Best places: Tourist attractions in Maricopa County

👍👍 Where do I even start!!!!? We had the best time! Our tour guide Martyn was incredible. He made the trip even better than we imagined. Everything was set up and ready to go upon arrival. He gave clear instructions and then we were off! He was really knowledgeable about the desert and we learned some...

Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out.

1920s Mormon temple noted for its neoclassical architecture & elaborate light display at Christmas.

Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.

👍👍 My kids love visiting the auto museum! Nearly every vehicle that is in this museum the children can sit in and get a hands-on experience. They have a carousel that is free. All of the games are free. And it’s only a $10 donation for adults to get in. They always ask to go to the auto museum when we...

Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.

16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.

Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display.

Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.

Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.

Scenic observation point with an elevation of 2,330 feet, accessible by hiking or driving.

A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves.

Sizable park with amenities such as a fishing pond, playground, sports facilities & miles of trails.

Town park with ball courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, fishing pond, skate plaza & more on 48 acres.

Sizable park housing Camelback Mountain & its 3 hiking trails, free parking & recreation area.

Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.

Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.

Outdoor recreation area with trails & a playground, plus a visitor center with educational programs.

Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.