Desert Oasis Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Desert Oasis
Popular places to visit
Arizona State University
Walk around the campus of Arizona State University, a top university in Tempe. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the jogging trails.
Phoenix Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Phoenix Convention Center, a top convention centre in Phoenix. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Talking Stick Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Scottsdale? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Canyon University
Walk around the campus of Grand Canyon University, a well-known university in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Chase Field
Catch an event at Chase Field and enjoy other activities in Phoenix such as golfing.In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
State Farm Stadium
Catch an event at State Farm Stadium during your trip to Glendale. Experience the lively festivals or attend a football match in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours
Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Phoenix
Top hotels in Desert Oasis
Red Roof Inn Phoenix North - I-17 at Bell Rd
Room was clean and smelled nice Noise from freeway is bad from 7 am to midnight quiet from 3 am to 7 am the upstairs noice walking on the ceiling bad No breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Red Lion Inn & Suites Goodyear Phoenix
Room was spotless
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Metro Phoenix Extended Stay
It was a place to stay for a night that was semi affordable for valentines night. We booked it to be closer to the area for the renaissance festival. It was clean enough but we could not turn off the light over the stove and the showers leaked. Overall it served it’s purpose.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Woodspring Suites Tolleson - Phoenix West
Great stay
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix West / Glendale
Room and location were great
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix West Peoria
Lacking basic amenities. The shower in the suite would not get hot. I notified the front desk within an hour of checking in and they asked me to wait for maintenance in the morning to fix it. The next morning maintenance told me they couldn’t do anything about it. I contacted hotels.com customer ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Oasis
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Happy Valley Towne Centre and Bowlero Union Hills while you're in town.
Maryvale Village
If you're spending some time in Maryvale Village, American Family Fields of Phoenix and Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre are top sights worth seeing.
North Mountain
Take time in North Mountain to visit attractions like Castles N' Coasters and Metrocenter. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
Alhambra
Alhambra is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Glendale Ave / 19th Ave Station or Montebello-19th Ave Station to explore sights like GCU Arena.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
Paradise Valley Village
If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley Village, Phoenix First Assembly of God and Stonecreek Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
