"Sprawling Capitol of Arizona " a Phoenix Travel Page by lamentforicarus

With a population of more than 1.3 million, Phoenix, Arizona is the largest capitol city in the United States and the country's fifth largest city overall. Because of the area's dry, sunny weather (the region typically sees 300 days of clear weather per year), resorts, and recreational facilities, Phoenix also witnesses one of the nation's highest annual growth rates. In this sprawling metropolitan city, palm trees grow in the shadows of towering high rise buildings, and architectural treasures (Taliesin West), cultural gems (Heard Museum), and sports stars (Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns) attract visitors from around the world.