Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Located north of Phoenix in Deer Valley. The Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site has over 1500 petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders. Two-for-one discount coupons are often available for the Deer Valley Rock Art Center through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
See a photographic tour of the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting located in Phoenix, Arizona. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Hall of Flame are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
A few miles northeast of Scottsdale, Arizona there is a living memorial to a great American architect: Taliesin West. Two-for-one discount coupons for guided tours of Taliesin West are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
ASU Art Museum
Admission is free to this art museum on the Arizona State University campus. View samples of their collections at this site.
Arizona Military Museum
"The museum is an official activity of the Arizona National Guard operated by the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, Inc. The purpose of the society is to collect, preserve and display the military history of Arizona."
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
Located in downtown Phoenix. The collection contains over 670 specimens representing 128 species. Approximately 45 percent of the collection comes from Arizona.
Arizona Museum for Youth
Introduces children to the fine arts. Lots of workshops and classes for children to participate in creating different types of artwork.
Arizona Railway Museum
"The Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Arizona's Railroading history." Located in Chandler.
Arizona Science Center
A fun and educational place for both adults and kids. Lots of hands on experiences, a planetarium and more.
Arizona State Capitol Museum
State symbols, flags, restored art and other exhibits relative to the history of Arizona.
Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum
The Arizona Wing CAF Museum is located in Mesa, Arizona. The Arizona Wing is the home of Sentimental Journey, the most authentically restored B-17 Flying today. Warbirds from WWII through Vietnam are on display as well as memorabilia.
Challenger Space Center
The 41st facility in the country dedicated to the Challenger Space shuttle astronauts who perished in 1986, it is designed to encourage enthusiasm for space science. Half-price discount coupons for the Challenger Space center are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Western art, Hall of History, Native American art, minerals and gems. A day trip from Phoenix in Wickenburg, AZ.
Heard Museum
Native American history and cultures comprise most of the exhibits at this wonderful museum. The largest collection of Kachina dolls, and hands-on exhibits for the kids make this a unique place. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Heard Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Heard Museum North
Located in North Scottsdale at El Pedregal, it is the only expansion site of the main museum. It features changing exhibits, seminars and a museum shop.
Penske Racing Museum
The Penske Racing Museum showcases vintage race cars, racing trophies, and various racing memorabilia. North Scottsdale.
Phoenix Art Museum
Newly renovated fine art museum attracting well known special collections. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Phoenix Art Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Phoenix Family Museum
Hands-on exhibits relating to cultural diversity, the arts, the working world, and child development. Also provides parenting classes, cultural presentations, visual art workshops, and dance and theatre performances.
Phoenix Trolley Museum
The Phoenix Trolley project was started in 1975 with a group of individuals that purchased one of the last remaining bodies of an original Phoenix Streetcar. They have a Collection of 5 Streetcars in various stages of restoration.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
In addition to art exhibits they also sponsor tours, lectures, classes and workshops.
Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American & Native Art
Bashas', the grocery people, have an art museum at their corporate headquarters in Chandler. Includes over 600 pieces of art. Open Monday through Friday only.
Wines - Wine Tasting - Wine Bars
Looking for a nice bottle of wine? Here are some great places in the Phoenix area where you can taste wines, and then pick up a few bottles to take home.
Axis Radius
Axis/Radius--as the name implies--is two nightclubs in one. Axis is comfortable and stylish with a cigar bar, while Radius is glassy, glitzy, and techno. Everyone who's anyone has stopped into Axis/Radius, including celebrities, famous athletes, and other rich and famous folks. Underwent a renovation in 2006.
Myst
Myst is in downtown Scottsdale, and has a style for everyone. Outdoor mingling? Sunken lounges? Dancing to disco and rock and the four bars are the main attraction here. The rich and famous spend their evenings upstairs at Myst.
Anderson's Fifth Estate
Anderson's Fifth Estate has been around longer than most clubs in the Valley--more than 20 years. Not quite as pretentious as some other clubs, but you'll still be able to see a famous person now and then. The Gin Blossoms played here before they became international stars.
Rhythm Room
The Rhythm Room is a rhythm and blues club that has made its home in Phoenix for over a decade and is a "Best of Phoenix" winner.
