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Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
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1. Liberty Wildlife
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Liberty Wildlife is a non-profit rescues, rehabilitation, education and sustainability organization located just south of Sky Harbor Airport. Tucked inside Phoenix city lines, we have an amazing backdrop along the Rio Salado. Tour through our sustainable building and get a glimpse of how our hospital treats the sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that arrive daily. Also walk through our education trail where you will see non-releasable birds of prey, including native hawks, owls and even bald and golden eagles. Each day that we are open to the public there is a presentation in our amphitheater at 11:15. You'll get an up close experience with some of the wildlife that we care for.
Reviewed By lisasS8477XZ - Sedona, United States
Liberty is a wildlife rescue rehabilitation and conservation organization. The education side of the facility is open to visitors several times each week (check the website for specific days and times). The education side houses animals that could not be released due to the nature of their injury or illness. This is the best place to see and photograph native birds of prey up close. Open hours usually include an opportunity to see an eagle feed and listen to education about eagles. You will see volunteers handling, caring for, and interacting with the birds. They can help you get an unobstructed photo of the birds and tell you all about the history of each animal. Many of the volunteers will help you snap a picture with a bird. There is also an interactive room with displays that can be touched as well as reptiles and a Pygmy owl named Newton. Along the rehab side of the facility you can watch surgeries through a window as well as new intakes coming into the facility and being examined by volunteers. Be sure to say hi to ravens Lenny, Beaker, and Clarence. They thrive on the attention!
2. South Mountain Park
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4.5 based on 1,302 reviews
This, the largest municipal park in the world, is a popular hiking, biking and horseback riding trail area.
Reviewed By michiganpete7 - Muskegon, United States
On our first full day in Phoenix, we chose to hike the Hidden Valley Trail via Mormon Loop Trail, which we found highly rated on the AllTrails app. A 5+ mile hike that took us 2.5 hours, as we’re ‘moderate’ hikers, it was a lot of fun. Bring plenty of water, backpack, sun screen, lip balm and a hat. The low ‘50’s temps were perfect mid-morning, feeling warmer than that as the sun was out. Hard sole shoes or boots will greatly help your hike!
3. Mormon Trailhead
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By JerriAL1 - Johnston, United States
Hiked this trail on a Sunday afternoon and it was very busy! The first portion is a pretty good uphill hike and takes about an hour. From there you can continue to fat man’s pass or hidden valley tunnel... either way it is a loop so you don’t miss any of the beauty! We went toward hidden valley tunnel first, and realized most people were going against us. The views are beautiful! The rock formations, tunnels are amazing! There are some areas where you will be climbing rocks or sliding down them but it is all doable! Took my husband and I just over 2 hours to make the 4.25 mile loop. There were a lot of kids out there too.
4. Pima Canyon Trailhead
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By gwenw184 - Murfreesboro, United States
We loved our hike this morning and we were able to see lots of wildlife - a pack of wolves, rabbits, and quail. This has lots of rocky trails but people with mountain bikes were also along for an adventure. There are level paths and some of the path is steep. Take water!! We loved every minute while we were out there. There are also beautiful views of the city when you get to the top.
5. Croc Corp Community Center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
