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Phoenix, AZ, United States of America · Arizona

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About Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census, Phoenix is the fifth-most populous city in the United States and the most populous state capital. The Phoenix metropolitan area, with an estimated 5.19 million residents, is the tenth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous in the Mountain states and Southwest. Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County in the Salt River Valley and Arizona Sun Corridor and, with an area of 517.9 square miles, is the largest city by area in Arizona and 11th-largest city by area in the United States.

Best time
Nov - Apr
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Population
1,608,139
Elevation
331 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Lucky Strike Lanes and LoungeEntertainment · Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge, 50 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America
  • Orpheum TheatreTheatre · Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States of America
  • Phoenix Symphony HallTheatre · Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 North 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America
  • Herberger TheaterTheatre · Herberger Theater, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America
  • The Kax TheatreTheatre · The Kax Theatre, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Patriots ParkPark · Patriots Park, 11, Central City, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
  • Phoenix Police MuseumMuseum · Phoenix Police Museum, West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States of America
  • Phoenix Employee MemorialSightseeing · Phoenix Employee Memorial, Marvin Andrews Way, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America
  • The Avenue of StarsMonument · The Avenue of Stars, Marvin Andrews Way, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America
  • The Arizona BolasSightseeing · The Arizona Bolas, 10031, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States of America

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Nov - Apr

Location

Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

33.4484° N, 112.0741° W

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