Phoenix Attractions

Arizona Center is a marketplace and entertainment complex. Specialty retail shops, restaurants and entertainment are centered around an oasis of palm trees, gardens and fountains.

The Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum is devoted to Arizona's mineral wealth. Its fascinating display of precious stones, many-colored minerals and various ores bear witness to the state's rich resources of minerals.
Over 3,000 minerals are found within the exhibit as well as an eight-foot piece of native copper, a large quartz geode from the first Moon landing, and a fragment of Meteor Crater's meteorite.

Set in beautiful gardens is the old State Capitol (Washington Street and 17th Avenue), built in 1900, which was the seat of government until 1974. The imposing state apartments are now a museum on the history of Arizona. It is also home to the anchor of USS "Arizona", which was sunk in Pearl Harbor in 1941.
The museum features traveling and temporary exhibits.

The Arizona Theatre Company performs at the Herberger Center from October to May.

The Arizona Women's Hall of Fame in Phoenix honors women who have made an outstanding contribution to the state. The building was originally the Carnegie Public Library, which opened in 1908.

The design of the Burton Barr Central Library was inspired by Monument Valley. The shape resembles a curving copper mesa with a stainless steel canyon. The building design also features shade sails on north windows, made by sail makers in Maine.

The Crystal Canyon is a five-story atrium with nine skylights that track the sun. A 32-foot high "Floating Ceiling" is suspended by cables over the Great Reading Room.

Castles N' Coasters is a popular amusement park in Phoenix. It's probably best known for the double-loop roller coaster called Desert Storm, but also has the thrilling Patriot roller coaster as well. In addition there are many other rides including the sky diver that drops you 120 ft, a water ride, mini golf, bumper boats, go-carts and an arcade. Castles N' Coasters is

Chase Field is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, bounded by Jefferson Street on the north, Fourth Street on the west and Seventh Street on the east. It can accommodate various sports including football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Other events that have taken place in the facility are concerts, motor sports, trade shows, exhibits, band pageants, religious gatherings and running/walking events.

The Chicano Museum in Phoenix is Arizona's first Latino museum. Artwork that highlights the Chicano heritage is the highlight of Museo Chicano. Talented artists in the visual, performing, and literary arts field are showcased.

The Deer Valley Rock Art Center in Phoenix has more than 1,500 ancient petroglyphs. Deer Valley Rock Art Center works to preserve and provide public access to the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site.

The Hall of Flame illustrates the history of firefighting with exhibits dating back to 1725, including old fire-engines and some very curious types of fire-extinguisher.
The museum has five exhibit galleries and a small theater that presents videos relating to the history of firefighting. One of the more recent galleries deals with the history of wildland firefighting.

The Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix has music, drama and dance performances all year. It is home to the Arizona Theatre Company.

The San Carlos Hotel in Phoenix is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel opened in 1928 on the site of Phoenix's first elementary school, and boasts the city's first high-rise elevator. Famous guests have included Clark Gable, Carole Lombard and Spencer Tracy.

The hotel underwent a renovation to modernize amenities in 2003.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Phoenix features a revolving restaurant called Compass.

The Medical Museum located in the lobby of the Phoenix Baptist Hospital at 6025 North 20th Avenue in Phoenix has display cases of medical instruments and other medical objects. This interesting collection, dating back to the 1800s, was put together by Dr Robert Kravetz.

Mini Golf Paradise is an indoor 18 hole miniature golf course in a safari setting. There are obstacles that include many jungle animals.

Phoenix Greyhound Park has nightly races year-round.

Phoenix Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre company west of the Mississippi River. The Phoenix Players began in 1920 at this location, which was the stables of the Heard Family. When the family offered a portion of their land to the city of Phoenix, they stipulated that the theatre continue as a resident of the site.

The building that houses the Shemer Art Center was the first home built in 1919 in Arcadia, a section of Phoenix. The restored building contains fine art exhibits such as traditional and non-traditional works by Arizona artists. The landscaped grounds feature orchards and sculptured gardens.

Turf Paradise is a horse racing track in Phoenix. There is a family picnic area next to the grandstand with an excellent view of the track.

America West Arena in Phoenix is home of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and the NBA's Phoenix Suns.

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Waterworld offers 25 acres of water slides and wave pools. The 1100 foot long lazy river is perfect for those working on their tan, while the playpool is enjoyed by the younger set!