Phoenix, one of the largest cities in the United States, lies in the Valley of the Sun of Arizona. Phoenix is known for golf vacations, sun-soaked resorts, high-end shopping, and historical sites.
If you’ve exhausted the usual Arizona getaway ideas, try one of these ideas. You can go hike a crater, Scotch tasting, or sample market food. Are you looking for unique ways to explore Arizona? We’ve devised some ideas for unique Arizona getaways, ranging from an...
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo, which focuses on wildlife conservation, includes not just animals from Arizona, but all over the world. Check out fun things to do, special events, and the four trails. The Phoenix Zoo began with a dream. Robert Maytag, the grandson of the...
I’ve been a desert dweller several times in my life and have become intrigued by the Sun City and Del Webb phenomenon in the Phoenix West Valley. In the 1960s, developer Del Webb and his partners figured out that the parents of the post-WWII baby boom would be...
Out in the middle of nowhere—between Phoenix and the California border—you’ll find a quirky little desert town named Quartzsite. The town is filled with quirky: The population of 3,700 swells to two million each winter One of the main attractions in Quartzsite is a...
You will recognize the huge multi-armed Saguaro cactus as a symbol of the American West. Saguaro (pronounced suh-waa-row) have figured prominently in classic Western movies. They are a must-see when visiting Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. When you travel through the...
Sedona, Arizona, with its amazing Red Rock formations and mysterious vortexes, is a draw year-round. But in summer, you’ll see Arizona visitors flock to Sedona for another reason. While it's more than 100 degrees (maybe even 115 degrees) in Phoenix, a Sedona summer...
The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, located near the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park, is a 140-acre botanical garden featuring desert plants and a few secrets hidden on the five themed trails. There’s much more than cacti. In fact, the garden is home to thousands of...
I’d been sticking close to home and venturing out only for “essential travel” so I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that Arizona would be opening up some of the previously closed businesses and encouraging local travel. I thought of some of my favorite places and...
Castle Hot Springs Resort, tucked into the desert hills surrounding three natural hot springs in Arizona, was one of those bucket list dreams we travel writers conjure up when planning our year. I had heard that this historical place at the end of a dusty road just...
I always look forward to special events at the Heard Museum in Phoenix—the March Indian Fair and Market especially. But there is so much to do and see at the Heard year around. Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown to become recognized internationally...