Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 18 min
Papago Park (15 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Heard Museum (20 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Desert Botanical Garden (15 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Pueblo Grande Museum (16 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Tempe Town Lake (10 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Arizona Museum of Natural History (15 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Phoenix Art Museum (19 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (18 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Big Surf (8 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Phoenix Zoo (15 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (16 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Golfland Sunsplash (13 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Hole in the Rock (13 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Camelback Mountain (24 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. |