Things To Do

Papago Park

A popular park with desert scenery, fishing ponds, and the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock, a short hike with great views.

Dobbins Lookout

One of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., offering hiking, biking, and a scenic lookout point over the Phoenix skyline.

Tempe Town Lake

A man-made lake in downtown Tempe with walking paths, boat rentals, and spots to relax or catch the sunset.

Camelback Mountain

A well-known and challenging hiking spot with two steep trails leading to panoramic views of the valley.

Arizona Capitol Museum

Mystery Castle by Boyce Luther Gulley

An unusual and artistic stone house built by hand in the 1930s using salvaged materials, filled with quirky charm.

Old Town Scottsdale

Arizona Falls

A hidden gem: a restored hydroelectric waterfall in the city where art, nature, and engineering meet.

Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.

A recreated 1890s mining town with saloons, a mine tour, shops, and Old West photo ops—free to walk around.

Heard Museum

A respected museum dedicated to Native American art and culture, especially the tribes of the Southwest.

Phoenix Art Museum