| this low-key budget motel off highway 87 is 2 miles from both mount zion and the arizona museum of natural history. straightforward rooms feature wi-fi access (fee) and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas, kitchenettes and safes; upgraded rooms provide whirlpool tubs. morning coffee and parking are provided at no additional cost. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids stay at no additional charge with an adult
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 22 min
Big Surf (16 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Camelback Mountain (27 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Golfland Sunsplash (4 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (19 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (22 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Tempe Town Lake (13 min)
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Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Arizona Museum of Natural History (4 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Mesa Arts Center (3 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Desert Botanical Garden (19 min)
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Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Zoo (18 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (21 min)
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Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. | 
