9500 East Vía de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ

Summer in Phoenix means hanging out indoors during the day (unless you're poolside) and exploring outdoors in the evening. We've compiled a list with that in mind, featuring the best things to do around Greater Phoenix this summer, including the latest museum exhibitions, outdoor excursions to enjoy safely and more.

Arizona's iconic Salt River has been a source of innovation and recreation for Greater Phoenix residents area for thousands of years. The best-known segment of the river (formally the Lower Salt River) is located about 40 minutes from downtown Phoenix in Mesa, where visitors and locals go mainly for two reasons: tubing and wild horses.

9500 East Vía de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ

Summer in Phoenix means hanging out indoors during the day (unless you're poolside) and exploring outdoors in the evening. We've compiled a list with that in mind, featuring the best things to do around Greater Phoenix this summer, including the latest museum exhibitions, outdoor excursions to enjoy safely and more.