Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 17 min
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (9 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Biltmore Fashion Park (17 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Phoenix Zoo (20 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Arizona Capitol Museum (12 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Papago Park (20 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Art Museum (12 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Camelback Mountain (26 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Encanto Park (11 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (12 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Piestewa Peak (19 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Castles N' Coasters (9 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Heard Museum (14 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (13 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (11 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. | 
