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Phoenix Itineraries
A great day in Phoenix is spent exploring our rich and diverse heritage. Phoenix museums have something for everyone. History, art, science, anthropology… explore our wonderful diversity.
Morning
- Start your day taking a trip to the Pueblo Grande Musuem and Archaeological Park.
- Experience Phoenix’s cultural beginnings first hand through its display of authentic centuries old Hohokam Indian pottery and artifacts.
- Located on 102 acres in the middle of modern day Pheonic, this museum protects the ruims of a 1,500-year-old Hohokam village. While you’re here, you’ll learn about these first inhabitants of Greater Phoenix as you explore the ruins.
- Enjoy a guided tour, petroglyph discovery hike and workshop activity.
Afternoon
- Continue your comprehensive introduction to our Native American history by visiting the world-renowned Heard Museum.
- Here you’ll find more than 40,000 Native American artistic and ethnographic objects.
- Of special interest in the Native Peoples of the Southwest Gallery, which provides a glimpse of the history and culture of Arizona’s 21 tribes; the Katsina Doll Gallery; and the 21,000 square-foot signature exhibit HOME: Native Peoples in the Southwest.
- Stay for lunch and sample Southwestern-inspired cuisine at the Heard Café.
Evening
- While in the downtown area, dine at one of many Copper Square restaurants.
- Your evening entertainment options are abundant—ranging from local theater to the biggest names in art and music.
- Downtown offers venues such as the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Symphony Hall, the Herberger Theater Center and the landmark Orpheum Theatre, to name just a few.
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