Phoenix Points of Pride
Trip Ideas
- Where to Go
- The Best of the Valley of the Sun
- Wild West Adventure
- Let Scottsdale Rock Your World
- Finding Water in the Sonoran Desert
- Spring Training
- Arizona Family Road Trip
- Phoenix Points of Pride
- Southwestern Culture and Heritage
- Nocturnal Scottsdale
- Exploring Phoenix’s Architecture
- Unexpected Arizona
- Desert Chic
- Chilly Drinks and Cool Eats in Scottsdale
Explore Further
A city still trying to define its identity, Phoenix has created a list of 32 sights that “contribute to the quality of life in the Valley.” Among the parks, historic residences, cultural buildings, and natural attractions that residents voted for:
- Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
- Burton Barr Central Library
- Camelback Mountain
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Encanto Park
- Heard Museum
- Herberger Theater
- Heritage Square
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Mystery Castle
- Orpheum Theatre
- Papago Park/Hole-in-the-Rock
- Phoenix Zoo
- Pueblo Grande Archaeological Park
- South Mountain Park
- St. Mary’s Basilica
- Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden
- Wrigley Mansion
© Jeff Ficker from Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona, 1st edition
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