Population:

1,400,000+

Time Zone:

Mountain; Phoenix does not observe Daylight Saving Time

Climate:

The city’s location in the desert means that summer daytime highs typically exceed 100 degrees; however, the area’s low humidity has a positive effect on the heat index. Summer temperatures cool in the evenings to the upper 70s. In the winter months, daytime highs average out in the 60’s and evening lows are in the 40s.

Airport:

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-273-3300

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Phoenix:

Valley Metro
City Bus and Light Rail
602-253-5000

Taxis:

Discount Cab
602-200-5500

Yellow Cab of Arizona
480-966-8377

Arizona Pedal Cab Co.
602-252-1152

Visitor Information:

Downtown Phoenix Visitor Information Center
50 North Second Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
877-CALL-PHX

Dining:

Cowboy Ciao
7133 East Stetson Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-WINE-111

For top notch food in an eclectic atmosphere, try Cowboy Ciao. Menu choices include coriander-seared tuna, honey-bourbon pork tenderloin and Mediterranean eggplant. An extensive wine list complements the variety of entrees.

Alice Cooper’stown Restaurant
101 East Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-253-7337

You wouldn’t expect rock star Alice Cooper to own a traditional bar and grill, and he doesn’t. Alice Cooper’stown Restaurant combines great food with rock music and sports. Menu choices range from coconut shrimp to barbecue, to pasta and salads, to southwestern and traditional American selections. Alice’s favorite is Mom’s Tuna Casserole. Catch the game or a live band at this spacious restaurant that also features a state-of-the-art video and sound system.

4 Brothers Pizza & Subs
251 North 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-252-8900

They’ve been serving the area tasty American-Italian cuisine for more than 10 years. Stop in and try a delicious sub or steamy hot pizza!