Highest-rated things to do in Phoenix, according to Tripadvisor

"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.

Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).

Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Phoenix using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.

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#30. Mystery Castle

- Rating: 4/5 (404 reviews)
- Address: 800 East Mineral Road Phoenix, Arizona
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#29. Phoenix Police Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 17 South 2nd Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#28. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

- Rating: 4/5 (398 reviews)
- Address: 1125 North 3rd Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#27. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 12419 North 28th Drive Phoenix, Arizona
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#26. S'edav Va'aki Museum

- Rating: 4/5 (296 reviews)
- Address: 4619 East Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#25. Phoenix Mountain Preserve

- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 1431 East Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#24. Dobbins Lookout

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Address: 10919 South Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#23. Arizona Science Center

- Rating: 4/5 (968 reviews)
- Address: 600 East Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#22. Phoenix Symphony

- Rating: 5/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 75 North 2nd St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#21. St. Mary's Basilica

- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Address: 231 N. 3rd Street, at Monroe St. Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
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#20. Arizona Capitol Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Address: 1700 West Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#19. Burton Barr Central Library

- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Address: 1221 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#18. The Phoenix Theatre Company

- Rating: 5/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 1825 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#17. Rosson House Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Address: 139 North 6th St. Heritage Square Phoenix, Arizona
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#16. Orpheum Theater

- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Address: 203 West Adams St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#15. Piestewa Peak

- Rating: 4.5/5 (719 reviews)
- Address: 2701 East Squaw Peak Lane Phoenix, Arizona
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#14. Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area

- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Address: 5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway Phoenix, Arizona
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#13. Children's Museum of Phoenix

- Rating: 4.5/5 (715 reviews)
- Address: 215 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#12. Wrigley Mansion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (566 reviews)
- Address: 2501 East Telewa Trail Phoenix, Arizona
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#11. Phoenix Art Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,089 reviews)
- Address: 1625 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#10. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- Address: 6101 East Van Buren St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#9. Phoenix Zoo

- Rating: 4/5 (3,089 reviews)
- Address: 455 North Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, Arizona
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#8. South Mountain Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,337 reviews)
- Address: 10919 South Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#7. Papago Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (861 reviews)
- Address: 625 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona
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#6. Chase Field

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,370 reviews)
- Address: 401 East Jefferson St. Phoenix, Arizona
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#5. Hole in the Rock

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,116 reviews)
- Address: 625 North Galvin Pkwy Papago Park Phoenix, Arizona
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#4. Camelback Mountain

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,561 reviews)
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#3. Heard Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,991 reviews)
- Address: 2301 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
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#2. Musical Instrument Museum

- Rating: 5/5 (6,570 reviews)
- Address: 4725 East Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
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#1. Desert Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,172 reviews)
- Address: 1201 North Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, Arizona
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.