| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 2 miles from the attractions of downtown glendale. theres an unheated outdoor swimming pool and a coin laundry, in addition to free morning coffee and truck parking. next to interstate 17 and 2 miles from the greyhound station, this unpretentious budget lodging is also 6. the standard rooms include tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wifi (fee). kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Camelback Mountain (28 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Papago Park (22 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Biltmore Fashion Park (20 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (13 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Arizona Science Center (15 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Phoenix Zoo (22 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Castles N' Coasters (7 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Phoenix Art Museum (14 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Desert Botanical Garden (22 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (20 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Piestewa Peak (19 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (11 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Heard Museum (16 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. Musical Instrument Museum (20 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. | 
