Papago Park
An Urban Desert Preserve
Papago Park is one of the most scenic and easily accessible desert areas in the Phoenix metro area. Explore its 1,500 acres filled with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and lagoons. Papago Park is also home to attractions including the “Hole in the Rock” hike, Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park.
Take a Hike
Lace up your hiking boots as you explore Papago Park and other hiking trails in the Tempe area.
Learn MoreThings To Do Around Papago
Arizona Heritage Center
Discover Arizona’s history and visit the Arizona Heritage Center! Experience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take look at a WWII training aircraft.
1300 N. College Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Desert Botanical Garden
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. An Arizona icon celebrating 80 years, the Garden has grown into a compelling attraction and desert conservation pioneer.
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
National Firefighting Hall of Heroes. Over 70 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 2004. Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids. A full-sized fire engine available for boarding. Open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., closed Sun., open Mon. by appointment for guided group tours.
6101 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Papago Golf Course
5595 E. Karsten Way
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature Conservation
Explore a world of curiosity, imagination and discovery at the Phoenix Zoo. See Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Masai giraffe and enjoy encounters such as Monkey Village and Harmony Farm. Your Zoo visit will be memorable for the entire family.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
4619 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Rolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Refuel at a Tempe Resaurant
Grab breakfast before that hike, eat some lunch after the Zoo or have dinner before watching the sunset
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