Maricopa district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Phoenix

Phoenix is a city in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,563,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 56 churches, 51 parks, 47 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Phoenix Police Museum (1 km), Rosson House Museum (1 km) and Roosevelt Community Church (1 km).

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Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Maricopa district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Phoenix at a glance

Location
Maricopa district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,563,025
Coordinates
33.4484° N, 112.0740° W
Places within 50 km
226 (93 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Phoenix

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Phoenix: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Phoenix

57 churches within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Saint Mary's Basilica (1 km); the best-known is Roosevelt Community Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Phoenix

51 parks within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Civic Space Park (1 km); the best-known is Phoenix Carnegie Library and Library Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Phoenix

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Historic City Hall (1 km); the best-known is Pueblo Grande (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phoenix

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Piestewa Peak (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Phoenix

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Bird Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Phoenix

24 museums within 100 km of Phoenix. The closest is Wells Fargo History Museum (1 km); the best-known is Phoenix Police Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Phoenix

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phoenix
  2. 1 km Phoenix Police Museum · museum, Maricopa
  3. 1 km Phoenix Carnegie Library and Library Park · park, Maricopa
  4. 2 km Trinity Episcopal Cathedral · church, Maricopa
  5. 1 km Roosevelt Community Church · church, Maricopa
  6. 1 km Rosson House Museum · museum, Maricopa
  7. 1 km Back to Phoenix

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How to reach Phoenix

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    Within 15 km of Phoenix

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Phoenix by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches57Saint Mary's Basilica (1 km)
    Parks51Civic Space Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage49Historic City Hall (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Piestewa Peak (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Bird Lake (7 km)
    Museums24Wells Fargo History Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Japanese Friendship Garden (2 km)
    Other attractions10Her Secret is Patience (1 km)
    Temples2Guru Nanak Dwara (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (14 km)
    Treks1Maricopa Trail (15 km)

    Phoenix: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phoenix?

    Phoenix Police Museum (museum, about 1 km), Rosson House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Roosevelt Community Church (church, about 1 km), Phoenix Carnegie Library and Library Park (park, about 1 km), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Japanese Friendship Garden (garden, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Phoenix?

    226 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 51 parks, 47 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Phoenix?

    Saint Mary's Basilica, about 1 km by road; First Presbyterian Church;Historic First Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Phoenix?

    Civic Space Park, about 1 km by road; Grant Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Phoenix?

    Historic City Hall, about 1 km by road; Phoenix Employee Memorial (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phoenix?

    Start in Phoenix, visit Phoenix Police Museum, then Phoenix Carnegie Library and Library Park, then Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, then Roosevelt Community Church, then Rosson House Museum, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phoenix?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Phoenix

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Phoenix’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Phoenix on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.