Holidays to Phoenix 2025 & 2026
Welcome to Phoenix, Arizona, the sunniest state capital in the USA. Here you’ll find a buzzing city centre, surrounded by spectacular Southwest scenery. Stay a few days then head out to explore!
Things to do in Phoenix
Just five of our favourite things to do in Phoenix:
- Heard Museum – Home to a remarkable collection of Native American artifacts, jewellery and contemporary art
- Desert Botanical Garden – A stunning array of cacti, succulents and other desert flora that are found in the Sonoran Desert
- Papago Park – Home to Phoenix Zoo and several hiking and biking trails past iconic red sandstone buttes and essential photo stops like the ‘Hole in the Rock’
- Camelback Mountain – Just 20 minutes from the city centre, the panoramic views from the summit a worthwhile reward for the 2 to 3 hour hike
- Downtown Phoenix – The city’s urban hub with a vibrant arts and cultural scene, diverse culinary offerings, and lively nightlife
Things to do around Phoenix
Five ideas for where to go next:
- Scottsdale – Just 20 minutes from Central City, Scottsdale is known for its luxurious resorts, world-class golf courses, and thriving arts district
- Sedona – The mesmerising red rock landscapes of Sedona are around a 2 hour drive north of Phoenix. Hiking, biking, kayaking… there’s plenty to do
- Grand Canyon – Continue north from Sedona and you’ll arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and views like you’ve never seen before
- Tucson – Southwest of Phoenix, Tucson is home to the impressive San Xavier del Bac Mission and interactive Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Dude Ranches – Channel your inner Clint Eastwood and ride out into the setting desert sun at White Stallion Ranch or Tanque Verde Ranch just outside of Tucson
Getting to Phoenix
The daily direct flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport takes around 11 hours. The airport is well served domestically, with regular connections to all major US cities.
Las Vegas is around a 4 hour 30 minute drive, along U.S. Route 93. Interstate 10 connects Phoenix with Tucson, Tombstone and New Mexico.
Planning your Phoenix Holiday
If your looking for inspiration, our Phoenix holiday ideas are a great place to start; they all start or include time in the Arizonan capital.
Then give our America Experts a call. They have all lived, worked or travelled in the USA and would be pleased to help you plan your perfect Phoenix holiday.
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