| suites add minifridges and microwaves. the basic rooms have free wi-fi, cable tv and coffeemakers. this straightforward, low-rise hotel on interstate 10 is 6 miles from the arizona state capitol and 10 miles from the university of phoenix stadium. theres also a heated outdoor pool. amenities include free continental breakfast and parking. kids age 17 and under stay free with an adult. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 17 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (26 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Piestewa Peak (21 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Phoenix Art Museum (12 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (14 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Heard Museum (14 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (13 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 (9 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Biltmore Fashion Park (18 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Encanto Park (12 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Pueblo Grande Museum (18 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Camelback Mountain (27 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Arizona Capitol Museum (12 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Castles N' Coasters (17 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (11 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (12 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. | 
