Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ
Places to go in Phoenix
30 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Anthem Community Park
Sizable park with amenities such as a fishing pond, playground, sports facilities & miles of trails.
41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086, USA
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Buena Vista Lookout
Phoenix S Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
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Camelback Mountain
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
6131 Phoenix, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
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Desert Botanical Garden
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
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Dobbins Lookout
Scenic observation point with an elevation of 2,330 feet, accessible by hiking or driving.
10919 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
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Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain.
2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA
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Echo Canyon Recreation Area
Sizable park housing Camelback Mountain & its 3 hiking trails, free parking & recreation area.
4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
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Echo Canyon Trailhead
Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.
E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
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El Prado Park
6428 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA
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Encanto Park
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields.
2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Big, mountainous park featuring wetlands & undisturbed desert areas plus trails & picnic sites.
14805 West Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA
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Gila Valley Lookout
Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
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Granada Park
An ample green space with a playground, paths, picnic facilities, a multiuse field, tennis & lake.
6505 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
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Hole in the Rock
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
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Lookout Mountain Park
14441 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
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Lookout Mountain Preserve
Park featuring hiking & biking trails & sweeping views from the top of Lookout Mountain.
15800 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display.
7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
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Mormon Trailhead
Rugged, uphill hiking spot with desert scenery & picturesque views of the city.
8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
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North Mountain Park
Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.
10608 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA
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Papago Park
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA
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Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
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Piestewa Peak Park
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
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Piestewa Peak Trailhead
2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA