Views from théa, Mediterranean Rooftop in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Rising: Phoenix Has A Story To Tell When the world around you, or even your internal world, feels chaotic, a visit to Phoenix has the ability to slow you down. It’s a city where you look up at the cacti and the clouds, and remember that the sun truly does bring brighter days. This Southwestern city is where sweltering heat meets unbridled creativity, and everything you eat, drink, and explore is met with equal inspiration.