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Introducing Phoenix

Covering almost 2000 sq miles, Phoenix is easily the largest metropolis in the Southwest. At first blush, it can feel like a limitless sprawl, incorporating dozens of bedroom communities, including Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe. Reveling in more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Phoenix is searing hot in summer – think above 110°F (43°C) – but balmy days prevail in winter.

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Building on its size, Phoenix has a lot to offer. There are major museums, top-notch professional sports, a cornucopia of excellent restaurants, nonstop nightlife, superlative shopping and – oddly for a desert – world-class golf (where do they get that water?). The city is also a major transportation hub, and is often used as a jumping-off point for further-flung adventures.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Phoenix, New Orleans then Atlanta

    by tigeress 04 September 2011

    Thanks for the feedback, we are still in the very early stages of planning so things can still be changed.... thinkin now New Mexico may…
  2. Midwesterner avatar
    RE: December Family Reunion Location Ideas? - West/SW

    by Midwesterner 16 August 2011

    Sedona, Arizona - fly in to Phoenix. Spectacular red rock formations and hiking in Sedona and Grand Canyon about 2.5 hours drive away,…
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    RE: Phoenix, New Orleans then Atlanta

    by FlagStuff 13 August 2011

    Agree with many of the comments above. PHX is a hole, and unless you have a specific purpose there, it is mostly useful for getting on…

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