| 9 miles from the desert sky mall and 6. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. the standard rooms include tvs with expanded cable channels and wifi (fee), while minifridges are available for a nominal charge. this unpretentious budget lodging is a 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3-mile drive from the papago freeway, 3. free morning coffee and parking are offered, as well as a year-round outdoor heated pool. 8 miles from downtown phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 18 min
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (12 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. 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. South Mountain Park and Preserve (23 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Castles N' Coasters (17 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Arizona Capitol Museum (13 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Arizona Science Center (13 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Encanto Park (13 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Piestewa Peak (22 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Biltmore Fashion Park (19 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Heard Museum (14 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (14 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Phoenix Art Museum (13 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Pueblo Grande Museum (18 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Mystery Castle (25 min)
Created by a father for his princess, this unique stone mansion features 18 rooms & 13 fireplaces. | 
