(according to Citysearch)

1. Camelback Mountain, Echo Canyon Recreation Area
E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ
Scramble to the top of a magnificent red rock pile and gaze at the best bird's-eye views of the valley.

2. Durant's
2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Lounge in a plush leatherette booth as you sip an icy, ambrosial martini under dim red lighting.

3. El Chorro Lodge
5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ
Sit on a patio surrounded by a rugged desert landscape as your taste buds explode around a sticky-bun brunch.

4. Herberger Theatre Center
222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ
Get here early to enjoy coffee in the lobby before taking your seat in the valley's best-equipped live theater.

5. Bank One Ballpark
401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ
Sit in a gigantic, yet intimate, stadium as its convertible roof rolls back to let in gorgeous Arizona sunshine.

6. Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Get to know Arizona's first settlers by viewing a world-class collection of Kachina dolls, Native American artifacts and contemporary art.

7. Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Enjoy lip-smacking good barbecue from the parking-lot cafe before heading inside to hear America's best blues and jazz artists.

8. Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ
Stroll self-guided paths past an amazing variety of cactus and succulents from all over the world.

9. Scottsdale Artwalk
E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ
Amble the balmy sidewalks of the "West's most western town" and duck into galleries to check out arts and crafts.

10.Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ
Check out fading superstars passing by--then rock out in the show lounge at this class-act Valley casino.

(according to Citysearch)