Beat The Heat This Summer With These 12 Awesome Arizona Activities

I’m sure by now you’ve heard that parts of Arizona are going to get hot this week. Really hot, like, triple digits hot! Summer is definitely here but that’s no reason to throw your hands up in defeat or to hunker down at home under the air conditioner. Here are some pretty fantastic things you can do this summer without turning into a hermit.

2. Want to stay active without risking a sunburn? Try some indoor rock climbing.

3. Or you could try a sunrise or night hike to avoid the sun’s intensity.

4. Participate in an evening flashlight tour at the Desert Botanical Garden.

5. Another fun evening tour is at Scottsdale’s Taliesin West.

6. Visit a local swimming hole, creek, or river.

7. Movie nights in a local park are also fun! Cities across the state host these each summer, like Flagstaff, Tucson, and Tempe.

8. Or try a drive-in movie at the West Wind Drive-In in Glendale, our state's last drive-in theatre.

9. If you want to combine water and darkness, check out the “night splash” events at local water parks.

10. If you want something a little quieter and a little more cultured, pay a visit to a local museum.

11. Stop by your local ice cream store, paletas shop, Eegees, or even Circle K for a cool treat.

What are some of your favorite summer activities when the outdoor temperatures become almost unbearable? Let us know by leaving a comment below or on our Facebook fan page!

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.

Monica Spencer

Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.