Phoenix and Scottsdale
Introduction to Phoenix and Scottsdale
One of the most popular winter destinations in the US, Phoenix, and the adjacent Scottsdale, is the fifth-largest city in the country. Set in the middle of the desert, surrounded by rocky summits, cactus-covered uplands, and distinctive mountains, the city is really moving forward. Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, known as the Valley of the Sun, has a bustling city center, fabulous shopping, vibrant nightlife, excellent resort hotels and spas, top-class restaurants, fine museums, and any number of golf courses.
Central Avenue Phoenix
City attractions
Downtown Phoenix Visitor Center at 50 North Second Street is a good place to start your Phoenix visit. Places to visit include:
The Heard Museum with its extensive collection of Native American art and cultural exhibits.
the Arizona Science Center has state-of-the-art interactive exhibits which bring science to life.
Phoenix Art Museum houses a collection of historical and contemporary artworks from the Renaissance period to the present day.
Desert Botanical Garden with 50,000 plants including 139 rare, threatened or endangered species, set amid the red buttes of Papago Park.
You can also take a guided four-wheel drive jeep tour and discover the Sonoran Desert. Guides will take you off the beaten track to show you places most people don’t get to see.
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