Arizona’s capital city is most renowned for its sunny weather year-round, stunning desert scenes, and world-class resorts. However, Phoenix also takes pride in its sophisticated urbanscapes, outdoor adventures, and rich southwest culture.
Being surrounded by mountain parks, visitors can find joy in the lovely flora and fauna, as well as extraordinary sunset views. Despite being situated in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix also offers fun on the water at one of the six nearby lakes. Spend the day paddleboarding, kayaking, waterskiing, fishing, or working on your tan in the warming sun.
With a myriad of unique museums displaying interesting Native America Arts and Culture, there is certainly an activity for every preference. Phoenix is also known for its delicious local cuisine and brews, making it the perfect place to enjoy both adventure and concord. This list explores some of the best attractions to make for a well-rounded visit to Phoenix.
The 94 Most Popular Things To Do In Phoenix Arizona
94. North Central Avenue
4.3 (7 reviews)
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93. South Mill Avenue
4.2 (21 reviews)
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92. Lisa Sette Gallery
4.8 (25 reviews)
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Location: 210 E Catalina Dr Phoenix AZ
Tel: 480 990 7342
91. The Marshall Gallery
4.8 (54 reviews)
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Location: 7106 E Main Street Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 970 3111
90. Shemer Art Center
4.6 (61 reviews)
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Location: 5005 E Camelback Road Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 262 4727
89. David and Gladys Wright House
4.5 (68 reviews)
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Location: 4505 N Rubicon Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 689 6140
88. Carlson Creek Vineyard, Scottsdale Tasting Room
4.8 (95 reviews)
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Location: 4142 N Marshall Way Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 947 0636
87. Tempe Butte
4.7 (106 reviews)
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86. LDV Winery
4.6 (110 reviews)
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Location: 7134 E Streetetson Dr B110 Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 664 4822
85. Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room
4.5 (119 reviews)
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Location: 7173 E Main Street Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 520 954 2676
84. Cave Creek Museum
4.7 (137 reviews)
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Location: 6140 E Skyline Dr Cave Creek AZ
Tel: 480 488 2764
83. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
4.5 (152 reviews)
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Location: 3131 S Central Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 468 6470
82. Downtown Tempe
4.5 (166 reviews)
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Location: 1 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 355 6060
81. Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
4.4 (174 reviews)
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Location: 3711 W Deer Valley Dr Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 582 8007
80. Camelback Hike
4.9 (174 reviews)
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Location: n 85018 5700 N Echo Canyon Dr Phoenix AZ
79. Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
4.3 (194 reviews)
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Location: 5025 E Van Buren Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 256 3221
78. ASU Art Museum
4.4 (196 reviews)
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Location: 51 E 10th Street Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 965 2787
77. Arizona Heritage Center
4.7 (216 reviews)
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Location: 1300 N College Ave Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 929 0292
76. The Phoenix Police Museum
4.7 (228 reviews)
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Location: Historic City Hall 17 S 2nd Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 534 7278
75. Chandler Museum
4.4 (238 reviews)
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Location: 300 S Chandler Village Dr Chandler AZ
Tel: 480 782 2717
74. Cave Creek Regional Park
4.6 (291 reviews)
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Location: 37019 N Lava Ln Cave Creek AZ
Tel: 602 506 2930
73. Tempe History Museum
4.6 (306 reviews)
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Location: 809 E Southern Ave Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 350 5100
72. Piestewa Peak
4.8 (356 reviews)
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71. Cosanti Originals
4.6 (356 reviews)
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Location: 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Road Paradise Valley AZ
Tel: 480 948 6145
70. Orange Tree Golf Course
4.2 (377 reviews)
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Location: 10601 N 56th Street Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 948 3730
69. Camelback Golf Club
4.6 (387 reviews)
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Location: 7847 N Mockingbird Ln Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 596 7050
68. Raven Golf Club
4.5 (526 reviews)
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Location: 3636 E Baseline Road Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 243 3636
67. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
4.7 (527 reviews)
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Location: 113 N 6th Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 427 0927
