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Musical Instrument Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Musical Instrument Museum , Phoenix
4.9
The largest museum of its type in the world, Musical Instrument Museum has a collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated obj
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours , Phoenix
4.9
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Desert Botanical Garden ©
Garden
Desert Botanical Garden , Phoenix
4.7
Desert Botanical Garden covers an area of 57 hectares (140 acres) and shelters more than 21,000 plants, including 139 rare and endangered spe
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Balloon Ride
Balloon Rides , Phoenix
4.7
Absorb the panoramic views of Arizona' landscape from a bird's-eye perspective as your hot air balloon floats like a cloud above Phoenix. You
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Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback Riding Tours , Phoenix
4.8
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Phoenix

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Gardens · Specialty Museums · Art Museums
Things to do in Phoenix range from hot air balloon rides over the desert to practicing your swing at one of the area's many golf courses. Recognized as a "Phoenix Point of Pride," Heard Museum is a good place to explore the history of the city. Housing over 15,000 musical instruments--including those played by music icons like John Lennon and Elvis Presley--Musical Instrument Museum is a must for music lovers. When traveling with kids, include strolling around Desert Botanical Garden or trekking the themed trails at Phoenix Zoo in your itinerary.

Side trips from Phoenix

Old Town Scottsdale ©
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale
3.8
Duration: 4 hours
Taliesin West ©
World heritage site
Taliesin West
Scottsdale
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Wine Tour / Tasting
Wine Tours & Tastings
Scottsdale
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
Scottsdale
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Phoenix

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Heard Museum ©
Art Museum
Heard Museum
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Phoenix Art Museum
Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Specialty Museum
Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting ©
Specialty Museum
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Phoenix

Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours
Wine Tour / Tasting
Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Piestewa Peak ©
Mountain
Piestewa Peak
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Papago Park ©
Park
Papago Park
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Children’s Museum of Phoenix ©
Children’s Museum
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Phoenix

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Rosson House Museum ©
Historic Site
Rosson House Museum
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
St. Mary's Basilica ©
Religious Site
St. Mary's Basilica
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
Cemetery
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
First Christian Church ©
Religious Site
First Christian Church
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Tours in Phoenix

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Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback Riding Tours
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Phoenix

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Check out the downtown for the greatest selection of accommodations, including chain hotels and long-established local favorites, all right in the heart of the action, near famous galleries and shopping malls. Looking north, you'll find another cluster of hotels near Central Avenue. The city's residential areas offer a good selection of apartment rentals and bed and breakfasts.
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