Phoenix is like a green oasis in the middle of the desert- gorgeous, green and a real sight for the sore eyes. Because of its warm climate Phoenix is quite popular among sun lovers and attracts a lot of vacationers during winters. The city in fact is also extremely popular among tourists thanks to its rich history and culture.
As history goes the Hohokam Indians lived in the phoenix region around 200 BC, they were an intelligent tribe and knew how to grow crops in the desert through proper irrigation. The irrigation channels built by the Hohokam Indian mysteriously disappeared late in the 13th century.
By 1870 a new settlement started growing on the remains of the lost Hohokam Indian culture, the settlement was likened to the phoenix- the bird that rises from its own ashes, and was named after it. In 1889 Phoenix became the capital of Arizona.
You can still see remains of Phoenix’s fascinating history in its museums, art centers and historic neighborhoods, the most famous which are-
Hear Museum- The museum houses exhibits related to the art and culture of the Indian people from the southwest. These exhibits include basketwork, jewelry, pottery, dolls, textiles, etc.
Pueblo Grand Museum- The museum houses the ruins of the Hohokam settlement and remains of old irrigation channels.
Apart from historical sites Phoenix also offers several hiking, climbing, biking and water sports opportunities to travelers. There is also no shortage of family re-creation opportunities in Phoenix either. You may pay a visit to the Phoenix Art Museum if you and your family members are interested in art and fashion. The museum displays artworks belonging to European Renaissance and Baroque, the Far East and the American Wes and also boasts of a fascinating fashion design gallery!
Music lovers would definitely enjoy a visit to the Phoenix symphony and if you are travelling with your children in tow, you must include a visit to the Castle and Coasters amusement park, the Enchanted Island as well as the Arizona Doll and Toy museum. The park boasts of the only double loop roller coaster in the State, the Enchanted Island has several arcade games and rides for children aged between 2-10 and Doll and Toy Museum houses an amazing collection of 19th century dolls and toys.
For comfortable accommodation, Phoenix vacation rentals would be your best option.
