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Arizona Center
400 E. Van Buren Street, Ste. 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 271-4000
Arizona Center beats in the heart of downtown Phoenix with over 50 specialty shops, restaurants and nightclubs set amidst a desert oasis of gardens & fountains.
Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
20000-South Maricopa Rd Gate 3
Chandler, AZ 85226
Tel: (480) 961-0143 Free: 1-800-842-7223
Experience the thrill of race car driving at Bondurant School, 15 minutes south of Phoenix at the Firebird International Raceway Complex. Individual courses and custom group functions available.
http://www.bondurant.com/?gclid=CMO6_sDU86YCFchl7Aod5lkuBQ
Cosanti Fndtn-Paolo Soleri Windbells
6433 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1826
Tel: (480) 948-6145
Toll Free: 800-752-3187
An Arizona Historic Site. A unique complex of concrete structures designed and constructed by Paolo Soleri. Visitors may browse the studios where the Soleri Windbells are made and sold. Bell Displays http://www.cosanti.com
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3437
Tel: (480) 941-1225
The world's largest collection of arid plants from the deserts of the world. Stunning wildflower/cactus flower displays; beautiful trees, shrubs, natural wildlife. Enjoy the concert series. Jazz in the Garden. Please call for information. http://www.dbg.org
Pleasant Harbor
8708 W Harbor Blvd., Peoria, AZ 85383
Enjoy Fishing, Rent a Boat or take a Cruise. Lake Pleasant has almost everything any lake could offer. Lake Pleasant is used as a major water sports recreation center for the Phoenix metro area, as well as serving as an important storage reservoir for the rapidly growing region. A number of boat docks make the lake a popular destination for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing and other water sports, and the lake is stocked with a number of fish for angling pruposes. http://www.pleasantharbor.com/
Dolly's Steamboat/Canyon Lake
16802 NE Hwy 88
Apache Junction, AZ 85290
Tel: (480) 827-9144
Canyon Lake is nestled in the legendary Superstition Mountains. Enjoy "Nature Cruises" or "Sunset Dinner Cruises" aboard Dolly's Steamboat. Panoramic views and abundant wildlife make Dolly's Steamboat a popular destination. http://DollySteamboat.com
Grand Canyon Railway
123 N. San Francisco Street, Ste. 210
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5212
Toll Free: 800-843-8724
Historic train from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon's south rim. Wild west entertainment, strolling musicians, overnight packages. Free railroad museum, locomotive and coach display. www.thetrain.com
Lake Powell/Wahweap Lodge & Marina
Toll Free: 800-528-6154
Located on the Arizona/Utah border. 350 room resort. Boat rentals, Lake Powell & Rainbow Bridge tours. Paddlewheel cruises, float trips on Colorado River. http://www.LakePowell.com
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
4020 N. Cherry Rd. Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Tel:928.567.2840
Only 90 minutes from Phoenix. It’s not a Zoo, it's an experience! Nine great shows, including "Tiger Splash" where we swim and play with Tigers in a huge pool. Bears, wolves, reptiles and more! http://www.outofafricapark.com
The Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3431
Tel: (602) 273-1341 Home to more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered species from around the world. Daily upclose animal encounters and zookeeper talks. Four distinctive trails. Forest of UCO featuring spectacled bears. www.phoenixzoo.org
Turf Paradise Inc.
1501 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 850233496
Tel: 602.942.1101
Enjoy the best live horse racing in Arizona. Casual and fine dining restaurants http://www.turfparadise.com/
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N. Broadway
Clarkdale, AZ 863242302
Tel: (520) 639-1630/Fax: (520) 639-1653
Toll Free: 800-293-RAIL
An unforgettable rail journey into a unique wilderness area rich in geology, history and abundant wildlife. All cars access open air viewing cars. Groups welcome.
