Car rentals open the door to Phoenix and to nearby places and attractions. While in the city, check out the Musical Instrument Museum or the Desert Botanical Garden that, with its species of succulents from faraway places, can feel like a getaway abroad. For a day trip outside Phoenix, visit Scottsdale, Glendale or Mesa; for architecture enthusiasts, the latter city is where you’ll find Frank Lloyd Wright’s summer home, Taliesin West. If you are fortunate enough to stay in the area for a long vacation, drive about 3.5 hours north to the iconic Grand Canyon, one of The Seven Natural Wonders of the World.