Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Phoenix

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Phoenix. This list contains 63 places from Tourist attraction category.

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San Juan Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Both ends of the Alta Trail are steep climbs that will get your heart rate up. The middle section is a mixture of mild hiking and more difficult hiking. On the day of this hike, I talked with another hiker on his way down, that had encountered two other snake besides this one that I encountered twic...
4.80 (32 reviews) (~14.64 km from centre)
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South Mountain Park/Preserve - Ranger Station
Government office
👍👍 A Very Incredible View 😍
4.80 (29 reviews) (~11.18 km from centre)
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Arizona Canal South Bridge
Tourist attraction
👍 Beautiful part of Scottsdale, stores are on the outer edge of the canal, beautiful statues and downtown. Restaurants are plentiful. Nice day trip!
4.80 (28 reviews) (~14.67 km from centre)
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National Trail Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great spot. It has a fantastic view of South Mountain Park and downtown. You can access it either by driving up and hiking less than half a mile to it. Or you can hike about 5 miles from the west side to get to it or 9 miles from the Eastside to get to it.
4.80 (26 reviews) (~13.49 km from centre)
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Indian Bend Wash Horse Sculptures
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This was a very fun place to jog to and around. I wish it was a PokéGym, though! 😁
4.80 (12 reviews) (~17.8 km from centre)
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Rio Montaña Park
Park
👍👍 Cute park with nice play area, dog area, basketball and tennis courts. Right next to a firehouse as well.
4.70 (127 reviews) (~29.99 km from centre)
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Chateau de Vie
Farm shop
👍👍 Beautiful house. Very interesting architecture and story. Take the tour and learn more. The lavender store on-site is great! Loved the candle I bought - a fabulous scent. We loved the lemon lavender cookie as well.
4.70 (125 reviews) (~18.18 km from centre)
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Bronze Horse Fountain by Bob Parks
Fountain
👍👍 Who doesn't love Old Scottsdale? Such a beautiful and quaint town. We love it here.It has so much atmosphere and warmth and charm and great shopping and food. A must visit.
4.70 (125 reviews) (~14.55 km from centre)
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Carnival of Illusion
Magician
👍👍 Just saw this gorgeous show at the Tempe Center for the Arts. It is absolutely STUNNING in every way! Everything, from the tickets to the decor, to the brochures and pamphlets to the posters are all exquisite in old world magic aesthetic. The show itself is thrilling! Filled with fun moments of audi...
4.70 (117 reviews) (~9.56 km from centre)
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Geronimo Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful trail, extremely easy to miss from the road while driving; there isn't a parking lot, just a little patch of bare ground to park in. It begins with a short stretch of trail between chain link fence and some backyards before you get to the truly scenic part. Steep in parts with difficult te...
4.70 (109 reviews) (~9.79 km from centre)
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CREATE at Arizona Science Center
Technology museum
😠 If you just pop in and pay to make one of their pre-cut projects, this place is great! However, if you take one of their classes and then pay a monthly fee to use their equipment, then it becomes not so great. Staff members do not have the time to help and make monthly pass holders feel like an in...
4.70 (96 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)
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George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
Historical landmark
Cultural center & museum showcasing African-American arts & heritage, with regular programming.
4.70 (86 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)
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Sun Cities Area Historical Society/Del Webb Sun Cities Museum
Museum
This planned-adult-community history museum is set in a model home & exhibits papers, photos & more.
4.70 (83 reviews) (~26.39 km from centre)
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Shemer Art Center
Art center
Set in a Mission-style house, this center shows work by contemporary local artists & offers classes.
4.70 (69 reviews) (~11.37 km from centre)
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Fiesta Bowl Museum
Museum
This college football museum has Fiesta Bowl memorabilia & all 120 subdivision team helmets.
4.70 (51 reviews) (~14.7 km from centre)
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The Lost Ranch
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great destination spot for a hike or ride!
4.70 (45 reviews) (~15.1 km from centre)
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Eternal Flame
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Stopping by Dump on a Desert Evening Amidst the local landfill's night, A methane flare, it burns so bright, A dancing flame, a sight to see, That fills my soul with purest glee. The landfill's waste, it towers high, But in the midst of it, the flare draws nigh, A gentle flame that brings me peace...
4.70 (25 reviews) (~27.96 km from centre)
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Gila and Salt River Principal Meridian
Historical landmark
👍👍 A mile up the conflux of Salt & Gila rivers on the Salt river side was the site of two massacres involving Akimel O’odham & Pee Posh warriors against French-Canadian fur trappers. On January 25th of 1827, the 13 trappers had been invited to stay in the village of the normally friendly tribes. While...
4.70 (24 reviews) (~22.94 km from centre)
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Aleppo Park
Park
👍👍 This park is very clean. They have benches where you can sit and watch he kids play in the playground. The parks are a little hidden but definitely one of my favorite parks to take the kids.
4.60 (112 reviews) (~28.38 km from centre)
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Petersen House Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Very Rare Authentic Victorian Style House Located within Tempe’s Petersen Park Neighborhood. Built in 1892 as the home for Prominent Tempe Rancher Niels Petersen and his wife Susanna. Constructed by Renowned Architect, James Creighton, it was one the most Elegant rural homes in the Salt River Valley...
4.60 (110 reviews) (~12.09 km from centre)
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