| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a gym and a heated outdoor saltwater pool, plus a business center, a 24-hour market and bbq facilities. coin-operated laundry facilities are also available. this straightforward all-suite hotel off state route 202 offers views of the south mountains, superstition mountains and san tan valley. cozy, down-to-earth suites come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus sitting areas, sofabeds and kitchens. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. it's a 4-minute walk from a bus stop and a mile from discovery park Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 30 min
i.d.e.a. Museum (25 min) Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities. Arizona Railway Museum (11 min) Historic museum dedicated to the railways of the Southwest with a collection of antique rail cars. Veterans Oasis Park (12 min) Outdoor recreation area with trails & a playground, plus a visitor center with educational programs. Golfland Sunsplash (20 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Cosmo Dog Park (9 min) Easygoing dog park with fenced off-leash areas, a washing station & a sandy beach on a lake. Arizona Museum of Natural History (27 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (14 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (25 min) This go-to for displays & rides in historic warplanes features a 1944 B-17G bomber & an F4 Phantom. Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte (14 min) A steakhouse & lounge complement the gaming at this hot spot for bingo, cards, slots & other games. Freestone Park (13 min) A community park on 88 acres with a rec center, fields, mini amusement park, a skate park & fishing. Queen Creek Olive Mill (27 min) Gourmet market & restaurant starring locally produced olive oil & specialty foods plus mill tours. Mesa Arts Center (26 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Mansel Carter Oasis Park (18 min) Town park with ball courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, fishing pond, skate plaza & more on 48 acres. Tumbleweed Park (10 min) Park featuring many tennis courts, a large recreation center & a themed playground. San Tan Mountain Regional Park (32 min) Over 10,000 acres of desert with hiking/biking trails & a visitor's center with wildlife exhibits. |