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Phoenix

USA (AZ)

Valley of the Sun

Saguaro-studded desert mountains, world-class spas, and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture — Phoenix is the Sonoran's sun-soaked capital.

Things to do

Desert Botanical Garden
must-see
55 acres of Sonoran desert plants — magical at sunset and during spring blooms.
2–3 hrs · $30 · nature
Camelback Mountain (Echo Canyon Trail)
must-see
Iconic 2.5-mile scramble to a 2,704-ft summit with 360° valley views.
3 hrs · Free · activity
Heard Museum
recommended
Premier collection of Native American art, especially from the Southwest tribes.
2 hrs · $23 · culture
Taliesin West
recommended
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert masterpiece and former winter home, in Scottsdale.
1.5 hrs · $49 · culture
Old Town Scottsdale dining
optional
Sonoran food trucks and patio bars in walkable historic blocks.
Evening · $20–40 · food