Find your green-thumb inspiration in the garden's Berlin Agave Yucca Forest or the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail at the Desert Botanical Garden, a naturalist's dream where they showcase more than 145 acres of stunning desert blooms, flora, and fauna year-round. The site opened in 1939 and now boasts over 21,000 plants, including outdoor exhibits and displays, specialty greenhouses, and endangered and fragile species preservation. One-third of the plants are native to the area, while the remaining plants come from all over the world, including special collections from Australia and Baja California. Ecosystems represented include mesquite bosque, semidesert grassland, and upland chaparral scrub.
If you're looking for a great night out in Downtown Phoenix, look no further than Crescent Ballroom. This mid-sized music venue has live music daily and a lounge that's open daily and features a fully stocked bar. Crescent Ballroom is also home to Cocina 10, a kitchen serving a unique menu that Chris Bianco developed. The food is locally sourced, featuring Sonoran and Arizona cooking and vegetarian and vegan options. So whether you're in the mood for music, drinks, or a delicious meal, Crescent Ballroom has got you covered.
Catch the best of today's headliners at the Celebrity Theatre. This 2,650-seat theater-in-the-round venue offers unobstructed views from every seat in the house, so you'll never miss a moment of the action. Notable performers have included Roger Daltrey, Don Rickles, and Etta James, to name a few. With its world-class sound system and constantly amazing headliners, the Celebrity Theatre will surely provide an unforgettable experience for all who attend.
Get ready for a game-changing journey leaving you soaring to cloud nine at Casey At The Bat, a comprehensive sports complex with all the necessary facilities to play your favorite game. The facilities include indoor batting cages, a roller hockey rink, miniature golf, and a video arcade. And when you need a break, the concessions have covered you with beer, wine, 'build your own' pizza, and a variety of other snacks. So come down to Casey At The Bat and step onto the sparkling new artificial turf, where dreams bloom stain-free. Whether you're a soccer maestro, box lacrosse trailblazer, kickball dynamo, or dodgeball champ, the enhancements, including custom-designed goals, will amplify the fun factor and take your game to the next level.