Places to Explore

• Downtown Phoenix

  Changes in the Valley over the past two decades have meant the emergence of a real downtown in Phoenix, where people hang out: there are apartments and loft spaces, cultural and sports facilities—including... (more)

• Greater Phoenix

  While suburban towns are popping up all around Phoenix, the city's core neighborhoods just outside downtown Phoenix maintain the majority of their history and appeal. There are options aplenty to take... (more)

• Scottsdale

  Nationally known art galleries, souvenir shops, and funky Old Town fill downtown Scottsdale—the third-largest artist community in the United States. Fifth Avenue is known for shopping and Native... (more)

• Tempe and Around

  Tempe is the home of Arizona State University's main campus and a thriving student population. A 20-minute drive from Phoenix, the tree- and brick-lined Mill Avenue is the main drag, filled with student... (more)