| freebies include car and large vehicle parking and continental breakfast. lying 2 miles from the mesa arts center performing and visual arts complex, this unassuming budget hotel is 3 miles from the arizona museum of natural history. other amenities include a coin-operated laundry facility and an outdoor pool. children age 17 and under stay without charge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. its 6 miles from golfland sunsplash amusement park. the relaxed, colorfully decorated rooms and suites offer free wi-fi and tvs with cable channels, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 27 min
Mesa Arts Center (10 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Arizona Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Hole in the Rock (23 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (16 min)
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (27 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Tempe Town Lake (19 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Talking Stick Resort (25 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (25 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Big Surf (20 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Golfland Sunsplash (11 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Papago Park (25 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Zoo (25 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Camelback Mountain (34 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Desert Botanical Garden (25 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. OdySea Aquarium (23 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. | 
