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  Around Arizona
Sporting Events
Shopping
Museums
Youth Activities |
Sight-seeing
Guided tours and suggestions are available through the concierge.
Arcosanti
A futuristic city, designed by architect Paolo Soleri, is located 65 miles north of Phoenix, just off I-17, exit 262 (Cordes Junction).
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Desert Jeep Tours
Sit down and tour the desert with an expert guide. Contact our concierge.
Sedona
The scenic red-rock country of Sedona is only a few hours away. Tours are available. Contact our concierge.
Grand Canyon National Park
One of the great natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon offers spectacular vistas of multicolored canyon walls that have been sculpted from the earth by the Colorado River. The South Rim is open year-round. The North Rim is open from mid-May through October. Approximately a five-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take Route 180 northwest to the Park.
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Jerome, AZ
An abandoned mining town perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill. Enjoy shops, restaurants and the arts center that line the cobblestone streets of this "ghost town." Jerome is a two-hour drive from Phoenix, located on 89A from Sedona.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
One of the most distinctive zoos in the United States. Nestled in the Tucson Mountain Park, 14 miles west of downtown Tucson, the Desert Museum exhibits the living, outdoor world of nature found in the Sonoran Desert region.
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American Greyhound Racing
Year-round dog racing.
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Arizona Cardinals
NFL football at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe (August through January).
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Arizona Diamondbacks
National League baseball in the newest sports venue, the Bank One Ballpark (April through August).
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Arizona Rattlers
Arena football at the America West Arena (April through August).
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Arizona State University
Football, baseball and basketball, played fall, winter and spring.
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Phoenix Coyotes
NHL hockey's season is October through May, played at the America West Arena.
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Phoenix Mercury
Professional women's basketball at the America West Arena, June through August.
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Phoenix Suns
NBA basketball at the America West Arena, November through June.
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Watch the horses run in a tropical setting at Turf Paradise Racecourse, October through May.
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Arizona Center
Third St. and Van Buren
One-of-a-kind specialty shops, nationally recognized merchants, old favorites and dining opportunities.
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Biltmore Fashion Park
24th St. and Camelback Rd.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Gucci, Polo/Ralph Lauren and exclusive specialty stores.
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The Borgata of Scottsdale
Rose St. and Scottsdale Rd.
Elegant shopping at 50 luxury boutiques in a unique setting reminiscent of an old-world Italian village.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
71st St. and Camelback Rd.
Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Nordstrom, Tiffany's and many specialty shops and restaurants.
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Old Town Scottsdale & Fifth Avenue Shops
Main Street and Brown Avenue
Over 100 gift shops, art galleries and restaurants in the famous Old West atmosphere of Scottsdale.
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Arizona Historical Museum
Extensive collection of Arizona photographs and historical materials.
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Art Galleries
Scottsdale features an exciting range of Western and Southwestern contemporary art. One Thursday a month in season, galleries offer open house "art walks." Contact the concierge.
The Heard Museum
Remarkable collection of Native American art with a well-stocked gift shop offering jewelry, rugs, pottery and gift ideas.
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Phoenix Art Museum
More than 10,000 paintings and sculptures. Traveling exhibitions of art from around the world.
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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
Year-round exhibits of Arizona pioneer life.
Pueblo Grande Museum
Finest archaeological site of prehistoric Hohokam Native Americans ever found.
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Our concierge desk has many suggestions for kids of all ages. Ask during your visit.
Baby-sitting
Check with the concierge for referral to local sitters.
Kids Korral
Kids' Korral, located at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, is a complimentary children's program held poolside at the The Falls Water Village. We offer everything to do that's fun in the sun from arts and crafts to sporting and water activities. Children ages 5-12 years old can join us, and choose from a variety of activities are best suited for them. Reservations aren't necessary, so we'll see you where the fun is at...Kids' Korral!
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Coyote Camp
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort has a popular children's program we call Coyote Camp. It is open to guests from both resorts.
Kids (ages 4 to 12) will have a howling good time with daily activities which range from panning for gold to living in a tepee. The scheduled activities change daily so that there's always something new and fun to do during the children's visits. Parents are requested to pick up their children following the scheduled event.
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Take Advantage of the Family Plan
Enjoy 20-percent savings for additional children in a family for full-day program. (Activities and prices subject to change.)
One Coyote Camp T-shirt on the first day, plus meals and snacks. Offer subject to change and availability.
Kid's Koncierge
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort also features kid-friendly activities in a room filled with games and fun things to do. (Exclusively at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort.)
The Phoenix Zoo
5810 E. Van Buren St.
Spread out over 125 acres of jungle, swamps, ponds, desert terrain and other naturalistic habitats, The Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals. Highlights include an 11-acre children's zoo, tropical rain forest and a four-acre African savannah.
Desert Botanical Gardens
1201 N. Galvin Parkway (between McDowell Rd. and Van Buren in Papago Park)
World famous for the extensive collection of cacti and desert flora. The gift shop offers unusual Southwestern gifts.
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Arizona Museum For Youth
35 N. Roberson Street, Mesa
World renowned, the Museum is designed for children ages 4 to 12, with playful exhibits that encourage kids to not only look but to touch as well. A fun place.
Encanto Park
15th Ave. and Thomas
Vintage carousel, train ride, children's rides, ball fields, lagoons, golf course and a large playground (in the northern section).
McCormick Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
Playground and picnic facilities are available. Kids can enjoy a miniature train ride which circles the park or play on an antique carousel.
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CrackerJax
16001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Three miniature golf courses, go carts, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
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Golf N Stuff/Castles-N-Coasters
9445 Metro Parkway, Phoenix
Miniature golf course and entertainment center, video arcade, rollercoaster, bumper cars and more.
Out of Africa
Visitors witness peaceful coexistence between man and the world's most magnificent land predators. You'll get close to lions, tigers and other big cats. Located in Fountain Hills.
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