Phoenix may be one of the USA’s hottest cities, but there are numerous places in and around this Southwestern destination to cool down with a refreshing dip. When exploring the desert, any body of water feels like an oasis – including the 20ftArizona Falls, a gathering place for locals in the Acadia neighborhood since the 1800s. Despite the sandy desert, sandy beaches are harder to come by in Greater Phoenix; however, lakes and rivers in the region offer alluring places to swim, surrounded by cacti, where you can catch carp in the depths and even spot wild horses while on the water.