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Arizona's capital, Phoenix is a place where big-city sophistication seamlessly mixes with its beautiful desert landscape.

Situated in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the city is 3.5 hours from the state’s iconic Grand Canyon, one of the World's Natural Wonders. Phoenix’s metropolitan area, commonly referred to as the Valley of the Sun, is surrounded by low mountain ranges, including the White Tank Mountains, Superstition Mountains, McDowell Mountains, and Sierra Estrella. The city offers a diverse array of attractions such as world-renowned museums, historic neighborhoods, luxury spas, upscale boutique shops as well as popular outdoor activities like golfing, hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing.

Phoenix | The Largest Cities in Arizona
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