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Places of Interest in the Greater Phoenix Area

Arcosanti
A futuristic city being built by the Cosanti Foundation where the famous Soleri bells are made.

Art Collection at ASU
The most historically definitive collection of American paintings west of the Mississippi River.

Arabian Horse Shows
Beautiful Arabian horses; two shows in February. Sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

Arizona Biltmore Historical Tours
Explore eight decades of social & architectural history that began in 1929. The Biltmore has hosted every U.S. President while in office and countless Hollywood stars. Tours offered Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 10am. Free to resort guests.  Private tours can be scheduled upon request. Contact the Concierge desk for more information.      602-955-6600 Ext. 7000

Arizona Cardinals
NFL teams play at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Host to Super Bowl XVII.

Arizona Science Center
Located near Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix, features hands on science experiments for the whole family as well as traveling exhibitions.

Arizona State Sun Devils
Exciting college football, basketball, baseball and much more in Tempe.

Chase Field
State of the art ballpark, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Big Surf
Arizona's ocean with 400 million gallons of water and three to five foot waves.

Cactus League Baseball
Spring training exhibition games by major league professional baseball teams during the month of March. Teams play in nearby Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Surprise & Peoria.

Central Arizona Museum
Exhibits highlight the history of Phoenix and Arizona.

City Tours
Open Road Tours and Southwest Custom Tours offer many tours, including a complete Phoenix City tour.

Cosanti
Paoli Soreli's home and workshop for Arcosanti.

Cultural Events
Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Dance Theatre, Ballet West, Arizona Opera Company.

Desert Botanical Gardens
1,800 different species of cacti on display.

Desert Jeep Tours
Take an adventuresome ride through the Sonoran Desert.

Fiesta Bowl
More than 40 events in December, highlighted by the Fiesta Bowl Parade and football game.

Grand Canyon Tours
Take a tour of the Grand Canyon by van, airplane or helicopter.

Greyhound Park
Dog racing nightly.  Staring time is 7:15 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Heard Museum
America's pre-eminent collection of Native American Art.

Heritage Square/Rosson House
A city block preserved as a park features Eastlake Victorian architecture.

Horseback Riding
Try a real western ride on horseback through the wilderness of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.

Hot Air Ballooning
A beautiful ride through blue skies in a colorful balloon.

Phoenix Art Museum
More than 10,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes and other works of art from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries.

Phoenix Coyotes
NHL team, plays at the Glendale Arena.

FBR Open
PGA Tours' finest features every January. Sponsored by the Thunderbirds.

Phoenix Suns
NBA 1993 Western Conference Champions.

Phoenix Zoo
More than 1,200 animals inhabit exhibits designed to simulate their natural environments.

Rawhide
1880s western town with shops, a saloon and gunfight shows.

Scottsdale Center For The Arts
Features circulating exhibits of national significance.

Squaw Peak Park & Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Hiking trails to the top of Squaw Peak, a short walking distance from the resort.

The Samaritan Turquoise Classic
Ladies’ Pro Golf Association tournament in March.  Sponsored by the Samaritan Medical Foundation.

Taliesin West
Renowned architectural school created by Frank Lloyd Wright in Scottsdale. Tours available thru the Concierge.

Turf Paradise
Horse racing at its finest. Clubhouse dining.

 

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