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Things to Do: Parks and gardens

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Desert Botanical Garden
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 126 attractions in Phoenix

Located in Papago Park, these gardens offer visitors an opportunity to learn about desert flora.

Attraction type: Garden; Specialty museum; Nature center; Other
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Enchanted Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Playground
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Papago Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 126 attractions in Phoenix

This park offers runners both paved and dirt trails.

Attraction type: Park
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Encanto Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Urban park
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Tovrea Castle
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 126 attractions in Phoenix

The Tovrea Castle is supposed to RE-OPEN in February 2009...here's the link http://phoenix.go...

Attraction type: Historic site; Garden; Castle; Other
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South Mountain Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 126 attractions in Phoenix

This, the largest municipal park in the world, is a popular hiking, biking and horseback riding trail area.

Attraction type: Park; Other
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Biltmore Fashion Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Shop; Mall; Park
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Margaret T. Hance Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #59 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Urban park
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South Mountain
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #68 of 126 attractions in Phoenix

Home of South Mountain Park and famous for its beautiful views and hiking opportunities.

Attraction type: Mountain; Park
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Patriots Square Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #93 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Urban park
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Squaw Peak
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #101 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Attraction type: Mountain; Park
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