Best 123 things to do in Phoenix, AZ

Pick up a hard kayak in Tempe and paddle lakes or rivers

Rent an inflatable float tube with Tempe shop pickup

Rent a lightweight Kokopelli packraft for rivers and lakes

Rent a tandem hard-shell kayak with seats, paddles, and roof transport gear

Pick up a rigid paddleboard in Tempe and head to local lakes

Guided kayak or paddleboard run on the Lower Salt River, April–October

24-hour Polaris RZR rental in Scottsdale for up to 4 riders (ages 21+)

Rent two 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx jet skis for 8 hours

Bike Scottsdale parks, Tempe Town Lake, and hike Hole in the Rock

Ride an e-bike through Scottsdale Greenbelt Parks, Tempe Town Lake, and Papago Park

Leisurely 15-mile guided ride on Scottsdale’s Greenbelt paths

Hike Hidden Valley in South Mountain and spot ancient petroglyphs

Catch sunrise on a guided hike with a route tailored to your pace

Hike to a Sonoran Desert viewpoint at sunset with a certified local guide

Hike a classic McDowell Mountains loop with a certified local guide

Explore the Sonoran Desert on a private family hike—kids under 10 free

Hike the Sonoran Desert with a guide and tailor the route to your pace

Private bachelorette hike with a local guide in the Sonoran Desert

Climb Camelback Mountain on a guided Echo Canyon hike

Guided Sonoran Desert hike for corporate groups in Phoenix or Scottsdale

Hike Tom’s Thumb with a local guide and five overlook viewpoints

Choose your pace on a 3–4 hour guided Sonoran Desert hike

Ride a relaxed 60-minute summer group trail near Phoenix (ages 7+)

Ride scenic desert trails with friendly wranglers and no head-to-tail lineup