Fall in Phoenix is an ideal time to enjoy scenic drives through the Sonoran Desert landscapes with the windows down. Celebrate cooler temperatures with a family camp out under a sky of stars. Farmer's markets are also in full swing, along with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and haunted houses that will delight the whole family.
Explore Phoenix's atmospheric and delicious dining scene. Enjoy independent coffee houses, top-notch tacos, authentic and classic flavors and cutting-edge culinary innovations. Eat your way across the area's tasty food scene, and be sure to try the prickly pear margaritas and other local libations at the city's lively rooftop bars.
From intercultural influences to accessible arts venues, Phoenix is a hub of diversity and creativity. Explore "Mural Alley" in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, or the Heard Museum's collection of American Indian art. And don't miss the Musical Instrument Museum — the largest of its kind in the world.
There's no end to the family-friendly diversions here, whether it's animal encounters at the Phoenix Zoo or OdySea Aquarium; or hands-on learning at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center or The Children's Museum of Phoenix. Or take to the skies to see city and desert landscapes from the basket of a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders.
Watch for iconic saguaro cactuses as you hike, or view an even more concentrated collection of indigenous flora at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Ascend 1,420 feet up Camelback Mountain for epic vistas, or witness petroglyphs carved up to 7,000 years ago. Kayak across a local lake for a scenic water break.
