Things to do in Phoenix

The Westin Phoenix Downtown

Offering a sense of renewal in downtown Phoenix, we are just minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and within walking distance of the new Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, US Airways Center and so many other great things to do in Phoenix.

During your stay, plan a visit to some of the many cultural attractions you'll find close by, such as the Phoenix Museum of Art, Arizona Science Center, Children's Museum, Herberger Theater, Phoenix Symphony Hall, Arizona State University Downtown Campus, and the Heard Museum.

With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Phoenix provides the perfect opportunity to get out and explore our unique desert oasis. The valley offers an array of beautiful hiking trails and golf courses to give you the true southwest experience. If you're looking to soak in even more of the feel of the local area, plan a visit to the renowned Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden and enjoy desert flora and fauna interspersed with Chihuly glass scluptures. Whatever your pleasure, Phoenix offers year-round clear skies where the stars are brighter and the sunsets are breathtaking.

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Things to do in Phoenix

May

Peach Festival: Enjoy a pancake breakfast, cooking demos from celebrity chefs, food tasting, and, of course, peach picking at this family owned farm in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week: Discover your inner foodie during Arizona Restaurant Week, during which over 150 Valley restaurants offer three-course meals for $30 to $40 a person.

June

Prescott Territorial Days: Once the capital of the Arizona Territory, this northern Arizona city celebrates its rich heritage each year with outdoor concerts, food, and much more.

July

Fabulous Phoenix Fourth: Celebrate the birth of our nation at Steele Indian School Park with food, fireworks, and more.

Summer Spectacular ArtWalk: Stay cool this summer at the Scottsdale ArtWalk. Enjoy cold iced tea, ice sculptures, and great art as you visit Scottsdale's many art galleries.

August

World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo: Since 1884, the people of Payson, AZ have been gathering for an event that's widely regarded as the best small rodeo in the country. Watch bull riders and steer wrestlers do their thing at this annual event.

September

CALA Festival: Celebracion Artistica De Las Americas is a bi-annual festival celebrating the contributions of Arizona's Hispanic population to the state's rich arts & culture scene.

October

AZ State Fair: Rides, carnival games, concession stands, and much more await visitors to the Arizona State Fair. Whether you're after a spin on the ferris wheel or cotton candy, you'll find something to love at the fair.

Rainbow Festival: Celebrate Arizona's LGBT community with live music and events at Heritage Square Park.

November

NASCAR Sprint Cup Kobalt Tools 500: Watch the legends of the speedway duke it out on a newly configured track at Phoenix International Raceway.

ZooLights: When the animals at the Phoenix Zoo go to sleep, the zoo turns into one of the largest holiday light displays in the Southwest, with over 3.5 million lights.

December

Christmas Mariachi: Watch the greatest mariachi bands in the world fill the US Airways Arena with music and holiday cheer. Celebrate the pageantry and joy of mariachi at this event.

Polar Express Train: Celebrate the magic of Christmas and treat your kids - and the kids at heart - to a trip straight to the North Pole. Departing from Williams, AZ, the Polar Express arrives at Santa's Workshop, where St. Nick himself hands every child on the train a wrapped present.

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