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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 124 attractions in Phoenix

Located in Papago Park, these gardens offer visitors an opportunity to learn about desert flora.

Attraction type: Garden; Specialty museum; Nature center; Other
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Heard Museum, Phoenix
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 124 attractions in Phoenix

The foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S., the Heard Museum reveals the cultures of tribes in the region through exhibits, demonstrations and live performances and displays the work of contemporary Native American artists. Artists demonstrate their work during the week and musicians perform on most weekends.

Attraction type: Art museum; Specialty museum; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale

Climb aboard the miniature replica of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad to explore this park that features famous railroad cars and an antique carousel.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 124 attractions in Phoenix

This arena is the home of the Phoenix Suns.

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Other
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Taliesin West, Scottsdale
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale

Take a guided tour through world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter retreat and studio, which exemplifies the principles of design he was famous for.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Educational site; Historic home; Museum; Art gallery; Historic site; Other
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Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale

This golf club offers two magnificent courses, the Monument and the Pinnacle, which boast almost identical challenges, unique design and breathtaking scenery.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Mesa

Explores the history of the region from the days of the Indians to modern times.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale

Luxurious day spa in the Fairmount Scottsdale Hotel.

Attraction type: Spa
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Cosanti Foundation, Scottsdale
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale
Attraction type: Educational site; Equestrian trail; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Chandler
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 124 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Mountain; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Mesa

An interactive art museum for children.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Apache Junction

Recently redesigned, this course is challenging, secluded, and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 124 attractions in Phoenix

This, the largest municipal park in the world, is a popular hiking, biking and horseback riding trail area.

Attraction type: Park; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 96 attractions in Scottsdale

A small museum dedicated to the American bison.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fountain Hills
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Fountain Hills
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 124 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Carefree

Resort complex that features two 18-hole championship golf courses, North Course and South Course, that are designed by Jay Morrish and sculpted into the desert.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Tempe
Attraction type: Bar/club
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