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Best of Phoenix |
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Phoenix is on the move. The most populous state capital in the United States, it became the fifth-largest city in the country in 2005. For the traveler, however, the fact that the area is thriving and growing is probably less important than other distinctions that make Phoenix (and Scottsdale, which lies within its borders) stand out. What's the appeal? Because of the mild and dry climate (less than eight inches of rain per year on average), this is paradise for golfers—or anyone fleeing the cold of winter in points farther north. A variety of lodging options, from trendy to elegant, promise a resort to fit every taste. And the desert landscape, with its surreal boulders and sherbet-colored sunsets, is a startling contrast to other resort destinations.
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Use this interactive map to explore the sights that await you in Phoenix. Click on a camera to see a 360° view. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
| | | | When to go | | Snowbirds flock to Phoenix from January through April, so expect higher rates and more crowds on the fairways and at the spa. June through September bring hot weather and lower prices on just about everything. Prices (and temperatures) are moderate from October through December, and in May. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
5 hours from New York, 3.5 hours from Chicago, and 1.5 hours from Los Angeles
Drive times
Phoenix to Scottsdale, Mesa, or Tempe: 25–30 minutes
Phoenix to Tucson or Sedona: 2 hours
Phoenix to the Grand Canyon: 4 hours
| | | | Must-see sights | | Soak up the scenery with a hike or a mountain-biking trip up one of the local peaks.
Visit Taliesin West, the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Spend an afternoon being pampered at one of the area’s world-class spas. | |
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| | | | | Baseball fans know Phoenix as the home of the Cactus League’s spring training. Teams (and their followers) reserve large blocks of rooms each March, so book early.
From October through May, Scottsdale’s downtown art galleries host receptions on Thursday nights. Meet the artists, or enjoy snacks and drinks.
Most visitors come to the Desert Botanical Garden during the day. But after dark, cacti and plants are illuminated by hidden lights, and night bloomers come to life. | |
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