Summer is usually the off-season for vacations in Phoenix, Arizona. That means the locals can take advantage of deals in their won backyard to form a practical "staycation." The staycation concept grew from the idea that people unable to afford to travel on vacation spend their time off at home. Phoenix residents should find a lot of options that will also help out the local economy.
Act like a tourist. Take pictures at all your destinations and compile a photo album of Phoenix attractions. The photo album could double as a travel guide for out-of-state guests.
Check the local hotels and motels for the brochures available to guests. Use those brochures to schedule a tour of Phoenix attractions that happen to be the things visitors are told to see. A staycation schedule may start with a trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens on Monday, then the Phoenix Zoo on Tuesday, and the Phoenix Art Museum on Wednesday.
Visit the "things to do" link in the Phoenix media outlets. Phoenix is on the touring list of most major rock acts and theater shows. It is also home to a team in all four major sports. The events list for Phoenix should always be full of options for any staycation plan.
Go for day hike on any of the many trails in Phoenix. One option is "Fat Man's Pass" at South Mountain, which was once rated as Phoenix's "Best Family Hike."
Dine out every day of a week at a new restaurant.
