Visit Phoenix - September 17, 2025

🌵📷 Capture Desert Vibes

Dorrance Dome set to reopen, Virgo Guide and more.

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Instagrammable Places:
The Desert Lenscape

Phoenix is made for the grid. From golden desert sunsets to mid-century architecture and photo-ready cocktails, the city is brimming with Instagrammable spots. Explore chic rooftop lounges, lush gardens, iconic trails, and cultural landmarks that capture Phoenix’s unique beauty. Whether you’re after skyline shots, desert blooms, or stylish sips, these must-see places promise a visual feast—and plenty of reasons to keep your camera ready.

DO IT FOR THE 'GRAM

Dorrance Dome at the Arizona Science Center

Dorrance DOME Set to Reopen in October

Arizona Science Center is expected to reopen its reimagined Dorrance DOME in partnership with Cosm on October 18, 2025. The planetarium will be the most technologically advanced in all North America, featuring an 18-meter CX System LED dome display with 8K+ resolution and 100x the brightness of most planetarium projection domes.

COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH

Virgo’s Guide to Phoenix

Reliable, refined, and always intentional—Virgos deserve a celebration that’s both meaningful and meticulously curated. That’s why we created the Virgo’s Guide to Greater Phoenix, an itinerary full of peaceful escapes and polished experiences. Explore local artisan markets, calming spa rituals, and nature that speaks to Virgo's grounded spirit.

FOLLOW YOUR ZODIAC PATH

Chef Sunny Martin Wins 2025 Best New Chef by Food & Wine

Phoenix Chefs Earn National Acclaim

From a dream to national acclaim: Yotaka “Sunny” and Alex Martin opened Lom Wong in 2019 to honor regional Thai cuisine. Now James Beard Award winners for Best Chef: Southwest and named to Food & Wine’s 2025 Best Chefs list, we sat down with them to talk origins, Phoenix roots, and how our community fuels their celebrated culinary journey.

MEET THE CHEFS

EVENTS
Take a look at what's happening!

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Greater Phoenix

SEPT. 15-OCT. 15

Hispanic Heritage Month
Various locations

SEPT. 27-Nov. 16

Majestic Mariposas
Desert Botanical Garden

OCT. 10-12

Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest
Tempe Town Lake

OCT. 18

Phoenix Pride Festival
Steele Indian School Park

MORE EVENTS

THINGS TO DO | EVENTS | DEALS | HOTELS & RESORTS | STORE

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Autumn is not a time to be sitting inside. It’s a time to make an investment in nature and your well-being at the Grand Canyon, where clouds hold vast landscapes, not data. It’s the best way to enjoy the Great Outdoors. With two modern resorts — Yavapai Lodge inside the park and The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort, just outside it — this is the perfect getaway from the confines of your four walls.

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