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Phoenix Travel Guide

The city's name reflects its history as a city "reborn from the ashes" of the previous Hohokam settlement.Recent years are seeing a revival, and trendy hotels, bars, shops and restaurants are making it an interesting place for tourists coming to see this fantastic city.

About Phoenix

Phoenix covers an area of 515.1 sq. miles (1230.5 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 4 million people being the capital of the U.S. state of Arizona and the county seat of Maricopa County, as well as being the largest state capital in the US by population.

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

Arizona Mining and Mineral MuseumRock hounds and mining enthusiasts will be thrilled at the variety of exhibits right here in downtown Phoenix. This museum houses uncounted fossils and mineral samples, collected over many years.

Exhibits include meteorites, turquoise ore, ‘moon rocks’, psuedo fossils, as well as raw ore samples. Rose Mofford’s personal collection of Arizona memorabilia is also on exhibit. Visit the gift shop for pieces of interest.

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