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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright fell in love with the Arizona desert and, in 1937, built Taliesin West as a winter camp that served as his home, office, and school. Today, the buildings of Taliesin West are the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and School of Architecture.Tours explain the campus buildings and include a general introduction to Wright and his theories of architecture. Wright believed in using local materials in his designs, and this is much in evidence at Taliesin West, where local stone was used for building foundations. With its open-walled buildings and patio areas, Taliesin West also showcases Wright's ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.Expanded Insight Tours ($16-$22), behind-the-scenes tours ($45), guided desert walks ($20), apprentice shelter tours ($30), and night hikes ($25) are also available at certain times of year. Call ahead for schedule information.In downtown Scottsdale, you'll find Wright Downtown, 7079 E. Fifth Ave. (tel. 480/990-7710), a shop that sells reproductions of Wright designs and also has lots of books about the architect.
Arizona Science Center
So, the kids weren't impressed with the botanical garden of the Native American artifacts at the Heard Museum. Bring 'em here. They can spend the afternoon pushing buttons, turning knobs, and otherwise interacting with all kinds of cool science exhibits. In the end, they might even learn something in spite of all the fun they had. The science center also includes a planetarium and a large-screen theater, both of which carry additional charges.
Arizona Museum for Youth
Using both traditional displays and participatory activities, this museum allows children to explore the fine arts and their own creativity. It's housed in a refurbished grocery store, which for past exhibits has been transformed into a zoo, a ranch, and a foreign country. Exhibits are geared mainly to toddlers through 12-year-olds, but all ages can work together to experience the activities.
Comfort Inn North
Hotel adjacent to Turf Paradise Race Track. Passes to Track available. Walking distance to restaurants. Full Hot Breakfast ...
Phoenix Days Inn I-17& Thomas
The Days Inn Phoenix, Arizona located at I-17 & Thomas Road at exit number 201 is convenient to Interstate 17 and Interstate 10. Just minutes away from the Arizona State Fair Grounds, Phoenix Convention Center, US Airways Center, Chase Field, many sporting events, museums, local businesses, and area attractions. We offer a free continental breakfast, free wireless internet, free parking, outdoor heated pool, free local calls and daily USA today newspaper. Our rooms feature in-room coffee, ...
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms featuring in-room coffee, large work desk with ergonomic chair, two dataport telephones and a complimentary weekday newspaper. Start your day with a reasonably priced health breakfast buffet. When you need to unwind at the end of the day, take advantage of our exercise room, heated outdoor ...
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