7 days in Phoenix & Central Arizona Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Kids will appreciate attractions like Musical Instrument Museum and Old Town Scottsdale. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Phoenix: Scottsdale (Queen Creek Olive Mill Marketplace at Kierland Commons, Taliesin West, &more). There's much more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Camelback Mountain, and observe the fascinating underwater world at OdySea Aquarium.

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Louisville to Phoenix is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Louisville in July; daily highs in Phoenix reach 106°F and lows reach 85°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.