All suite property, featuring private patio or balconies with scenic view of the Valley's South Mountain. 18 hole championship golf course, sparkling pool and deluxe health club. Within minutes of Phoenix International Airport, downtown Phoenix, sports venues and Arizona Mills Mall. The Legacy Golf Resort golf course is going to be closed from October 15, 2007 - October 28, 2007 for seeding. It will reopen on October 29, 2007.
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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Located outside the town of Coolidge not far from Florence, this national monument preserves one of the most unusual Indian ruins in the state. In Spanish, Casa Grande means "Big House," and that's exactly what you'll find. In this instance, the big house is the ruin of an earth-walled structure built 650 years ago by the Hohokam people. It is speculated that the building was once some sort of astronomical observatory, but this is not known for certain. Whatever the original purpose of the building, today it provides a glimpse of a style of ancient architecture rarely seen. Instead of using adobe bricks or stones, the people who built this structure used layers of hard-packed soil, which have survived the ravages of the weather and still stand in silent testament to the Hohokam's long-ago architectural endeavors. The Hohokam began farming the valleys of the Gila and Salt rivers about 1,500 years ago, and eventually built an extensive network of irrigation canals for watering their fields. By the middle of the 15th century, the Hohokam had abandoned both their canals and their villages and disappeared without a trace.
Goldfield Ghost Town
Over on the east side of the valley, just 4 miles northeast of Apache Junction, you'll find a reconstructed 1890s gold-mining town. Although it's a bit of a tourist trap -- gift shops, an ice-cream parlor, and the like -- it's also home to the Superstition Mountain Museum (tel. 480/983-4888), which has interesting exhibits on the history of the area. Of particular note is the exhibit on the Lost Dutchman gold mine, perhaps the most famous mine in the country despite the fact that its location is unknown. Goldfield Mine Tours provides guided tours of the gold mine beneath the town. The Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad circles the town, and the Goldfield Livery (tel. 480/982-0133) offers horseback riding and carriage rides. If you're here at lunchtime, you can get a meal at the steakhouse/saloon.
Doubletree Guest Suites' Phoenix-Gateway Center
Located 1.5 miles North of Sky Harbor Airport. Centrally located to all business corridors and attractions in Phoenix. Easy access to Highways I10, 202, 101, 143, 51. 10 minutes to downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale shopping and Tempe. Airport 1 MI S, Hotel shuttle. Convention Center 6 MI W, Taxi - car. Downtown Phoenix 6 MI W, Taxi - car. Arizona State Univ 4 MI SE, Hotel shuttle, taxi, car. Scottsdale 7 MI ...
Hilton Suites Phoenix
Hilton Suites is conveniently located in downtown Phoenix and near the Camelback Business Corridor (six miles). Bank One Ballpark and America West Arena are located two miles south. Sky Harbor Airport is five miles southeast. Shopping, museums, entertainment, golf and dining opportunities surround the ...
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
* 6 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport * Nearby Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Carefree and Cave Creek * Near the Arizona State Capitol Grounds and Luke Air Force ...
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Most recent user reviews
Comfortable and Quiet
James, Durham/Raleigh, NC
The golf course is great and the guest discount is reasonable. The on site restaurant for lunch is very good.
We had a one bedroom condo and it was very comfortaqble and quiet. The fast internet service was a plus but the location on the only connection (ie. lamp table next to sofa in living room) was not comfortable. The connection would be better placed near the table in dining area. The seperate tub and shower areas were a real plus. The televisions in both the bedroom and living room with their own DVD/CD players worked out great for those with different viewing preferences. The location of the Resort is a ways from shopping and the pool was under repair while we were there. It would probably have been too cold to use had it been available. The condo was very well maintained and the service was excellent.Very friendly staff.
great if you are over 55 and into golf
Ron, Denver, CO, 2007-02-15
Nothing was close by.
I was in Phoenix for an intensive wilderness recertification and needed a different hotel. This one had no room service, and was geared to folks who were on a golf vacation . Nothing was open when I needed it. Overpriced and underseved.
Older Rooms
John, Milwaukee, WI, 2006-03-10
Great golf and food within a couple miles.
This hotel was nice with a great view of the golf course. However, the room was dated. The cupboards and sheets looked out of style as well as the comforter. The shower and bathroom was top notch, as well at the view. All in all I thought it was a nice resort.
Perfect location, staff helpful in getting you around
Anonymous, Newark, NJ, 2005-09-22
Some very reasonable steak houses in the immediate area with great prices, food, views and short driving distance.
The Legacy is a great place for a golfing vacation and the location is ideal to be in and around Phoenix/Scottsdale. Off the beaten path yet near all major roads. A real find. Rooms are very clean, well kept, and provide everything you need to stay comfortably for days. Happy we found it.
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Anonymous, Chicago, IL, 2005-06-10
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