Martini Ranch
Martini ranch is two clubs in one, and a venue for live concerts too. Whether you prefer Top 40, hits of the 80s, or techno, you'll find a spot at Martini Ranch that suits your style.
Q Lounge
Q Lounge is adjacent to Bobby Q's, a barbecue restaurant that took over the space that was occupied by Bobby McGees for many years. Diners at Bobby Q's can go next door to the Q Lounge. This night club has the standard array of beautiful people, but there are also dress down hours, games and contests, and munchies. If Scottsdale's too far or too foo-foo, Bobby Q's is near Metrocenter.
Tempe Improv
Another Arizona staple that has been around for decades. The greatest comedy club in the area.
Rockin' Rodeo
Graham Central Station in Tempe is 4 clubs in one, but I spotlight Rockin' Rodeo on this list, because there aren't as many country dance clubs in the area as one might expect. This one's got a big dance floor. Check the event calendar for line dancing lessons.
Tours & Tour Operators
Scottsdale Trolley Tour
You can take a guided trolley tour of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Trolley Tour introduces you to downtown Scottsdale districts, history and trivia.
Arizona Outdoor Fun
Take an ATV or 4x4 into the Arizona desert for a fun, offroad adventure. Arizona Outdoor Fun gives guided and unguided tours with ATVs and Rhinos.
Apache Trail Tours
Take a desert tour, tour the Apache Trail, take a private boat cruise or take a guided hike into the Superstition Mountains.
AZ Hummer Adventure Tours
Since 1978, experienced guides have provided tours to a variety of sites in the Phoenix and Sedona areas.
Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours
"Climb aboard our rugged 4-wheel, open-air jeeps for the western experience of a lifetime."
Arizona Ground Tours
A listing of companies providing ground tours from the Phoenix area. From AZMetro.com.
Arizona River Runners
Provides three to eight day Grand canyon tours from Phoenix.
Arrowhead Desert Tours
"Tours include: cowboy cookouts, horse trail rides, gold panning, corporate team building, rafting and jeep rallies."
Ascend Guide Service
"...expert canyoneers, mountain bikers, canoeists, backpackers, cavers, and skiers who contribute to Ascend's virtually limitless reservoir of technical expertise and areal knowledge of Arizona. Our guide service also has a fleet of air-conditioned 4 x 4 vehicles, the latest equipment, and permits to some of the most spectacular canyons, rivers, and caves in Arizona."
Desert Storm Hummer Tours
"Desert adventures begin in Scottsdale and travel into the Tonto Forest. The Hummer climbs the desert canyons to 3,500 feet, where temperatures and wildlife change dramatically."
DETOURS of Arizona
Day tours and multi-day tours to some of the most popular destinations in AZ, or create your own tour. Each van has 10 leather captain’s chairs, and dirt road abilities.
Elderhostel at NAU
Northern Arizona University Elderhostel offers educational travel adventures highlighting the beautiful land, history, culture, and people of Northern Arizona and the Southwest. Several programs start in Phoenix.
Gray Line Tours
Phoenix departures include the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Nogales, Dolly's Steamboat and Tortilla Flats, and two Phoenix city tours.
Hook Up Outfitters & Guide Service
Offers guided fly fishing tours for Rainbow, Brown, and Apache trout to the gorgeous lakes and streams of Sedona, the Mogollan Rim, and the White Mountains.
MCTOURS, LLC
Guided motorcycle tours, motorcycle rentals, self-guided tours. Specializing in touring, adventure-touring and sport-touring and offering BMW and Ducati motorcycles. Family owned and operated.
Mild to Wild
Rafting trips on the Verde River in Central Arizona.
Open Road Tours
"Open Road Tours offers custom vacation packages throughout the stunning Southwest United States including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Four Corners and Grand Canyon."
Silver Spur Tours
Silver Spur's all-day tours are limited to a maximum of eight guests that will enjoy sightseeing from the luxury of Mercedes built touring vans. Sedona and Grand Canyon.
Southwest Custom Tours
Several tours leave from Phoenix/Scottsdale: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Mexico, Apache Trail, city tour.
Westwind Air Service
Providing scenic air tours to the Grand Canyon (south and west rims), Monument Valley and Sedona for over twenty years.
