Phoenix Attractions

Phoenix Attractions

Phoenix Attractions HEARD MUSEUM 1.6 miles DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS 7.9 miles 2301 N Central Ave 1201 N Galvin Pkwy T 602 252 8840 T 480 941 1225 DESCRIPTION: Internationally recognized, museum of anthropology DESCRIPTION: Stroll through a living exhibit of more than 10,000 and primitive art. Outstanding displays of Southwest Indian arts and desert plants. Self-tours and guided tours are available. Permanent crafts with detailed explanation of tribal origins and customs. trailside exhibits, temporary art exhibitions and seasonal experiences HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:30am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm are waiting to be discovered. ADMISSION: Adults $18, Senior Citizens $13.50, Students $7.50, HOURS: Open daily 8am – 8pm Children $7.50, Children under 5 are free, First Friday Free 6pm-10pm ADMISSION: Adults $24.95, Youth $12.95, Children under 3 are free *Every second Tuesday of the month, Garden admission is free. PHOENIX ART MUSEUM 1.2 miles PAPAGO PARK (HOLE IN THE ROCK) 7.5 miles 1625 N Central Ave T 602 257 1880 625 N Galvin Pkwy DESCRIPTION: The Southwest’s largest visual arts museum features T 602 495 5458 painting, sculpture, photography, fashion design, and decorative DESCRIPTION: Massive sandstone buttes set Papago Park apart. objects dating back from the 14th century. General admission is free The desert trails are generally smooth, easy treks with little elevation during the Voluntary Donation times below however, donations are gain, making it a great place for a family or to hone your mountain appreciated. biking skill. HOURS: Tuesday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 9pm, HOURS: Open Daily 6am – 7pm Thursday thru Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday noon – 5pm CLOSED MONDAY PHOENIX ZOO 7.3 miles ADMISSION: Adults $18, Senior Citizens $15, Students $13, Children $9, Children under 5 are free, military families free with valid 455 N Galvin Pkwy military ID. T 602 286 3800 *Voluntary Donation Times: Every Wednesday 3pm – 9pm, Frist Friday DESCRIPTION: The zoo is rated among the top 10 zoos in the United of the month 6pm – 10pm, Second Saturday of the month 10am – States. A special Arizona exhibit includes native desert plants and 5pm, and Second Sunday of the month noon – 5pm. animals. HOURS: Open regular season 9am – 5pm ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 0.4 miles Summer 6/1-8/31 7am - 2pm ADMISSION: Adults $24.95, Child $14.95 600 E Washington St T 602 716 2000 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM of PHOENIX .4 miles DESCRIPTION: Using an informal, hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration the Center has more than 164,000 square- 215 N 7th Street feet of space, of which 98,000 is dedicated to the exploration of our T 602 253-0501 guests. Additional learning opportunities and services include DESCRIPTION: Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play immersive shows in the 5-story IMAX® Theater and featured areas for babies to kids up to age 10. exhibitions. HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm HOURS: Sunday thru Wednesday 11:30am – 5pm, Thursday – CLOSED Mondays Saturday 11:30am – 8pm ADMISSION: $11 per person, $10 seniors over 62 ADMISSION: Adults $18, Children $13, Children 2 are free SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK 8 miles JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN 1.2 miles 10919 S Central Ave 1125 N. 3rd Ave T 602 262 6862 T 602 256 3204 DESCRIPTION: At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and DESCRIPTION: The Garden, maintains a beautiful, serene Japanese Preserve is considered the largest municipal park in the country. There garden in the heart of Phoenix and provides educational and artistic are more than 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and programs and events that continue to deepen our relationships and mountain biking. Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in celebrate the rich history and culture of Japan. the park accessible by trail. This area has a fantastic view of the HOURS: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Closed: July, August, & September. Phoenix Valley. It’s just over 5 miles from Central Ave to Dobbins ADDMISSION: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Students Children under 6 are Lookout. free. Special Events prices vary. HOURS: Open daily 5am – 7pm (entrance gates close) Trails remain open until 11pm. *Hours and admission subject to change – last updated 01/24/2018 SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX 340 North Third Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 T 602 262 2500 F 602 262 2501 sheraton.com/grandphoenix Phoenix Attractions ORPHEUM THEATRE 0.6 miles SCOTTSDALE OLDTOWN 11.2 miles 203 W Adams St 4200 N. Scottsdale Rd. T 602 262 6225 T 602 495 0901 DESCRIPTION: The Theater is listed on the National Register of DESCRIPTION: Old town is the original town site of Scottsdale. The Historic Places and recognized as one of the West’s most significant district offers a variety of shopping, dining, art galleries and nightlife. theater structures. Free public tours of the theater are available. This area is a great place to walk around and site see. HOURS: Tour hours vary, call location for more details. HOURS: Hours vary with each shop and restaurant. ADMISSION: Shows performed vary in price, call location for more *Every Thursday evening between 7pm – 9pm, Scottsdale ArtWalk details. takes place all along Main Street. PUEBLO GRAND MUSEUM AUXILIARY 5.4 miles RAWHIDE WESTERN TOWN 19.6 miles 4619 E Washington St 5700 W North Loop Rd T 602 495 0901 T 480 502 5600 DESCRIPTION: Tour the platform mound and visit the museum to DESCRIPTION: Best place to go to for a Wild West experience. There view the artifacts and ruins of an ancient Hohokam village. are many activities such as stunt shows, stagecoach rides, desert train HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9am – 4:30pm, Sunday 1pm-4:30pm rides, petting ranch, bull riding, gold panning, camel rides, horseback ADMISSION: Adults $6, Senior Citizens $5, Children $3, Children riding, and much more. under 6 are free. HOURS: Friday 5pm – 10pm, Saturday 12pm–10pm, Sunday 12pm – 8pm MYSTERY CASTLE 7.2 miles ADMISSION: Admission and parking to Rawhide is free (excluding special events) 800 E Mineral Rd *For attraction rides and shows guests may purchase tickets or a town T 602 268 1581 pass. $5 for one attraction or show, $15 for Attraction/Show wristband DESCRIPTION: Built in the 1930’s by Boyce Luther Gulley for his daughter, who still lives there till this day. This three-story castle is TALIESIN WEST 27.4 miles made of stone, adobe, automobile parts and goat milk. HOURS: Thursday thru Sunday 11am – 3:30pm 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright CLOSED MONDAY - WEDNESDAY T 480 627 5340 ADMISSION: Adults $10, Children $5, Children under 5 are free DESCRIPTION: One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most personal designs is Taliesin West. The structure was built out of stone and sand that CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER 5.3 miles surrounded them in the Sonoran Desert at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. 668 N 44th St #300 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9am – 4:45pm, Sunday 1pm-4:45pm T 602 275 8578 ADMISSION: Adults $36, Must Call for Tour Appointment. DESCRIPTION: Features Chinese architecture with an exterior highlighted by traditional Chinese gardens and replicas of ancient MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM 19.6 miles Chinese pagodas and statues. The gardens carefully adhere to Feng Shui and Ying Yang principles. 4725 E Mayo Blvd HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday noon – 7pm T 480 478 6000 DESCRIPTION: The world’s only global musical instrument museum, CASTLES N COSTERS 11.4 miles MIM’s collection includes instruments from around two-hundred countries and territories in the world. Different types of ethnic, folk and 9445 N Metro Pkwy E tribal music. The instruments have both historic and artistic merit; T 602 997 7575 many are more than fifty years old. DESCRIPTION: Family amusement park with four outdoor 18-hole HOURS: Open Daily 9am – 5pm miniature golf course, several rides and an indoor video game arcade. ADMISSION: Adults $20, Teens $15, Children $10, Children under 3 HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 10am – 10pm are free Friday and Saturday 10am - midnight ADMISSION: Prices vary ranging from $8 - $35 *For additional information on attractions, events, or dining; the Concierge desk is located in the lobby or dial 5353 using the phone in the room. *Hours and admission subject to change – last updated 06/12/2017 SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX 340 North Third Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 T 602 262 2500 F 602 262 2501 sheraton.com/grandphoenix .

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