Phoenix Convention Center is a large facility, expanded in 2008 to triple its original size. It houses the largest ballroom in the state and one of the largest convention center footprints in the country. It is still sometimes known by its old nickname, Phoenix Civic Plaza. In addition to hosting conferences and conventions, there are many public events and trade shows hosted there throughout the year, including bridal shows, home shows, automotive shows, sports experiences, and more. Past events include Presidential Debates, MLB, NBA, NFL, and WWE.
The Phoenix Convention Center was the focal point of the NFL experience during the week leading up to Super Bowl 2015. Regularly scheduled events include:
- Arizona International Auto Show
- Phoenix Comicon
Popular Destinations Near The Phoenix Convention Center
- Arizona Science Center
- Children’s Museum of Phoenix
- Arizona Center and AMC Arizona Center Movies
- CityScape
- Talking Stick Resort Arena (formerly US Airways Center)
- Chase field
The Phoenix Convention Center also operates two popular downtown venues, Symphony Hall (home to the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona) and the historic Orpheum Theater.
The map
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You can see this location marked on a Google map. From there you can zoom in and out, get driving directions if you need more details than those listed above, and see what else is nearby.
Parking lot
You’ll have to find street parking a few blocks away if you want to try and find free parking here (try south of the Phoenix Convention Center, in the more industrial part of downtown). There is a covered garage. Parking fees range from about $ 10 to $ 25, depending on the event and what else is happening in downtown Phoenix at the time. I recommend that you know where the entrance of your event is located in the convention center. South Hall is several blocks from North Hall!
A word about the parking meters: Although there are parking meters near the Phoenix Convention Center, keep in mind that they operate seven days a week, there is no free parking on the meters on weekends or holidays. The meters run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Time limits vary, but some maximums are only two hours, so check the information on the meter first. Most of the meters in downtown Phoenix now accept credit cards and coins. Still, I always keep about ten dollars worth of quarts in my car, just in case!
Phoenix Convention Center Address
100 N. Third Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Telephone
1-800-282-4842
Online
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
Directions to the Phoenix Convention Center (Phoenix Civic Plaza)
The main cross streets for the Phoenix Convention Center are Monroe to Jefferson, 2nd to 5th streets.
From North Phoenix / Scottsdale – Take the Piestewa Peak Parkway (SR 51) south to I-10. Exit I-10 at Washington / Jefferson Street. Turn right (west) on Washington Street to 7th Street.
From East Valley – Take I-60 West to Interstate 10 West. Exit I-10 in Washington. Turn left (west) on Washington to 7th Street.
From West / Southwest Phoenix – Take I-10 East to the 7th Street exit. Turn right (south) on 7th Street toward Washington.
From Northwest Phoenix / Glendale – Take I-17 South to Jefferson Street. Turn left (east) on Jefferson Street onto First Street.
By METRO Light Rail: Use the 3rd Street / Washington or 3rd Street / Jefferson station. This is a split station, so the station depends on the direction you are going. View a map of METRO’s light rail stations.
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