Phoenix: City of Attractions

When it comes to attractions, Phoenix is the place you would beg to see again and again. When it comes to the best places of this sun city, Heard Museum is the most unique place. It has more than 32000 pieces of cultural and fine arts that are displayed in so style and grace. The famous Barry Goldwater Collection of Kachina Dolls is among their permanent exhibits. The World Championship Hoop Dance Contest is one of the special annual events.

Another not-to-miss piece of Phoenix is the Desert Botanical Garden which has the world’s finest collection of desert plants. It has 50 acres beautiful outdoor exhibits which is the home to 139 endangered species from around the world. Its located in Papago Park in Central Phoenix.

Climb Piestewa Peak, also known as Squaw Peak is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is the place from where you can get a great view of the city. The two main attractions at Piestewa Peak are the Summit Trail and the Circumference Trail.

If you adore art walls, there are more than 100 art gallaries in Scottsdale Art Walk that you can enjoy every Thursday evening, year round (except Thanksgiving) from 7-9 p.m. There are Special Event ArtWalks with live music along the streets and special themed events several times a year.

The Phoenix Zoo again is a wonderful place to visit. The Phoenix Zoo is opened most of the year from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. You can see the gila monsters, giraffes, raptors and elephants and also take a pedal boat ride in the lake, enjoy a snack or take the Safari Shuttle. During summer, one should try to get there as soon as possible, since many animals head for shade and hide during the heat of the day.The tickets are very reasonable.

If you love adventure, the Drive Apache Trail is among the best memorable drives you will ever visit. The 46 miles between Apache Junction and Roosevelt lake provides you with the most scenic part of this challenging drive. If you are a nervous driver, it might not be for you.

If you are a fashion freak, the Scottsdale Fashion Square is the best place to visit. With 250 stores and restaurants, this Square is where you can boost your shopping. Tiffany, Burberry, Gucci, Fossil, Foot Locker, Swarovski Bebe, Williams-Sonomoa, Victoria’s Secret, name it you have it.

There are many more places like the Chase Field (also known as Bank One Ballpark), Boyce Thompson Arboretum,Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, Golf at Gold Canyon Ranch, Dinosaur Course, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, South Mountain Park and Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot that are worth mentioning.