Considered to be among the finest outdoor entertainment venues anywhere, it is the only building of its size in the Valley designed specifically for musical performances. It features superior sight lines, unsurpassed acoustics, and a permanent stage capable of handling the most sophisticated production. A specially designed cooling system combines air conditioning with custom-designed fans to cool the warm summer nights. Camelback Mountain E. McDonald Dr. at Tatum Blvd. The 75.8-acre park is a favorite hiking and climbing spot.
Trails range from easy to difficult.
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. Located at Papago Park, this garden is home to one of the world's most extensive collections of desert plants, with some 20,000 specimens. The private, nonprofit museum also sponsors internationally recognized programs in research, plant conservation, and environmental education. Ave. and Encanto Blvd. Park has been a Phoenix favorite for generations.