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5th Avenue
Whether you seek handmade Native American arts and crafts, casual... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Scottsdale |
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Arizona Science Center
With more than 300 hands-on exhibits, this is the venue for science-related... |
Museums / Galleries | Downtown Phoenix |
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Children's Museum of Phoenix
A playground for kids of all ages, this museum features hands-on... |
Museums / Galleries | Downtown Phoenix |
Desert Botanical Garden
Opened in 1939 to conserve and showcase the ecology of the desert... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Greater Phoenix |
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Hall of Flame
Retired firefighters lead tours through nearly 100 restored fire... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Heard Museum
Pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial-style... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Heritage Square
In a park-like setting from 5th to 7th streets between Monroe... |
Squares | Downtown Phoenix |
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Main Street Arts District
Gallery after gallery displays artwork in myriad styles—contemporary... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Scottsdale |
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Marshall Way Arts District
Galleries that exhibit predominantly contemporary art line the... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Scottsdale |
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Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
A fun destination for even casual music fans, the museum offers... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
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Mystery Castle
At the foot of South Mountain lies a curious dwelling built from... |
Houses / Mansions | Greater Phoenix |
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Old Town Scottsdale
"The West's Most Western Town," this area has rustic storefronts... |
Historic Districts / Sites | Scottsdale |
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Phoenix Art Museum
This museum is one of the most visually appealing pieces of architecture... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater Phoenix |
Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park
Phoenix's only national landmark, this park was once the site... |
Native American Sites | Greater Phoenix |
Taliesin West
Ten years after visiting Arizona in 1927 to consult on designs... |
Museums / Galleries | Scottsdale |
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Travel Deals in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
- $167* & up -- Flights to/from Tucson on American, R/T American Airlines
- $85-$110 -- Phoenix: Studio Suite at Golf Resort, 30% Off Legacy Golf Resort
- $74-$91 -- Scottsdale Golf Resort incl. Weekends, Save 40% Orange Tree Golf Resort
- $115 & up -- Downtown Phoenix 4-Diamond Hotel at 40% Off — $115 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- $99 -- Tucson AAA 4-Diamond Resort incl. Weekends, Save 40% — $99 The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
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