Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 min
SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (16 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Papago Park (22 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Desert Botanical Garden (22 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Museum of Natural History (20 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Tempe Town Lake (16 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Big Surf (18 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Golfland Sunsplash (15 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Pueblo Grande Museum (22 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (21 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Arizona Railway Museum (10 min) Historic museum dedicated to the railways of the Southwest with a collection of antique rail cars. Hole in the Rock (20 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Mesa Arts Center (19 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte (12 min) A steakhouse & lounge complement the gaming at this hot spot for bingo, cards, slots & other games. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (16 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Phoenix Zoo (22 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. |