GuideMAP Metro Phoenix: Places to Go, Things to Do, People to See and How to Get There! (GuideMAP)

Whether a visitor, newcomer or long time resident, you will want to keep GuideMAP handy when traveling in the Valley of the Sun. It's an excellent quick reference for providing suggestions on what to do, where to go, and most importantly, how to get there.

Outdoor recreation sites include golf courses, riding stables, mountain preserves & regional parks for short day hikes or summit climbs and many green parks with facilities for outdoor sports & picnics. Popular water recreation activities can be enjoyed at one of the lakes that are just a short drive from the Valley or one of the area's large water parks.

Family fun in the Phoenix area is easy to find. The Valley is home to two zoos and numerous recreation facilities including amusement centers, miniature golf courses and casinos.

Spectator sports include the NBA Phoenix Suns, WNBA Phoenix Mercury, NFL Arizona Cardinals, AFL Arizona Rattlers, NHL Phoenix Coyotes, NASCAR, other auto & speedboat racing, thoroughbred & greyhound racing, and MLB Arizona Diamondbacks plus spring training with the Giants, Cubs, Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Padres, Angels, Royals and Rangers. The ASU Sun Devils also offer some of the nation's best in collegiate sports teams.

Metro Phoenix is proud of its cultural opportunities. Some of the finest in art and history are on display at the Valley's many museums. Enjoy an evening of performing arts with a visit to the symphony, opera, or theatre at many of the Valley's community and civic centers. Concerts are held year-round throughout the area, so you will have the opportunity to enjoy music of every kind: rock to jazz, country western to easy listening.

You'll find everything you want at a wide variety of shopping centers. Choices include the largest shopping malls in the Southwest, small boutiques, famous designer shops, large department stores, and outlet malls.

All of these sites & more are mapped & described in GuideMAP!