| the modest rooms have free wi-fi and tvs, as well as minifridges and microwaves (on request). amenities consist of complimentary continental breakfast, coin-operated laundry machines and free shuttle service (within 5 miles). just off i-10 and an 11-minute drive from the heard museum, this low-key hotel is 3. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from maryvale municipal golf course and 10. the seasonal outdoor pool has a sundeck with lounge chairs, shaded tables and a hot tub. 6 miles from vee quiva hotel and casino
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 16 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (25 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Arizona Capitol Museum (11 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (11 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. Mystery Castle (24 min)
Created by a father for his princess, this unique stone mansion features 18 rooms & 13 fireplaces. Heard Museum (13 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Arizona Science Center (12 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Piestewa Peak (20 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Biltmore Fashion Park (17 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (8 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (13 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Art Museum (11 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Castles N' Coasters (16 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Encanto Park (12 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. | 
