The sixth largest in the United States, Phoenix is a super warm and dry city and a perfect destination for those who want to escape chilled winters. It is the capital city of the US state of Arizona and the anchor of the Phoenix metropolitan area popularly called as the Valley of the Sun. It has a unique desert scenery because it is located in the northeastern ranges of the Sonoran Desert. The city has great savor in terms of art and history, architectural buildings, museums, scenic spots, adventurous sites, delicious cuisines, etc. It will definitely amuse you by its aesthetic culture, music scenes and much more. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Desert Botanical Garden

Situated in the Papago Park, Desert Botanical Garden is a beautiful garden established in 1939. It is spread across 140 acres and has a wide collection of more than 50,000 plants and 4,000 species including unusual and endangered. This Phoenix Point of Pride boasts an exclusive and rich collection of agave and cacti as well as different kinds of vegetation from all around the world. Take a flashlight tour (a group tour of self-paced trails) where participants are equipped with flashlights in the dark and catch a glimpse and hear what dwells in the desert. You will also find art installations that add more beauty to this botanical garden. 

Camelback Mountain

Looking for some adventures like hiking or rock climbing? Venture the famous recreation spot of Camelback Mountain that will remind you of the hump and head of a kneeling camel, which is why it is named as Camelback Mountain. It is set in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area between Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. There are two hiking trails, the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail which are quite challenging but gives a great hiking experience. The mountain also has a diverse range of plants and animals like Saguaro Cactus, Palo Verde, Cholla, Ocotillo, rabbits, snakes, etc. Moreover, you will get a beautiful bird's eye view of the city and around as well as some breathtaking pictures. 

Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo is the United States’ largest privately owned non-profit organization which provides an amazing encounter with flora and fauna. The zoo also focuses majorly on the conservation of endangered or unwanted species. It is home to over 1,400 animals and is famous for its Sumatran tigers, orangutans and Savannah giraffes. The major attractions are its four themed trails, the Arizona Trail that exhibits flora and fauna from American Southwest; the Tropics Trail that inhabits tropical rain forests and Asian elephants, giant tortoises, etc.; the Children’s Trail that embraces a petting zoo and the Africa Trail full of African wild dogs, African lions, white rhino, and other African animals. This fascinating zoo also has a 4D theatre which gives a total lifelike experience with water, fragrance and wind effects, plus it gives a nonstop guided tour through Safari Train. 

The Best Time to Visit 

Phoenix experiences the pleasant and mild climate during September through April. The fall season has the best weather to offer when in town. Winters also witnesses lower and very comfortable temperatures. Spring again brings life to the city with many festivals happening around along with occasional rain showers. Summers are really hot and humid as the city features a sunny dry climate but you will get low room rates due to the off-season. Phoenix is sunny most of the time, so the months from October till April serve as the best time to visit the city.  

Airports

1. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
2. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)
3. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
4. Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)

Phoenix Facts

Country/State: The United States/Arizona

Population: ∽1,626,078 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov   

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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