Phoenix - Local Activities

Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre botanical garden located in Papago Park, at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, central Arizona. Wikipedia

 

With a total of 1.5 miles of trails, including quarter-mile loops connected to a main trail bisected by Quail Run Path, plan to spend at least 2 hours exploring the 55-acre Desert Botanical Garden.

The Phoenix Convention Center is an events venue in downtown Phoenix, Arizona located along East Monroe, East Washington, East Jefferson, North Second, North Third, and North Fifth Streets. Wikipedia

 

The convention center is about a mile from the house!

Chase Field, formerly Bank One Ballpark, is a retractable roof stadium in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. It opened in 1998, the year the Diamondbacks debuted as an expansion team. Wikipedia

Grand Canyon National Park, in Northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rim. South Rim is open. North Rim closed for winter.

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Grand Canyon, Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona

  • At the Grand Canyon: Take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for a bird’s eye view of this natural wonder.
  • Raft down the Colorado River for an unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Grand Canyon.
  • Many hiking trails like Hike the Bright Angel Trail, South Rim, which has many overlooks.
  • Not too far is Flagstaff, which is 80 miles, Sedona is about 117 miles, and Jerome is 135 miles from the Grand Canyon.  
  • Near Phoenix, take a hike up Camelback Mountain for stunning views of the city and surrounding landscape.
  • Take a stroll around Old Town Scottsdale, home to art galleries, shops, and restaurants in a historic setting.
  • Take in a game at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team.
  • Arizona is home of some of the best golf courses:  Troon North Golf Club, TPC Scottsdale, Grayhawk Golf Club, Boulders Resort & Spa, and many more.