Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (13 min) This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (16 min) Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (13 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park (19 min) Expansive collection of land & water animals with special features like giraffe feeding, plus rides. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (10 min) 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Castles N' Coasters (19 min) Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Encanto Park (14 min) Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Arizona Capitol Museum (14 min) Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Heard Museum (16 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (15 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Sahuaro Ranch Park (22 min) Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Phoenix Art Museum (14 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Biltmore Fashion Park (20 min) Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley (14 min) Casino, native american gaming, slot machine, poker, and table game South Mountain Park and Preserve (28 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. |