8 days in Phoenix Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Piestewa Peak. Head to Kierland Commons and Brass Armadillo Antique Mallfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Phoenix: Verrado Golf Club (in Buckeye), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (in Coolidge) and White Tank Mountain Regional Park (in Waddell). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cholla Trail, ride a horse along KOLI Equestrian Center, get outside with Right On Target Clay Guides of AZ, and trek along Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Phoenix trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 78°F in November, and nighttime lows around 55°F.