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Phoenix Art Museum Located in the Central Corridor of a bustling, desert metropolis, Phoenix Art Museum has opened doors to world-class exhibitions, its comprehensive collections, and meaningful moments of learning and connection for 60 years. Welcome to the Phoenix Art Museum, the largest art museum in the southwest United States that boasts over 20,000 objects…

South Mountain Park and Preserve Welcome to South Mountain Park and Preserve, a designated Phoneix Point of Pride that holds over 16,000 acres of trails, wildlife, and classic desert scenery for you to enjoy. South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the United States and one of the largest urban parks in North…

Roosevelt Row ‘…where arts thrive on restaurant walls, painted murals, and gallery exhibits.’ Welcome to the Roosevelt Row Artists’ District, Phoenix’s ‘home of impressive murals, award-winning galleries with rotating exhibitions from renowned artists, incredible local restaurants, boutiques, and more.’ This nationally-known arts district boasts one of the finest scenes of art, culture, and cultural events…

Phoenix Zoo Take a walk on the wild side during your trip and visit the Phoenix Zoo, the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. First opened in 1962 by Robert Maytag, this zoo operates on 125 acres of land within Papago Park. During your visit to the zoo, your group will be…

Taliesin West “Taliesin West is a look over the rim of the world.”– FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, 1943 Welcome to Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until 1959, when he passed away at age 91. Today Taliesin West serves as the main campus of The School of Architecture…

Desert Botanical Garden One of the most naturally stunning spots you can visit during your trip to Phoenix can be found within Papago Park, at the Desert Botanical Garden. This 140-acre botanical garden allows guests to ‘enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it’, showing off various exhibits and hosting events related to…

Heard Museum Known for its award-winning exhibits, the Heard Museum uses its collections and first-person voice to tell the stories of American Indian cultures while at the same time celebrates the diverse achievements of today’s artists. – Heard Museum Welcome to Phoenix’s Heard Museum, the local art and culture museum that holds exhibits devoted to…

OdySea Aquarium From fresh water to salt water, bayous to swamps, and coral reefs to the ocean’s deep abyss, your adventure awaits! Welcome to OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. This huge aquarium features various marine life exhibits, interpretive experiences, and an onsite 3D Theater. OdySea provides ‘entertaining, intriguing, and educational…

Papago Park An urban desert preserve. Welcome to Papago Park, a designated Phoenix Point of Pride and highly utilized municipal park for the Phoenix and Tempe areas. Papago Park holds about 1500 acres of protected land and consists of mostly sandstone structures, with countless massive buttes rising and falling throughout. There are so many things…

Musical Instrument Museum Welcome to ‘Arizona’s Best Field Trip Destination’, the Musical Instrument Museum, or MIM. Located in Phoenix, this one of a kind museum and learning destination allows guests to see, hear, and play instruments from all around the world. It is the largest museum of its kind in the world, with over 7,000…

Camelback Mountain First up on our must-visit list in Phoenix is the stunning and iconic Camelback Mountain, the 2,700-foot mountain named for its resemblance to a kneeling camel with two humps. Camelback Mountain is the most popular urban hiking spot in Phoenix, located within Echo Canyon Park halfway between Scottsdale and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve….