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WooHoo! First trip to Phoenix! So please tell me, what should we not miss?

WooHoo! First trip to Phoenix! So please tell me, what should we not miss?

Old Mar 30th, 2007, 12:36 PM
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I don't know about sitting in the car with a bad back doing the full Apache Trail all the way to Roosevelt Reservoir. I'd go to Tortilla Flat and head back.
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Old Mar 30th, 2007, 01:58 PM
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Good Eats in Scottsdale:
Old Town Tortilla Factory
Banderas (best BBQ)

Good Museums:
Arizona Science Center http://www.azscience.org/ - Pnce you get past the squimishness - the body exhibit is amazing.
Phoenix Art Museum
Desert Botanical gardens- dont miss the butterfly exhibit

Sedona:
Definitely doable in a day.. go to Tlaquepaque - its an old artsits colony with lots of local art, jewelry and stuff for sale. If you want to do a quick hike - hit 'Call of the Canyon" just outside of town on 89A

Hope this helps!
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Old Mar 30th, 2007, 02:08 PM
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In reference to your "snake bite" statement most victims who go to the ER (about 98%) are intoxicated males. Be careful when you drink too much in Phoenix!
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Old Mar 30th, 2007, 04:26 PM
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Wow! Thanks for the additional information ((BBQ sounds so good). We are getting very excited. We leave in two weeks!!!! Yippie!

I hear mid-April is a beautiful time to visit Arizona, but currently the temps are in the upper 80's so I guess 90/100 temps are not out of the question. Any hikes we do will occur in the morning -- I don't like long walks in the heat.

The hotel mentioned that Enchantment is a great to go to for drinks and a view of the Red Rocks.

As for the snakes, I'll just carry a big stick, lol.
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Old Mar 30th, 2007, 08:20 PM
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Hi, seetheworld. Temps are not in the upper 80's. When I left work at 230 today, it was a beautiful 76 degrees outside. With any luck, you wont hit temps in the 90's and I would highly doubt you will see 100. At any rate, enjoy.
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Old Mar 31st, 2007, 02:38 AM
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90's are on the way. Bring your sunscreen.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...yLink_business
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Old Mar 31st, 2007, 07:56 AM
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In "Old Scottsdale" go eat at Cowboy Ciao, excellent. After your meal, walk behind the restaurant into an alley to drink wine at Kazimier Wine Bar. There is no sign, just above the door it says "The Truth Is Here" or something like that...

http://www.kazbar.net/

This is not to be missed. Amazing wine list and great atmosphere!

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Old Apr 5th, 2007, 04:47 PM
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This morning we were in the 30's with snow flurries! My DH gives me morning updates on the weather in Phoenix, lol. We can't wait!
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