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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Burton Barr Library
This library is among the most daring pieces of public architecture in the city, and no fan of futuristic art or science fiction should miss it. The five-story cube is partially clad in enough ribbed copper sheeting to produce roughly 17,500,000 pennies. The building's design makes use of the desert's plentiful sunshine to provide light for reading, but also incorporates computer-controlled louvers and shade sails to reduce heat and glare.
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.
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.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Downtown
SpringHill Suites is Marriott's moderately priced all-suites lodging designed for the guest who wants spacious and functional accommodations with the extras of a full-service hotel. Our studio suites are up to twenty-five percent larger than traditional hotel rooms and feature separate living and sleeping areas. The living room is furnished with a large well-lit work desk and ergonomic chair, lounge chair and ottoman, sofa sleeper, television, two-line dataport telephone plus pantry area ...
Motel 6 Phoenix West
The Phoenix West Motel 6 is the closest location to the Phoenix International Raceway - home of the largest NASCAR races in Arizona. This location is also within 10 minutes of Desert Sky Mall, the state fairgrounds and downtown Phoenix. The motel features 147 rooms on 3 floors, an elevator and an outdoor swimming ...
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