The top sights, highlights, tours & travel itinaries curated by our Travel Experts.
Planning a Phoenix vacation? Tourlane’s handpicked Travel Experts are ready to share insider tips to help you craft a unique travel package you’ll remember forever. Phoenix, Arizona’s state capital, is packed with a diverse arts and entertainment scene set against a backdrop of incredible desert scenery. The perpetual sunshine of the “Valley of the Sun” might tempt you to relax pool-side the whole time. Still, Phoenix offers an impressive list of things to see and do, from one-of-kind museums and galleries to award-winning dining to Sonoran Desert adventures. Start planning your tour now!
Famous natural landmark
Walkable art district
History of the Superstition Mountains
Every trip to Phoenix should include a hike at Camelback Mountain, whose name comes from its shape. Part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this well-known Phoenix landmark resembles the head and back of a kneeling camel and boasts the highest summit in the area. While the climb to its 2,704-foot peak can be difficult, the breathtaking views of the desert landscape at the top are more than worth the effort.
The largest fine art museum in the Southwest draws millions of visitors every year—and rarely disappoints. Since it’s opening in 1959, the museum’s galleries has hosted more than 400 exhibitions from around the world and grown its extensive collection to include more than 19,000 works from America, Latin American, Asia, Europe, modern and contemporary art, fashion design, and photography. Whether you explore enchanting miniatures of historical rooms or wander in an immersive infinity mirror room amid an array of dazzling lights, it’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon during your Phoenix vacation .The museum also acts as a community hub, hosting festivals, live performance, and educational programs year-round.
Do you love impressive painted street murals? What about award-winning galleries and incredible local boutiques? The Roosevelt Row Arts District (RoRo) is the spot for you. This walkable, creative district in is a refreshing pop of color and culture right in the heart of downtown Phoenix. With a flourishing arts scene that highlights local talent and inspiring community projects aimed at transforming urban space, Roosevelt Row delivers up a creative pulse unlike anywhere else.
For Phoenix locals and baseball lovers alike, Cactus League Spring Training is a seasonal rite that has everything—cracking bats, sunshine, happy fans, and unparalleled access to some of the best players in the game. From February to March every year,15 major league baseball teams arrive to play more than 200 games across 10 stadiums in the Greater Phoenix area.
A ride in the sky in a hot air balloon is one of the most memorable ways to experience the stunning landscapes of the Sonoran Desert. As you soar thousands of feet in the air, you’ll float peacefully with the wind as you take in incredible panoramic views of the city, expansive mountain ranges, and native wildlife like jackrabbits and coyotes running about below. Ask your Travel Expert for more information about how to add a hot air balloon ride to your Phoenix tour! Less
Head to the nearby city of Chandler for a day at the races—live ostrich races that is. Watch handlers ride or race chariot-style as you enjoy ostrich-themed activities, live music, and more.
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