| pets are welcome (fee). kids stay at no extra cost with an adult family member. the low-key studios offer kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs; some rooms sleep 4 guests. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. complimentary perks consist of parking and morning coffee. across interstate 10 from arizona mills and sea life aquarium arizona, this simple budget hotel is 3 miles from baseball games at tempe diablo stadium and 8 miles from the 140-acre desert botanical garden. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. wi-fi is available for a fee
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 16 min
Pueblo Grande Museum (13 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Papago Park (15 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Big Surf (14 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. South Mountain Park and Preserve (19 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Heard Museum (18 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Tempe Town Lake (12 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Camelback Mountain (23 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (21 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (16 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Hole in the Rock (13 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (16 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Zoo (15 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Phoenix Art Museum (17 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Arizona Science Center (18 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Golfland Sunsplash (14 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. | 
