Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 29 min
Cosanti Originals (12 min) Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (12 min) Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (21 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. TPC Scottsdale (5 min) Piestewa Peak (23 min) This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Butterfly Wonderland (12 min) Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Desert Botanical Garden (26 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Taliesin West (13 min) Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. OdySea Aquarium (12 min) Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Phoenix Zoo (26 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (13 min) Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Musical Instrument Museum (13 min) Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Talking Stick Resort (15 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Camelback Mountain (24 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Papago Park (26 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. |