Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Phoenix

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and parks in Phoenix from other articles such as Culture Trip, The Crazy Tourist, VacationIdea.

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
4.7 (10582 ratings)4.5 (7866 ratings)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksEvent venueMuseumWedding venueGardensNature & Wildlife AreasSpecialty Museums
Papago Park
Papago Park
4.7 (9156 ratings)4.5 (733 ratings)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Parks in Phoenix
"Boasting breathtaking scenic views of the monumental red sandstone formations, Papago Park truly should not be missed when in Phoenix. Here you can wander around Hole in the Rock and Hunt’s Tomb, a white pyramid at the top of one of the hills here, and a historical formation which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can easily climb the sandstone to get a view of the skyline of Downtown Phoenix, and the rocks also provide a perfect spot in which to bask in the vivid colors of a glorious Arizona sunset."
Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain
4.8 (507 ratings)4.5 (2271 ratings)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views.
Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksMountains
Mentioned by VacationIdea
25 Best Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona
"Situated in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area between Arcadia, Phoenix, and the town of Paradise Valley, Camelback Mountain is popular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing. Named for its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel, the mountain is home to a diverse range of fauna and flora, including rabbits, snakes, lizards, and a variety of birds. The mountain boasts two popular hiking trails that lead to the summit, as well as much other smaller hiking, mountain biking, and walking trails that can be enjoyed during the summer months."
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trail
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trail
4.8 (1060 ratings)4.5 (1019 ratings)
Accessible nature trail with a granite surface looping 0.5-miles from a welcome station & map.
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
South Mountain Park and Preserve
South Mountain Park and Preserve
4.8 (8897 ratings)4.5 (1167 ratings)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksHiking areaPark
Mentioned by Trips To Discover
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"South Mountain Park is totally free to visit and offers amazing views of the city and surrounding landscapes. This is a large city park that spans over 16,000 acres in size and features desert mountain terrain. Come here to hike or bike early in the morning to beat the summer heat."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Phoenix, Arizona
"You can start your Phoenix Vacation by exploring the South Mountain Park with its variety of flora and fauna. It is also the home of the chuckwalla specie, a rare form of lizard. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Phoenix at the lookout point at 1,000 above the desert floor."
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake
4.7 (468 ratings)4 (272 ratings)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas.
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
LakeNature & ParksParksBodies of Water
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
55 Best Things to Do in Phoenix (AZ
"A desert oasis at the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, the two-mile Tempe Town Lake was formed in the 1990s by damming a section of the dry Salt River and replenishing it with water from the Colorado River. For recreation people flock to the Tempe Beach Park, which has been around since the 1920s and was renovated when the reservoir was filled in 1999. Tempe Town Lake’s circumference is about five miles and the way is paved for cyclists, walkers, rollerskaters and joggers."
Mentioned by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Things to Do in Phoenix
"Created by damming a portion of the Salt River, this 2-mile long lake now offers a welcome reprieve from the Valley’s arid desert landscape. While away an afternoon with a leisurely walk around the lake’s perimeter or take to the water with a boat rental from the marina."
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
4.5 (2252 ratings)4 (301 ratings)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Vista Del Camino Park
Vista Del Camino Park
4.6 (761 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
71-acre city park & community center offering sports fields, playgrounds & social services.
7700 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by iTripVacations
Top 8 Scottsdale Parks Welcome Adventure and Nature Lovers
"Vista Del Camino Park, also home to a dog park, sits on 71 acres and has plenty of place to roam. In addition to lakes for boating and fishing, visitors play on playgrounds and courts, try horseshoes, cool off on the spray pad, and visit the community center. One of the top features is the disc golf course, which offers mostly flat and lightly wooded terrain."
Mentioned by Passport To Eden
Best Parks In Scottsdale For A Quick Outdoor Escape
"It’s no secret that Scottsdale has one of the best park systems in the United States. Vista Del Camino Park is proof of that. There’s a lake, boxed and stream-like, that cuts through the heart of Vista Del Camino’s 71-acre grounds."
Mentioned by The Arizona Republic
10 Scottsdale-area splash pads
"At the water area, a spraying palm tree is a highlight, as are spray loops. There is shaded seating nearby, plus disc golf, a dog park, lakes and playgrounds. Details: Sunrise-10:30 p.m."
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
4.7 (5221 ratings)4.5 (213 ratings)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
2701 E Squaw Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Sahuaro Ranch Park
Sahuaro Ranch Park
4.7 (2779 ratings)4.5 (76 ratings)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.
9802 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302, USA
ParkNature & ParksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
The Best Museums in Phoenix | Let's Roam
"Sahuaro Ranch Park is a 17-acre park that features 13 original buildings from an 1880s-era ranch. You can take tours of the main house and walk through the rose garden, orchards, and different outbuildings that the ranchers used over a hundred years ago. See what life was like back then in the Arizona desert and how people got the necessary work done without all the modern technology."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
55 Best Things to Do in Phoenix (AZ
"The finest public park in Glendale is a reminder of the city’s agricultural beginnings. Set up as a commercial operation by the rich Illinois businessman William H. Bartlett in 1886, Sahuaro Ranch was planted with pecan and citrus orchards, and raised cattle, horses and hogs. Bartlett constructed an ensemble of buildings for the workers employed here, many of which are still standing."
Mentioned by Raising Arizona Kids Magazine
Family-friendly museums in metro-Phoenix
"The 17-acre ranch features 13 original historic buildings and structures, a rose garden, barnyard and orchards. Lush grounds include citrus, figs, date palms, olives, apricots, peaches, pecans and grapes. Visitors will see peacocks, chickens and small animals."

