Arizona, Phoenix, United States
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona and as such has many attractions to appeal to visitors. Its desert climate leads to good weather year-round, though beware the summers are very, very hot. This suggested (and tested!) itinerary will help you get the most...
Arizona, Phoenix, United States
Built in the foothills of South Mountain Park, the Mystery Castle has an interesting history of how it came to be. Obviously not a castle in the traditional sense of the word, it became known as a castle by a man and his daughter that he built it for. Want to save...
Arizona, Phoenix, United States
Spread out over 140 acres in Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden is picturesque with cacti and other desert plants set to a backdrop of red hills. It’s quiet and peaceful with only the sounds of a few hushed voices and native birds as they chirp happily amongst...
Arizona, Phoenix, United States
One of the lesser-known national monuments, Tonto National Monument is the only National Park Service site that is dedicated to telling the story of the Salado people. The museum preserves important artefacts from the pre-Hispanic American Southwest, and the ruins...
Arizona, Phoenix, United States
One the best drives around the Phoenix area, the Apache Trail takes you from Goldfield ghost town to Roosevelt Dam. The trail is paved for part of the way, but then gives way to a gravel road which whilst less comfortable, is great fun and easily passable in good...
Arizona, Phoenix, United States
Taliesin West is the beautifully designed home and School of Architecture situated in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains just outside Scottsdale, AZ. Originally Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home from 1937 until his death in 1959, it is now the home of the Frank...
