Free & Cheap Things to Do in Phoenix, AZ

  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
  • The list below includes 189 free or cheap things to do in or near Phoenix, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Mountains.
  • From Camelback Mountain to South Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Phoenix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.
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Phoenix Puzzle Room 106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ MoreLess Info
Race to solve the mystery in any one of the 2 rooms, deciphering clues, solving puzzles, and using deductive reasoning before time runs out
26.1 Miles
63% 257 votes
History Museums 3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Found within northern Phoenix, the Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum puts a historical 1800s village on display in the height of its time period. Guides dressed in period costume help guests by leading them through the site and telling them about the history and personal stories of the living museum.
3.5 Miles
63% 161 votes
Music Venue 440 North 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
As an entertainment venue, Celebrity Theatre offers visitors shows from touring comedians and musical groups. The venue is on the smaller side, allowing for an optimal view of the stage from most seats.
6.8 Miles
61% 83 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 5999 East Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85008 MoreLess Info
Home to the Oakland A's, the Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors during Spring Training season. The stadium is conveniently located near hotels that offer shuttles to the stadium for visitors.
16.8 Miles
77% 13 votes
Malls 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 MoreLess Info
Desert Ridge Marketplace is an outdoor shopping plaza in the heart of Phoenix. The plaza offers fine dining, entertainment for kids and adults, and over 1.2 million square feet of retail space.
5.0 Miles
70% 40 votes
Malls 2502 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 MoreLess Info
Fine dining, premier retail shopping and a day spa make up Scottsdale's Biltmore Fashion Park. The outdoor shopping park offers a garden atmosphere that is relaxing and offers music and fashion events throughout the year.
6.7 Miles
70% 37 votes
History Museums Papago Park, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Within the Arizona Historical Society Museum - Marley Center are exhibits which focus on the changing history of the state through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Specifically, the museum covers the lives of the people who helped make the changes possible.
6.8 Miles
73% 191 votes
Baseball Fields 2200 West Alameda, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
A popular training venue for professional baseball teams, the 10,000-seat Tempe Diablo Stadium sits adjacent to the Maricopa Freeway. The two playing fields are also popular settings for concerts and motivational speaking events.
7.6 Miles
70% 973 votes
Malls 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
185 stores are housed at the Arizona Mills Mall, the largest mal in the state. In here there are also found the largest IMAX theatre in the state, SEA Life, and the Rainforest Cafe.
7.6 Miles
70% 1598 votes
Aquariums 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
The SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, octopuses, and the first rescued sea turtle in Arizona. The aquarium also has a 360 degree ocean tunnel and sea star touch tanks.
7.6 Miles
34% 217 votes
Music Venue 730 N Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
A live music venue with a small, intimate setting, the Marquee Theatre brings a variety of touring acts into Tempe. The venue features a full bar and a sloped floor, which helps with stage visibility.
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