Phoenix Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Phoenix
Where is it located?: P hoenix is the capital of Arizona, which is in the southwest.
Why do people go there?: Phoenix is a great place for those into the outdoors…especially the outdoors conducive to the desert, like biking, trekking and golfing. There’s an active nightlife as well.
How do travelers get there?: Bus is an option, but you’re more likely to be in an RV or fly.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 602
Population: 1.6 million
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Central Avenue Corridor, Maryvale Village, Desert Ridge, East Side
Attractions: Dry Heat, Southwest style, Desert, Golf
Accommodations: Phoenix Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.phoenixcvb.com/
Off-the-beaten-path: Grand Canyon, Wickenburg, Eastside Records
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Winter has the snowbirds, and summer has the heat. Avoid em both by going in the shoulder seasons.
City Specific Events: Native People in the Southwest, First Fridays Art Walk
How to get around?: The Valley Metro bus system is the way to go.
Good to know: Phoenix is one of the most populous cities in US.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Phoenix is the Sky Harbor International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Phoenix travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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