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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Historic Heritage Square
Although the city of Phoenix was founded as recently as 1870, much of its history has been obliterated. However, if you have an appreciation for old homes and want a glimpse of how Phoenix once looked, stroll around this collection of some of the city's few remaining 19th-century houses, which stand here on the original town site. All of the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and most display Victorian architectural styles popular at the end of the 19th century. Today, the buildings house museums, restaurants, and gift shops. The Eastlake Victorian Rosson House, furnished with period antiques, is open for tours. The Stevens House features the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. The Forest's Carriage House has a gift shop and ticket window for the Rosson House tours. The Teeter House now serves as a Victorian tearoom (with cocktails and live jazz in the evening); the old Baird Machine Shop contains Pizzeria Bianco; and the Thomas House is home to Bar Bianco.
Phoenix Museum of History
Located adjacent to Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix, this state-of-the-art museum is one of the anchors of the city's downtown revitalization plan. It presents an interesting look at the history of a city that, to the casual visitor, might not seem to have any history. Interactive exhibits make this place much more interesting than your average local history museum. One unusual exhibit explores how "lungers" (tuberculosis sufferers) inadvertently helped originate the tourism industry in Arizona. There's also an exhibit on ostrich ranching.
Wells Fargo History Museum
Yes, this museum is small, and yes, it's run by the Wells Fargo Bank, but the collection of artifacts here goes a long way toward conjuring up the Wild West so familiar from Hollywood movies. Not only is there an original Wells Fargo stagecoach on display, but there are also gold nuggets to ogle, old photos from the real Wild West, and plenty of artifacts and memorabilia from the days of stagecoach travel. There are also original paintings by N. C. Wyeth and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.
La Quinta Inn Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport North
Only a short distance from Sky Harbor International, experience the charm of Southwest living at its best at the La Quinta Inn-Sky Harbor Airport North. Our central location provides easy access to all Valley of the Sun attractions, like the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens. Take a tour among giant saguaro cactus with Arrowhead Desert Jeep Tours. Try your luck at Fort McDowell and other area Casinos. Head downtown to the Arizona State Capitol or to ...
Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center
Newly renovated in December 2004. FREE high speed Internet, hot breakfast, nightly Managers Reception, courtyard pool and hot tub, fitness center, and business center - all free to our guests. Nearby attractions and businesses include: Arizona Mills Mall, Motorola, General Electric, Honeywell, and ...
Phoenix Inn Suites
Phoenix Inns are located in the heart of Biltmore - Camelback Area. Within walking distance of over 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, prestigious camelback corridor offices such as Esplanade, Anchor Center, 24th and Highland and more. The Biltmore Shopping Plaza is less than a block away. Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum are less than five miles ...
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