If you would like to learn more about its cultural background it is worth visiting the array of cultural centres dotted throughout the city. The Heard Museum is world renowned for its look at Native American cultures, with a particular focus on New Mexico as well as Arizona. If you prefer your history a little more hands on then you should visit the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. It is the only one of its kind within the US, and you can learn about the pre-Columbian Hohokam civilisation.

In the evening Phoenix offers a range of entertainment options. You can listen to a classical concert by the Phoenix Symphony, watch an opera production at the Arizona Opera, or attend a play at the Arizona Theatre Company, which is located in the Herberger Theatre complex. There is also the Phoenix Theatre, which hosts the New Works Festival that takes place every year in July.

In fact, Phoenix plays host to a large number of events. Organised on a monthly basis is First Fridays Artwalk in which hundreds of galleries and venues throughout the city are open for free. The Phoenix Film Festival is held in April and celebrates independent feature films. The city also hosts its own Ironman competition and Open Golf tournament.

Around Phoenix

By using your Avis car rental, there are a number of interesting attractions just outside Phoenix that you can visit. If visiting Piestewa Peak gives you a taste for heights then Camelback Mountain offers two popular routes with great views at the top. An easier option is Squaw Peak, located only three miles from Camelback Mountain.

Hiking is a very popular sport in this region and there are a number of great treks easily reached by taking advantage of car rentals. South Mountain Park, for example, stretches out over 16,000 acres and is also beautiful to drive through. There is a summit at 2,330 feet that provides great views over the desert below. If you are feeling energetic and decide to walk then there are a number of trails to choose from including one that leads to the region’s petroglyphs.

When you rent a car in Phoenix you should also head out to Sedona. Situated north of the city, 120 miles away, it is surrounded by the spectacular Red Rocks. The town itself consists of a colourful cultural scene being home to a wide selection of around 100 galleries and host to an array of events including the Sedona Jazz Festival and Sedona Arts Festival.

Another major city worth visiting by luxury car hire is San Diego. Located on the seacoast of Southern California it is lined with sandy beaches. It is renowned for its concern for wildlife and contains a SeaWorld theme park, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

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