66. Mystery Castle
4.4 (529 reviews)
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Location: 800 E Mineral Road Phoenix AZ
65. Papago Golf Club
4.3 (594 reviews)
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Location: 5595 E Karsten Wy Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 275 8428
64. Talking Stick Golf Club
4.2 (606 reviews)
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Location: East Talking Streetick Way 9998 Talking Streetick Way Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 860 2221
63. Penske Racing Museum
4.7 (645 reviews)
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Location: 7125 E Chauncey Ln Phoenix AZ
Tel: 480 538 4444
62. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Basilica
4.8 (674 reviews)
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Location: 231 N 3rd Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 354 2100
61. Civic Space Park
4.4 (683 reviews)
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Location: 424 N Central Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 262 7490
60. Oasis Water Park
4.4 (684 reviews)
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Location: 8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 438 9000
59. Tempe Town Lake
4.7 (685 reviews)
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58. Wigwam Golf Club
4.5 (689 reviews)
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Location: 451 N Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park AZ
Tel: 623 935 9414
57. Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
4.7 (695 reviews)
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Location: 2421 E Northern Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 262 7901
56. Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
4.4 (717 reviews)
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Location: 3901 W Pioneer Road Phoenix AZ
Tel: 623 465 1052
55. Party Jungle
4.4 (738 reviews)
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Location: 12046 N 32nd Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 923 9444
54. Wonderspaces Arizona
4.4 (744 reviews)
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Location: 7014 E Camelback Road #584 Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 718 2156
53. Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park
4.5 (780 reviews)
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Location: 4619 E Washington Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 495 0901
52. Thunderbird Conservation Park
4.7 (795 reviews)
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Location: 22800 N 59th Ave Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 930 2820
51. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
4.7 (902 reviews)
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Location: 3830 N Marshall Way Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 686 9539
50. Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
4.6 (904 reviews)
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Location: 5150 N Invergordon Road Paradise Valley AZ
Tel: 602 261 8318
49. Hall of Flame Fire Museum
4.8 (910 reviews)
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Location: 6101 E Van Buren Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 275 3473
48. Crayola Experience Chandler
4.3 (910 reviews)
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Location: 3111 W Chandler Blvd Suite 2154 Chandler AZ
Tel: 602 581 5370
47. Lake Pleasant
4.6 (990 reviews)
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46. Arizona Capitol Museum
4.5 (1,117 reviews)
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Location: 1700 W Washington Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 926 3620
45. Wrigley Mansion & Geordie’s
4.6 (1,198 reviews)
Location: 2501 E Telawa Trail Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 955 4079
44. Estrella Mountain Regional Park
4.6 (1,442 reviews)
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Location: 14805 W Vineyard Ave Goodyear AZ
Tel: 602 506 2930
43. Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
3.7 (1,461 reviews)
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Location: 9500 East Via de Ventura c100 Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 362 3466
42. Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
4.7 (1,514 reviews)
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Location: 1600 East Sonoran Desert Drive Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 262 6011
41. Makutu’s Island
4.1 (1,561 reviews)
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Location: 6919 W Ray Road Chandler AZ
Tel: 480 344 3740
40. Echo Canyon Trailhead
4.9 (1,727 reviews)
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Location: E McDonald Dr Phoenix AZ
39. SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
4.4 (2,107 reviews)
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Location: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Suite 145 Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 565 7072
38. Enchanted Island Amusement Park
4.3 (2,228 reviews)
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Location: 1202 W Encanto Blvd Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 254 1200
37. North Mountain Park
4.8 (2,305 reviews)
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Location: 10608 N 7th Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 262 7901
36. Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4.8 (2,494 reviews)
Location: 4925 E McDonald Dr Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 261 8318
35. Margaret T. Hance Park
4.4 (2,523 reviews)
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Location: 67 W Culver Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 534 2406
