| kids age 16 and under (up to 2 per family) stay at no charge with a parent. simple studios, and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature cable tv, complimentary wi-fi and coffeemakers, plus kitchens with stoves, microwaves and full-size fridges. there's also a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free. an outdoor pool is flanked by a hot tub and sunloungers. a 4-minute walk from shopping, dining and the nearest light-rail stop, this basic motel in a low-rise building is 5 miles from both the riparian preserve at water ranch and the commemorative air force airbase arizona museum
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 31 min
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (10 min)
This go-to for displays & rides in historic warplanes features a 1944 B-17G bomber & an F4 Phantom. Mesa Arts Center (19 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Superstition Mountain - Lost Dutchman Museum (22 min)
12-acre spot featuring exhibits with regional artifacts & folklore, plus an Elvis chapel on site. i.d.e.a. Museum (20 min)
Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities. UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK | Mesa, AZ (7 min) Mesa Arizona Temple (17 min)
1920s Mormon temple noted for its neoclassical architecture & elaborate light display at Christmas. Freestone Park (16 min)
A community park on 88 acres with a rec center, fields, mini amusement park, a skate park & fishing. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (13 min)
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Casino Arizona (22 min)
Dynamic center for global dining, entertainment & classic gaming options, plus bingo after dark. Big Surf (24 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Mother Nature's Farm (14 min) Fort McDowell Casino (29 min)
Bustling venue with slot machines, a card room, varied dining options & a nearby resort hotel. Arizona Museum of Natural History (18 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Golfland Sunsplash (15 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Usery Mountain Regional Park (18 min)
A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves. | 
