| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off i-10, this straightforward hotel is 6 miles from the heard museum and chase field, home of mlbs arizona diamondbacks. parking is free, and coin-operated laundry is available 24/7. the modest rooms feature kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves and full-size fridges, as well as free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks; some have sitting areas with sofas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 15 min
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (10 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. South Mountain Park and Preserve (24 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Desert Botanical Garden (18 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Art Museum (10 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (12 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Camelback Mountain (25 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Heard Museum (12 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Papago Park (18 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Arizona Science Center (11 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (9 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (7 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Castles N' Coasters (15 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Arizona Capitol Museum (10 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Phoenix Zoo (18 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Encanto Park (10 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. | 
