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Attraction Description Distance Attraction Description Distance River Adventure Boat Calling all water enthusiasts! Enjoy fun in the sun on the Gila River! Guests 12 years On site Rental and older are sure to have the time of their lives paddle boating, hydro biking, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass kayaking and paddle boarding on our crystal clear river! Adult supervision Resort & Spa required. For more information and to make a reservation call or email 480-335-2308 [email protected] Aji Spa Featuring 17 treatment rooms, salon, fitness center, a relaxing watsu pool and a On site Sheraton Wild Horse Pass traditional roundhouse, it offers the finest in spa services with a Native American Resort & Spa flavor. Experience one-of-a-kind treatments developed from ancient rituals, 602-385-5759 including ingredients such as red clay from the Gila River, and Cholla cactus bud, to help purify and rejuvenate the body. http://www.ajibrochure.com/ Whirlwind Golf Club Built into the ancient, native landscape is 36 holes of championship golf designed On site 692 W. North Loop Road by renowned architect Gary Panks. A true test of golf, the Cattail and Devil's Claw Chandler, AZ 85226 courses truly are desert golf, evolved. Staffed with talented and devoted 480-940-1500 professionals, Whirlwind Golf Club has become one of the premier golf facilities in the Southwest. http://www.whirlwindgolf.com/ Koli Equestrian Center Koli Equestrian Center, located in the heart of the Gila River Indian Reservation On site Wild Horse Pass Blvd offers miles of breathtaking scenery and horseback riding trails that you and your 602-796-3495 family are sure to enjoy while visiting the Phoenix area. With wide open views and landscape, you just might be able to see the wild horses on a private horseback trail ride at Wild Horse Pass. http://www.koliequestrian.com/ Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass Experience the Old West with a visit to Rawhide Western Town Event Center. An On site 5700 North Loop Rd. authentic replica of an 1880's Frontier Town, Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass puts you in Chandler, Arizona 85226 the middle of the action with cowboys, gunfights, stagecoach rides, retail shops, 480-502-5600 and Western attractions. Rawhide is open to the public only when there is an event or festival taking place. http://www.rawhide.com/ Phoenix Premium Outlets Phoenix Premium Outlets® features extraordinary savings of 25% to 65% off 1 mile 4976 Premium Outlets Way exceptional brands including: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kate Chandler, AZ 85226 Spade New York, Coach, and Nike. With over 90 stores in one convenient location. 480-639-1766 Enjoy the mountainous views of Arizona at this outdoor shopping center located within Wild Horse Pass. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/phoenix Bob Bondurant School of The Bondurant School is a multi-million dollar racing enterprise. The Bondurant 1 mile High Performance Driving School is the world's finest driving school featuring a 15 turn, 1.6 mile road course, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd, specifically designed by Bob Bondurant for high performance, race driving and Chandler, AZ 85226 advanced driving instruction. 800-842-7223 http://www.bondurant.com/ Wild Horse Pass Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park offers the finest facility for motorsports and other 1 mile Motorsports Park exhilarating activities. The multi-faceted, 450 acre park offers an array of options 20000 S. Maricopa Rd. for racers, event-promotion companies, and fans alike. Included in the World Chandler, AZ 85226 Class Facility are: 3 road course circuits, acres of pavement for autocross & 520-796-5601 skidpad use, 120 acre watersports lake, ¼ mile NHRA drag strip, drag boat racing, off road truck racing and more. http://www.racewildhorse.com/ HuHugam Heritage Center The Huhugam Heritage Center is a place that tells the stories of the history, culture, 2 miles 4759 N. Maricopa Rd. and language of the peoples of the Gila River Indian Community and honors the Chandler, AZ 85226 ancient Huhugam. Through exhibitions, classes, programs, and its collections, its goal is to educate Community members, youth, and visitors. 520-796-3500 Chandler Pavilions/Casa Find spectacular furnishings, jewelry, salons, and even cooking lessons at Chandler 5 miles Paloma Pavilions and The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, a decidedly upscale experience. 7181 W. Ray Rd. Here you'll find the latest fashions at the center's internationally known retail stores Chandler, AZ 85226 and privately owned boutiques. Plus, you can choose from 20 restaurants. http://www.visitchandler.com/shopping/chandler-pavilions/ Main Event Entertainment Main Event offers a unique “Eat.Bowl.Play.” experience featuring state-of-the-art 7 miles 8545 S. Emerald Dr. bowling, multi-level laser tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, captivating Tempe, AZ 85284 game rooms, stylish billiards, energetic bars and high-quality restaurants. 