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It's particularly enchanting to visit Arizona's capital, Phoenix, during the winter months, to escape the cold and snow into a city with a warm and dry climate. People come to Phoenix to enjoy the outdoors and take part in unique activities, such as visiting the Desert Botanical Garden, Musical Instrument Museum, Taliesin West, Heard Museum, South Mountain Park, Hall of Fame Fire Museum, Papago Park, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Zoo, OdySea Aquarium, Arizona State Capitol Museum, North Mountain & Shaw Butte, and much more.

Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix

Country
United States
State
Arizona
Founded Date
February 25, 1881
Population
1.658 Million (2020)
Elevation
331 Meters

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