Visit Phoenix - December 16, 2025

Your 2026 Phoenix Guide Is Here!

Plus festive drink recipes, long hikes and the best time to visit.

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The 2026 Travel Guide Has Arrived!

The 2026 Travel Guide Has Arrived! 

Discover the spirit of Phoenix like never before. The 2026 Travel Guide is your gateway to exploring a destination where vibrance, renewal, and bespoke luxury set the stage for unforgettable experiences. As the sun rises over the desert, Phoenix invites you to embrace its warmth. Order a free print copy or view online for top events, dining, wellness, outdoor adventures, and more. It’s an invitation to discover Phoenix’s glow, every hour from dawn to dusk.  

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Find Your Perfect Phoenix Season

Find Your Perfect Phoenix Season 

When is the best time to visit Phoenix? That all depends on your preferred flavor of fun. With 300 days of sunshine, desert beauty, rich cultural heritage, culinary greats, and world-class spas and resorts (not to mention an international golf destination), there’s an abundance of exciting adventures to be had.

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Miles of Desert Adventure

Miles of Desert Adventure 

With hundreds of miles of dedicated trails throughout Greater Phoenix, access to serene views is not hard to come by. Parks and mountain preserves provide short, challenging routes and scenic pauses. Ranging from 10.7-14 miles, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite long-distance hikes for experienced visitors to enjoy.

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Seasonal Sips from the Valley

Seasonal Sips from the Valley

Phoenix’s unique holiday drinks are a testament to the city’s diverse culinary landscape and rich flavors of the Sonoran Desert. Immerse yourself in the festive season with these fall-forward holiday drink concoctions crafted by nearby hotels, resorts, and bars in the Greater Phoenix area.  

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EVENTS
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POMPEII: The Exhibition

THROUGH APRIL 12

POMPEII: The Exhibition
Arizona Science Center

Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade

JAN. 3

2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade
Central Phoenix

WM Phoenix Open

FEB. 2-8

WM Phoenix Open
TPC Scottsdale

Cactus League Spring Training

FEB. 20-MARCH 24

Cactus League Spring Training
Various Locations

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Celebrate the season at Frost at The Phoenicia
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Celebrate the season at Frost at The Phoenician, where the resort transforms into a winter-desert wonderland. Begin with a tree-lighting ceremony in the Cactus Garden Entrance, live holiday music and a decadent cocoa bar. Enjoy “Cocoa in the Cactus”, nightly under twinkling lights, and Santa’s Frosted Corner in the main lobby for festive photos and sweets. With games, hot cocoa, treats and live elf appearances, it’s playful holiday magic amidst Sonoran warmth.

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