Phoenix, arizona events & attractions

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Phoenix, Arizona, is the fifth-largest city in the United States, according to City-Data. With a population of more than 1.5 million and sunny skies year-round, Phoenix offers attractions and events for almost any interest. If you're planning on visiting this desert city, you won't want to miss some of the area's most popular and representative attractions and events. From Southwestern art and cooking to indigenous plants and animals, Phoenix offers endless opportunities to learn about and experience the American Southwest.

1. Desert Botanical Garden

   • Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden offers 145 acres of landscaped desert plants. With more than 50,000 plant displays, 65 cultivated acres and eight walking trails, the garden offers the opportunity for education and relaxation. Special exhibits throughout the year include the Mariposa Monarca Butterfly Exhibit, the Chihuly Desert Towers glass art exhibit, monthly beer gardens, Jazz in the Garden musical events and Las Noches de las Luminarias, a nighttime walk through trails lit with glowing luminarias.

     Desert Botanical Garden

     1201 North Galvin Parkway

     Phoenix, AZ 85008

     480-481-8159

     dbg.org

   Phoenix Zoo

   • Experience and learn about the indigenous animal species of Arizona with a visit to the Phoenix Zoo. The zoo's desert animals exhibit features many local species, including coyotes, javelinas, Gila monsters, rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, roadrunners, burrowing owls and mountain lions. With 125 acres of animal exhibits, play spaces and walking trails, the Phoenix Zoo has more than 1,200 animals on display.

     Phoenix Zoo

     455 North Galvin Parkway

     Phoenix, AZ 85008

     602-273-1341

     phoenixzoo.org

   My Nana's Best-Tasting Salsa Challenge

   • Salsa aficionados won't want to miss the annual My Nana's Best-Tasting Salsa Challenge. Held at Tempe Beach Park, the event features 75 salsa makers from around Arizona. Professional chefs, restaurants and amateurs participate. Taste almost 100 varieties of salsa, ranging from mild to very, very hot, and vote on your favorite. Beer, margaritas and grilled food are also available, and live musical entertainment and kids activities round out the festivities.

     My Nana's Best-Tasting Salsa Challenge

     818 East Osborn Suite 105

     Phoenix AZ, 85014

     602-955-3947

     salsachallenge.com

   West of Western Culinary Festival

   • Each year, the West of Western Culinary Festival showcases the best of Phoenix's Southwestern cuisine. According to the event's website, the festival "features chefs from top independent and chef-driven resort restaurants and delivers an avant-garde epicurean experience." The festival offers two days of art exhibits, live music, fine wines, cooking demonstrations and, of course, lots of good food.

     West of Western Culinary Festival

     Phoenix Art Museum

     1625 North Central Avenue

     Phoenix, AZ 85004

     602-327-3786

     westofwestern.com

   Fiesta Bowl

   • Every January, college football fans gather at the University of Phoenix Stadium for the Fiesta Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl is part of the Bowl Championship Series and has been held in the Phoenix area for more than 40 years. Join thousands of other football lovers for the big game and halftime shows.

     Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

     One Cardinals Drive

     Glendale, AZ 85305

     480-350-0909

     fiestabowl.org

Source: www.ehow.com

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