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.

The Phoenix Zoo
Forget about polar bears and other cold-climate creatures; this zoo focuses its attention primarily on animals that come from climates similar to that of the Phoenix area (although the rainforest exhibit is a definite exception). Most impressive of the displays are the African savanna and the baboon colony. The Southwestern exhibits are also of interest, as are the giant Galápagos tortoises. All animals are kept in naturalistic enclosures, and what with all the palm trees and tropical vegetation, the zoo sometimes manages to make you forget that this really is the desert.

Heard Museum
The Heard Museum is one of the nation's finest museums dealing exclusively with Native American cultures and is an ideal introduction to the indigenous peoples of Arizona. The extensive exhibit Native Peoples of the Southwest examines the culture of each of the major tribes of the region and includes a Navajo hogan, an Apache wickiup, and a Hopi corn-grinding display. In the Katsina Doll Gallery, you'll get an idea of the number of different kachina spirits that populate the Hopi and Zuni religions, while the Crossroads Gallery offers a fascinating look at contemporary Native American art. On many weekends, there are performances by singers and dancers, and throughout the week, artists demonstrate their work. Guided tours are offered daily. The annual Indian Fair and Market, held on the first weekend in March, includes traditional dances along with arts and crafts.The museum also operates Heard Museum North, at El Pedregal Festival Marketplace, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Carefree. This gallery features changing exhibits and is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Admission is $3 for adults and is free for children 12 and under.

Hilton Phoenix Airport
Located 1.5 miles S.E. of PHX SKY HARBOR Airport at the intersection of SR #143 and University Drive. Centrally located, midway between downtown Phoenix and Mill Aveenue in Tempe, corporate, leisure and group guests will find a variety of dining, shopping and recreation activities accessible within a short ...

Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix Metrocenter
Nearby Airports: * Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 20 Miles Nearby Cities: * Glendale - 5 Miles * Deer Valley - 6 Miles * Peoria - 8 Miles * Phoenix - 10 Miles * Paradise Valley - 12 Miles * Scottsdale - 15 Miles * Tempe - 20 Miles * El Mirage - 22 Miles * Sun City - 22 Miles * Litchfield Park - 26 Miles * Cave Creek - 26 Miles * Mesa - 27 Miles * Suprise - 30 Miles * Goodyear - 32 ...

AmeriSuites Phoenix North
The AmeriSuites Phoenix Metro Center is located 1/4 mile east of Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue, 1/2 mile north of one of Arizona's largest malls - the Metro Center with over 35 restaurants, three sets of theaters, and Castles and Coasters, Arizona's only amusement park. The hotel is located in the center of the business district and close to American Express, Honeywell, GMAC, APS, AG Communications and many more corporate ...