I'm a New Yorker who visited Phoenix for the first time, and 8 things surprised me

From hiking trails to the downtown area, there's a lot to love about Phoenix. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took a weeklong trip to Phoenix for the first time in 2022. During the week, I worked and spent my nights and weekends exploring the city and natural areas. I loved the food, scenery, and architecture in and around Phoenix, and I can't wait to go back. I traveled to Phoenix for the people, but I'll be back for the place. In February 2022, I left my home in New York City to spend a we...