Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11 min
Phoenix Art Museum (10 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Heard Museum (11 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (15 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Big Surf (11 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Pueblo Grande Museum (5 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Arizona Science Center (10 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Papago Park (9 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (10 min) 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Phoenix Zoo (9 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Camelback Mountain (17 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Tempe Town Lake (9 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Hole in the Rock (7 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (9 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (16 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (9 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. |