Greater Phoenix at a Glance
Greater Phoenix encompasses a number of suburbs around the Arizona
capital. While the city of Phoenix
is a popular tourist destination in its own right, smaller centers such as Tempe,
Scottsdale and Mesa
offer a variety of attractions and activities within a short distance from the
amenities of Phoenix. Tempe is known for its annual festivals, including the Tempe
Fiesta Bowl Block Party, featuring bands, food concessions and more to help
celebrate New Year's Eve. Scottsdale is home to a number of golf courses that
are open year round and draw people from around the state and across the country.
Casa Grande is
another suburb that is located just south of Phoenix and provides more golf courses,
art galleries and accommodations for visitors to enjoy. The Greater Phoenix area
also includes towns such as Wickenburg,
Maricopa and
Carefree, smaller
destinations that are still within the service area of Phoenix and give visitors
access to big city amenities.
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