US Airways Flights from Acapulco, Mexico (ACA) to Phoenix (PHX)
As part of booking roundtrip flights which depart from US airports,
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on US Airways, which operates a non-stop flight Saturdays from Acapulco, Mexico (ACA) to Phoenix (PHX), regularly scheduled to depart at 4:58pm and arrive at 7:24pm. Usually an Airbus A319 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Acapulco, Mexico to Phoenix, AZ is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeologicial Park
Located near Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix, the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park houses the ruins of an ancient Hohokam village that was one of several villages along the Salt River between A.D. 300 and 1400. Sometime around 1450, this and other villages were mysteriously abandoned. Some speculate that drought and a buildup of salts from irrigation water reduced the fertility of the soil and forced the people to seek more fertile lands. The small museum displays many of the artifacts that have been dug up on the site. Although these exhibits are actually more interesting than the ruins themselves, there are also some reconstructed and furnished Hohokam-style houses that give a good idea of how the Hohokam lived. The museum sponsors interesting workshops (some just for kids), demonstrations, and tours (including petroglyph hikes). The Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, held in mid-December at Steele Indian School Park, which is on the northeast corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue, is the largest of its kind in the state and features more than 500 Native American artisans.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Scottsdale may be obsessed with art featuring lonesome cowboys and solemn Indians, but this boldly designed museum makes it clear that patrons of contemporary art are also welcome here. Cutting-edge art, from the abstract to the absurd, fills the galleries, with exhibits rotating every few months. In addition to the main building, there are several galleries in the adjacent Scottsdale Center for the Arts, which also has a pair of Dale Chihuly art-glass installations. The museum shop is full of beautiful items, most of which will fit in your suitcase.7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. tel. 480/994-ARTS. www.smoca.org. Admission $7 adults, $5 students, free for children 15 and under; free on Thurs. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun noon-5pm. Bus: 41, 50, or 72. Also accessible via Scottsdale Trolley shuttle bus.
Cosanti
This complex of cast-concrete structures served as a prototype and learning project for architect Paolo Soleri's much grander Arcosanti project, currently under construction north of Phoenix (see "En Route to Northern Arizona," later in this chapter). It's here at Cosanti that Soleri's famous bells are cast, and most weekday mornings you can see the foundry in action. Visit between 9:30 and 12:30 for the best chance of seeing bronze bells being poured.
Carefree Resort & Villas
Although this place is nowhere near as luxurious as the nearby Boulders resort, it isn't nearly as expensive either. Basically, this place aims to compete with the older resorts down in Scottsdale. The difference here is that you're out of the Scottsdale traffic and you're close to the unspoiled desert that lies to the north of Carefree. And with Cave Creek just down the road, you've got plenty of western character close at hand. Horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are all nearby, too. While the rooms around the main pool show their age, the big new villa suites are some of the nicest and most spacious rooms in the valley. These rooms overlook the nearby mountains and adjacent golf course.
Ramada Limited Scottsdale
For convenience and price, this motel can't be beat (at least not in Scottsdale). Located at the west end of the Fifth Avenue shopping district, the Ramada Limited is within walking distance of some of the best shopping and dining in Scottsdale. The three-story building is arranged around a central courtyard, where you'll find the small pool. Guest rooms are large and have been fairly recently renovated.
James Hotel
Move over W; here comes James. Until this past year, Scottsdale had a surprising dearth of hip hotels. Hipsters and fashionistas had nowhere to stay when they came to town to check out Scottsdale's hot nightlife scene. All that changed with the opening of the James, the first of a hotel chain that hopes to compete with the ultrahip W chain. In the lobby, James Bond movies are projected on the walls, and trendy types gather at the bar (just practice saying "shaken not stirred"). The exterior of the hotel is all sharp angles and bright walls of color. Guest rooms are the absolute opposite -- monochromatic save for a few strategically placed splashes of color. The minimalist 1950s retro style, and the huge plasma TVs and CD players make it perfectly clear that this place is designed for hip young travelers. Be sure to check out the minibar, where you'll find Odwalla bars, soy chips, all the makings for martinis, and even condoms. The hotel's Fiamma Trattoria is just about the hottest place in town these days, but, although the food is good, the service can be horrible.
