Phoenix

Phoenix is an urban oasis in the midst of one of the hottest deserts on the continent. It’s a city in touch with its surroundings: the views of the distinctive Camelback Mountain are ever-present from Downtown, and Phoenix takes pride in the desert’s surprising vitality. In particular, the Desert Botanical Garden will impress with its vibrant, multi-coloured cacti.

It’s not just nature providing drama and colour – this is a hotbed of human creativity too, which you’ll encounter in airy, contemporary spaces like the Phoenix Art Museum. The pioneering restaurants here are reinventing Mexicana cuisine with punchy flavours and artistic flourishes.

What to see & do in Phoenix

Where & what to eat in Phoenix

10 Best Local Restaurants in Phoenix
The best local restaurants in Phoenix help make the city a foodie haven, even though it doesn’t quite enjoy the bigger culinary reputations of other US cities. It’s one of America's fastest-changing cities, yet remains home to many classic dining...
9 Great Restaurants in Phoenix
Great restaurants in Phoenix serve virtually everything, from Italian classics to Native American fare, along with a fair amount of Mexican cuisine. There are plenty of farm-to-table dishes, thanks to the city’s location in the arid stretch of the Sonoran....

Where to shop & what to buy in Phoenix

12 Best Places to Go Shopping in Phoenix
The best places to go shopping in Phoenix include outdoor malls and outlets, weekly farmer's markets, and well-established dining and retail complexes. Bargain-hunters will want to head to the outlet stores for great deals on cool items. The city also...
10 Best Shopping centres in Phoenix
Shopping malls in Phoenix offer a chance to get out of the heat and enjoy browsing your favourite big box and speciality brands while taking in great food and entertainment. Phoenix and the surrounding towns are loaded with shopping opportunities...

Where to go & what to do at night in Phoenix

10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Phoenix
The best things to do after dinner in Phoenix include some of the beautiful natural attractions of this city in the Sonoran Desert. Sure, there’s a wide variety of museums, performing arts spaces, and nightlife venues around. But the warm,...
10 Best Places to See Live Music in Phoenix
Live music in Phoenix is an essential part of the city's cultural climate, found in venues such as bars, traditional music clubs, microbreweries, and even museums. Whether looking to catch a performance of a famed symphony, wanting to see the...

Useful information

Information about Phoenix at the Phoenix Visitor Centre can help you to explore all the city has to offer, from things to do and places to see and the many deals you can find. The city is very easy to travel and get around from the light rail to Phoenix Transit Bus, taxi or rideshare services, or even renting an e-scooter. Phoenix is also an inclusive community with a strong LGBTQ+...

10 Mistakes People Make When Visiting Phoenix
The mistakes people make when visiting Phoenix include some of which are quite common among 1st-time visitors to the Valley of the Sun. The city got its nickname for a reason: it’s right in the Salt River Valley in the...
10 Ways to Save Money in Phoenix
Phoenix may be known for its luxury resorts, bustling art scene and desert landscapes, but it’s easy to enjoy the...
Phoenix Travel Essentials
Our Phoenix Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of...