2024 CONFERENCE UPDATE
NIGHTLIFE AND RELAXATION COMBINE IN PHOENIX
WHEN YOU ’ RE PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO PHOENIX for the 2024 ISPA Conference , you may want to add a day or two ( or 10 ) to the front or back end of your travels . Arizona ’ s largest metropolis is hot in all the right ways , from a pulsing nightlife to the more serene — and iconic — Southwest outdoor settings offering options for every travel desire . Read on for an overview of area attractions , can ’ t-miss restaurants , and entertainment tips from Visit Phoenix . If you ’ re considering an extended stay near Phoenix , make sure to explore visitphoenix . com for top Phoenix attractions and day trips as well as lengthier itineraries for relaxation , family fun , sports outings and luxury travel .
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX Culture , commerce and college life coalesce in the epicenter of Phoenix . This is where you ’ ll find indie restaurants , live music , pro sports , craft brews and cocktail culture . Historic neighborhoods like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue share an urban footprint with modern marvels like CityScape and the Phoenix Convention Center ( where the 2024 ISPA Conference will take place from April 23 to 25 , 2024 ). No car is required here , thanks to Valley Metro Rail .
GREATER PHOENIX Surrounded by mountain ranges , the Greater Phoenix area is more than 500 square miles of Sonoran Desert that encompasses 24 municipalities , each with a distinct set of characteristics , attractions and flavors that offer visitors a unique glimpse at the nation ’ s fifth-largest city . Dotted with resorts
and golf courses , and bounded by national forests and Native American communities , Greater Phoenix includes Scottsdale , Tempe , Glendale and many other destinations perfect for a stop during your visit .
PHOENIX NIGHTLIFE That “ 10 days ” suggestion may have been an underestimation : To fully experience Phoenix would require a lifetime of exploration . Just the nightlife options are overwhelming . What ’ s your pleasure ? In addition to bars and restaurants , Phoenix offers : l Casinos : The Greater Phoenix area is home to several casinos , full of every game your heart desires . l Breweries : With more than 100 Arizona breweries making a splash in the beer blogosphere , Greater Phoenix has become a hops haven that ’ s home to an impressive
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