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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum
Arizonans have been romancing the stones for more than a century at colorfully named mines, such as the Copper Queen, Sleeping Beauty, and Lucky Boy. Out of such mines have come countless tons of copper, silver, and gold, as well as beautiful minerals with tongue-twisting names. Chalcanthite, chalcoaluminate, and chrysocolla are just some of the richly colored minerals on display at this small downtown museum. Rather than playing up the historical or profit-making side of the industry, exhibits focus on the amazing variety of Arizona minerals. Displays have a dated feel, but the beauty of the minerals makes this an interesting stop.
Shemer Art Center
This art center may be small, but it mounts some of the more interesting little shows in the valley. Exhibits change monthly and showcase Arizona artists. You might catch an exhibit of ceramic art, jewelry, or photography. The art center, which is housed in a 1920s Santa Fe mission-style home in the Arcadia neighborhood, also offers a variety of art classes. It's easy to miss as you're speeding along Camelback Road, so keep your eyes peeled. On Monday evenings, there are sometimes classical music concerts.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
If you or your kids happen to like trains, you won't want to miss this park. On the grounds are restored cars and engines, two old railway depots, model railroad layouts operated by a local club, and, best of all, a 5/12-scale model railroad that takes visitors around the park. There's also a 1929 carousel and a general store.
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport
Our central location is convenient to Sky Harbor International Airort, Downtown Phoenix, Downtown Tempe, ASU, Sun Devil Stadium, AZ Mills Mall and all valley freeways (I-10, I-17, 101, 202, 153, and ...
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort sits astride the dramatic peaks of the Phoenix North Mountains. Located just 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and the business center of ...
Hampton Inn Phoenix/Midtown/Dwtn Area
This hotel is located 1 mile north of Downtown Phoenix, along the Central Business and Financial Corridor and within walking distance of Park Central Mall, St. Josephs Hospital and major corporate and government offices. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 6M NW, Taxi-super shuttle-car rental. Downtown 1M N, Taxi- city bus. Union Station-Amtrak 1 1/2M N, Taxi- city bus. Greyhound-Trailways 1 1/2M N, Taxi- ...
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