Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 27 min
i.d.e.a. Museum (17 min) Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities. Big Surf (21 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (27 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Tempe Town Lake (19 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (10 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Phoenix Zoo (24 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Casino Arizona (18 min) Dynamic center for global dining, entertainment & classic gaming options, plus bingo after dark. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (25 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Mesa Arts Center (16 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Papago Park (24 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Desert Botanical Garden (25 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Museum of Natural History (17 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Golfland Sunsplash (12 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Hole in the Rock (22 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (18 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. |