Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 26 min
Camelback Mountain (32 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Phoenix Zoo (23 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Mesa Arts Center (10 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Usery Mountain Regional Park (25 min)
A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves. Papago Park (23 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Hole in the Rock (22 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Big Surf (21 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Desert Botanical Garden (24 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (26 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (13 min)
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Talking Stick Resort (24 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (24 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Arizona Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Golfland Sunsplash (11 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Tempe Town Lake (18 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. | 
