwich Mean
Time (-7 GMT).
• Area Codes — 602 for downtown and central Phoenix; 480 for east
Phoenix and 623 for west Phoenix.
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Arizona
Biltmore Resort & Spa[MAP
IT] A Valley landmark since 1929, the Arizona Biltmore
recently completed a $50 million renovation and expansion. Regarded as
one of the finest resorts in the world, the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired
property - nicknamed "The Jewel of the Desert" - occupies 39 beautifully
landscaped acres at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain. The resort also has
one of the best swimming pools in town. Private cabanas are available
for a fee. Location: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 85016. Phone:
1-800-950-0086.
Arizona Science Center[MAP
IT] This facility is one of downtown Phoenix's crown
jewels. Aimed at visitors of all ages, with an emphasis on children, the
center features a multitude of hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and
large-screen theater. It also has a food court and gift shop. Location:
600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix 85004. Phone: 602-716-2000. Open
daily.
Desert Botanical Garden[MAP
IT] The Desert Botanical Garden is dedicated to the
exhibition, education and conservation of desert plant life. The outdoor
museum pays particular attention to plants native to the southwestern
United States and Mexico. Nearly 20,000 plants can be seen along the
four trails of the garden. Many of these bloom during the spring, the
colorful wildflower season. Location: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix.
Phone: (480) 941-1225.
Heard Museum[MAP
IT] This is a "must see" attraction. The world-renowned
museum is devoted to Native American art and culture. The Heard houses
an extensive collection of historic and contemporary art and historical
exhibits. Special performances by dancers and artists. 22 East Monte
Vista, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602) 252-8840. Open daily.
Papago Park[MAP
IT] The red buttes of the Papago Mountains are the
perfect backdrop to all that Papago Park offers. Located on 1,200 acres,
visitors to the park enjoy biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and
fishing ponds. Location: Galvin Parkway and Van Buren Street, Phoenix.
Phone: (602) 256-3220.
Phoenix Art Museum[MAP
IT] The largest in the Southwest, the Museum features
over 16,000 works in its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin
American, Contemporary, and Western American art, and fashion design.
Location: 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602)
257-1222.
Phoenix Zoo[MAP
IT] The Phoenix Zoo, one of the nation's largest
non-profit zoological parks, is home to more than 1300 animals,
including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from
around the world. Visit the Zoo's four distinctive trails: Arizona
Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Trail and Africa Trail. Visit Harmony
Farm to experience life on a working farm and see Desert Lives,
showcasing the bighorn sheep and Arabian Oryx in natural desert
environments. Location: 455 N. Galvin Parkway (in Papago Park), Phoenix,
AZ 85072. Phone: (602) 273-1341. Open daily.
Rawhide Wild West Town[MAP
IT] There are gunslingers on the street, panhandlers
hunting for gold and steaks sizzling on the grill. It can only be
Rawhide, a replica of a western town that both children and adults will
enjoy. Games, Attractions, Stunt Shows, Stagecoach & Train Rides, Live &
Mechanical Bull Riding, Horseback Riding, Specialty Shops, even Jeep
Tours. Eating establishments include the Steakhouse & Sundown Cookouts
all dished up to live music. Location: 23023 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Phone: (480) 563-5600. Hours: Seasonal - call for
current hours.
South Mountain Park[MAP
IT] South Mountain is the largest municipal park in the
world. Its hiking trails will accommodate all skill levels. The
16,500-acre park is home to more than 300 specimens of plant life and a
wide variety of fauna, including rabbits, foxes, coyotes, snakes,
lizards and birds. The park features picnic areas and ramadas, hiking
trails and spectacular lookouts. Location: The main entrance to the park
is about seven miles south of downtown Phoenix. From Phoenix or the west
Valley, drive south on Central Avenue until it ends. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to
11 p.m. daily. Front gate is closed at 10:30 p.m. Phone: (602) 495-0222.
Scottsdale[MAP
IT] Believe it or not, only Santa Fe and New York City
have more art galleries than Scottsdale. The city is home to more than
120 art galleries, most of which are located in the downtown art and
shopping district. The cultural heart of the city is the Scottsdale
Center of the Arts, which hosts 25 major art exhibits and hundreds of
other events and performances each year. In the realm of performing
arts, the Center regularly hosts performances by the Scottsdale Symphony
Orchestra, traveling Broadway musicals, modern dance groups, and local
theater companies. Key locations in Scottsdale are Historic Old Town,
Main Street and Marshall Way.
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Sightseeing in Phoenix
Needless to say, you could spend weeks exploring all of the attractions
Phoenix has to offer - and still not see everything. To help you decide,
we've listed what we consider among the best of the best.