Day Trip Info
Grand Canyon
One of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon offers spectacular vistas of canyon walls that have been sculpted from the earth over the millennia by the mighty Colorado River. The shifting sun creates a palette of constantly changing colors, from deep russet to pale pink, from washed granite to golden brown. The South Rim is open year-round. Experience it through nature walks and mule rides into the Canyon, or by driving around its scenic edge. The North Rim is open from mid-May through October, depending on weather conditions, and lodging is available.
The Grand Canyon is a five-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north from Phoenix to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff take Route 180 northwest to the Canyon.
Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
The cultural community of Sedona is a mecca for art lovers and collectors. Surrounded by the towering red sandstone cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona’s deep red-rock buttes provide a beautiful backdrop to boutiques and art galleries selling authentic Native American and Southwestern arts and crafts.
Visit Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tah-la-key-pock-ee), a shopping village named after a small Mexican town that was once that country’s leading producer of crafts and glassware.
While in Sedona, explore the area via an airplane or helicopter tour, a hot-air balloon ride or a jeep tour.
Sedona is a 2-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north from Phoenix to Junction 179. Exit for Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon and enjoy the pure, breathtaking beauty of the Oak Creek Canyon area.
Prescott
Prescott, founded after the discovery of gold in 1863, was the first permanent capital of the Arizona Territory. While in Prescott, stop at the Sharlot Hall Museum complex. See the first territorial governor’s mansion, the historic 1857 John C. Fremont House and the restored 100-year-old Bashford House.
Another point of interest is the charming town square, home of the Yavapai County Courthouse. The blocks surrounding the town square are filled with antique shops, restaurants and hotels. But, the most famous section of the square is Whiskey Row, located on Montezuma Street. Whiskey Row got its nickname during the mining days when nothing but saloons occupied the street.
The fastest route to Prescott from Phoenix is north on the Black Canyon Freeway (Interstate 17) to Cordes Junction, then northwest on State Route 69. Prescott is approximately a two-hour drive from Phoenix.
Flagstaff
Home of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff is located 146 miles north of Phoenix on Interstate 17. A visit to the Lowell Observatory atop Mars Hill, where the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930, is recommended. The Museum of Northern Arizona features an extensive exhibit of Native American art. Snow skiers will find some of the best conditions in the country at Arizona Snowbowl, located in the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff is just 2 ½ hours from Phoenix.
White Mountains
Arizona’s White Mountains, located in the eastern part of the state, offer a variety of attractions in a climate 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix. With an elevation of 9,000 feet, summer activities include golfing, camping, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and just relaxing.
In winter, the White Mountains become just that — white. Sunrise Ski Resort offers outstanding ski runs and other winter sports opportunities, including snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. Much of the White Mountains area is on Native American land, including the Hon-Dah Casino. Rodeos, cultural festivals and parades are common events in the White Mountains region. The White Mountains area is a four-hour drive from Phoenix with a wide range of accommodations available.
Apache Trail
This world-famous trail was used by Apache Indians as a short-cut through the mountains to reach early Salt River settlers. The trail twists through the back of the Superstition Mountains from Apache Junction to Roosevelt Lake and the town of Globe.
The majority of the trail is unpaved but can be easily driven by most vehicles. The trail features volcanic debris, cliff-sided canyons, sparkling lakes, towering saguaro cacti and a vast array of wildflowers. The mountains are generally uninhabited, so take along plenty of water.
The ghost town of Goldfield, the Old Western town of Tortilla Flat (population 6), the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum, Tonto National Monument and Weavers Needle Lookout are a few interesting points along the trail. Other scenic stops include The Lost Dutchman State Park (perhaps you can find the legendary lost gold mine) and Roosevelt Dam.
The Apache Trail is a four-hour round trip from Phoenix. Directions: Leave Phoenix via U.S. 60 east to the Apache Trail. Turn left on Arizona Highway 88 to the Apache Trail. After passing Roosevelt Dam and Tonto National Monument, make the return loop to Phoenix via U.S. 60.
Mogollon Rim
This magnificent geological fault, named after Jean Ignacio Flores Mogollon, governor of Mexico (1712-1715), is referred to locally as the “rim.” The dramatic face of the rim is a multi-colored wall of rock, dotted by pine, manzanita and shrub oak. This giant wall of rock jutted upward a mile above sea level when the earth’s surface shifted thousands of years ago. The rim was made famous by author Zane Grey who hunted and fished in this beautiful area. It served as inspiration for many of his novels.
