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Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arizona. Its physical location is along the banks of the normally dry Salt River. It was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881. Residents of Phoenix are known as Phoenicians. Phoenix's estimated population as of 2006 was 1,512,986, making it the fifth largest city in the United States. At 515 square miles, it covers an area larger than New York City, Philadelphia, and Miami combined, making it the biggest state capital and the 10th largest land area for a city in the United States; however, because of its huge area, the city had a relatively low population density of only 2,938 people per square mile.
NIGHTLIFE
Anderson's Fifth Estate is a night club in the Phoenix area. This dance club includes two dance floors and multiple DJs playing hip-hop, Top 40 and more. Look for nightly drink specials and special events. This dance club includes two dance floors and multiple DJs playing hip-hop, Top 40 and more. Look for nightly drink specials and special events. Also check out their Upper Deck Sports Grill.
Dancing near ASU at the location that used to be Club Rio on the north side of Tempe Town Lake. Arizona Beach Club (formally Club Rio) has a 2,000 square foot dance floor, over 50 microbrewed beers on tap, and boasts Arizona's longest-running alternative night. A Tempe mainstay this place is no longer what it once was, especially with the overbearing presence of the under 21 crowd. The music is mostly main stream Top-40 pop.
Axis/Radius is a night club in the Downtown Scottsdale area. Axis/Radius reigns Scottsdale’s nightlife. Two powerful clubs joined by a glass catwalk bring the nightlife alive. High-energy music, exotic food and drinks, a first-class cigar bar and The Amber Lounge VIP club, make Axis/Radius the ultimate destination for event gatherings.
AZNightBuzz.com highlights bands and entertainment venues in Arizona. Focus is on local mucic and nightlife. Concert calendar.
BLAZE is a night club in the Phoenix area. Blaze is a "state-of-the art" Club located in Metrocenter in Northwest Phoenix. BLAZE features one of the best sound systems in the western Unites-States. BLAZE also features exciting Live Radio Broadcats and some of the most talented DJs in the country.
Sky Lounge
Dance to the best in salsa, merengue, bachata and Latin beats.
Bands, concerts, drinks in downtown Phoenix. Participates in First Friday events.
Located in Central Phoenix. Small, dark, and popular. Has been around since the 60s.
Club U21 is a dance club for young people 16 to 20 years of age where they can dance, enter contests and socialize. Locations in Tempe and Scottsdale.
Coyote Alley is a night club in Surprise, northwest of Phoenix area.
Located in North Scottsdale. An upscale sports bar and restaurant where you can see live braodcasts of sports programs and rub elbows with pro athletes.
Graham Central Station is a night club in the Tempe area.
Located at the Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain, a resort and spa. Outdoor patio with an extensive drink menu.
Quick facts and important details about Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions and ticket info. Located in the heart of the prestigious old town Scottsdale, Arizona, Martini Ranch has been a premier live music destination and a mainstay in evening entertainment for more than 12 years. Catapulting local acts into national names, Martini Ranch set the stage for local musicians to be discovered. A perfect blend of style and tradition, enjoy live music, a high-energy atmosphere, VIP seating, and two bars downstairs. Or if you feel like dancing, the Shaker Room upstairs offers plenty of dance space, huge bar, and VIP seating areas.
Myst is a night club in the Phoenix area.
Signature martinis and music. Located in downtown Scottsdale.
Q Lounge is a night club in the Phoenix area.
Quick facts and important details about the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ. Includes directions and ticket information.
The Tempe Improv has been showcasing comedy acts for more than ten years. Located in downtown Tempe near ASU. You must be at least 18 to get in.
Quick facts and important details about the Venue of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. Includes directions, ticket info, and seating info.
RESORTS
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix
Boulders Resort, Carefree, Carefree
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Marriott Camelback Inn Resort Golf Club & Spa, Scottsdale
Phoenician, Scottsdale
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, Phoenix
Royal Palms Hotel And Casitas, Phoenix
Wigwam Resort And Golf Club, Litchfield Park
Fiesta Inn, Tempe
Gold Canyon Golf Resort, Gold Canyon
Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley (Bed & Breakfast)
Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale, Scottsdale (Motel)
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa, Mesa (Hotel)
Hilton Scottsdale Resort And Villas, Scottsdale (Hotel)
Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Phoenix (Hotel)
Inn At Eagle Mountain, Fountain Hills (Hotel)
Jw Marriott Desert Ridge Resort And Spa, Phoenix
Marriott Mountain Shadows Resort And Golf Club, Scottsdale
Marriott Scottsdale At Mcdowell Mountain, Scottsdale (All Suites)
Marriott Suites Scottsdale Old Town, Scottsdale (All Suites)
Millennium Resort Scottsdale, Mccormick Ranch, Scottsdale
Orange Tree Golf And Conference Center, Scottsdale
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Phoenix
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix
Pointe South Mountain Resort, Phoenix
Radisson Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Renaissance Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale
Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Scottsdale
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix Hotel
Sheraton Mesa Hotel And Convention Center, Mesa (Hotel)
Sheraton San Marcos Golf Resort And Conference Center, Chandler
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort And Spa, Gila River Indian Community Phoenix
Sunburst Resort, Scottsdale
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe
Westin Kierland Resort And Spa, Scottsdale
GOLF COURSES
What to do in Phoenix!
