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Phoenix Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions
Phoenix Arizona is a premier vacation and travel destination where visitors can experience fun group tours; the Sonoran Desert; outdoor sports such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and backpacking; horseback riding; award-winning golf courses; wonderful shopping; great spas, and much more.
Phoenix Rent-A-Vette Sightseeing and Tours is your information source for a wide variety of tours and activities. Rent a Hummer and take a desert tour or enjoy local bus tours, horseback riding, train rides, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, canyoneering, sunrise tours and sunset tours.
In addition to the activities in the greater Phoenix area, Phoenix is located within driving distance of many other great attractions listed in our day trips and tours section. See the red rocks of Sedona; travel to Williams, Arizona and take the train to the Grand Canyon; see the Bradshaw Mountains and the old west town of Prescott; visit the old mining town and modern day artist colony in Jerome; and more. Reserve your luxury convertible or Hummer TODAY online, or call us toll-free: 888-308-5995. We look forward to helping make your time in Phoenix extra special.
Arizona Science Center
This museum features futuristic architecture by Antoine Predock and attempts to turn learning into fun. Interactive exhibits including All About Me and Fab Lab are cleverly designed to educate and entertain. Experience the night sky or a laser light show under the dome of the Dorrance Planetarium. Attend a film, if you prefer, in the Irene P. Flinn Theater with its five-story-high screen.
Desert Botanical Gardens
See more than 20,000 specimens in one of the world's best gardens. Selected to help save endangered plants, the focus is on native flora, with special emphasis placed on succulents. The cactus collection is world-renowned, with more than 1,300 examples. March through May offers prolific blooming, so plan your trip for these times, and don't forget your hat and sunscreen.
Camelback Mountain
Towering 1,400 feet, this mountain features the unmistakable shape of a camel. North trailhead offers sheer red cliffs rising 200 feet vertically in some areas, which beckon rock climbers. Facilities are limited at the Echo Canyon Recreation Area with only a trailhead water fountain, an interpretive ramada and trails. Desert wildlife is abundant here; you may see small animals such as snakes, lizards and Harris Antelope Squirrels as well as a variety of birds. Admission is free.
Chase Field
Downtown Phoenix's newest sports fixture is this immense masterpiece of engineering. Home to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the facility seats more than 49,000 guests. It features a retractable roof that exposes the natural turf to sunlight. During the intense heat of the summers here, this air-conditioned ballpark cools down the heated competition. Other highlights of the building include a 385 square-foot pool and spa that can be reserved for private parties. Year-round tours are available and last a little more than an hour.
The Heard Museum
Founded in the 20's by Dwight B. and Marie Bartlett Heard, this collection houses tributes to myriad Native American culture and art. Permanent displays co-exist among traveling exhibits. Recent expansions include an educational facility called the 'Ullman Learning Center' as well as an indoor and outdoor cafe. Free tours are offered daily. Plenty of parking may be found on the museum grounds.
South Mountain Park Scenic Drive
Drive through the world's largest park, a spacious 16,500 acres preserved with lookouts. Fantastic views are offered of Phoenix and the surrounding valley at this no-fee area. Summit lookout is at 2,330 feet and highlights the enormity of this sprawling desert area. For visitors, the Interpretive Center describes the heritage of the area and includes mining and botanical information. If you prefer getting out of the car, hike the trails and see the area's petroglyphs. Bring a lunch and enjoy...
Biltmore Fashion Park
Arizona's world-class shopping experience is found at this destination mall near the Biltmore Resort. Setting this facility aside from the mundane is the exquisite garden, which is utilitarian as well as beautiful. Culinary herbs, grown in the garden, are harvested and utilized by chefs from Biltmore's award-winning restaurants. Renowned names such as Neiman Marcus, Gucci and Sak's Fifth Avenue are cornerstones of this center. Fine eating establishments include Christopher's Fermier Brasserie and Ayako of Tokyo.
Mystery Castle
This unusual piece of architecture, built from recycled bottles, granite and bricks in 1930, is a tribute from a father to his daughter. Located near South Mountain, you may take tours through the castle. Largely constructed of native stone, the 8,000-square-foot castle contains 13 fireplaces, 18 rooms and various features of interest. Southwestern antiques furnish this unique facility.
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Built in 1965, this stadium offers 8,500 seats and as home to the Oakland A's spring training for 17 years is a very popular place with locals. Easily accessed by exiting Interstate-10 at the 48th Street exit, take the Hohokam Expressway to Van Buren Street, and exit right on Van Buren for two miles. Located in close proximity to the Stadium is the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens. Considerable paid parking is available at the stadium.
First Christian Church
This church, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950 is constructed from stone. Built from 1971-1977, this structure is a remarkable example of texture and materials, a trademark of Mr. Wright. Other famous Wright designs are open for touring at Taliesin West. Drive down the scenic Central avenue while in the area and view stately homes. Join Senior Pastor Derek Lauer and the congregation here while in town.
University of Phoenix Stadium Hotels
Stadium Hotel Network offers great rates on over 50 hotels near University of Phoenix Stadium. All of our hotels have been approved by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection. All hotels offer a generous savings off of regular hotel rack rates.
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