Activities in Phoenix, Arizona 

Musical Instrument Museum is the world's only global musical instrument museum, and it is exquisitely and thoughtfully curated. 

Taliesin West, located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, was the winter home of a famous architect. 

Dobbins Lookout South Mountain, at an elevation of over 2,000 feet, is the highest point accessible by car. 

The Desert Botanical Garden exists to dispel the myth that the desert has little or no greenery. 

You may or may not be aware that Arizona has two relatively large wine regions that are less than three hours away from Phoenix. 

Phoenix Mountain Parks has a lot of beautiful cacti and desert plants throughout and after the spring rains. 

The Phoenix area is really popular for golfers and there are an astounding 200 golf courses in the Phoenix metro area. 

Tempe, Mill Ave, and Tempe Beach Park have a lot of interesting boutique shops and great restaurants. 

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