Cardinals Stadium is located in Glendale, Arizona just northwest of Phoenix.
There are actually two Casino Arizona locations in the Valley. This page provides a map and directions to the Casino Arizona that has concerts and shows on their premises, in The Showroom.
Castles 'n' Coasters is an amusement park in Phoenix.
The Chandler Ostrich Festival is held each spring at the Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona.
Chase Field (formerly Bank One Ballpark) is in downtown Phoenix. It is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team.
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, near the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park.
This downtown Scottsdale area. Free maps by Downtown Scottsdale.
Dunn's Arena is located in Litchfield Park, on the west side of Phoenix. Dunn's Arena is the location of the horsemanship events associated with the Maricopa County Fair.
Fort McDowell Casino is part of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, right next to the Town of Fountain Hills. In addition to traditional gaming activities, they host nationally known bands/musicians at their outdoor venue.
The Fountain in the Town of Fountain Hills attracts visitors from all over.
Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ hosts many spectacular theatre and concert events.
The Glendale Arena. Glendale Arena is the home of the Phoenix Coyotes and the Arizona Sting, as well as many concerts and shows.
Glendale, Arizona's downtown area includes the historic district and municipal complex.
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting is in Phoenix at 6101 East Van Buren Street, across Van Buren from the Phoenix Zoo, and next door to Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
The main campus of the Heard Museum is in Phoenix, near downtown. The Heard Museum is an internationally acclaimed museum of Southwest cultures, art, and history.
Heritage and Science Park is in downtown Phoenix. It is often referred to as Heritage Square. It is the location of the Arizona Science Center, Historic Heritage Square, the Phoenix Museum of History, and several restaurants.
Historic Downtown Chandler, Arizona.
See pictures of the train used by the light rail system in Phoenix. See maps of the various sections of the light rail system in Phoenix, including stations, and park-n-ride locations.
Margaret T. Hance Deck Park in Phoenix.
The Mesa Arizona Temple opened in October 1927. It was the first temple in Arizona, and is one of two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona today.
The Mesa Arts Center opened in 2005. It hosts professional concerts, shows, plays, visual arts, and arts education programming.
Mesa Golfland/SunSplash is an amusement park and water park in Mesa, Arizona.
Also includes local historic landmarks.
Includes parks, recreations and cultural points of interest.
From the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Zoomable maps of the Phoenix area.
The Mystery Castle in Phoenix has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. Here is a map and directions.
The Town of Paradise Valley.
Phoenix Convention Center is still sometimes referred to as Phoenix Civic Plaza.
Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Inc. Click on Interactive Map.
Phoenix International Raceway, also known as PIR, is located in in Avondale, Arizona just southwest of Phoenix. Although several events are held at PIR, it is most known for hosting NASCAR.
All the terminals, parking areas and directions to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
The entrance to the Phoenix Zoo is off Galvin Parkway in Papago Park, between McDowell and Van Buren.
Salt River Tubing is located at the Salt River Recreation Area, 15 miles north of US60 in the Tonto National Forest.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art are located here in downtown Scottsdale.
An easy way to visualize the streets of downtown Scottsdale, covering Old Town, 5th Avenue Shops, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and the Waterfront.
South Mountain Park/Preserve is intended to assist you in finding the parking areas and trailheads.
The Steele Indian School Park is located in central Phoenix. There is a garden, and amphitheatre, and a lake at Steele Indian School Park, and it is the site for several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Fabulous Phoenix 4th Independence Day celebration.
Sun Devil Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals football team, the Arizona State University Sun Devils football team, and is also the current site of the annual Fiesta Bowl.
Superstition Farm is a working dairy farm in east Mesa. They provide tours to the public, schools and camps.
The Safeway International LPGA Golf Tournament is held each Spring in Apache Junction, at the Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club.
Located in the northwest valley, the City of Surprise is growing and is the Spring Training host to the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals.
Symphony Hall is home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, as well as other performing arts groups such as Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona.
Taliesin West in Scottsdale. Taliesin West was the winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
The Tempe Center for the Arts in downtown Tempe, AZ offers music, dance and theatrical performances.
The Thunderbird Balloon Classic is held at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in the southwest part of the Valley.
US Airways Center ( America West Arena) is in downtown Phoenix. It is the home of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, the Phoenix Mercury basketball team, the Arizona Rattlers arena football team, and many other events and concerts.
Westgate City Center is located in Glendale, Arizona just northwest of Phoenix. It is a shopping, entertainment, and business complex that includes the Jobing.com Arena.
Wildlife World Zoo is located in Litchfield Park, on the west side of Phoenix.
