Phoenix

Phoenix is the fifth most populous city and the state capital of the US of Arizona. It is the only state capital with more than one million residents. The metropolitan area of Phoenix is known as the Valley of the Sun, because of its location in the Salt River Valley and is the largest city of the state and one of the largest cities of the US. Located in the southwestern region of the United States and in the south-central location of Arizona, Phoenix is halfway between Tucson and Flagstaff.

Climate

Located within the sunniest region on the earth, Phoenix receives the most sunshine in the world. It has extremely hot and long summers and mild and short winters. The city has a hot desert climate similar to the Sonoran Desert. The daily average temperature in Phoenix is 24-degree Celsius. June is the warmest and driest month of the year while July is the wettest.

Major Attractions

Phoenix is among the US top destinations with more than 16 million visitors every year. The Sky Harbor Airport serves more than 40 million travelers each year in the Greater Phoenix area. This makes the city stand among the top 10 busiest airports in the country. Have a look at a few of the many tourist attractions of Phoenix.

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is all about adventure and thrill amidst the beauty of nature. The tour is divided into four parts viz. North Rim, South Rim, East, and West tour. When exploring the North Rim you can take a mule ride to Supai Tunnel or to Uncle Jimmy Owens point or may plan for self-guided hiking on the North Kaibab Trail. The south rim has a lot to offer to the adventure lovers from rafting, motorcoach, biking through the trail to much more. Next, you can head towards the west to enjoy a boat ride on the Colorado River. Conclude your trip by visiting Antelope Canyon, Horsehoe Bend, Tower Butte or Little Colorado River at the Grand Canyon East.

Desert Botanical Garden

If you are a plant lover and love exploring Botanical Gardens, the Desert Botanical Garden will give you a unique experience. The garden is home to more than 50,000 unique and the world’s finest desert plants on display. The display is done in five thematic trails illustration conservation, Sonoran Desert, Desert living, and desert wildflowers. The place has several other options to explore like the specialized tours, concerts, special events, family activities, Patio Cafe, and Garden gift and plant shop.

Phoenix Symphony Hall

When you are in Phoenix do not miss out a chance to enjoy some of the finest musical night of your life. The Symphony orchestra offers classical and pop concerts in downtown Phoenix. It also performs annually for approx 70000 students from 265 schools as a part of the community and educational engagement program.

Phoenix Art Museum

The largest art museum in the southwestern United States, Phoenix Art Museum. Was established in 1959 and since then it has received millions of visitors and art lovers and has hosted over four hundred national and international exhibitions. You will get the chance to explore the over seventeen thousand articles from America, Asia, Europe, Latin, and Western America.