The Weekend Guide to Phoenix Things to Do Lots of boys, art, late-night romps and wild adventures: Phoenix - it wasn’t what I was expecting! My super gay weekend in the city was just like a stereotypical gay weekend out in other more traditionally gay cities. Sure, it’s also a bit conservative (hey, Arizona), but the state capital is surprisingly hip and the gay scene is increasingly ranked among America’s best. It’s one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, and thanks to a young population, a longstanding art scene, and a unique setting in the desert, the greater Phoenix area is increasingly recognized for its cool and unusual things to do. Famous for over 300 days of sunshine, Phoenix is tucked in a desert valley with a sprawling population across several cities making up the metropolitan area. It was a stifling 37✬ and that desert heat would persist for the entirety of my weekend.
When I first stepped out of the airport in Phoenix, Arizona, the heat hit me right away.
