Some Good Places to Visit in Phoenix, Arizona

Feb. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. It is also know as the "Sun Valley". It receives beautiful sun shine round the year. It is one of the largest populated cities of US. It is the home of senior citizens of US who doesn't want to live in the cold of northern US. It is a great place to visit and enjoy holidays. The place comprises of a number of beautiful palaces where one can visit and have fun. Due to sunshine round the year it is one of the most liked places. The city has a lot of tourist spots where one can visit. Right from museums to parks, from Zoo to botanical gardens you will find all here.

Few of the great places that one should visit when he comes to Phoenix are

One of the most important land marks of the city is Camelback Mountain. It is famous for miles of hiking area. Every year this place is visited by large number of hikers. People also visit here for beautiful and wonderful views. Camelback mountain has derived its name from the shape of the sitting camel. People who like to go out doors and want to experience nature they must surely visit this place.

Ponderosa Stables are one of the most liked places of Phoenix. They are in business of providing horse rides to the visitors from the past 20 years. As per the number of visitors visiting this place every year it is ranked 2nd among the most liked places of Phoenix. Not only youngsters but people of all age group can have fun and admire the nature at its best.

One of the best museums of US is in Phoenix Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. It depicts the history of firefighting. It contains the oldest firefighting apparatus. It is a great learning place. Where you can learn about unusual things. The hall of fame Museums of firefighting consist of large collection of fire fighting engines ad the apparatus involved in them. It also owns a library where you can find large collection of books, journals, magazines, manuals, and trade catalogues.

Desert botanical garden is one the best and largest botanical garden. It comprises of more than 21,000 species of plants. It is the home of various endangered species of plants and comprises of worlds largest cactus collection. In April of every year there is Annual Dinner, so of you visit the place at this time then be sure not to miss it.

Scottsdale is known for many things but shopping is one of the most powerful attractions. It is heaver for the shopping lovers. There are large number of malls, stores and restaurants where every one can shop according to there budget.

Phoenix Zoo is the best places to visit in phoenix. It is a privately owned non profitable zoo which is taken care not by the government but by the private owners. It is situated in the vast area round about 125 acres. It is the home of many animals, birds, mammals and large number of endangered species. The zoo organizes different trials The Arizona Trail, the Africa Trail, the Tropics Trail, the Discovery Trail and the African Savanna to tell people about the vast diversity of plant and animal life.

Heard Museum is located in central Phoenix. It was started by Dwight and Maie Heard as they wanted to show their personal art collection. But today it is the house of more then 40,000 artifacts. It is wonderful place where people can learn about artifacts and art. The museum also give demonstration about the art and culture through various stage performances. It is one of the kind of Museum.

So when ever you visit Phoenix be sure to visit all these places
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