Phoenix Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Phoenix, Arizona


Looking for a taste of the old west and the new west?  Phoenix, Arizona's capital, has it all, including scenic horseback trails, exciting nightlife, and activities both parents and kids will enjoy.  If you want to experience an exciting vacation, travel to Phoenix for a great time.  Otherwise, head elsewhere, such as quiet Casa Grande. 

If you really want to vacation in Phoenix, we suggest avoiding the late summer.  Summers in Phoenix are famous, and it's not for a good reason.  Temperatures easily rise over 100F on any given day.  Instead, vacation during the spring, where the temperature is more tolerabl

For fun activities both you and your kids can enjoy, take them to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Afterward, stop by one of Phoenix's many ethnic restaurants -- chose from Hawaiian or traditional Mexican for a surprising kick.  For kid friendly lodging choices, there are many modernesque hotels that have pools and water parks, perfect for young kids.

Do you want something more romantic?  Phoenix also offers a city-wide romance package, but if that isn't up to par, make your own romantic package.  For lodging, stay at one of Phoenix's finer hotels in downtown Phoenix.  For fun, romantic activities, head to their Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona's finest collection of desert-living plants and flowers.  For a quick pick-me-up, head to one of Phoenix's spas, where trained masseuses will quickly massage any vacation woe away.  If you want something to do during the nighttime, visit a downtown lounge -- just make sure to watch the wine.  Want to explore more?  Visit Phoenix's official website, where you can learn about romantic packages, kid friendly packages, restaurants, vacation deals, and much, much more.

The Phoenix travel guide makes sure you have all the information you need to plan your trip. Get user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of Phoenix hotels.

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Phoenix, Arizona Lodging

  1. Phoenix Hotels7677 North 16th Street
    Phoenix, Arizona 85020

    "we love the bar at each pool" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Phoenix Hotels11111 N 7TH St
    Phoenix, AZ 85020

    "had this great pool where there was a long tunnel slide cut into the rocks" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Phoenix Hotels5350 East Marriott Drive
    Phoenix, AZ 85054

    "has four amazing restaurants with wonderful food, a starbucks shopping and an amazing atmosphere" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Airport
  2. Hyatt Regency Phoenix
  3. Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Biltmore
  4. Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix Hotel
  1. The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
  2. Marriott's Canyon Villas- A Marriott Vacation Club Resort
  3. Crowne Plaza Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona Things To Do

  1. Phoenix National And State Parksphoenix
    az

    Relaxing. Good place for a Spring picnic or outing. Relatively easy hiking trails. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Phoenix Landmarks21605 North 7th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85027

    Overview Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is approximately 40 miles north of central Phoenix. The area is located on a high mesa semi-desert grassland, ... more on blm.gov

  3. Phoenix Playgrounds &Amp; Parks2605 N 15TH Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85007-1012

    Overview Encanto Park is one of the oldest parks in town and offers lighted basketball, handball, and racquetball courts, an exercise ... more on gocitykids.com

  1. Open Road Tours
  2. Enchanted Island
  3. Pueblo Grande Museum
  4. Mini Golf Paradise
  1. Phoenix Art Museum
  2. Mystery Castle
  3. Papago Golf Course

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