What Is Phoenix, Arizona Famous For?

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Phoenix is located in Central Arizona, just north of the Sonoran Desert and in the Salt River Valley.

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Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the nation, with a population of 1,660,272. The city is sprawled over a 517 square mile area, with many interconnected suburbs and sister cities.

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Phoenix is a great place to visit for outdoor lovers, with stunning desert and mountain vistas, and of course the Grand Canyon to the north.

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Phoenix was named after the bird of folklore, by Darrell Duppa – who saw the ruins left by the Hohokam Civilization and prophesied the rise of a new civilization in the area.

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Phoenix has a distinctive desert landscape, with mountains, valleys, and vistas. Mountains such as Camelback Mountain, buttes, mesas, and natural rock formations are everywhere. The Sonora Desert is famous for large cactus plants, as well as palm and Joshua trees.

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The land available and the natural beauties have given rise to a number of iconic resorts, including the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, and the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort.

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There are many other spots to hike and visit, including the red rock canyons of Sedona about halfway between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.

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The Phoenix and contiguous areas feature excellent school districts. Well-known colleges like Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University make the area attractive to families.

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Phoenix has developed a reputation for being a good place for snowbirds to retire to, a boon for outdoor living and health pursuits and a plethora of good school districts.

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