Phoenix is a sunshine capital of the southwest. The city can be summed up thus; major sporting events, great golf courses, museums, restaurants and all-night partying. Phoenix is daunting in its size, and characterises the all-American supersize mentality. That mentality permeates into the gay sc... more

Culture

Entertainments in Phoenix are mixed and mostly modern. The desert botanical garden has some truly eye-popping displays of exotic plants and butterflies, and the Arizona Science Centre, with its 350 exhibits to play with, is enough to keep even the most reluctant scientist busy. The Heard Museum g... more

Equality

Arizona recently defeated an attempt to impose a ban on gay marriage. Gay and lesbian tourists are generally very welcome in the state, and this is reflected in the facilities specifically provided for local and visiting gays and lesbians. more