Best Bath Houses in Phoenix

Zolton's Salon & Day Spa
Zolton's Salon & Day Spa
4.8 (116 ratings)
20821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Beauty salonDay spaFacial spaHair extension technicianHair removal serviceHair salonStylistHairdresser
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
4.2 (2229 ratings)
Sleek quarters in a hotel with a rooftop deck & a Mexican restaurant, plus a spa & an outdoor pool.
401 W Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
HotelEvent venueResort hotelSpa
Mentioned by Phoenix.org
10 of the best luxury hotels in the Valley
"Breathtaking views of Phoenix’s skyline surround The Clarendon Hotel from its Rooftop Sky Deck. It’s just one of a number of features that makes this locally-owned hotel a popular luxury retreat for visitors along with the Clarendon’s Oasis Pool and a stunning 60-foot, two-story glass water wall – one of the largest in the world. Poolside cabanas and a 50-person HydroSpa are also among the Clarendon’s highlights."
Mentioned by Wandering Wheatleys
12 Cool Boutique Hotels in Phoenix, Arizona
"Tucked in Midtown Phoenix away from the downtown hub, the Clarendon Hotel and Spa is an urban oasis. Its colorful pool area features a main pool, a large hydro spa, plenty of oversized chaises and sofa beds, and private cabanas. Cabana rentals include complimentary water, snacks, soda, and towel rentals."
Mentioned by boutiquehotels-phoenix.com
The 20 best boutique hotels in Phoenix
"Located 6.3 km from the Phoenix Convention Center, this contemporary Arizona hotel offers modern accommodations and an on-site gym. Guests at The Clarendon Hotel and SpaPhoenix can enjoy stunning ..."
Mynd Spa & Salon
Mynd Spa & Salon
4.6 (171 ratings)
2502 E Camelback Rd Suite 215, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
Day spaBeauty salonHair removal serviceHair salonMassage spaMassage therapistSkin care clinicSpa

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Phoenix

Christo's
Christo's
4.6 (716 ratings)
Old-world Italian eatery with a veal-heavy menu, a formal dining room & a small bar.
6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA
Italian restaurantFine dining restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by VacationIdea
25 Best Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ
"Christo's Ristorante is a cozy and unassuming Old-world Italian eatery that serves traditional Italian cuisine in a pleasant, relaxed setting. Located in a Phoenix strip mall on 7th Street, the family-friendly restaurant serves a veal-heavy menu with classic dishes of pasta and from-scratch sauces, wood-fired pizzas, prime beef, and veal plates, homemade soups, fresh seafood, and fresh salads and vegetables sourced from local farms and producers. The cuisine is paired with easy-drinking house wine, as well as global selections, handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and imported spirits."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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Whataburger
Whataburger
4.2 (1425 ratings)
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
2955 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantChicken restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Phoenix

Cashman Park
Cashman Park
4.6 (210 ratings)
22222 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA
Park
Mentioned by UrbanMatter Phoenix
10 Great Parks Near Phoenix for a Picnic in the Shade
"It’s not always necessary to find yourself a patch of grass — especially if you’re in a group. Sometimes the best picnics happen on shaded tables, like at Cashman Park, great for strolls, dogs, and places for kids to climb (safely, of course!)."
Buffalo Ridge Park
Buffalo Ridge Park
4.5 (725 ratings)4 (3 ratings)
Local green space with an 18-hole disc-golf course, basketball court, softball field & playground.
19250 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85024, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
4.6 (688 ratings)
A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
115 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Park
Mentioned by Money Inc
20 Awesome Free Things to Do in Phoenix
"You don’t have to be a history buff to appreciate the Historic Heritage Square in Phoenix. The Heritage Square is simply a city block that features home from Phoenix’s original settlement. You’ll see plenty of gorgeous Victorian homes to admire, and you can even tour one of the best and most prominent homes in the area."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Phoenix, Arizona
"The Historic Heritage Square is like entering into a storybook perfect of the Victorian past with its eleven remaining structures and a town site. Most of the houses are refurbished to accommodate Phoenix tourists. Go for a leisurely walk around the square and visit the Rosson House Museum with its majestic pieces."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Phoenix

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$147 /night*
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Ramada by Wyndham Tempe/At Arizona Mills Mall
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$135 /night
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