Phoenix Vacation Rentals

Venture into Phoenix to see the desert come alive as you observe spiny cactus, arid desertscapes, and majestic saguaros in a 50-acre garden paradise. Adding to the magic, art installations play with the natural elements to create a stunning sensory experience. 

Check out downtown’s live music scene, theaters, pro sports, breweries, and restaurants. If history is on your mind, neighborhoods like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue give glimpses into Phoenix’s past. You can leave the car behind since the area is serviced by Valley Metro Rail. 

Celebrity-chef eateries and small Mexican restaurants dot Phoenix’s culinary scene. Kick back with heaping portions of salsa, chips, and guac or reserve a special night at a James Beard Award winner. Phoenix’s variety of dining means no craving goes unsatisfied. Local favorites like prickly pear margaritas take the edge of a sweltering desert day and because of the desert climate, outdoor eating abounds. 

Bar hop the night away in neighboring Scottsdale’s myriad bars, restaurants, and clubs where people go to see and be seen. Hang with locals in Central Phoenix for a drink or bite or maybe hit one of the bars featuring games like bocce ball, shuffleboard, or cornhole. Just to the east sits Tempe, home to Arizona State University and Mill Avenue, which is lined with eateries and bars. From happy hours to craft breweries to live music, Phoenix doesn’t go to sleep once the sun sets. 

Indulge in any body treatment you crave at one of Phoenix’s spas and wellness centers. Not only are these desert oases poised to offer maximum bliss, but many spas incorporate the desert’s bounty into their treatments. Turquoise warp or prickly pear body treatments, anyone?

The Heard Museum is a can’t miss destination to learn about the heritage of the Southwest. Make a day of it by taking in regional cuisine at the museum’s restaurant. Turn your sights to the architectural wonder of Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and architectural school where you can amble through the rooms and see how the buildings play with the desert landscape.

Sometimes we need a vacation from all that vacationing. If pure fun fits the mood of the day, check out LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the Crayola Experience, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, or Arizona Science Center. Even though Phoenix is landlocked, the ocean comes to you at the OdySea Aquarium and SEA LIFE Arizona. After all that indoor play, take the edge off the desert heat at one of the area’s waterparks. 

Phoenix is a shopper’s paradise and you can follow the city’s cardinal rule for finds. Scottsdale’s where it’s at for high fashion. Central Phoenix offers hunters unique vintage finds. Travel uptown for hipster finds. If antiques are on the list, it’s neighboring Glendale for one-of-a-kind finds. Visit one neighborhood or hit them all to treasure hunt.  

More than 3,000 animals from around the globe call this 125-acre zoo home. Don’t miss the Asian elephants, Komodo dragons, Sumatran tigers, and Masai giraffes. Make memories with up-close encounters at Stingray Bay as well as taking a camel ride.  

Come and see red rock buttes in Papago Park but don’t miss one of Phoenix’s gems: the Desert Botanical Gardens and the Phoenix Zoo. Cast a line at one of the seven acres of stacked lagoons.

Calling all sports fans! With teams in the NHL, NBA, WNBA, MLB,USL,  and NFL, and Indoor Football League, every season means you can cheer on the team. Golf fans can watch players tee off at the PGA Tour’s most attended event, the Waste Management Open. 

The city hosts NASCAR events and if you’re in town in the spring, catch the Cactus League players as they prepare for the upcoming baseball  season. 

Hike Camelback Mountain, a favorite trail of locals and visitors. With its challenging 1,420 feet ascent to a summit that looks like a camel’s back, your reward at the top is a panoramic 360-degree view of the city. Echo Canyon Trail challenges fitness enthusiasts and requires handrail assistance at the top, but also gives a 360-degree city view. Spend up to three hours traversing Cholla Trail with summit views of Phoenix and Scottsdale. With more than 50 miles of trails, South Mountain’s trails not only offer stunning views but also petroglyphs carved into the rocks. 

Whether you want to call on Lady Luck at the slots or you want to try your luck at cards, Talking Stick’s 240,000 square-foot casino gives gamers a chance to have fun and win big–24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Charge through the Sonoran Desert’s sandy landscapes when you book one of the area’s Jeep Tours. Amp up the adventure as you bounce through groves of cactus, desert brush, and mountain views. A little bit of nature with tons of thrills, the Jeep Tours are a must for any adventure-loving group.