A Quick Orientation of Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix has been recently renovated, making it a much more pleasant place to live and visit. The business district is now home to many restaurants and sporting venues. Old Phoenix can still be seen at Heritage Square, while to the northwest of the downtown area, Glendale is home to many museums and well-preserved buildings.
Other districts you are likely to come across are: Mesa, home to large shopping malls; Scottsdale, boasting resorts and boutique shopping; Biltmore, mainly a business district with some up-market shopping; Tempe, offering lively nightlife; and Cave Creek, home to Old West-style saloons and souvenir shops.
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Useful Phoenix Links
Guide to Phoenix - detailed travel guide to Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), USA
Phoenix International Airport (PHX) - Guide to Phoenix (PHX) Airport