Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 29 min
Piestewa Peak (26 min) This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. (10 min) Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (8 min) Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. Piestewa Peak Park (22 min) Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers. Musical Instrument Museum (15 min) Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. TPC Scottsdale (19 min) Thunderbird Conservation Park (12 min) Large desert park featuring hiking, equestrian & mountain biking trails, bird watching & picnicking. Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve (10 min) Art and history Phoenix Sonoran Preserve (11 min) Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus. Castles N' Coasters (14 min) Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (27 min) Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Cave Creek Regional Park (22 min) Scenic, 2,922-acre desert destination offering winding multi-use trails, campgrounds & picnic spots. Phoenix Mountains (22 min) Jagged mountains with hiking routes offering city & desert views, partly protected by a reserve. Sahuaro Ranch Park (22 min) Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Pioneer Living History Museum (12 min) History comes alive in this expansive re-creation of a Western town from Arizona's territorial days. |