7 days in Phoenix Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Rosson House Museum and Douglas Mansion will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Lynx Lake Recreation Area and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Phoenix: Arizona Copper Art Museum (in Clarkdale), St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (in Florence) and Prescott (Sharlot Hall Museum & Bucky O'Neill Monument). Next up on the itinerary: have fun and explore at Children’s Museum of Phoenix, see the interesting displays at Arizona Museum of Natural History, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Basilica, and explore the world behind art at Mesa Arts Center.

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September in Phoenix sees daily highs of 99°F and lows of 78°F at night.