Hole In The Rock (17 min.) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.
Tempe Town Lake (10 min.) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Mesa Arts Center (12 min.) Unique complex of theaters art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art (16 min.) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays plus a sculpture garden. Papago Park (14 min.) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min.) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Arizona Museum Of Natural History (12 min.) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays a Hohokam village & gold panning. Golfland Sunsplash (10 min.) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades some branches with water slides & laser tag. Camelback Mountain (24 min.) Well-known peak resembling a camel s hump with hiking climbing & panoramic city views. Big Surf (9 min.) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool many water slides & grassy areas. Phoenix Zoo (15 min.) 125 acres of animal exhibits including a children s area & petting zoo plus a narrated tram ride. Talking Stick Resort (15 min.) High-end modern resort with pools dining & a spa plus golf a casino & live entertainment. Phoenix Art Museum (20 min.) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. |