480-753-1200 http://www.mainevent.com/locations/tempe-az Chandler Fashion Center Chandler Fashion Center is a unique shopping village that features "lifestyle 8 miles 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. clustering," which means that stores in the same category are grouped together. Chandler, AZ 85226 Dillard's, Nordstrom, Robinsons-May and Sears, as well as 150 specialty shops are 480-812-8488 offered. http://www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/ South Mountain Park / At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest 9 miles Preserve municipally operated parks in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land. It Pima Entrance boasts 51 miles of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for 9904 S 48th St., all ability levels. South Mountain Park/Preserve consists of three mountain ranges, Phoenix, AZ 85042 the Ma Ha Tauk, Gila and Guadalupe. They stretch diagonally from northeast to southwest. Various minerals were mined in the park in the early 1900s before its 602-262-7393 designation as a park. www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/south-mountain ASU Gammage ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts 14 miles 1200 South Forest Avenue, in the world. ASU Gammage is the home theater of the Desert Schools Federal Tempe, AZ 85281 Credit Union Broadway Across America - Arizona series and the ASU Gammage 480-965-3434 Box Office Beyond series. Its mission is Connecting Communities™ through artistic excellence 480-965-5062 Admin. and educational outreach. ASU Gammage is an historic hall designed by internationally renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. http://www.asugammage.com/ The Phoenix Zoo Visit the beautiful Phoenix Zoo, home to over 1,200 animals. Centrally located in 14 miles 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. the Phoenix metro area, the Phoenix Zoo offers an exciting array of animal exhibits, Phoenix, AZ 85008 unique special events, educational programs and outdoor recreational activities 602-273-1341 for people of all ages. http://phoenixzoo.org/ Desert Botanical Garden Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts 17 miles 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. one of the world's finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical Phoenix, AZ 85008 gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. http://www.dbg.org/ 480-941-1225 Old Town Scottsdale Take one look at Downtown Scottsdale and it's easy to see what makes it so 20 miles 7353 E. Indian School Rd. original. Comprised of a unique collection of shops, restaurants, galleries and Scottsdale, AZ 85251 nightclubs, the area is rich with history and filled with the spirit of both the new and old west. Talking Stick Arena Centrally located in the “Legends Entertainment District” in downtown Phoenix, 18 miles 201 W. Jefferson St. the venue is home to the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, as well Phoenix, AZ 85003 as the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. The Talking Stick Resort 602-379-2000 Arena has welcomed some of the biggest and brightest stars in the music, entertainment and sports industries, hosting dozens of concerts, family shows and live events each year. http://www.talkingstickresortarena.com/ Arizona Science Center Using an informal, hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration the 18 miles 600 E. Washington St. Center has more than 164,000 square-feet of space, of which 98,000 is dedicated Phoenix, AZ 85004 to the exploration of our guests. Additional learning opportunities and services 602-716-2000 include outreach programs, focused field trips, camps, classes, to-the-moon and beyond presentation in the Dorrance Planetarium, immersive shows in the 5-story IMAX® Theater and featured exhibitions. http://www.azscience.org/ Chase Field Chase Field is the only facility in the world that combines a retractable roof, air 18 miles 401 E. Jefferson St. conditioning and a natural turf field. This unique combination of features makes Phoenix, AZ 85004 Chase Field the ideal venue for a wide variety of events any time during the year. 602-462-6500 Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks. http://www.azchasefield.com/ Heritage & Science Park Heritage & Science Park is a City of Phoenix Park, which consists of Historic 18 miles 113 N. 6th St. Heritage Square (home of the 1895 Rosson House and various historic buildings Phoenix, AZ 85004 that house museums and restaurants), Phoenix Museum of History and The Arizona 602-262-5071 Science Center. The park is located on 7th Street and Washington in downtown Phoenix’s Copper Square. http://phoenix.gov/parks/parks/heritagepk.html Comerica Theatre The Comerica Theatre is a state of the art entertainment venue designed 19 miles 400 W. Washington St. specifically for concerts, Broadway shows, family stage shows, boxing, and Phoenix, AZ 85003 convention meetings.
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