Phoenix Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
About Phoenix
Why would anybody want to start a city in the middle of a desert? The answer is, surprisingly, agriculture. The Salt and Verde Rivers of central Arizona were exploited for large-scale agriculture by Native Americans as early as the 11th century. The area that now encompasses Phoenix was a center of the Hohokam culture, which built large canal systems and a network of towns and villages, whose remains may be viewed in the city to this day. White settlers discovered the remnants of the Hohokam culture in the 19th century. The city's name reflects its history as a city "reborn from the ashes" of the previous settlement. European-American settlement of the area commenced in the 1860s, and the city was founded in 1871. In 1911 the completion of the first of several large reservoirs in the mount
Top Attractions in Phoenix
Explore the best things to see and do in Phoenix:
- ★Arizona Biltmore Golf Course
- ★Arizona Biltmore Hotel
- ★Arizona Diamondbacks
- ★Arizona Grand Golf Course
- ★Arizona Grand Spa
- ★Arizona Matsuri
- ★Arizona Opera
- ★Arizona Science Center
Where to Eat in Phoenix
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aioli Gourmet Burgers
- 🍴Aunt Chilada's Squaw Peak
- 🍴Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe
- 🍴Chicago Hamburger Company
- 🍴Chino Bandido
- 🍴Durant's
Where to Stay in Phoenix
- 🏨Arizona Biltmore
- 🏨Arizona Grand Resort
- 🏨Best Western Downtown Phoenix
- 🏨Courtyard Phoenix Airport
- 🏨Courtyard Phoenix North
- 🏨Courtyard Phoenix West/Avondale
Phoenix Travel Guide Sections
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