Heard Museum
Open daily. World-renowned museum devoted to Native American art and
culture. The museum houses an extensive collection of historic and
contemporary art and historical exhibits. Special performances by
dancers and artists. 22 East Monte Vista, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone:
(602) 252-8840.
Heritage Square
This collection of historic buildings date back to the late 1880s and
were part of Phoenix's original development. They include the Victorian
Rosson House, Carriage House, Teeter House Tea Room and the Arizona Doll
& Toy Museum. Located between 6th and 7th streets near the Science
Center. 115 N. 6th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602) 262-5029.
Call for tour hours and admission information.
Phoenix Museum of History
The Phoenix Museum of History is dedicated to collecting, preserving,
and exhibiting the early history of Phoenix. Visitors of all ages enjoy
interactive and educational exhibits showcasing Phoenixís metamorphosis
from a dusty desert town to a modern metropolis. Now in its seventh
decade, come discover how time and place have influenced modern Phoenix,
and the stories of the city's exciting and colorful past. 105 N. 5th
Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602) 253-2734. The museum is located
in Downtown Copper Square at the Heritage & Science Park, between 5th &
7th Streets, and Monroe & Washington Streets.
Phoenix Art Museum
The largest in the Southwest, the Museum features over 16,000 works in
its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin American,
Contemporary, and Western American art, and fashion design. 1625 N.
Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602) 257-1222.
Pueblo Grande Museum
Near downtown Phoenix, the museum showcases life as it was 2,000 years
ago in the Sonoran Desert. The Indians we now call the Hohokam settled
in the area about the time of Christ, and disappeared mysteriously
around AD 1450. 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Phone:
(602) 945-0901. Open daily.
Kid stuff
Arizona Science
Center
This facility is one of downtown Phoenix's crown jewels. Trust us, your
kids will love this place! Aimed at visitors of all ages, with an
emphasis on children, the center features a multitude of hands-on
exhibits, a planetarium and large-screen theater. It also has a food
court and gift shop. 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Open
daily 10am-5pm. Admission varies.
Phoenix Zoo
The zoo, one of the nation's largest non-profit zoological parks, is
home to more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened
birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world. Visit the Zoo's four
distinctive trails: Arizona Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Trail and
Africa Trail. Visit Harmony Farm to experience life on a working farm
and see Desert Lives, showcasing the bighorn sheep and Arabian Oryx in
natural desert environments. 455 N. Galvin Parkway (in Papago Park),
Phoenix, AZ 85072. Phone: (602) 273-1341. Open daily.
Rawhide Wild West Town
A great place for locals and tourists who want a taste of the (fun) Old
West. Highlights include street skits and mock gunfights, train rides
through the desert, a petting zoo and stage show, and an old-timey
saloon and steakhouse. 23023 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85261.
Phone: (480) 563-5600.
Nearby
Casa Grande Ruins
National Monument
Sixty prehistoric Hohokam sites including a 4-story earthen building
built about 650 years ago. Interpretive walking tours, exhibits and
picnicking. A 400-yard round trip, self-guiding walking trail leads
through the Ruins area. 1100 Ruins Drive, Coolidge, AZ 85228. Phone:
(520) 723-3172. Open daily 8am-5pm.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is dedicated to the exhibition, education
and conservation of desert plant life. The outdoor museum pays
particular attention to plants native to the southwestern United States
and Mexico. Nearly 20,000 plants can be seen along the four trails of
the garden. Many of these bloom during the spring, the colorful
wildflower season. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Phone: (480)
941-1225.
Taliesin West
This is a must-see destination for architecture buffs. Designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright, the home was the architect's primary residence for 20
years. It's a National Historic Landmark and a mecca to architecture
students and Wright devotees from around the world. 12621 Frank Lloyd
Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85261. Phone: (480) 860-2700. Guided tours
with discussion of Wright's architectural concepts.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Walking the pathway at the center is like being between two worlds. This
was a place where Native Americans traveled over the centuries to make
tools and etch petroglyphs in basalt boulders nestled in the hills. The
center features a museum, nature & interpretive trails and rock sites
with over 1,500 petroglyphs. 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ
85080. Phone: (623) 582-8007.
Apache Trail
One of the best scenic drives near Phoenix is the historic Apache Trail,
a 48-mile route that snakes along a chain of man-made lakes on the Salt
River. Best of all, part of the trail makes for a very easy day trip.
Tortilla Flat
A small, historic town (population 6) that began in 1904 as a stage
coach stop along the Apache Trail. The town is composed of the
Superstition Saloon, a post office and an ice cream shop. 1 Main Street,
Tortilla Flat, AZ 95290. Phone: (480) 984-1776. The town is open
10am-5pm daily.
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