Phoenix, Arizona Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Phoenix and the surrounding area. Experience nature thrills by climbing to the orifice in Hole-in-the-Rock, then walk up a nearby hill to visit the pyramid tomb of Arizona's nuttiest governor. The Hall of Flame is America's best-named fire museum.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
Neon Diving Lady: Starlite Motel
Mesa, Arizona
70 ft. tall sign built in 1960: a blonde in swimsuit takes an endless 3-part plunge in neon. Felled by a wind storm in 2010; in 2013 fans chipped in to save the lady.
Sunnyslope Rock Garden
Phoenix, Arizona
An outsider art environment constructed from 1952 to 1974 using bits of Fiestaware -- with only a little Strontium 90.
USS Arizona Anchor, Mast, Gun Barrel
Phoenix, Arizona
Salvaged parts from the iconic battleship and state namesake, sunk with most of the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
Muffler Man - Bunyan
Phoenix, Arizona
Part of the chaotic and fascinating yard statuary of collector Don Parks, this big fiberglass lumberjack seems puzzled by the absence of trees.
Release the Fear - Melted Weapons Sculpture
Phoenix, Arizona
Anti-violence sculpture by artist Robert John Miley features a happy 24-ft. tall figure emerging from a partly melted pile of actual crime guns.
In and Around Phoenix
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Arizona attractions.
- Scottsdale: Alcor Cryonics Tour
- Phoenix: Sunnyslope Rock Garden
- Phoenix: Hole-in-the-Rock
- Phoenix: Release the Fear - Melted Weapons Sculpture
- Mesa: Neon Diving Lady: Starlite Motel
- Phoenix: Phoenix Police Museum
- Phoenix: Transparent Woman and Skeleton Bicyclist [tips]
- Phoenix: Wall of Road Signs [tips]
- Phoenix: Dancing Swarm of Fireflies [tips]
- Phoenix: Cancer Survivors Park [tips]
- Phoenix: USS Arizona Anchor, Mast, Gun Barrel
- Phoenix: Arizona K-9 Memorial
- Phoenix: Navajo Code Talker Statue
- Phoenix: Prince Tribute Mural [tips]
- Phoenix: Lunch Break Ironworkers and Rosie the Riveter [tips]
- Phoenix: News Chopper Crash Memorial
- Phoenix: Moffles - Auto Parts Man
- Phoenix: Long Wong's Wings [tips]
- Phoenix: Mystery Castle [tips]
- Phoenix: Viking Statue
- Phoenix: Hall of Flame