34. Piestewa Peak Park
4.8 (2,524 reviews)
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Location: 2701 E Squaw Peak Dr Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 261 8318
33. Desert Breeze Park
4.6 (2,703 reviews)
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Location: 660 North Desert Breeze Blvd E Chandler AZ
Tel: 480 893 6652
32. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
4.3 (2,916 reviews)
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Location: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir STE 135 Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 565 7072
31. Sahuaro Ranch Park
4.7 (3,323 reviews)
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Location: 9802 59th Ave Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 930 2820
30. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
4.5 (3,435 reviews)
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Location: 1125 N 3rd Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 274 8700
29. Dobbins Lookout
4.8 (3,470 reviews)
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Location: Phoenix AZ
28. Phoenix Raceway
4.6 (3,478 reviews)
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Location: 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr Avondale AZ
Tel: 623 463 5400
27. Kiwanis Park
4.6 (3,951 reviews)
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26. Mesa Arts Center
4.7 (3,966 reviews)
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Location: 1 E Main Street Mesa AZ
Tel: 480 644 6500
25. Arizona Boardwalk
4.5 (4,151 reviews)
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Location: 9500 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 951 2100
24. Riverview Park
4.7 (4,169 reviews)
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Location: 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy Mesa AZ
Tel: 480 644 2352
23. Hole in the Rock
4.7 (4,176 reviews)
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Location: 625 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 495 5458
22. Children’s Museum of Phoenix
4.6 (4,192 reviews)
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Location: 215 N 7th Street Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 253 0501
21. Butterfly Wonderland
4.6 (5,333 reviews)
Location: 9500 East Via de Ventura F100 Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 800 3000
20. Encanto Park
4.6 (5,339 reviews)
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Location: 2605 N 15th Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 261 8991
19. Phoenix Mountains Preserve
4.7 (5,672 reviews)
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Location: 2701 E Squaw Peak Dr Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 261 8318
18. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
3.7 (5,771 reviews)
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Location: 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Road Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 201 2000
17. Lake Pleasant Regional Park
4.6 (7,142 reviews)
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Location: 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Road Morristown AZ
Tel: 928 501 1710
16. Castles N’ Coasters
4.3 (7,878 reviews)
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Location: 9445 N Metro Pkwy E Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 997 7575
15. Tempe Beach Park
4.6 (8,792 reviews)
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Location: 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ
Tel: 480 350 5200
14. Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Lone Butte
4.0 (9,145 reviews)
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Location: 1077 S Kyrene Road Chandler AZ
Tel: 800 946 4452
13. South Mountain Park and Preserve
4.8 (9,447 reviews)
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Location: 10919 S Central Ave Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 495 5458
12. Casino Arizona
4.0 (16,796 reviews)
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Location: 524 N 92nd Street Scottsdale AZ
Tel: 480 850 7777
11. Westgate Entertainment District
4.6 (16,944 reviews)
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Location: 6770 N Sunset Blvd Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 385 7500
10. Desert Diamond Casino – West Valley
3.8 (17,269 reviews)
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Location: 9431 W Northern Ave Glendale AZ
Tel: 623 877 7777
Our Top picks
9. Camelback Mountain
4.8 (650 reviews)
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8. Arizona Science Center
3.9 (1,101 reviews)
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7. Phoenix Art Museum
4.7 (1,834 reviews)
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6. Heard Museum
4.7 (3,874 reviews)
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5. Musical Instrument Museum
4.9 (6,502 reviews)
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Location: 4725 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix AZ
Tel: 480 478 6000
4. Papago Park
4.7 (10,690 reviews)
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3. OdySea Aquarium
4.5 (13,473 reviews)
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2. Desert Botanical Garden
4.7 (14,462 reviews)
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Location: 1201 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix AZ
Tel: 480 941 1225
1. Phoenix Zoo
4.5 (17,207 reviews)
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Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix AZ
Tel: 602 286 3800
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Phoenix Arizona! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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