In the morning, check out the Desert Botanical Garden, which showcases the desert's unique flora. In the afternoon, visit the Musical Instrument Museum, home to a vast collection of instruments from around the world. For dinner, head to Little Miss BBQ for their lip-smacking Texas-style brisket.
Begin the day at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a zoo, botanical garden, and natural history museum all in one! In the afternoon, visit the Pima Air & Space Museum, which displays 300+ aircraft and spacecraft. For dinner, try the Sonoran-style hot dogs at El Guero Canelo.
Start the day with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the red rocks. Then, go for a hike in Oak Creek Canyon or Red Rock State Park. After lunch, visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a beautiful Catholic church built into the red rocks. For dinner, head to Cress on Oak Creek for fine dining and stunning views of the canyon.
Begin the day at Lowell Observatory, where you can learn about astronomy and see the telescope used to discover Pluto. In the afternoon, check out the Museum of Northern Arizona, which showcases art and artifacts of the Southwest. For dinner, try the wood-fired pizza at Pizzicletta.
Start the day with a round of golf at TPC Scottsdale, home to the PGA Tour's Waste Management Phoenix Open. In the afternoon, visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio. For dinner, head to Citizen Public House for elevated pub fare and craft cocktails.
In the morning, visit the Heard Museum, which showcases Native American art and culture. In the afternoon, explore the Phoenix Art Museum, home to over 19,000 works of art from around the world. For dinner, indulge in the farm-to-table cuisine at FnB Restaurant.
If you have extra time in Phoenix, check out the Arizona Science Center or take a hike up Camelback Mountain for stunning views of the city. A side trip to the Grand Canyon is also highly recommended. To maximize your fun, consider renting a car for the duration of your trip so you can easily explore all the cities. Lastly, don't forget to pack plenty of sunscreen and water as June temperatures in Arizona can soar to 100+ degrees Fahrenheit.
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