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Every year people flock to Phoenix in order to take advantage of the warm weather and sunny skies. Visitors will find a great many areas of open land within the city where great many outdoor activities can be enjoyed. South Mountain Park contains 58-miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails and is the largest municipal park in the world.
At night the downtown area is alive with many after-hours activities, ranging from major sports events to performing arts.
Phoenix has a rich Native American and pioneer history which is reflected in its museums. The most famous is the Heard, which houses the world's finest collection of Native American art and artifacts.
The city is perhaps best known for golf. With more courses per capita than any other state in the west, the Greater Phoenix area accommodates nearly 2.5 million golfers per year.
Whether you're a golfer, a history buff, or you want to spend some time just lazing in the sun, Phoenix is guaranteed to provide you with a memorable experience.
Art & Music in Phoenix
MUSEUMS
Arizona Capitol Museum - (602) 542-4675, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix 85007 www.lib.az.us/museum/ Built in 1900, the Capitol exhibits include restored offices, legislative chambers and the USS Arizona Silver. Open weekdays 8am-5pm. Tours 10am and 2pm. Handicapped accessible. Free admission.
Buffalo Museum of America - (480) 951-1022, 10261 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85253.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West - (480) 860-8810, 860-2700, Cactus Rd. and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 85261. Wright's desert masterpiece and school. Hourly and in-depth tours, desert hikes. Gift shop. National historic landmark. Open all year. 9am-4pm.
Scottsdale Historical Museum - 7333 Scottsdale Mall, (480) 945-4499
Phoenix Art Museum - (602) 257-1222, 1625 N. Central Ave. (NE corner Central Ave. and McDowell Rd.), Phoenix 85004.
Western American, Latin American, 14th- to 20th- century European, American and Asian art. Fashion design. Decorative arts. Thorne miniature rooms. Restaurant. Gift shop. Tours daily. Free parking.
The Heard Museum - (602) 252-8840, 22 E. Monte Vista Rd., Phoenix 85004-1480. www.heard.org Promoting native culture and art. Outstanding array of traditional items (kachina dolls, pottery baskets, textiles), exceptional selection of Native American fine art.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Phoenix Symphony Hall -(602) 495-1999, 455 N. 3rd St.. #390, Phoenix.
The desert Southwest's premier symphony performs classical, pops, chamber and family programs, primarily at Symphony Hall, fall through late spring
Herberger Theater Center - (602) 252-8497, 2222 E. Monroe, Phoenix 85004. The Herberger Theater Center is a two-stage complex featuring year-round music, drama, and dance performances presented by six resident professionaI performing companies.
Phoenix Children's Theatre - 602-265-4142 Plays by and for children performed at various locations.
Arizona Theater Company - (602) 256-6899, 808 N. 1st St., Phoenix 85004. Arizona's leading professional theater performs a six play season of classic and conternporary works at the Herberger Theater Center from Oct.-May. Group discounts and Single tickets: Dillard's/Herberger
Dodge Theater - (602) 379-2888, 400 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85003 The completely different Dodge Theatre promises to change the way you think about live entertainment. It's as large as you need but as intimate as you want. www.dodgetheater.com
ART EVENTS
Best of Scottsdale - (March), (480) 990- 3939
Dixieland Jazz Festival - (November), (480) 946-4312
Fiesta Bowl Art Walk - (December), (480) 990-3939
Scottsdale Art Festival - (March), (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or www.scottsdalearts.org
ART TOURS
Browse the galleries in the Downtown Arts District, open seven days a week, along Main Street, Marshall Way and throughout Fifth Avenue and Old Town. For a brochure, call the Scottsdale Gallery Association, (480) 990-3939 Sculpture Trail tours around Scottsdale Civic Center Mall are led by Scottsdale Center for the Arts docents. For tour dates and times, call (480) 994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org Taliesin West visitors can take a Desert Walk,past ancient petroglyphs and experimental desert-residences or a Behind the Scenes tour of the winter home and studio of the late Frank Lloyd Wright. For tour dates and times, call (480) 860-2700
Outdoor Recreation
JEEP ADVENTURES
Carefree Jeep Adventures, Inc. - (480) 488-0023, (800) 294-JEEP, 7005 E. Cave Creek Rd., Suite. 105, "Off-road adventure." Scenic tour-hour tour of the Sonoran Desert. Nature walk, Indian ruins, gold mine, six-gun shooting included. Certified guides.
Extreme Hummer Adventures - (602) 402-0584, 3908 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308. Experience the unmatched and unstoppable capabilities of the Hummer through the majestic mountains surrounding the Valley of the Sun. Specializing in three- to four- hour adventures, Hummer driving training and custom adventures.
Pink Jeep Tours - (520) 282-5000, (800) 8-SEDONA, Uptown Sedona, 204 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. www.pinkjeep.com Sedona's world-famous "Pink Jeep" tours. Professional guides give unforgettable four-wheeling adventures through the spectacular grandeur of Sedona's red-rock count . Cookouts, boxed lunches, 1 1/2 to 4 hours.
RIVER RAFTING
Arizona River Runners, Inc. - (602) 867-4866, (800) 477-7238, P.O. Box 47788, Phoenix, AZ 85068-7788. Spectacular Grand Canyon rafting trips. Regularly scheduled three, six, seven and 13-day trips in both motorized and oar-powered adventures. April-Sept. Free color brochure.
Desert Voyagers - Guided Rafting Tours P.O.Box 9053, Scottsdale, AZ 85252, 602-998-RAFT, 1-800-222-RAFT
Snow Skiing - for snow conditions in Northern Arizona, call (800) 772-SNOW (7669)
Camping and Picnicking in Arizona's National Forests
(800) 280-CAMP (2267) reservations (877) 444-6777
Rawhide 1880's Western Town - (480) 502-1880, 23023 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85255. Arizona's largest Western-themed attraction. Native American village, rides, attractions, cowboy gunfights, Kids' Territory, petting ranch, museum, steakhouse, and desert cookouts.