| featuring private balconies or patios and wood floors, the stylish rooms offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and microwaves. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 1- to 3-bedroom suites, some with exposed beams, add wet bars and living rooms. the water park offers slides, hot tubs and a wave pool. parking is available. upgraded suites add kitchenettes. off interstate 10, this sophisticated resort with a 7-acre water park is 1 mile from arizona mills, a sprawling indoor mall with an aquarium and an imax theater. the 6 relaxed dining options include a mexican eatery and a steak house. theres also a golf course, a spa and outdoor pools, plus a gym and meeting space
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 15 min
Desert Botanical Garden (15 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Zoo (14 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. South Mountain Park and Preserve (19 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Golfland Sunsplash (13 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (15 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Pueblo Grande Museum (13 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Arizona Science Center (17 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Papago Park (14 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Big Surf (13 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Hole in the Rock (12 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Phoenix Art Museum (16 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (20 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Heard Museum (17 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Tempe Town Lake (11 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Camelback Mountain (22 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. | 