From Phoenix the rim is a two-hour drive. Take Highway 87 northeast of Phoenix to Payson. Just beyond Payson, turn right on Highway 260. Continue 31 miles past Tonto Creek (a great place to picnic) to the Woods Canyon Lake exit. Turn left at the sign and you’ll be on the Old Rim Road. The road becomes an unpaved forest highway and frequently winds within a few feet of the fault line, providing a breathtaking view of the rim.
Lake Powell
Located 282 miles from Phoenix (about a five-hour drive) is Lake Powell. While a bit farther from Phoenix than some destinations, the drive to Lake Powell is well worth the time.
The lake is 186 miles long and claims 1,960 miles of shoreline, more than the entire Pacific Coast of the United States. The lake is held back by Glen Canyon Dam, which has enough concrete to build a four-lane highway from Phoenix to Chicago.
Water sports of all kinds are popular on the lake — fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming, etc. Although Wahweap Lodge and Marina provide outstanding accommodations with spectacular lake views, adventurous types may opt for a houseboat rental. Houseboats range from 36-foot vessels with basic amenities to 56-foot crafts with everything you’d find at a resort hotel. Lake Powell is one of the most-popular attractions in the National Park Service system, attracting 3.5 million visitors a year.
Montezuma Castle and Well
This impressive ancient Native American cliff dwelling is nestled high above Beaver Creek and is more than six centuries old. The Aztec emperor, Montezuma, for whom the castle is named, never saw the famous structure.
The Sinaguas, Pueblo Indians who moved into Greater Phoenix during the 12th century, built the dwelling from limestone and adobe. When white settlers saw it years later, they concluded only Aztecs could have designed the castle and named it accordingly. The structure was built on a steep cliff to protect the Native Americans’ property rights.
About seven miles northeast of the castle on the Park Service Road is Montezuma Well, a limestone sink hole with a natural spring used by Native Americans for irrigation. The well still provides nearby Beaver Creek with a daily water supply of more than a million gallons. The well is 55 feet deep and 470 feet wide.
From the parking lot at the well, follow the trail to the surrounding plateaus – the result of volcanic lava flows. To get to Montezuma Castle, take Interstate 17 north to the Montezuma Castle turnoff just past Verde Valley. This is a three-hour round-trip.
Tucson
Just 111 miles south of Phoenix, amid rolling foothill terrain, is Tucson, affectionately known as the “Old Pueblo.” Where Pima Indians, Spanish conquistadors and adventurous Mexican settlers once lived, stands a culturally rich city that celebrates its past with colorful festivals and fiestas.
Among the intriguing excursions enticing visitors are a drive to Sabino Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. South of Tucson is the San Xavier del Bac Mission, the “White Dove of the Desert.” Built almost 300 years ago by Spanish missionaries, the statuesque white church is still used as a spiritual center for the Papago Indians. Visitors are welcome to explore this remarkable blend of architectural styles that is considered one of the finest Spanish colonial structures in the United States. Tucson is two hours south of Phoenix on Interstate 10.
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Phoenix Event Calendar - January
These are the January events and festivals that you can count on every year in the Phoenix area.
Phoenix Event Calendar - February
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Phoenix Event Calendar - March
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Phoenix Event Calendar - June
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Phoenix Event Calendar - July
Summertime is a bit slow in the Valley of the Sun, but there are still things to do in July.
Phoenix Event Calendar - August
Your resource for all the annual festivals and events held during the year in the Phoenix area. Includes event calendars by month for activities in Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Peoria, Glendale and other area communities.
Phoenix Event Calendar - September
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Phoenix Event Calendar - October
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Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction
Scottsdale is the place for this well-known vintage car auction each January.
Firebird International Raceway
Drag racing, boat racing and the Bondurant Racing School events.
GetSetAZ.com
GetSetAZ.com offers a calendar of participatory events for Arizona athletes. Running, Walking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Swimming, and In-Line Skating.
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Concerts, lectures, workshops and fairs are all part of the Scottsdale scene.
Wickenburg Gold Rush Days
Enjoy the multitude of activities ranging from a shoot-out on Frontier Street, a rodeo, parade, arts and crafts booths and, of course, food. February.
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