Greater Phoenix

Greater Phoenix is a region of Arizona surrounding Phoenix. The total area accounts for 4,039,182 residents and is currently the 13th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Greater Phoenix/Phoenix Metropolitan Area is also commonly referred to as "The Valley" by local residents.

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Getting Around

The Valley Metro light rail line connects Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa.
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Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona as well as the most populous city in the American Southwest and sixth largest city in the United States. Phoenix Travel Guide »
Tempe
Tempe
Tempe is a city in the Phoenix metroplitan area of Arizona that is very fashionable and growing steadily. Tempe Travel Guide »
Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. It is east of Phoenix and is considered to be part of the Phoenix Metro Area. Scottsdale Travel Guide »
Within Greater Phoenix
Mesa
Mesa
Mesa, population 440,000, is in Maricopa County. It is Arizona's third-largest city, and is part of the Greater Phoenix urban complex. Mesa Travel Guide »
Gilbert
Gilbert is a Town in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. It has a population of more than 170,000. Gilbert Travel Guide »
Glendale
Glendale is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a dominant media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun. Glendale Travel Guide »
Cave Creek
Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a small tourist town north of Phoenix. It caters to equestrian, biker, and high-end resort lifestyles. Cave Creek Travel Guide »
Chandler
Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit. Chandler Travel Guide »
Peoria
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional … Peoria Travel Guide »
Buckeye
Buckeye is a city west of Phoenix. Buckeye Travel Guide »
Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. Guadalupe Travel Guide »
Goodyear
Goodyear is a city located west of Phoenix. Goodyear Travel Guide »
Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is a town in Greater Phoenix. Fountain Hills Travel Guide »
Sun City
Sun City is a town located in Maricopa County in Arizona. It is a planned retirement community near Phoenix which was constructed in the 1960s. Sun City Travel Guide »
Carefree
Carefree is a small town in Greater Phoenix. Carefree Travel Guide »
Litchfield Park
Litchfield Park is a city in Arizona. Litchfield Park Travel Guide »
Anthem
Anthem is a large unincorporated community, built by Del Webb homes, in Greater Phoenix, Arizona. It is usually known as Anthem, Arizona. Anthem Travel Guide »
Apache Junction
Apache Junction is a city in Greater Phoenix. Apache Junction Travel Guide »
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