Phoenix is known as The Valley of the Sun for good reason: The sun shines some 330 days out of the year, giving visitors ample opportunity to check out the dozens of resort hotels, marvelous restaurants, awe-inspiring museums, championship golf courses, first-rate shopping, pro-sports teams and exhilarating nightlife in the area. This jewel of the Sonoran Desert is also known for its majestic vistas and vibrantly hued landscapes, and you're never more than a short drive away from the cooler temperatures found in nearby mountains.
Sample Southwestern cuisine right here, where it originated, at any number of fabulous restaurants in the area. Head to downtown Phoenix, where a recent renaissance has turned it into the sports and entertainment Mecca of the West. Shopping is world-class, with several districts devoted to America's favorite pastime, and the Biltmore Fashion Park which offers more than 70 fine shops.
Phoenix has risen from the ashes of an ancient Native American village to become one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the United States. The cultural heritage of the residents is striking — you'll find yourself immersed in the rich traditions and customs of the two dozen Native American tribes that still thrive in the area. You're bound to find anything and everything you're looking for within its environs — from a first-class spa treatment to a hot-air balloon ride. Enjoy all the natural and manmade wonders this desert oasis has to offer.
