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Copper Square, Phoenix

The cultural, political, and commercial center of Phoenix is Copper Square, one of the most distinctive urban centers in the southwest. Built around the original Phoenix historic town site, it is bound by Fillmore in the north, Jackson Street in the south, 7th Street in the east, and 3rd Avenue in the west.MuseumsThe Heritage and Science Park has the Historic Heritage Square which preserves charming old houses from the turn of the 20th century.The Arizona Science Center is a great place to introduce kids to fundamental scientific concepts, while the Children's Museum of Phoenix offers a fun and entertaining experience.

The cultural, political, and commercial center of Phoenix is Copper Square, one of the most distinctive urban centers in the southwest. Built around the original Phoenix historic town site, it is bound by Fillmore in the north, Jackson Street in the south, 7th Street in the east, and 3rd Avenue in the west.

Museums

  • The Heritage and Science Park has the Historic Heritage Square which preserves charming old houses from the turn of the 20th century.
  • The Arizona Science Center is a great place to introduce kids to fundamental scientific concepts, while the Children's Museum of Phoenix offers a fun and entertaining experience.
  • The Wells Fargo History Museum transports visitors to the Phoenix of the past, presenting original 19th century stagecoaches, replica mine shaft, antique firearms, banking and express documents, working telegraphs, western art, gold coins, and old money.
  • The Phoenix Police Museum at Historic City Hall explores the history of the city's police force. It displays historic police vehicles such as an antique 1919 Ford and the department's first helicopter, and has a memorial to police-persons who have died in the line of duty.

Cultural Attractions

  • The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, better known as Saint Mary's Basilica, is home to Arizona's largest stained glass windows collection.
  • The Orpheum Theater, Phoenix Convention Center & Symphony Hall, and Comerica Theater host excellent performances by renowned production houses.
  • The Talking Stick Resort Arena hosts NBA and NHL matches, WWE events, and music concerts.


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About Copper Square

 Copper Square, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Copper Square and Nearby Sights on Map

Historic Neighborhoods

Downtown and Central Phoenix are home to several historic neighborhoods

Cityscape

Mixed use urban project which includes retail, shopping and entertainment such as a pub, comedy club, bowling alley and various restaurants

Arizona Science Center

The Arizona Science Center in Phoenix's Heritage and Science Park features over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits along with nationally acclaimed traveling exhibits

FilmBar

A microcinema (70 seats) and lounge for those aged 21 and older showing mostly independent and foreign movies for $8 per ticket

Orpheum Theatre

Part of the national Orpheum Circuit, the Orpheum Theater is the highlight of downtown Phoenix's incredible historic architecture

The Gallery at City Hall

The Gallery @ City Hall is a free art gallery on the first floor of the Phoenix City Hall with over 1000 works of art on display from the Phoenix Municipal Art Collection

Roosevelt Historic District

Roosevelt is one of Phoenix's earliest neighborhoods, dotted with large homes of the wealthy from the turn of the 20th century century

Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest art museum in the southwest United States, with a collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design

Heard Museum

The Heard Museum is dedicated to Native American cultures and arts, especially those of Arizona and New Mexico

USS Arizona Memorial at the Arizona State Capitol

The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza is home to several memorials commemorating prominent people, significant wars and other important events in Arizona history