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Hi, I'm Mike of Mike's Road Trip, on this episode I'm gonna share with you some of my favorite things to see and do here in Phoenix, Arizona
brought to you by Allianz Travel. Now, Phoenix is a massive metropolis,
surrounded by some other large cities, like Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe, but this
video is just gonna be focused on the things here in Phoenix, so come along
with me, let me show you around. Arizona Falls is a remarkable roadside
attraction stationed over the central Arizona canal system. The artistic
architectural structure diverts canal water into a series of waterfalls the
beautiful design of Arizona Falls celebrates water and power and its role
in creating an oasis in the desert, while also paying homage to the Valley's
history with poetic sounds of falling water. The public space is where walkers
joggers and bicyclists can sit and enjoy the cooling effects of the waterfalls as
the meandering canal snakes through the Valley of the Sun, delivering the
precious resource.
Another of my favorite places here in Phoenix is the MIM (the Musical
Instrument Museum) the MIM brings instruments from around the world to
life and provides a truly unique experience. There are over 7,000
instruments on display, from around 200 different countries. Most displays are
enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video elements that allow guests to
observe and hear the sounds of the instruments being played. Visitors are
invited to play many of the instruments in the "experience gallery." Tthere is also
a state-of-the-art intimate performance venue where over 300 events per year can
be enjoyed. The MIM is fast becoming one of the top attractions in Phoenix.
Located on the eastern side of the Arizona State Capitol building,
Wesley Boland Memorial Plaza is an urban park and gathering place with memorials,
monuments, and Gardens. There are 30 memorials in total honoring individuals,
organizations and events.
Highlights include the mast and anchor of the USS Arizona Memorial, ranging
from World War one to Desert Storm the Arizona 9/11 memorial, and memorials
to Dr. Martin Luther King jr. and the Navajo code talkers.
The farm at South Mountain is yet another desert oasis where a 10 acre fertile plot of land has
become an agro tourism destination with gardens and a pecan orchard.
[on camera] So behind me is a small pecan orchard and they use the pecans in almost every dish you'll
find here at the
Farm at South Mountain. During the winter months, after
harvest, you'll find thousands of these pecans laying on the ground that they
kind of missed and if you're out enjoying lunch on one of the picnic
tables you could certainly scoop them up and enjoy them. There are three on-site
restaurants located in different parts of the Farm. One is focused on breakfast,
another for lunch, and one solely focused on fine dining
for dinner. Much of the ingredients are grown and harvested on-site making, this
a true farm-to-table experience. The Farm at South Mountain is also popular for
weddings and other events.
Located in the southern part of downtown Phoenix is
Heritage Square, a striking reminder of the city's vibrant Victorian past. This
area features the Rosin House Museum, a number of restaurants including the
world famous Pizzeria Bianco, a rose garden, an atrium, as well as the Arizona
Science Center. Heritage Square also hosts a number of annual events and is
walking distance to the sports arenas and other popular areas of downtown.
Speaking of downtown, the transformation over the past decade has been
extraordinary. Phoenix is fast becoming known for its
hip urban revitalization efforts with diverse culture, fantastic art scene and
award-winning restaurants. There's also a number of cool historic communities to peruse.
Just minutes from downtown Phoenix is Papago Park, which offers exceptional hiking and a wide
array of recreational facilities. Comprised primarily of sandstone, the
Papago buttes rise and fall throughout the park. The
trails that interlace the area are generally considered easy tracks. One of
the most popular places in the park is Hole-in-the-Rock which provides great
views of downtown Phoenix.
Last but not least, in the midst of the Papago Buttes
is the Desert Botanical Garden, one of the most popular attractions in Phoenix.
The Desert Botanical Garden showcases the unique life of the Sonoran Desert
through the landscape architecture of a highly manicured garden that encompasses
over 50,000 plants. There are a slew of annual events and special exhibitions on
display some that light up the gardens at night the Southwest is truly a
wondrous place and there is no better venue to see the diversity of the desert
than at the Desert Botanical Garden. Well that's it from Phoenix Arizona, I hope
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