City break in Phoenix. Active leisure ideas for Phoenix - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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Phoenix is the capital of the US state of Arizona located in its southern part. It was founded in 1881 on the site of a settlement abandoned by the Indians. Long before that, tribes of …
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Phoenix is ideal for families with children of any age. If your child is too young to be alone when you want to go about your business, then you should look for a hotel with a game room for …
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The largest number of Injun dishes among all US territories is preserved in the Phoenix cuisine. However, this is not surprising, because this is where the largest Native American …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Phoenix and surroundings
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National and city parks around Phoenix
♥ State Park 'South Mountains' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'High Point' , 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Xeriscape Garden' , 17.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Historical Park 'Pecos' , 37.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Saguaro' , 153.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'South Mountains' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'High Point' , 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Xeriscape Garden' , 17.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Historical Park 'Pecos' , 37.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Saguaro' , 153.5 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near Phoenix
♥ Amusement park 'Enchanted Island' Phoenix, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Phoenix Mountain’s Happy Park' Ningbo, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Castles N’ Coasters' Phoenix, 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Riverview Park & Waterworld' Wisconsin Dells, 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Enchanted Island' Phoenix, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Phoenix Mountain’s Happy Park' Ningbo, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Castles N’ Coasters' Phoenix, 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Riverview Park & Waterworld' Wisconsin Dells, 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Phoenix
♥ Water park 'Arizona grand resort Oasis' Phoenix, 12.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Sunsplash Water Park' Mesa, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Wet n Wild' Phoenix, 28.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Breakers Water Park' Marana, 144 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Arizona grand resort Oasis' Phoenix, 12.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Big Surf' Tempe, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Sunsplash Water Park' Mesa, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Wet n Wild' Phoenix, 28.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Breakers Water Park' Marana, 144 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Phoenix from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Phoenix Observation Tower
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Distance from Phoenix center - 35.4 km.
The unusual tower is green. It's planned to add the latest technological devices that allow to process solar energy and rainwater. It was decided to build a tower in the heart of the city, in close proximity to various cultural and business centers. A massive concrete core will be a foundation of the construction. At the top there will be an unusual spiral sphere. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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