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 81 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Mad Desert Trekking
Tour operator
👍👍 We had a great hike with Mad Desert Trekking. Matt was our guide and his knowledge, accommodating and easy-going demeanor and personality were exactly what we needed on our last night in Scottsdale, for our sunset hike. While I lived in AZ when attending grad school at ASU, my wife had never been t...
5.00 (141 reviews) (~16.72 km from centre)
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Wild Bunch Desert Guides
Tour operator
👍👍 GREAT family friendly mountain biking experience! Wild Bunch Desert Guides was an amazing outfit to schedule our family’s desert maintain biking tour through. Our guide Don was really good and he ensured we not only had fun, we learned a lot about the area and the desert too! Great outfit, great...
5.00 (134 reviews) (~37.03 km from centre)
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Arizona River Runners
Raft trip outfitter
👍👍 I did the 6 day trip with my family (1 - 60 year old and 5 - in high 20's) and could not recommend it more! Ever since I've gotten back I've told everyone I know to go do this sometime in their life. It is truly a lifechanging trip! The crew was incredible, helpful, and friendly (shout out to Tim,...
5.00 (122 reviews) (~20.03 km from centre)
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Float Balloon Tours
Balloon ride tour agency
👍👍 What an amazing adventure! Right from the beginning the hospitality was incredible. Pilot Scott was so knowledgeable and made even those afraid of heights comfortable. He told us all about the vegetation, animals and cool sights we were flying over. The breakfast was superb and the set up in the des...
5.00 (77 reviews) (~1.18 km from centre)
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The Signature Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 The art work is amazing there!!
5.00 (20 reviews) (~14.55 km from centre)
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Adventurous Stills
Distillery
👍👍 Amazing local place. I love my whiskey and finding this place was awesome. All locally done. No sourcing and it's really well done. Plus the community involved is what loving whisky is about. Come by and get in a local whiskey community.
4.90 (147 reviews) (~16.78 km from centre)
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Tom's Thumb Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 First time hiking here. We went on a weekday and the place was pretty empty - it was perfect for a nice stroll. We did the Marcus landslide trail and really enjoyed it. It is marked as moderate difficulty but is really quite an easy trail. There is some mild inclines here and there but really much e...
4.90 (127 reviews) (~37.23 km from centre)
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David Bowie Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Loved it. Easy to get to.
4.90 (124 reviews) (~2.33 km from centre)
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USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River
Memorial park
👍👍 You can never be too thankful to and for those who came before us. I have been to the memorial in Hawaii years ago, walked the building, touched the wall, and looked over the ship in her final resting place. This is also a beautiful memorial and was well worth the visit. I would strongly suggest it...
4.90 (122 reviews) (~20.28 km from centre)
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Phoenix Scuba
Dive shop
👍👍 My husband and I got certified here, great people that make you feel like family. They will help you feel comfortable in the water, find the gear that works for you and all at great prices. Highly recommend!
4.90 (111 reviews) (~13.05 km from centre)
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Brophy Chapel
Catholic church
👍👍 Chapel at Brophy is spectacular. Very serene. Great place for wedding. Plenty of parking. Handicap assecible . Beautiful place for pictures if bride was beautiful already wait till you have background here. 1952, 17 years after its closing, Brophy College Preparatory reopened as a high school.[cita...
4.90 (103 reviews) (~6.29 km from centre)
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Sunrise Peak
Hiking area
👍👍 The trail from Lost Dog Trail to Sunrise Peak is a definite challenge. Lots of lose rocks, along the trail. Make sure that you wear a great pair of shoes. Preferably hiking shoes. Be prepared. Take water, snacks. Make sure your phone is fully charged. First aid kit should be also packed along...
4.90 (74 reviews) (~32.5 km from centre)
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Dixie Mountain
Hiking area
👍👍 My first time to this trial head, I would call it backyard trial head, have been around this area never attempted, after running there is no regrets, wonderful terrain and challenging for trail running, very clean, limited crowd, good for moderate levels and beginers. I will come back again somet...
4.90 (59 reviews) (~33.73 km from centre)
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Arizona Soaring Inc
Aviation training institute
👍👍 Zen in the air! This was one of the most amazing experiences ever. My husband gave me a glider for my birthday and I loved every second of it. So peaceful and quiet. We are both skiers and hikers so it was so cool to get a view of the mountains that you can't see from the ground. Shad was the pilot...
4.90 (38 reviews) (~41.27 km from centre)
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Arizona Sailing Adventures
Boat tour agency
👍👍 I brought my man on a private sail with Captain Bill and we had an amazing experience! Bill was extremely friendly, down to earth, and pleasant. He allowed us to move about his 22ft boat as we wished and shared his knowledge on the area and sailing. We were allowed to bring our own drinks and snacks...
4.90 (36 reviews) (~15.64 km from centre)
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Cottage Garden II
Women's clothing store
👍👍 This place is located in downtown Glendale; many beautiful homes and places to check out, including here. Tons of clothing, jewelry and miscellaneous things to see. I bought ornaments here for Christmas and plan to return for birthday gifts. Unique and bohemian clothing, adorable ornaments and frien...
4.90 (32 reviews) (~14.56 km from centre)
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Lisa Sette Gallery
Art gallery
Art gallery showing contemporary conceptual art in various media & representing several top artists.
4.90 (28 reviews) (~3.77 km from centre)
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Anthem Community Lakes
Park
👍👍 The best park you will find. Walking paths, a train, and ducks in the water. The grass is always green too.
4.90 (24 reviews) (~46.27 km from centre)
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Observation Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It's a tough hike for sure, but what an experience!
4.90 (17 reviews) (~12.07 km from centre)
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Arizona Buddhist Temple
Place of worship
👍👍 If you are looking for the online Dharma talks form the temple go to Youtube and search for Dharma in the Desert. The 3 ministers from the temple take turns delivering the Dharma message each week.
4.90 (16 reviews) (~8.52 km from centre)
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