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Things to Do in Phoenix
Things to do in Phoenix with address, hours and price, read 15 Oct 2026: Camelback rules, the Desert Botanical Garden, spring training, light rail fares.
Phoenix
Arizona's desert capital, warm in winter, about two hours south of Sedona.
The normal July high at Sky Harbor is 106.5 F, so February to April and November suit hiking best. In summer, do outdoor sights at sunrise. The city closes Echo Canyon and some other trails from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days with an Extreme Heat Warning. Cactus League spring training opens on 19 February 2027, with 15 teams at 10 ballparks.
The PHX Sky Train is free and runs 24 hours. It joins Valley Metro light rail at 44th Street and Washington. Light rail is $2 a ride, and Valley Metro caps what you pay at $4 a day with a Copper card or the app. For Camelback, South Mountain and Taliesin West, most visitors need a car or rideshare.
The Desert Botanical Garden costs from $32.95 for an adult from 1 October to 31 December. Echo Canyon at Camelback lists no fee, but the lot is usually full from late morning on weekdays and all day on weekends. Dogs are banned on all Camelback trails all year. Taliesin West's self-guided audio tour is $44 for an adult from October to May.
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