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If you're a fan of architecture or appreciate stunningly designed structures, you won't want to miss touring Taliesin West. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed this masterpiece as his private winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Its prehistoric grandeur and deep connection to the surrounding desert will captivate you. What's even more impressive is that Wright and his apprentices built and maintained the building almost entirely by hand, making it one of the most personal creations of his career. Public tours are available daily, with themed terms incorporating Wright's architectural theories also on offer. As Wright once said, his mission was to "make life more beautiful, the world a better one for living in, and to give reason, rhyme, and meaning to life." The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation seeks to continue this legacy by inspiring people to connect with nature, the arts, and each other through architecture.

Embark on a thrilling hot-air balloon adventure with Rainbow Ryders over the beautiful Phoenix skyline. Soar up, up, and away and witness breathtaking views. Rainbow Ryders has been Southwest's leading hot air balloon company since 1983. They have offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs and a fleet of 40 balloons. Moreover, their pilots have flown over 50,000 hours and catered to more than 750,000 passengers. All of their pilots are FAA-certified and possess almost 200 years of collective experience. Rainbow Ryders emphasizes safety and is the sole hot air balloon ride company certified for "Covid Safe Practice." Riding with Rainbow Ryders is necessary if you're seeking a pleasurable and secure adventure.

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.