Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 15 min
Papago Park (9 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Big Surf (11 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Tempe Town Lake (8 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Golfland Sunsplash (16 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (16 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Phoenix Zoo (9 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Pueblo Grande Museum (12 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Camelback Mountain (21 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Desert Botanical Garden (10 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Art Museum (17 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (16 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Hole in the Rock (7 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Heard Museum (17 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (16 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Arizona Science Center (17 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. |