| there's also an outdoor pool and a modest garden. off interstate 17, this relaxed budget hotel is 3 miles from the heard museum and 2 miles from fishing ponds and golf courses at encanto park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome for a fee. kids age 17 and under stay at no cost with an adult. some include sitting areas with sofabeds. accessed through exterior corridors, the simple rooms, some with colorful accent walls, provide free wi-fi and satellite tv. parking is complimentary
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 14 min
Camelback Mountain (24 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Encanto Park (6 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Arizona Capitol Museum (7 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Papago Park (17 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Castles N' Coasters (11 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (9 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. South Mountain Park and Preserve (17 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Heard Museum (10 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (8 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Phoenix Art Museum (9 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Phoenix Zoo (17 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Desert Botanical Garden (17 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Science Center (10 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (6 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (9 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. | 
