Things are different in the desert. The sky is bigger. The stars are brighter. The sunsets stop you in your tracks. Projected against this rich backdrop is a panorama of urban sophistication that is Phoenix, America’s fifth largest city and its sunniest metropolis.

Experience the Culture

Phoenix museums and attractions are not to be missed. The Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum offer unique Southwestern experiences, while the Phoenix Art Museum appeals to contemporary art types. If you have kids, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and the Arizona Science Center are must-dos.

Get Outdoors

By foot, by bike or even by horse, there’s no shortage of mountain trails, some right in the city and some in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. Climb iconic Camelback Mountain, see the cityscape from Piestawa Peak or head to South Mountain for over 50 miles of trails. See more ideas for outdoor activities.

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Relaxing Lifestyle

Relax on a golf course, in a spa or by shopping, because the Phoenix area is known for all three. Or if you want to get out on the town, check out these nightlife trip ideas.

Local Weather

Phoenix weather in late May is usually filled with abundant sunshine. The average temperature ranges from a low of 64 degrees to a high of 93 degrees.
 
 
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