EVENTS
Arizona National Boat Show
See the latest in ski boats, cruisers, fishing boats, everything for boating. Phoenix Convention Center.
Barrett-Jackson Antique Auto Auction
Every January at WestWorld in North Scottsdale people, including the rich and famous, flock to the Barrett-Jackson Antique Auto Auction. It is billed as the world's most valuable classic car auction.
Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival
Arts, crafts, entertainment, wine. Over 160 artists will have displays. This is Arizona's largest wine tasting event, featuring wines from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria, France and Italy. Sponsored by Thunderbird Artists.
Celebration of Fine Art
Scottsdale hosts over 100 artists from Arizona and elsewhere in its big white tents. Event lasts for two months.
Celebrity Shootout
The Celebrity Basketball Shootout is an exhibition basketball game featuring stars from the music, television and movie industries who duel it out on the court to benefit charity (Suns Nite Hoops and Cox Charities). US Airways Center.
Chandler Multicultural Festival
Food, music, dance, displays, storytellers and more at the Chandler Public Library.
FBR Open Golf Tournament
In North Scottsdale the pro golfers will get together for the first PGA tournament of the year. The PGA FBR Open Golf Tournament, formerly known as the Phoenix Open, is held at the TPC Scottsdale course at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. This tournament attracts some of the largest crowds of any PGA event.
Fairgrounds Antique Market
At the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix.
Fiesta Bowl
The Fiesta Bowl is played at Tempe's A.S.U. Stadium and is always one of the top four college football bowl games. There are other Fiesta Bowl events, such as a parade, associated with the game.
First Friday
Visit more than 60 downtown Phoenix art galleries, studios and art spaces. Free.
First Friday in January.
Friday Night Bull Riding
Rawhide, Wild Horse Pass. 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for kids ages 3 to 12, under 3 are free. Tickets are good for both shows. Children can sign up for sheep and calf riding for a nominal charge.
In 2008: January 25
Glendale Glitters, Glendale Glitter and Glow
Holiday lights continue through mid-January. On the third Saturday in January about 60,000 people will fill the twelve blocks of historic downtown Glendale. More than a dozen bands, hot air balloons, street performers and more.
Glendale's Live at the Library
Musical entertainment from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Main Library at 5959 W. Brown St. Concerts are free.
Great Canadian Picnic
Local Canadian residents and winter visitors celebrate Canadian culture with live music, games, and door prizes.
Indian Artists of America
Indian arts, crafts and fashion show. Live auction and authentic foods. Held at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass.
Kruse International Car Auction
Collectors of all different types of cars enjoy this event which lasts several days. Held at Arizona State Fairgrounds.
Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays.
In 2008: January 11, 12, 13
Native American Arts Festival
Litchfield Park, west of Phoenix. More than 200 award-winning artists. Traditional and modern masterpieces, authentic foods, artist demonstrations and musical performances celebrating the cultural traditions of the Native Southwest. Sponsored by the West Valley Fine Arts Council.
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will go through three Arizona cities. Live music along the entire route.
Peoria Stadium Winter Arts and Crafts Festival
Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans.
Phoenix Coyotes Hockey
Our professional NHL hockey team hopes to howl its way to the Stanley Cup.
Phoenix Suns Basketball
Our professional basketball team plays hoops at the America West Arena.
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix. Supply show, classes and workshops.
Runs and Walks
You'll find quite an assortment of competitive and non-competitive events and fundraisers, especially in January and February, for both walkers and runners.
Santa's - A Christmas Theme Park
Chandler. Christmas village, lights, entertainment, shows, food, fireworks, and more than 50 rides.
Scottsdale ArtWalk
Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
Sculptures in the Streets
More than 50 sculptures will decorate the streets of downtown Mesa.
Season for Nonviolence
People of all faiths and no faith will gather to deepen their practice of peace and nonviolence. Sermons, workshops, musical events. Registration required. Franciscan Renewal Center.
Sunday A'Fair
Musical mini-festival that takes place outdoors on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. In 2007: January 7, 14, 21, 28
Surprise Stadium Winter Arts and Crafts Festival
Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans.
In 2007: January 19 - 21
That Thursday Thing!
Each event night has a theme, food and beverage, and extended shopping hours at 90 antique and specialty shops. Admission and parking are free. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Glendale
In 2007: January 18
Walk'n Roll Dog Walk
The Walk'n Roll Dog Walk is a fun 5k walk and wheelchair roll around Tempe Town Lake. Friendly dogs are welcome. Vendors, music, and games for people and dogs. Proceeds Power Paws Assistance dogs.
In 2007: January 27
Wild West Antique Show
Western Americana and Native-American Art at Phoenix Civic Plaza.
In 2007: January 20 - 21
World of Wheels
Custom vehicles, vendor show, exhibits, classes and more. University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
In 2007: January 12 - 14
ZooLights
Lights, animated displays and carousel rides at the Phoenix Zoo.
In 2007: January 1 - 7
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