Free things to do in

Phoenix, AZ

Looking for free things to do during your visit to Phoenix? There are many places to visit in budget. During the high season of winter and spring, enjoy free things to do on Saturdays and Sundays.

ARIZONA CAPITOL MUSEUM

Housed in an impressive stone building that once served as the state capitol, this museum documents Arizona's time as a territory and its early statehood.

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

Another institution growing by leaps and bounds, this museum's scope is indisputably international with works representing American, Asian, European and Latin American art.

ENCHANTED ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK

Enchanted Island is located in the heart of central Phoenix's Encanto Park, one of the city's oldest and most picturesque parks.

PAPAGO PARK

It is located near Desert Park, the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden on the border between Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale.

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

Located in Papago Park, this garden features one of the world's largest collections of desert flora.

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN AND MINE TOURS

Located 21 miles east of Mesa, this renovated ghost town is complete with rustic wooden buildings and desert landscapes.

MESA ARTS CENTER

The museum is free - don't miss the Mesa Arts Center Store, an artist's collective brimming with one-of-a-kind art and unique gifts.

CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN ECHO CANYON RECREATION AREA

One of the most popular hiking trails in the valley is the Echo Canyon trail at Camelback Mountain.

Phoenix Art Museum 

The Southwest's largest fine art museum features a collection of contemporary work and global masterpieces.

SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK

A maze of well-maintained hiking trails crisscrosses one of the largest municipal parks in the world.

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