Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 23 min
Musical Instrument Museum (13 min) Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (16 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. TPC Scottsdale (10 min) Butterfly Wonderland (6 min) Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Camelback Mountain (21 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Cosanti Originals (10 min) Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. OdySea Aquarium (6 min) Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (12 min) Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Phoenix Zoo (20 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (13 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Talking Stick Resort (9 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (13 min) Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. Taliesin West (9 min) Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. Papago Park (20 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. |