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Phoenix Hotels, Camping, Hiking, Activities, Maps,
Photos, Real Estate & Visitor Information
for Phoenix, AZ
 Welcome
to the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is the capitol of Arizona, and
one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest. Like the
mythical bird from which it takes its name, Phoenix has risen from the
ashes of the Hohokam civilization that thrived in the valley over 800
years ago. Phoenix is now the sixth largest city in the U.S.,
boasting a thriving economy centered on tourism, banking,
transportation, computer technology, defense industries, and retirement
communities. Home to 2.8 million people, and the itinerary of some
12 million visitors a year, Phoenix experienced explosive growth after
the introduction of the air conditioner made life in 120º summer heat
more palatable.
Phoenix has more golf
courses than any other major city in the U.S., hotels
and resorts for every budget, great cuisine, sophisticated shopping, and plenty
of fun outdoor activities ranging from horseback riding to hot air
ballooning. Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Phoenix
enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, and is famous for its
spectacular sunsets. Craggy mountain ranges surround the city,
magnifying colorful dawn and dusk light displays. Many of the
higher rated resorts are located near mountain areas that provide the
most dramatic scenery. The city's many parks
offer over 200 miles of
hiking trails for visitors to explore. We
can even help you decide the best
time of year to visit Phoenix.
Downtown Phoenix has seen some major revitalization in
recent years with the addition of the Arizona Center (shops, gardens,
restaurants and theaters), Patriots park (for daytime music and
entertainment), a new art museum, science center, a restored Orpheum
Theater and the Herberger Theater (drama). America West Arena and Bank
One Ballpark bring thousands of major league hockey, baseball and
basketball fans downtown at night.
We've even included a Phoenix
real estate guide for your convenience.
Phoenix 2006 Wall Calendar
Phoenix
Driving Distances:
From Phoenix to Tucson = 100
miles
From Phoenix to Flagstaff = 120 miles
From Phoenix to Grand Canyon = 190 miles
From Phoenix to Los Angeles = 390 miles
From Phoenix to Las Vegas = 290 miles
From Phoenix to Albuquerque = 460 miles
From Phoenix to Denver = 810 miles
From Phoenix to Salt Lake City = 650 miles
Additional
Phoenix Resources
Chamber
of Commerce
Arizona
Republic (Newspaper)
Phoenix City
Government
Valley
Metro (Public Transit)
Heard Museum
Greater
Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau
Desert Botanical
Garden
Phoenix
Zoo
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This page last updated:
05/15/06
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