Pheonix In The Summer

Summer is the best time for traveling but it’s even hotter in Pheonix, Arizona! There’s nothing like visiting a desert in the middle of summer. Keep reading to learn about some great places to visit and how to stay cool.

“While Phoenix is a wonderful winter oasis for many coming from cold dreary climates in the East, the summer weather is more often than not quite unattractive. So what do you do when the thermometer keeps crawling up past 100 on a regular basis for months on end? In order to stay entertained during the harsh summer season, you will have to find ways to beat the heat while still having fun at the same time, which surprisingly, is not that difficult.

I am not going to lie and say that a dry heat is more tolerable. In my honest opinion, the dry heat is much more intolerable, especially when you factor in intense sunshine and a lack of shade. Not to mention chapped lips, dried out sinuses, & dry eyes. Most of the time the air literally feels like you opened the oven door. If you can drag yourself out of the house by 6am, a little light hiking is okay. However, being outside past mid-morning is just plain miserable. However, staying cooped up inside for months on end is even more miserable. Luckily, there are enough attractions & activities that you do not have to hide inside all day in the air conditioning.

Take a look at 19 fun things to do when it’s just too darn hot in Phoenix!

1. Cool off at a waterpark

One of the best ways to enjoy a hot Phoenix summer day while still being outside in the fresh air is spending the day at one of the area’s massive waterparks. Just because it’s over 100 is no reason to hide inside all day! Cool down, enjoy some youthful fun-in-the-sun without overheating – it’s the perfect activity when the temps begin to crawl pass that tolerable level.

At just 20 bucks or so, it really is the best deal in Phoenix come summertime. It’s no surprise really that the Phoenix metro area is home to several large waterparks. Your best bet? Sunsplash in Mesa which offers several thrill rides, bonus evening hours (7-10pm) and the most relaxing lazy river ever. Other great attractions include a water coaster, a massive wave pool, and several tube and body slides.

2. Spend the day at the lake

Nothing says summer quite like a day at the lake. And although this may come as a surprise to some, the Phoenix metro actually is home to a number of large lakes which are perfect for cooling down on a hot summer’s day. While many may see Phoenix as a dry ugly desert with endless strip malls, there are still many beautiful areas to escape the man made clutter for some natural recreation.

Saguaro Lake, named for the many tall cacti surrounding the shores, is one of the best picks as the scenery is simply stunning. Saguaro offers endless opportunities for cool summer fun. This lake is perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, and water skiing. Or go the more relaxing route and take a narrated cruise aboard Desert Belle where you can soak in the views & learn more about the lake’s history.

3. Relax in a local coffee house

It’s hard not to be a coffee drinker today with all the fantastic specialty shops seemingly popping up everywhere. Cartel Coffee Lab, with 6 Phoenix area locations, offers the best espresso drinks in the city. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon break sipping your coffee in a cool, air conditioned setting. Cartel is one of those places where you can linger around for a while, whether working, playing an old-fashioned board game, reading, or just chatting the hours away with friends. Visiting one of the area’s independent shops over a Starbucks is one of your best bets to beat the heat while still having a great time.

4. Take advantage of summer resort deals

Most 4 and 5 star luxury resorts in the Phoenix area offer their best deals during the summer months. Because they cannot fill all the rooms at this time due to the uncomfortably hot weather, this when they begin to roll out enticing promotions. This fantastic deals tend to draw the locals in for a fun & affordable staycation at an otherwise uber expensive resort.

The Arizona Biltmore offers the most incredible summer deal of all. For just 200 bucks, you will receive a full breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner credit each day of your stay. This deal also includes parking, the resort fee, and 20% off the spa. This beautifully landscaped architectural wonder (Frank Lloyd Wright was a consulting architect) offers lots of shady seating areas to enjoy the serene desert scenery. And most impressive of all, the resort is home to 8 pools! More summer fun includes a water slide, a swim up bar, live pool entertainment, and even Saturday night dive-in movies.

5. Stroll around a mall

Not surprisingly, Phoenix is home to its’ share of malls – indoor, outdoor, outlet mall…you name it. If you are looking to kill a few hours in a cool setting, head to one of the massive indoor malls like Paradise Valley Mall or Chandler Fashion Center. Both of these feature 100+ stores, plenty of diverse dining choices, and a movie theater. With all the amenities, you’ll easily be busy for several hours.

Once the sun goes down, you will want to check out one of the metro’s beautiful open air malls, featuring lush palm tree landscaping, beautiful fountains and live entertainment. Both Desert Ridge and Tempe Marketplace offer many amenities including a Dave & Busters, an IMAX theater, lots of great restaurants and shops, and even free weekend entertainment. It’s still quite hot at night (oftentimes still hovering into the low 90’s) although there are plenty of misters to cool you down.? San Tan Village in Gilbert is even more impressive with more stores, a nicer theater, better restaurants, and nicer landscaping.”

?There are so many fun places to go and so many ways to stay cool, have fun and make memories!!

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