Visit Phoenix Arizona

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall...no matter what time of year you visit the Valley of the Sun, there will be much to see and do. The area’s natural beauty begins with rugged mountains, Saguaro cactus towering over adventure trails, and pink and orange sunsets you thought you only read about in Western novels. The Valley of the Sun refers to the metro Phoenix area and encompasses cities from Glendale to Scottsdale. The Sonoran Desert provides over 325 days of sunshine each year, allowing you to experience the diversity of the Valley in wonderful weather.

And what can you do with that wonderful weather? Well...the possibilities are endless. Enjoy tours and sightseeing excursions by jeep, hot air balloon, horseback, and boat. Play over 200 golf courses, soothe the body and soul in spas. Dip into a cool pool. watch jackrabbits chase the morning sunrise. Dine on roasted chicken enchiladas, pecan crusted lamb, grilled filet to shrimp ceviche and more as culinary treats are found in every neighborhood. Enjoy the arts and theatre, take advantage of the incredible array of shopping choices, and take in a sporting event too! And afterwards, stroll under stars you actually see twinkle.

Museums abound in the Phoenix metropoliitan area. From enjoying a journey into the Southwestern past to exploring our current scientific adventures, Phoenix museums hold something for everyone.

There’s no place on earth quite like the heart of the magnificent Sonoran Desert. So, whether you want to stay on the go, or relax and unwind, you’ll find everything you need and want in the Valley of the Sun.

Phoenix History

In the mid-1800’s an Army supply camp was set up at the same location and the name Phoenix was introduced. It was hoped that just as in Greek mythology the phoenix had arisen from ash, this new town would survive and rise up from the desert floor.

Two things happened in the historic series of events which encouraged the growth of this great city. First, the Roosevelt Dam was built in 1911 which helped produce power and water for farmland in the area. Second, in the 1900’s the Southern Pacific Railroad began to transport travelers, fortune seekers, and those who could not use wagons and horses for travel to the area.

Later, air conditioning was invented and introduced to the public and water produced by a system of aqueducts continued Phoenix’s growth. Currently, Arizona’s capitol city, Phoenix, is the sixth largest city in the United States.

The city boasts acres of farmland where dates, cotton, olives and various fruits are raised. Western and Spanish influence is evident everywhere in the city in its’ architecture, shopping malls, cuisine offerings, and entertainment. More recently, high-tech companies have found a home in the Phoenix area. Phoenix is very easy to access. Interstate 17 extends south from Flagstaff, and Interstate 10 crosses the city from east to west.