Free & Cheap Things to Do in Phoenix, AZ

  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
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Wine Flights focuses on wine education and having fun learning about all the wines near and far anytime at Central Wine
7.7 Miles
94% 7260 votes
Mountains 5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85018 MoreLess Info
A popular place for hiking and rock climbing, Camelback Mountain is part of the Pima and Maricopa reservation. The trails have a total length of 4 miles.
6.9 Miles
94% 3847 votes
National & State Parks 10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042 MoreLess Info
The largest city park in US, South Mountain Park covers 25.5 square miles and attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year. It is popular among hikers and bikers.
6.9 Miles
92% 606 votes
Mountains 2701 East Squaw Peak Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85016 MoreLess Info
Formed about 14 million years ago, Piestewa Peak was long a popular site for mining and raising mountain goats. Today, it is popular with hikers who climb to the 2,608 feet summit, or enjoy the scenic views at the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area.
7.1 Miles
92% 570 votes
National & State Parks 625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
Papago Park contains an archery range, 1.7 mile exercise course, fishing lagoons, orienteering course, Oakland A's minor league ball field, 8,000 seat spring training facility for the Oakland A's, four softball diamonds, the Desert Botanical Garden, Hall of Flame, Papago Golf Course. The park also houses the Ph…
5.3 Miles
67% 15 votes
Colleges & Universities 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017 MoreLess Info
Located in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's premier private Christian University. The University offers more than 12 degree programs as well as an online schooling option.
2.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Colleges & Universities 1202 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013 MoreLess Info
As the flagship of Arizona's Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College offers over 150 degree and certificate programs. The college also offers online courses and an offsite training center.
8.8 Miles
95% 22694 votes
Botanical Gardens 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
Those interested in finding more about the desert flora can visit the Desert Botanical Garden. It covers 140 acres, and has more than 50,000 plants in display. There are events and exhibitions organized in here all around the year.
16.1 Miles
99% 4464 votes
Farms & Ranches 21424 North 7th Ave Suite #12, Phoenix, AZ 85027 MoreLess Info
Western Destinations promises its clients genuine Wild West adventures, such as horseback riding, jailhouse quick draw, steer roping, and others.
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99% 1100 votes
Horseback Riding Phoenix, AZ MoreLess Info
Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Private Tours is an excursion company that has access to over 400,000-acres of land. The ranch features private skeet shooting, horseback riding, and cowboy games.
16.2 Miles
98% 15355 votes
Music Museums 4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050 MoreLess Info
The Musical Instrument Museum has collections from all around the world, exhibited in its 4 galleries: the Geographical Gallery, the Mechanical Musical Gallery, the Artist Gallery, and the children's Experience Gallery.
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