Located in the Salt River Valley,
which is sometimes known as the "Valley of the Sun",
in central part of the state,
Phoenix is the state capital and largest city of
Arizona.
As of the 2005, the estimated population of the city itself
was 1,461,575, with an estimated 3,715,360 living within
the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
The city has at an average elevation of 1,117 feet (340 meters),
and is located in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert.
The Salt River runs westward through Phoenix,
but because of the desert climate and dams up river,
the Salt River is normally dry - water only being present
when water is released from dams that lie up river.
The main airport for Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Professional sports franchises in Phoenix include the Major League Baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the NBA basketball team, the Phoenix Suns.
Probably the most famous educational institution in Phoenix is the University of Phoenix, which is a for-profit educational institution that specializes in adult education.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Phoenix:
Here are a few books about Phoenix that you might find interesting:
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Product Description: Streetwise Phoenix Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Phoenix, Arizona - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated Scottsdale trolley route
This map covers the following areas: Main Phoenix Map 1:190,000 Downtown Phoenix Map 1:23,000 Arizona Highways Map 1:5,900,000 Central Scottsdale Map 1:19,000
With 300 days of sunshine and a multitude of sports and entertainment venues, there is something for everyone in Phoenix and you’ll find it all using the STREETWISE® map of Phoenix. As a sun and fun destination, Phoenix is major league.
You can experience the entire valley with each surrounding city; Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Carefree, the list goes on. In fact, we can have you driving from one end of greater Phoenix to the other with the greatest of ease on the ever expanding network of highways due to absolutely up to date accuracy of the STREETWISE® Phoenix Map.
We provide indexed inset maps of Downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and a map of Arizona to give you both an in depth look and broad overview of the city and state. With a comprehensive index of hotels, resorts, shopping, sports, golf, culture, education and government sites, the STREETWISE® Phoenix Map is the tool you need to plan and execute your trip.
Our pocket size map of Phoenix is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Phoenix map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Phoenix map today and you too can navigate Phoenix, Arizona like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.
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Longtime Phoenix journalist and Arizona Monthly co-founder Jeff Ficker has nearly a decade of experience covering Phoenix as a writer and editor. In Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona, he covers the hot spots of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix's sandstone peaks, the red rocks and vortexes of Sedona, and the best golf courses and shopping Scottsdale has to offer. Discover the rich culture of the Native American tribes who first settled the Valley, venture north to the leafy respite of Oak Creek Canyon, marvel at larger-than-life cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden, or explore fossils at the Mesa Southwest Museum. Packed with information on the best dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona caters to a range of travel budgets. With unique travel strategies such as Desert Romance and Southwest Heritage, Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Product Description: Great Destinations™ puts the "guide" back in "guidebook."
"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."—National Geographic Traveler. "A crisp and critical approach for travelers who want to live like locals."—USA Today. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include: • Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more! • A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information. • Maps of regions and locales.
With more than 13 million visitors each year, the greater Phoenix area is home to some of the world's most prestigious spas and resorts, as well as a hub city to some of the world's greatest natural wonders.
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Product Description: This title presents the native's perspective. It includes twenty years of essential, in-depth travel and relocation information written by locals. "Insiders' Guides" are packed with information about places to stay, where to eat, the best shopping districts, fun things to do with the kids, recreation, day trips, education and childcare, relocation tips, retirement information and local history.
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New Hidden Highlight maps point the way to lesser-known gems along the state’s historic old highways. This is the ultimate guide to Arizona's spectacular beauty with detailed information on day hikes in 67 parks and wilderness areas. Includes reviews of a wide range of unique accommodations including golf resorts in Phoenix, dude ranches outside Tucson and B&B Inns in Sedona.
Product Description: Fodor's Pocket Guides are designed for people who just want the highlights. They contain full, rich descriptions of major cities around the globe including the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights--all in a handy, pocket-size package.
Fodor's Pocket Phoenix & Scottsdale gives you: All the basics you need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have; smart contacts and detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack, and more; the very best dining and lodging in every price range; great recommendations for shopping nightlife, outdoor activities, and essential side trips; and detailed maps with sights, restaurants, nightspots, and hotels clearly marked.
Product Description: If your destination is Arizona, whether you are a traveler or a local resident, experience and discover the best the Grand Canyon state has to offer. Moving to Arizona is the indispensable guide to the Grand Canyon State. Packed with hundreds of details and insider tips, this revised, updated edition is the complete answer book for anyone relocating to Arizona. Learn how newcomers and residents alike: find jobs, child care, and schools; start a business; select a neighborhood; buy a house, rent an apartment; use community resources; get consumer assistance; discover ancient ruins and high-tech industries; and explore national parks and Indian reservations. From registering a car to registering to vote, this handy and easy guide to living in Arizona, is replete with important facts, figures, addresses and phone numbers. Complete with state, highway, and greater Phoenix and Tucson area maps. The author, Dorothy Tegeler, has written two previous works about Arizona, Moving to Arizona and Retiring to Arizona. She has also written a children's activity book, Hello Arizona, and co-authored the cookbook Arizona's Favorites. Her own experience relocating to Phoenix heavily influenced how this book was written.
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