Things To Do in Central Phoenix, Arizona

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Central Phoenix Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Phoenix has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Central Phoenix is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Phoenix to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Central Phoenix Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Phoenix.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Phoenix attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Phoenix which includes signage and night scenes

Downtown Phoenix

3.5/5(148 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Footprint Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

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Papago Park featuring desert views as well as a small group of people

Camelback East

4/5(51 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

Camelback East
Encanto Park showing a pond and a garden

Encanto

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Encanto. Top attractions like Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Thomas Rd - Central Ave Station or Osborn Rd - Central Ave Station to see more of the city.

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Alhambra

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Alhambra is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Glendale Ave / 19th Ave Station or Montebello-19th Ave Station to explore sights like GCU Arena.

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Maryvale Village

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Maryvale Village, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre and Camelback Ranch are top sights worth seeing.

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Estrella Village

Though Estrella Village might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre and Arizona State Capitol.

Estrella Village

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