Bold and sophisticated, vigorous and vital, a medley of Mexican-American, Native American and American West cultures, home of the cowboy and the cosmopolitan, cultural and industrial center of the new Southwest—Phoenix generates the spirit of its heritage.

Phoenix is the thriving capital of Arizona. Countless suburbs, sprawling shopping centers and rambling ranch-style homes retain a Western look, while high-rise office buildings stand as gleaming symbols of Eastern influence. Spanish Colonial and Native American pueblo architecture add color and variety.

The city displays enthusiasm and pride in the many athletic and cultural activities it supports. The arts are pursued at excellent theatres, numerous museums, and lectures at colleges and universities. The Civic Plaza downtown houses a state-of-the-art convention center and a symphony hall. Greyhound races, horse races, golf tournaments and rodeos add to the city’s entertainment scene.

If you are interested in the Arts, you should visit the Arizona Opera, Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix Art Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. If you enjoy museums, don’t miss the Arizona Historical Society Museum, Arizona Science Center, Fleischer Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, Heard Museum, Phoenix Museum of History and Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park.

Other Points of Interest that you may not want to miss include the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Biltmore, Burton Barr Central Library, Encanto Park, Hotel San Carlos, Mystery Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, Tovrea Castle and Wrigley Mansion.