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The Phoenix metropolitan area includes the communities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, and Chandler. Phoenix is the nation's eighth-largest city and is home to some of the state's finest resorts and accommodations along with more than 100 golf courses, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Cultural attractions abound and recreational adventures are plentiful in this Arizona region dubbed "The Valley of the Sun." Annual events include the Fiesta Bowl Festival, Parada del Sol, Phoenix Jaycees' Rodeo of Rodeos, and the PGA Phoenix Open.

Arizona Doll and Toy Museum

602 E. Adams

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 253-9337

The museum contains antique dolls and toys from around the world.

Arizona Hall of Fame

1101 W. Washington St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 255-2110

The center is dedicated the people who have made a significant contribution to Arizona.

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

1502 W. Washington St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 255-3791

The museum exhibits over 3,000 items found in Arizona.

Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 716-2000

The center presents 350 changing exhibits about science for all ages.

Arizona State Capitol

W. Washington St. and 17th Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 542-4675

The capitol opened in 1900 and later became the state capitol in 1912.

Big Surf

1500 N. McClintock Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 947-2477

The water offers a wave pool, beaches, and 15 water slides.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center

3711 W. Deer Valley Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 582-8007

The center is devoted to the preservation and interpreting of over 1,500 prehistoric petroglyphs.

Desert Botanical Garden

11201 N. Galvin Pkwy.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 941-1225

The garden contains arid plants from around the world and covers over 150 acres in Papago Park.

Encanto Park

2605 15th Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 261-8993

The park has a lagoon with islands which serve as a waterfowl refuge.

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

6101 E. Van Buren St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 275-3473

The museum contains one of the largest collections of firefighting equipment dating back to 1725.

Heard Museum

22 E. Monte Vista Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 252-8848

The museum offers art and native culture exhibits.

Heritage and Science Park

115 N. 6th St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 262-5071

The park contains eight structures from the 1800s which were part of the original site of Phoenix.

Museo Chicano-(Chicano Museum)

25 E. Adams St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 257-5536

The museum shows various artworks of the Chicano heritage.

Mystery Castle, The

800 E. Mineral Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 268-1581

The castle was built from 1930 to 1945 by Boyce Luther Gulley for his daughter.

North Mountain Park

10600 N. 7th St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 262-7901

The park covers 7,000 acres of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

2 S. Ft. McDowell Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 837-7779

The park offers a variety of wildlife animals withing their natural settings.

Papago Park

Galvin Pkwy. and Van Buren St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 256-3220

The park features many fun activites for the family on its 1,200 acres.

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 257-1222

The art museum displays various artworks spanning the 14th century to the present.

Phoenix Museum of History

105 N. 5th St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 253-2734

The museum contains interactive exhibits about the history of Phoenix.

Phoenix Zoo

Galvin Pkwy.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 273-1341

The zoo displays over 1,300 animals on its 125 acres.

Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum

Pioneer Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 465-1052

The museum houses over 20 original and reconstructed buildings, showing the stages of settlement in the Southwest.

Pueblo Grande Museum

4619 E. Washington St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 495-0901

The museum has exhibits about the local Hohokam Indians who disappeared around the year 1450.

Rosson House

139 N. 6th St.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 262-5071

This restored 1895 Victorian mansion was built for Dr. Roland Lee Rosson, the mayor of Phoenix from 1895 to 1896.

South Mountain Park

S. Central Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 495-0222

The park offers 16,500 acres of scenery and canyons.

Waterworld Safari

4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 581-8446

The water park covers 20 acres of water rides, including the Endless River Ride.

Wildlife World Zoo

16501 W. Northern Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona

(602) 935-9453

The zoo contains over 320 rare and exotic species of animals.

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