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America West Arena

201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-379-2000
Ranked #39 of 124 attractions in Phoenix
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: This arena is the home of the Phoenix Suns.
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Must see a Suns game or two if you're in town. The arena is close to great food such and Coach & WIllies and fun food and spirits at Alice Cooper's Coopertown.

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Cottonwood, Arizona
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

this is a great place for all kinds of shows parking could be better but for smack in the middle of phoenix it is good

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Phoenix, Arizona
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

All in all a good facility but they gotta reach into your pocket every time you go through the door. It can really be $$$$

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 via mobile

This has to be the oldest arena I've ever been to- the screens still use pixels, I felt like I was transported back to the 80's. Seats are hard plastic and the acoustics are lacking, although the Suns faithful can get loud when the team is doing well. Nightlife appeared lacking, but at least it's downtown and right off the... More

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Klamath Falls, Oregon
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Though I was in town for the R&R Arizona Marathon, I was able to catch my first ever Sun's game in this lockout shortened 2011-12 season. We were able to comfortably walk from one of the farther out downtown hotels, grab dinner down the street before the game, and safely walk back afterward. The extra duty police force does a... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Parking is annoying and expensive, not a lot to do downtown afterwards. Arena is pretty typical, no complaints, but nothing special.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This facility is friendly for all ages. Booths offer all kinds of goodies from food for a hungry crowd, to drinks to socialize, to memorabilia to take home.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Lots of history in the rise and fall of the Phoenix Suns with some Basketball greats who played here.

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Mesa, Arizona
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Getting older but a great attraction to the downtown area for basketball and concerts

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Gilbert, Arizona
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

awesome place to see a game... go early tons of good to great restaurants near by... try the metro and avoid the traffic.

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