Guidebook for Phoenix
Parks & Nature
The house is right next to the Sonoran Desert Preserve. You can walk or ride a bike up the many marked trails which have breathtaking views. Climb one of the many peaks and enjoy all the desert plants and wild life.
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Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
1600 East Sonoran Desert DriveThe house is right next to the Sonoran Desert Preserve. You can walk or ride a bike up the many marked trails which have breathtaking views. Climb one of the many peaks and enjoy all the desert plants and wild life.
Quite simply put, Sedona is one of the most beautiful places on the Earth! No trip to Arizona is complete without spending at least a full day in Sedona.
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Sedona
Quite simply put, Sedona is one of the most beautiful places on the Earth! No trip to Arizona is complete without spending at least a full day in Sedona.
If you want to climb one of the most iconic Mountains in Phoenix, you need to hike up Camelback Moutain which is located right in the Center of Phoenix. You can see the whole city from the top! Parking can be difficult so I suggest going early to get a spot.
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Trilha e área de recreação do Echo Canyon
East McDonald DriveIf you want to climb one of the most iconic Mountains in Phoenix, you need to hike up Camelback Moutain which is located right in the Center of Phoenix. You can see the whole city from the top! Parking can be difficult so I suggest going early to get a spot.
This is a fantastic day trip for the whole family. The Out of Africa Wildlife Park features a variety of big cats (lions, tigers) etc. as well as many other kinds of wildlife. There are demonstrations to show the animal's natural skills and playfulness as well as a variety of tours through the park. I highly recommend you combine this day trip with a visit to the Montsuma Castle Cliff dwellings which are close by.
The wildlife park is also free for guests on their birth month :)
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Parque de Vida Selvagem Fora da África
3505 Arizona 260This is a fantastic day trip for the whole family. The Out of Africa Wildlife Park features a variety of big cats (lions, tigers) etc. as well as many other kinds of wildlife. There are demonstrations to show the animal's natural skills and playfulness as well as a variety of tours through the park. I highly recommend you combine this day trip with a visit to the Montsuma Castle Cliff dwellings which are close by.
The wildlife park is also free for guests on their birth month :)
If you want to see how ancient people lived in Arizona, this is a wonderful place to visit. The ancient people lived in Cliff Dwellings which are situated high up the side of a mountain. This is a National Park with guides available.
I also suggest you visit the Montezuma well which is near by and/or the Out of Africa Wildlife Park on the same day.
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Monumento Nacional do Castelo de Montezuma
Montezuma Castle RoadIf you want to see how ancient people lived in Arizona, this is a wonderful place to visit. The ancient people lived in Cliff Dwellings which are situated high up the side of a mountain. This is a National Park with guides available.
I also suggest you visit the Montezuma well which is near by and/or the Out of Africa Wildlife Park on the same day.
If you want to spend the day at the lake, this is a beautiful place. Located about 30 minute drive from the house, there is a Marina where you can rent a boat or have lunch right next to the water.
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Lago Pleasant
If you want to spend the day at the lake, this is a beautiful place. Located about 30 minute drive from the house, there is a Marina where you can rent a boat or have lunch right next to the water.
Shopping
A short five minute car ride will take you to the Shops at Norterra shopping complext. Her you will find a variety of shops, restaurants, spas and the large Hawkins Movie Theater.
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Shops at Norterra
2450 W Happy Valley RdA short five minute car ride will take you to the Shops at Norterra shopping complext. Her you will find a variety of shops, restaurants, spas and the large Hawkins Movie Theater.
Paradise Valley Mall is one of the larger indoor malls in Phoenix and is a great place to do some shopping, especially on a rainy or cooler day.
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Shopping center Paradise Valley
4568 E Cactus RdParadise Valley Mall is one of the larger indoor malls in Phoenix and is a great place to do some shopping, especially on a rainy or cooler day.
Located about 10-15 minutes drive from the house, this is one of the most popular factory outlet malls. They have a variety of popular stores with fantastic pricing.
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Outlets at Anthem
4250 W Anthem WayLocated about 10-15 minutes drive from the house, this is one of the most popular factory outlet malls. They have a variety of popular stores with fantastic pricing.
This is the very upscale indoor shopping mall in Scottsdale which features all the high end stores.
This is a 45 minute drive from the house.
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Fashion Square
This is the very upscale indoor shopping mall in Scottsdale which features all the high end stores.
This is a 45 minute drive from the house.
Essentials
There is a 24 hour Walmart about a 5 minute drive from the house. This is a great place to buy groceries, toiletries and anything else you need for your stay.
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Walmart Supercenter
2501 W Happy Valley RdThere is a 24 hour Walmart about a 5 minute drive from the house. This is a great place to buy groceries, toiletries and anything else you need for your stay.
Entertainment & Activities
The Hawkins theater is a great place to watch a movie all within a short 5 minute drive from the house.
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Harkins Theatre - Norterra 14
2550 W Happy Valley RdThe Hawkins theater is a great place to watch a movie all within a short 5 minute drive from the house.
Old Town Scottsdale brings you back to life 30-40 years ago in Phoenix. The buildings are all historic and there is a variety of great restaurants and lounges with live music. If you want to purchase some Arizona souvenirs, this is the place.
This is about a 45 minute drive from the house.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld Town Scottsdale brings you back to life 30-40 years ago in Phoenix. The buildings are all historic and there is a variety of great restaurants and lounges with live music. If you want to purchase some Arizona souvenirs, this is the place.
This is about a 45 minute drive from the house.
Food Scene
This a great little Coffee shop that has all kinds of bakes goods and specialty coffees. They also have live music on the weekends.
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Elevate Coffee Company
2530 W Happy Valley RdThis a great little Coffee shop that has all kinds of bakes goods and specialty coffees. They also have live music on the weekends.
Just 5 minutes way in the Shops at Norterra shopping complex.
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Texas Roadhouse
1605 S Stapley DrJust 5 minutes way in the Shops at Norterra shopping complex.
This is one of the most popular Barbeque joints in Phoenix. It has a variety of great food and features a very unique eating experience.
This is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
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Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
8501 N 27th AveThis is one of the most popular Barbeque joints in Phoenix. It has a variety of great food and features a very unique eating experience.
This is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
Arts & Culture
This is a cute Museum that suits the whole family. You can experience what the Pioneer life would have been in Arizona and explore some of the structures and sights.
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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
3901 W Pioneer RdThis is a cute Museum that suits the whole family. You can experience what the Pioneer life would have been in Arizona and explore some of the structures and sights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Scottsdale Quarter is a very trendy, upscale shopping complete in North Scottsdale which features a variety of restaurants and lounges. It is about a 25 minute drive from the house and there is free parking on site.
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale Quarter is a very trendy, upscale shopping complete in North Scottsdale which features a variety of restaurants and lounges. It is about a 25 minute drive from the house and there is free parking on site.