Phoenix Travel Guide
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Phoenix, known as The Valley of the Sun for its 300-plus days of sunshine each year, is fragmented into many neighborhoods and suburbs. Visitors first notice the sprawling low profile of most of the valley, with two exceptional high-rise downtown neighborhoods. Greater Phoenix Greater Phoenix includes the older North Central Phoenix area, which … Read Phoenix introduction
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Phoenix Greyhound Park
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Greyhound racing is a sure bet for excitement and has entertained countless visitors. Located centrally, it is easily accessed from all parts of the Valley. Enjoy pari-mutuel betting every night, year-round, at 7:30pm. Seasoned …
Arizona Grand Resort
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This Mediterranean/Southwest-styled hotel offers elegant suites and amenities. Relax by one of the six on-site pools, then head to Rustler's Rooste , …
Barmouche
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The name loosely translates to "barfly" and the lounge enjoys its share of regulars. It's cosmopolitan, with techno-bistro decor and a long, undulating bar. But it's the food at celebrity Chef Mark Tarbell's restaurant that's causing …
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I wouldn't reccomend it at all. I lived there for three years and am now in St. Louis (which I like). There is not much to do, despite what others say, the scenery is overrated, it is either ... more
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Introduction
In Egyptian mythology, the phoenix consumed itself in fire and rose from the ashes. Newcomers to Phoenix, Arizona may well believe that their goose is cooked. Let there be no mistake, Phoenix is a city in the sun, and no luxurious trappings are going to keep you from breaking a sweat.
Not to miss
Heard Museum A one-stop shop for learning about Southwest Indian tribes' history, arts and culture, the Heard Museum is touted for quality rather than quantity. The thousands of exhibits are so well laid out (in such a relatively small space) that a visit is much more relaxing than many major …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1000000 Area : 1230km² Longitude / Latitude : -112.11000061 / 33.5089988708 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is by far the largest airport in the Southwest, served by many national and international flights. International travellers from Canada, Mexico and the UK have good air access to Phoenix. There's a fairly extensive network of …
History
Recent History The valley's economy continues to be driven by politics, agriculture, transportation and tourism, but recent growth has brought industry and manufacturing, especially of electrical and computer components, to the economic foreground. The economic dips of 2000 and 2001 hit …
Weather
Mid-summer temperatures in Phoenix (from June to August) average just under 40°C (104°F), with many days above that figure. Afternoon thunderstorms and flash flooding occurs during this time. By December the weather has cooled down, remaining mild until April, when the heat comes …
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Overview of Phoenix
Like the phoenix of ancient mythology, Arizona's capital city has risen from its own ashes -- in this case, the ruins of an ancient Indian village -- to become one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. Although the city has had its economic ups and downs, the Phoenix metropolitan area, …
Overview
Central Arizona combines some of the oldest human dwellings in the Western Hemisphere with the homes of contemporary Native American tribes and America's fastest-growing major urban center: metropolitan Phoenix. Metropolitan Phoenix's population of 1,200,000 makes it the …
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Every year tourists flock to Phoenix in order to take advantage of the warm weather and sunny skies. Visitors will find a great many areas of open land within the city where great many outdoor activities can be enjoyed. South Mountain Park contains 58-miles of hiking, mountain biking and …
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