Fall Welcome Extra Activities & Events
"A" Mountain
Hike up the "A" Mountain trails to see the 60 foot letter "A" at the top. Also, this activity is an excellent way to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset.
Arizona Museum for Youth
Developed specifically for kids from birth through 12 years of age. World-class art hangs at children's eye level and is interspersed with hands-on craft, activity, and play areas. 480.644.2467
Arizona Science Center
A relatively new Phoenix attraction, the Arizona Science Center is located in the downtown Phoenix area. There over 300 hands-on permanent exhibits, as well as special changing exhibitions. A planetarium show and giant-screen films are also available for an additional charge to the admission price. People of all ages will have a great time exploring, learning and playing. 602.716.2099
Arizona State University Art Museum
Museum showcases a variety of galleries with ever-changing exhibits. The predominant emphases include modern, Latin and folk art, in addition to an array of arts and crafts. 480.965.2787
Arizona State University Athletics
ASU Athletics are a fun, exciting way to experience the Sun Devil spirit first hand! 480.965.3482Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Gammage is the perfect place to see a play or a Broadway show right on campus! 480.965.3434Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is located in Papago Park in central Phoenix. This Phoenix Point of Pride combines desert plants with desert wildlife that can both be seen from short trails that are well marked. Items of interest are described in guidebooks. Check the events calendar for classes, workshops, concerts and more. 480.941.1225
Camelback Mountain
In central Phoenix stands one of the city's most prominent landmarks. Camelback Mountain is a favorite with more experienced hikers. It is a popular attraction, though, so it can get crowded. It is named Camelback Mountain because its shape resembles that of a camel lying down. It is the highest peak of the Phoenix Mountains.Chase Field
Formerly known by the acronym BOB (Bank One Ballpark), it seats about 60,000 people and covers approximately 1,300,000 square feet. You can have lunch inside Chase Field at Friday's Front Row all year long, even when it is not a game day. Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks, along with many other special events. 602.462.6500Deer Valley Rock Art Center
In May 2000 Phoenix named this wonderful attraction in the northwest part of the city a Phoenix Point of Pride. This is the location of the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site. There are more than 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on almost 600 boulders. Bring your binoculars! The center is operated by the ASU Department of Anthropology. 623.582.8007Encanto Park
One of the oldest parks in Phoenix, you'll find a playground, pool and small boating area at Encanto Park. There are two golf courses, but what really sets Encanto Park apart is Enchanted Island, an amusement park for the little ones. 602.254.1200Golfland SunSplash
Enjoy a fun filled day with water activities, miniature golf, laser tag, and much more! 480.834.8319Grand Canyon
One of the most popular tourist attractions, the Grand Canyon is an inspiring landscape. 928.638.7888Grand Canyon Railway
Instead of driving to the Grand Canyon, why not take a train? This route stops in historic landmarks in Arizona on the way to the famous canyon. 1-800-THETRAINHall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, with over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1969. It's one of our best kept secrets in the Valley of the Sun. 602.275.3473Heard Museum
If you want to see and learn about the history and culture of Arizona, this Phoenix Point of Pride is a must see. Located in downtown Phoenix, it is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. 623.344.2203Hoover Dam
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Arizona, the Hoover Dam is not a site to miss!Kierland Commons
An outdoor mall in Scottsdale, Kierland Commons is a fun place to go shopping or eat at select restaurants. 480.348.1577London Bridge
Visit the reconstructed bridge in Lake Havasu. 928.453.3444Malls
Scottsdale Fashion Square (www.fashionsquare.com/)Chandler Fashion Center (www.chandlermall.com/)
Arizona Mills (www.arizonamills.com/)
Fiesta Mall (www.shopfiesta.com/)
Mill Avenue
A famous site for students and visitor alike! Mill Avenue is a street filled with shops, restaurants, and activities! 480.921.2300Movie Theatres
There are theatres located at Tempe Marketplace, Mill Avenue, Chandler Fashion Center, Arizona Mills and Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Mystery Castle
It isn't really a mystery, and it isn't really a castle. No ghosts here. Take this tour of a highly unusual home in South Phoenix built in the 1940s and 1950s. 602.268.1581
Downtown Scottsdale
Walk around Scottsdale outside while exploring this famous city.
Orpheum Theatre
There are several worthy theatres in Phoenix, but the Orpheum might be the favorite simply because of the ambiance of the venue. It was originally built in 1929. The City of Phoenix bought the theatre in 1984 and it is the city's last remaining example of theatre palace architecture. The theatre was restored and re-opened in 1997. This Phoenix Point of Pride is the only theatre designated as historic in the Valley. 602.534.5600
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Experience over 400 animals from all over the world! 928.567.2840
Papago Park
Located near downtown Phoenix, there are many wonderful activities at Papago Park. Besides being a great urban retreat, there are fishing lagoons, a very popular municipal golf course, hiking trails, unique museums like the Hall of Flame fire fighting museum, and an archeological site. You probably will need a couple of days to enjoy all that this Phoenix Point of Pride has to offer. 602.261.8318Phoenix Art Museum
The Phoenix Art Museum has been open since 1959 and is one of the largest general visual arts institutions in the Southwest. The collection includes over 17,000 works and spans the centuries. The Phoenix Art Museum emphasizes American Art, Asian Art, European Art of the 14th-19th Centuries, Western American Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Spanish Colonial and Latin American Art, 18th-20th Century Fashion Design, and the Thorne Miniature Rooms. There are also exhibits and special programs for the younger art lovers. 602.257.1222Phoenix Zoo
This Phoenix Point of Pride is the nation's largest privately-owned nonprofit zoo. It has more than 1,300 animals, including 150 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world. The Arizona Trail at the Phoenix Zoo focuses on plants and animals of the American Southwest. 602.273.1341Rawhide Wild West Town
Experience the wild west in this fun filled day experience. 480.502.5600Schnepf Farms
Spend a fun day on a traditional farm! 480.987.3100
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Five galleries and a sculpture garden make up the nucleus of this new facility. Additional exhibits of interest include displays of international art, architecture and design, with a predominant focus on hometown attributes. 480.874.4666
Sedona
Famous for its red-rocks, Sedona is a quaint town with many activities for families!South Mountain Park
South Mountain Park is the world's largest municipal park covering 16,500 acres. Petroglyphs, hiking trails for all levels, biking, horseback riding and scenic drives and, of course, picnicking, are the most popular activities at this spot in southern Phoenix.
Piestewa Peak Recreational Area
Formerly known as Squaw Peak and right in the middle of Phoenix, you'll find one of the most popular places for climbing a mountain. There are two main attractions at this Phoenix Point of Pride: the Summit Trail and the Circumference Trail. It's 1.2 miles to the peak's summit and offers a spectacular view. However, it can be crowded at times.