{"id":34207,"date":"2026-07-01T14:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=34207"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:49:29","slug":"downtown-phoenix-turns-light-rail-into-a-summer-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/call-to-action\/downtown-phoenix-turns-light-rail-into-a-summer-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Phoenix Turns Light Rail into a Summer Experience\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This July, the journey through Downtown Phoenix may be just as exciting as the destination. 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Deals can also be unlocked by showing the Ride the Rail advertisement in the Valley Metro app.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign will also feature live music performances abroad the Valley Metro Rail B Line on <strong>July 16, 24, and 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.<\/strong> Performances will take place between the Central Avenue\/Camelback station and the Downtown Phoenix Hub, making the ride itself part of the entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-34211 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01144641\/Valley-Metro-Light-Rail-2026-Downtown-Phoenix-Hub-3.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants can enjoy $20 off bowling or billiards at 810 Entertainment, buy one happy hour drink and get a second for just $1 at Pa\u2019la, receive $5 off admission to the Phoenix Art Museum, and take advantage of a buy-one, get-one free offer on a 16-ounce self-pour beer or 7-ounce wine at Tap That Downtown \u2013 just to name a few specials taking place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free Copper Cards are available from DTPHX Ambassadors, Valley Metro Customer Experience Representatives and the Valley Metro Customer Service Desk at the DTPHX Community Resource Hub on Washington Street. 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