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Things to see in Phoenix, Arizona (United States): 25 places and when to go
Phoenix, Arizona is a major city in United States with around 3,551,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Food and drink (6), With kids (5). The best known are Heard Museum, Phoenix Zoo and Phoenix Art Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.5419, -112.0719
- Population
- About 3,551,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Food and drink (6) · With kids (5) · Mountains (5) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 588 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sevenmile Mountain, at 899 m.
What to see in Phoenix, Arizona
The places in and around Phoenix, Arizona, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Heard MuseumArt and culture museum in Phoenix, Arizona7.8 km
- Phoenix ZooNon-profit zoo in the United States, opened 196216 km
- Phoenix Art MuseumArt museum in Phoenix, Arizona8.4 km
- Cathedral of Saints Simon and JudeChurch in Arizona, United States4.3 km
- Camelback MountainMountain in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States11 km
- Dream City ChurchChurch in Az., United States8.4 km
- Piestewa PeakSummit in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America4.8 km
- St. Mary's BasilicaRoman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona10 km
- Tempe ButteMountain in United States of America18 km
- St. Stephen CathedralByzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) cathedral located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States2.8 km
- Sunnyslope MountainMountain in Arizona, United States of America3.6 km
- Castles N' CoastersAmusement park in Phoenix, Arizona, United States5.5 km
- Enchanted Island Amusement ParkAmusement park in Phoenix, Arizona7.6 km
- Phoenix Mountains PreserveGroup of public parks in Phoenix, Arizona, United States5.6 km
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary ArtArt museum15 km
- Sevenmile MountainMountain in Arizona, United States of America48 km
- Maricopa TrailA trail in Maricopa County, Arizona4.1 km
- Craft 64Brewery14 km
- Dorrance DOMEPlanetarium10 km
- Fate Brewing Company - PhoenixBrewery4.5 km
- Grand Avenue Brewing CompanyBrewery9.7 km
- Greenwood BreweryBrewery9.3 km
- Oasis Water ParkWith kids21 km
- Rise SpiritsDistillery9.0 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: The Shop Beer Co.
When to go to Phoenix, Arizona
The best time to visit Phoenix, Arizona is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:00
- FebPossible10:48
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:50
- MayBest time13:44
- JunBest time14:13
- JulBest time14:01
- AugBest time13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:09
- NovPossible10:14
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Phoenix, Arizona
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 588 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Glendale, Arizona10 places12 km
- Scottsdale, Arizona6 places25 km
- Mesa, Arizona35 places34 km
- Camp Verde6 places116 km
- Prescott, Arizona7 places122 km
- Sedona8 places148 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Phoenix, Arizona?
The best known: Heard Museum, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Art Museum, Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude, Camelback Mountain. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix, Arizona?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to Phoenix, Arizona?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 588 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Phoenix, Arizona as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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