• Phoenix, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is the capital of Arizona and is the most populous of the nation's capitals. The city was incorporated to the United States on February 14, 1912.
• Population 1.65 million (2023)
• Area Code 602, 480, 623, 520
• Time Zone: MST - Mountain Standard Time: November – March.
• Arizona does not observe daylight saving time.
• Credit Cards are widely accepted throughout the city. ATM machines are located in many public spaces, hotels, banks and in the Convention Center.

There are several options for wheelchair-accessible public transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Use Valley Metro's online trip planner for routes and destinations.

Super Shuttle makes many stops and leaves every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is an economical way of getting to the metro area of Phoenix, however, depending on how big group is may take longer than taxi.

Taxis and Shuttles provide direct drop-off to your desired location and have pick-up areas at Terminals 3 and 4.

Car Rental is available at the airport which can be accessed by using the airport shuttle which runs approximately every 5-10 minutes.

For restaurant reservations and other information check out OpenTable.com.

• Castles ~n~ Coasters Amusement Park
• AMC Movie Theatres
• Scottsdale Fashion Squaare
• Carnival of Illusion

• Heard Museum of American Indian Art and History
• Desert Botanical Garden
• Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Taliesin West
• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
• Arizona Science Center
• Phoenix Art Museum
• Arizona Opera
• Herberger Theater
• The Museum of Musical Instruments
• Tovrea Carraro Socirty

Phoenix Attractions:

• Western Destinations
• Phoenix Zoo
• Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
• Chase Field
• Arizona Challenger Space Center
• Footprint Center