10 Phoenix-Area Tourist Destinations That Locals Can Enjoy Too

Phoenix New Times March 27, 2016 23:04PM

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In Phoenix, it's a challenge to point out a tourist at any given theater, museum, or cultural center. We're all wearing T-shirts and shorts. Most of us are taking pictures and Instagramming anything that moves. And no matter how many times we say we've acclimated, there's not a soul who won't break a sweat during the summer. There are plenty of places to drag your extended family on a day trip or drive around the city, but let's face it, we could go to these spots any day. Here are a few of our favorite Phoenix attractions — touristy or not.