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Phoenix Hotels and Visitor Information
Region: Arizona
State: Arizona
Population: 1,321,045
Elevation: 1,090 ft
Area Code(s): 602
Information: Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, One Arizona Center, 400 E Van Buren St, Suite 600, 85004; Phone 602/254-6500
Email: visitors@visitphoenix.com Web: www.visitphoenix.com
Area Description:
Phoenix (O'odham: Skikik) is the state capital of Arizona, and was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881. Phoenix is located in central Arizona in the southwestern United States, 118 miles (188 km) northwest of Tucson.
Before it acquired its firebird affiliation, Phoenix was known in the Navajo language as Hoozdo. Translation: "This place is hot!" While the Navajo were referring to the area's desert temperatures, the description suits the mythologically named city in other ways--Phoenix is one of the country's hottest destinations for work and play.
But the landscape isn't all that's scorchingly spectacular. You'll find a vivacious, lively arts scene in metropolitan Phoenix. Visit the Heard Museum for its renowned Native American exhibits or inspect masterpieces at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a symphony or catch a Broadway show at the city's world-class venues. And of course, dahling, you must visit one of those spas that everyone's talking about.
As the Navajo say, Phoenix is hot!
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