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Things to Do in Greater Phoenix
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Desert Botanical Garden
Opened in 1939 to conserve and showcase the ecology of the desert... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Greater Phoenix |
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Encanto Park
Urban Encanto (Spanish for "enchanted") Park covers 222 acres... |
Parks | Greater Phoenix |
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Hall of Flame
Retired firefighters lead tours through nearly 100 restored fire... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
Heard Museum
Pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial-style... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
A fun destination for even casual music fans, the museum offers... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Mystery Castle
At the foot of South Mountain lies a curious dwelling built from... |
Houses / Mansions | Greater Phoenix |
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Papago Park
An amalgam of hilly desert terrain, streams, and lagoons, this... |
Parks, Trails | Greater Phoenix |
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Phoenix Art Museum
This museum is one of the most visually appealing pieces of architecture... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Phoenix Zoo
Four designated trails wind through this 125-acre zoo, replicating... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Greater Phoenix |
Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park
Phoenix's only national landmark, this park was once the site... |
Native American Sites | Greater Phoenix |
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Shemer Art Center and Museum Association
Near the Phoenician resort, the Shemer Art Center features revolving... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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South Mountain Park
This desert wonderland, the world's largest city park (almost... |
Parks | Greater Phoenix |
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