Leave New England and visit the Sonoran Desert by flying from Boston to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Find out why Phoenix is Arizona's cultural hub by exploring visual arts at the Phoenix Art Museum, and enjoying performing arts in the historic Orpheum Theatre. The area also draws in business visitors throughout the year. Tour the Desert Botanical Garden and discover thousands of local plant species, including agave and cactus.

Key Facts

Interstate 10 leads into the heart of Phoenix and other major nearby cities like Mesa, Tempe and Chandler. Visit Chase Field and watch the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action. This baseball park is neighbored by the Talking Stick Resort Arena where you can see the Phoenix Suns take on NBA opponents. Explore the interactive high-tech exhibits at the Arizona Science Center.

After learning about computer technology and natural science, relax at the Heritage and Science Park on the grounds of the science center. You can look at more than two dozen monuments at the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, before entering the Arizona Capitol Museum to learn more about local history.

Hints and Tips

The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) to Phoenix lasts just over five hours. Take advantage of the PHX Sky Train to quickly travel between terminals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and get to the car rental facilities.