Things to do in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ): The Best Outdoor Activities

February 22, 2022 Harland Bartelt

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.
Restaurants in Phoenix

1. Arizona Tour & Travel - Day Tours

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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Arizona Tour & Travel -  Day Tours

Personalized sightseeing tours of the West. Specializing in Grand Canyon, Sedona, Arizona and Utah

2. Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area

5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85018 +1 602-261-8318 https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/camelback-mountain
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 290 reviews

Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area

Reviewed By U1811GVlindaw - Phoenix, United States

Love hiking Echo Canyon. It is challenging and gives you a great workout. Much steeper than Camelback and it also includes arm work to climb up in certain areas. Always fun to push yourself to go further each hike.

3. Phoenix Zoo

455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3431 +1 602-286-3800 http://www.phoenixzoo.org/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2,984 reviews

Phoenix Zoo

Visit the Phoenix Zoo and explore a wondrous world of curiosity, imagination and discovery. For more than half a century, the Zoo and its animals have amazed guests from across Phoenix and around the globe. Whether you are on the lookout for awe-inspiring Asian elephants, on safari to spot the great Sumatran tiger or seeking towering giraffes roaming the savanna - a day at the Zoo offers adventures like no other place in the Valley. With cafes, shops, lush gardens and exciting experiences like Stingray Bay, Giraffe Encounter, Monkey Village, Safari Train, 4-D Theater and many more, your visit to the Zoo will be memorable for the entire family. The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nation's largest non-profit zoos, committed to conservation and providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.

Reviewed By paws0810 - Mesa, United States

Although we visited the zoo a year ago in August when it was way too hot to be at the zoo and I was extremely disappointed it is absolutely beautiful here and a cool crisp 51° seeing all the Christmas lights

4. Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course

2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016-3106 +1 602-955-9655 [email protected] http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course

The fourth-oldest course in Arizona, this 18-hole par 72 golf layout plays 6,767 yards from the championship tees.

5. Papago Golf Course

5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3448 +1 602-275-8428 [email protected]
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.5 based on 73 reviews

Papago Golf Course

Affordable municipal golf course provides tree-lined, rolling fairways - atypical for the majority of desert courses in the area.

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