Flights to Phoenix

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Phoenix is a city as interesting as they come, with equal parts culture, history, natural wonders and cacti. This Arizonan city has a surprisingly rich arts scene with a multitude of museums, galleries and theaters to soak in some of the culture Phoenix has to offer. Similarly, Phoenix’s history is well documented with various museums and landmarks—many of which highlight Native American history. The natural beauty of Phoenix is probably the biggest draw for tourists. So if you don’t like a good hike in occasionally sweltering heat, shockingly, this may not be the place for you. But if you want to see a cactus in a desert, Phoenix is definitely your spot. It’s rare for such a sprawling city to be so near to desert beauty and striking red rock formations.

The sun always shines in Phoenix—literally! Statistically, the sun directly shines more often on Phoenix than any other major US city. If you need a place to escape some winter (or spring or autumn) snow, Phoenix is a good go-to. It’s the Valley of the Sun, so bring your sunscreen. Drink water. And worship air conditioning. In all seriousness, Phoenix is one of the most unique cities in the US and is sure to impress all visitors.

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Phoenix Airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the largest airport in Arizona and one of the largest in the US. There are plenty of flight options since it is a major hub for American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This airport is even home to the Phoenix Airport Museum where you can find a vintage World War Ⅰ vintage airplane among other attractions.

Getting around Phoenix: Phoenix has an expansive public transportation system with Valley Metro Transit. The light rail and buses have routes all over Phoenix that should be able to get you from point A to point B without having to splurge on a rental car. However, if you're planning on getting out of the city, that's definitely your best bet! There’s also transportation services such as pedicabs, Grid Bike Share (a pay as you go rental bicycle transit system) and ride sharing companies.

Things to Do in Phoenix: Lake Pleasant is the perfect place for some camping, fishing or renting out a kayak to explore nearby caves. South Mountain Park and Cave Creek Regional Park have great hiking trails for all skill levels, with plenty of horseback riding, mountain biking and camping in between. The famous and unique Musical Instrument Museum is an experiential pleasure as you as stroll through the museum with headphones. Don’t forget the Phoenix Art Museum or Heard Museum of American Indian art. The downtown area has everything from arcade bars to rooftop bars and plenty of restaurants, festivals and shops to explore.

Day Trips from Phoenix: The 3.5 hour drive to see the Grand Canyon National Park is a must if you’re in Phoenix. This great red-rock canyon with the Colorado River flowing in the gorge below is guaranteed to give you some picture-perfect Insta posts. Sedona, two hours north of Phoenix, is a scenic desert town with red rock formations almost as beautiful as the Grand Canyon, but much quieter. It also has a respected arts scene with plenty of galleries to explore. An hour away is the famous Sonoran Desert, well known for its size (100,000 sq miles!) and unique ecology. Yeah, you'll probably see a cactus or two.

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