The last thing anyone wants is for a boring family vacation. Thankfully, Phoenix is full of fun and adventure for the whole family.

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Downtown Scottsdale and suburbs of Phoenix

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Arizona

United States

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Phoenix

Phoenix is a growing urban metropolis that rises out of the desert and is one of the foremost centers of art and culture in the American Southwest. A rich blend of frontier history and modern flair, Phoenix is a city that deserves your time.

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The skyline of downtown Phoenix, Arizona

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In the northeast corner of the Sonoran Desert, in a region referred to as the Valley of the Sun, is an urban oasis called the City of Phoenix. Over 22 million people visit the Valley each year to play golf, escape the cold up north, and take in all that Phoenix has to offer

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While the United States has more than 330 million people spread across 50 states, the majority of them live in nine states. Of the most populated cities in the USA, three are in California and three are in Texas.

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Trip Planning

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Tips

From a vibrant creative scene to a thriving wellness industry, and mouth&#x2d;watering cuisine, Arizona's capitol is worth considering for your next adventure.

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Desert landscape with a  saguaro in the foreground and the Phoenix skyline

Sunset over the Mill Street Bridge and Tempe Town Lake in Tempe

Botanical garden oasis in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix

Desert golf course in Phoenix

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Arizona is a sunny paradise that brimming with cowboy culture and mountain charm.

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Road into Monument Valley

Antique anazasi ruins in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Historic landmark of Arizona, USA.

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