suites add microwaves and minifridges. set 3 miles from the wet'n'wild phoenix water park, this modern hotel is 4 miles from both the hedgpeth hills petroglyph site and adobe mountain desert railroad park. sleek, contemporary rooms feature flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and desks, as well as free wi-fi and custom-designed beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also an outdoor pool, a gym, a business center and a meeting room. complimentary amenities include parking, local shuttle service, and hot breakfast (or weekday breakfast bags to go) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 30 min
Sahuaro Ranch Park (23 min) Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Cave Creek Regional Park (24 min) Scenic, 2,922-acre desert destination offering winding multi-use trails, campgrounds & picnic spots. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (28 min) Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Phoenix Sonoran Preserve (11 min) Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus. Apache Wash Trailhead (19 min) Trailhead for desert preserve hiking route with a large parking lot, restrooms & picnic area. Phoenix Mountains (24 min) Jagged mountains with hiking routes offering city & desert views, partly protected by a reserve. Dream City Church • Phoenix (22 min) Pioneer Living History Museum (14 min) History comes alive in this expansive re-creation of a Western town from Arizona's territorial days. Piestewa Peak (27 min) This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. (10 min) Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve (11 min) Art and history Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (9 min) Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. Castles N' Coasters (15 min) Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Musical Instrument Museum (16 min) Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Thunderbird Conservation Park (14 min) Large desert park featuring hiking, equestrian & mountain biking trails, bird watching & picnicking. |