Amusement Parks
Castles n Coasters
9445 Metro Parkway East
Phoenix, AZ 85051-1585
Tel: (602) 997-7575
Arizona's finest family fun & thrill park, featuring AZ's only double loop roller coaster, The Desert Storm, 4 miniature golf courses & over 14 amusement rides. http://www.CastlesnCoasters.com
CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park
15455 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, C15
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1609
Tel: (480) 998-2800
Wholesome family entertainment! Miniature golf, golf driving range and golf school, go karts, bumper boats, volleyball, batting cages, arcade, restaurant, bungy jumping. Parties and groups up to 1500. http://www.CrackerJax.com
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
1155 West Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284 Tel: (480) 961-0800
Laser tag, two 18-hole mini-golf courses, go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, video arcade. Customized corporate events. Group rates. http://www.fiddlesticksaz.com/
McCormick Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Tel: (480) 312-2312
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the most unique park of it's kind in the country. Take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad and antique carousel. Visit a variety of shops and museum or play in one of the spacious playgrounds, or just relax in the grass under a tree or in one of the park's picnic ramadas.
www.therailroadpark.com
Casinos Gaming
Fort McDowell Casino
P.O. Box 18359
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269-8359
Toll Free: 800-THE-FORT
Arizona's leader in gaming. Just minutes from Scottsdale. Open 24 hours. Featuring slots, poker, bingo, keno, a buffet restaurant and banquet services. http://www.FortMcdowellCasino.com
Harrah's Phoenix Ak Chin Casino
15406 N. Maricopa Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Tel: (480) 802-5000
Casino features 475 slot machines, 500 seat bingo hall, 40 poker tables, live entertainment, steakhouse, buffet restaurant & bar. http://.www.Harrahs.com
Country & Western
Pinnacle Peak Patio
10426 East Jomax Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
1.480.585.1599
Toll Free: 1.800.635.9466
World's largest Western steakhouse and necktie collection. Thousands of ties hang from the rafters. Award-winning mesquite-broiled steaks. Live music nightly, dancing, gift shops. http://www.pppatio.com
Rawhide 1880s Western Town
5700 West North Loop Road Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 480-502-5600
Arizona's largest western theme attraction. Old West town with gunfights, stagecoach, train and burro rides, petting ranch, museum, gold panning, shootin' gallery, shops, cookouts, saloon, world famous Steakhouse and more! http://www.rawhide.com/
Museums
Scottsdale Historical Museum
7333 East Scottsdale Mall
Scottsdale AZ 85251 (480)-945-4499
Scottsdale Historical Museum, in the 1910 Little Red Schoolhouse, chronicles the city's history with photographs, artifacts, and changing displays. Monthly (first Sunday) programs. Group tours, speakers
available. http://www.scottsdalemuseum.com/
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Taliesin West
Scottsdale, AZ 85261-4430
Tel: (480) 860-2700
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West: "set with immense care in a scene of almost overpowering beauty." one to three hour tours and desert walks. http://www.franklloydwright.org
Hall of Flame Museum of Fire Fighting
6101 E. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: (602) 275-3473
The Hall of Flame is America's largest Firefighting Museum. Four air-conditioned galleries, displaying over ninety fire engines. Across Van Buren from the Phoenix Zoo. www.hallofflame.org
Heard Museum
22 E. Monte Vista Road
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1480
Tel: (602) 252-8840
Experience the Southwest at this internationally acclaimed museum featuring Native American art and cultures. Children's hands-on activities and tours available. Museum Shop has unique items. Our gallery features changing exhibitions by Native American artists. The Museum Shop offers outstanding selections of contemporary and traditional Native American art. Located at el Pedregal Festival Marketplace. http://www.heard.org
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
3901 W. Pioneer Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027-7020
Tel: (623) 465-1052 Authentic western town. Visit the Opera House, Blacksmith, School House, Historic Ranch and more. Costumed actors. Restaurant, events, group rates. North on I17, Exit 225, Pioneer Road http://pioneeraz.org/
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034-1909
Tel: (602) 495-0901
This fascinating museum showcases an actual prehistoric Hohokan Indian ruin. Exhibits feature the Hohokam, archaeology and changing subjects. Museum Store, workshops and tours available. http://www.pueblogrande.org/
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 478-6000
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates music as all of these things—a sustaining human gift and wellspring of global culture. We invite people from every nation and walk of life to come and share in this common legacy, be amazed by the beauty and diversity of musical instruments from all across the globe, and be enriched by their sounds and the stories they have to tell. http://www.themim.org
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